Diversity (5 cr)

Objectives (course unit)

After the course, student: - understands the construction of social reality through language - recognizes the relationships between power discourse, counter-discourse and professional discourse and is able to apply knowledge in one's own communication in different communities - is able to evaluate and modify equal and respectful encounters through language and other means of expression in his / her professional activities - is able to promote accessibility and diversity practices in communities and networks - is aware of anti-diversity thinking and structures and is able to take action to dismantle them

Content (course unit)

Contents: - ethical principles and legal principles that guide activities promoting equality and diversity - social constructionism and multimodal discourse research as a tool for examining the functioning of the individual, the community and society - social pedagogical thinking in promoting socially sustainable and diversity-valued activities

Location and time

Webinaarit 10.10 klo 13 - 16, 31.10.2024 klo 14 - 16, 14.11.2024 klo 14 - 16.

Assessment methods and criteria

Opintojakson arvioinnissa painotetaan opintojakson tavoitteiden saavuttamista ja sisällön soveltavaa käsittelyä, mikä osoitetaan oppimistehtävien kautta.

Assessment scale

0-5

Teaching methods

Webinaarit, itsenäinen työskentely Hoodlen alueella sekä oppimistehtävät.

Learning materials

Kirjallisuus Artikkelit Blogit Videot

Further information

The course introduces diversity through three themes. The first of these is knowledge of the ethical criteria and regulations related to diversity. The second theme is the construction of understanding, images and knowledge through language and other forms of expression. The third theme is the promotion of equality, agency and accessibility in diverse communities and networks.