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Global education and human rights workLaajuus (5 cr)

Code: YP00EQ98

Credits

5 op

Objective

You understand the meaning of education in sustainable development, diversity, the realization of human rights and building skills of coexistence.
You understand the global goals of sustainable development at national and local level.
You are familiar with equality and human rights issues globally and locally.
You have theoretical understanding of the different approaches societies have to cultural diversity.
You know how to make use of different global education methods.
You are aware of the various sources of funding for international relationships and mobility programs in the field of youth work.

Content

What are the backgrounds and objectives of multicultural work?
What is global education and how is it implemented?
What different approaches do societies have to cultural diversity?
How do human rights issues appear at both global and local level?
How can a multicultural and pluralistic society be promoted?
What are the challenges in immigrant integration and social integration?
What funding sources and mobility programs can be used to promote international relationships and operations?

Enrollment

06.11.2023 - 17.11.2023

Timing

08.01.2024 - 30.04.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

2 op

RDI portion

2 op

Mode of delivery

60 % Contact teaching, 40 % Distance learning

Campus

Mikkeli Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Civic Activities and Youth Work
Teachers
  • Sirpa Räikkönen
Teacher in charge

Sirpa Räikkönen

Groups
  • YPMI23KP
    Civic Activities and Youth Work, full-time studies

Objective

You understand the meaning of education in sustainable development, diversity, the realization of human rights and building skills of coexistence.
You understand the global goals of sustainable development at national and local level.
You are familiar with equality and human rights issues globally and locally.
You have theoretical understanding of the different approaches societies have to cultural diversity.
You know how to make use of different global education methods.
You are aware of the various sources of funding for international relationships and mobility programs in the field of youth work.

Content

What are the backgrounds and objectives of multicultural work?
What is global education and how is it implemented?
What different approaches do societies have to cultural diversity?
How do human rights issues appear at both global and local level?
How can a multicultural and pluralistic society be promoted?
What are the challenges in immigrant integration and social integration?
What funding sources and mobility programs can be used to promote international relationships and operations?

Evaluation scale

1-5