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Cultural encounters (5 cr)

Code: YP00AA26-3007

General information


Enrollment

15.08.2020 - 04.09.2020

Timing

31.08.2020 - 17.12.2020

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

  • YPMI19SP
    Civic Activities and Youth Work, fulltime studies

Objective

You understand the meaning of internationality and cultural background in the professional field. You know how to utilize different cultural characteristics and different methods in multicultural interaction. You know how to work in a multicultural society.

Content

Where is internationality needed in youth work and civic activities? Why is it important to be familiar with your own cultural background? What do community educators have to know about different cultures and multicultural work? How can you use international youth programmes and the methods of global education?

Evaluation scale

1-5