Opinto-opas

Osaamistavoitteet

The student is able to
• learn about global citizenship and its role in sustainable development goals
• understand cultural similarities and differences and theoretical frameworks connected with them
• develop a global mindset and intercultural competence through working in multicultural teams
• learn about how to manage diversity and boost inclusion at workplaces.

This is a Blended Intensive Programme (BIP) course.

Toteutustapa ja opetusmenetelmät

This is a Blended Intensive Programme (BIP). Students come from EUList partner universities.
Distant learning, and intensive week on 18-22 May 2026 in Lappeenranta, Finland.

3-4 Zoom meetings will be organized before arrival
to start learning the course contents
to get to know fellow students from partner universities
to get detailed instructions for the pre-assignment to be completed in national teams.

The pre-assignment will be research-based, and it will include a joint group report of about 15 pages to be submitted before the mobility. In addition, a presentation of 15 minutes on key findings will be given on the first day of the mobility.

Sisältö

1.Understanding global citizenship, sustainable development goals and cultural implications relevant to their implementation
2. Understanding culture, cultural differences and similarities and developing intercultural sensitivity
3. Awareness of inequalities for the selected groups of minorities
4. Managing cultural diversity at work
5. Developing intercultural competence through multicultural teamwork.

Arviointimenetelmät

Successful completion of assignments such as pre-assignment,
assignment to be completed in multicultural team, reflective essay at the end + active participation in the activities and lessons organized during the BIP.
Grading: pass/fail

Arviointiasteikko

Hyväksytty/Hylätty