Diversity Management and Global Citizenship (5 cr)
Code: KE00CH94-3008
General information
Enrollment
07.05.2025 - 29.08.2025
Timing
08.09.2025 - 14.12.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
5 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Unit
Kielikeskus (LAB)
Campus
E-campus
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
15 - 40
Degree programmes
- Language studies LAB
- Language studies LUT
Teachers
- LAB_virtuaaliopettaja icc 1 Virtuaaliopettaja (LAB)
Scheduling groups
- Verkkoluento (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
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KKIE25LABH
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MLTIEX25S
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LLPREX25SIB
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KKIE25LUTH
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LLTIEX25S1
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LLPREX25A
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LLTIEX25S3
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LLPREX25C
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TLTIEX25S1
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LLPREX25SH
Small groups
- Online lecture
Learning outcomes
The student is able to:
- understand different concepts of diversity and inclusion in the workplace and their impact on organizations
- understand cultural differences in management and leadership
- recognize the benefits of managing diversity in organizations
- lead diverse individuals and teams
- understand global impacts of their own actions and the importance of a global mindset in today’s world.
Implementation and methods of teaching
Study methods: Online lectures, activities on Moodle, literature, videos, websites, individual and pair/group assignments.
Learning material and recommended literature
Available on Moodle.
Alternative completion methods
No alternative methods.
Learning environment
Moodle.
Student time use and work load
About 135 hours of student's work.
Contents
1. Introduction to the course contents and practicalities
2. What is a global mindset? Understanding global citizenship and demografical changes
3. Unconscious bias thinking, young people as global nomads and civil engagement as a form of action
4. Responsible consumer and tourist behavior
5. Understanding diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging, and why they matter in today's work life
6. Focus on diversity challenges especially for women, racial and ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ community
7. Branding a company through DEI and good practices of CSR actions
Assessment criteria
Active participation in online discussions. Successfully completed independent, pair and group assignments.
Assessment scale
1-5
Failed (0)
The student hasn't completed assignments successfully.
Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 1–5)
The student has a good command of the course contents and the student has received only satisfactory grades from course assignments.
Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 1–5)
The student has a good command of the course contents and the student has received fairly good grades from course assignments.
Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 1–5)
The student has an excellent command of the course contents and the student has received excellent grades from course assignments.