Multiculturalism as construction material for welfare societyLaajuus (2 cr)
Code: XX00BV90
Objective
Students
- are able to name effects of cultural factors on human interaction
- recognise views of the world that people from diverse cultural backgrounds represent
- reflect on their thinking and action when analysing the surrounding world and when interacting with people from diverse backgrounds
- are able to define the meaning of cultural services in the promotion of welfare
Content
- The background of the concept "culture"
- The role of language and culture in constructing a view of the world
- Special cultural features in Europe
- On differences between western and eastern thinking
- Encountering immigrants; special features in immigration in the Nordic countries
- Effects of cultural consructs on people's welfare
- Cultural services
Assessment criteria, approved/failed
Pass:
Students participate in the course sessions and activities.
Students demonstrate that they have achieved the learning outcomes by completing the assignments during the course with the grade "pass"
Fail: Students fail to participate in the course sessions and activities.
Students have not achieved the learning outcomes and cannot demontrate their competence in them.