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Global Citizenship and Diversity Training (3 cr)

Code: KE00CW80-3001

General information


Enrollment

15.05.2023 - 01.09.2023

Timing

01.11.2023 - 21.04.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

3 op

Virtual portion

1 op

Mode of delivery

67 % Contact teaching, 33 % Distance learning

Unit

Kielikeskus (LAB)

Campus

  • Lappeenranta Campus
  • E-campus, Lappeenranta

Teaching languages

  • English

Seats

0 - 10

Degree programmes

  • Language studies LAB

Teachers

  • Jaana Häkli

Scheduling groups

  • Luennot (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)

Groups

  • KKIE23LABH

Small groups

  • Lecture

Learning outcomes

The student is able to:
- be aware of inequalities, demographical changes and social movements in the world
- understand different concepts of diversity and inclusion in the workplace and their impact on organizations and individuals
- recognize the benefits of managing diversity in organizations
- understand global impacts of their own actions and the importance of a global mindset in today’s world.

Implementation and methods of teaching

This is an intensive programme which will be conducted in co-operation with partners from Germany and the Netherlands at Lappeenranta Campus from 15.-19.1.2024. Attendance in the sessions is compulsory. Additionally a virtual section will be carried out in November-December.

Teaching methods: lectures, group work, literature, individual essay, intercultural and cultural activities during the mobility period

Timing and attendance

This intensive programme takes place from 15. - 19.1.2024. Attendance on campus in Lappeenranta is compulsory. A virtual section will be carried out in November-December.

Learning material and recommended literature

Will be available on Moodle.

Alternative completion methods

No alternative completion methods.

Learning environment

Moodle

Student time use and work load

About 80 hours of student's work

Contents

1. Understanding global citizenship sustainable development goals
2. Diversity management as company's competitive advantage
3. Cultural diversity at work

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

No previous knowledge required.

Assessment scale

Approved/Failed

Assessment criteria: assessment scale failed/approved

Pass: student has completed required assignments and has participated in the intensive programme actively.
Fail: student has not completed required assignments and has not participated in most sessions of the intensive programme.