Multicultural and international competenceLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

- You develop your competence for the multicultural and international world of work.
- You understand the significance of multiculturalism in society and your own role and responsibility in promoting equity.
- You learn to communicate and find common ways of action in a multicultural group.
- You develop your language skills and the ability and courage to operate in a multilingual environment.
- You get to know the multicultural aspects of Turku and its increasingly international working life.
- You strengthen your own and others’ sense of belonging and becoming a part of a multicultural higher education community.

Content

In addition to the topics listed below, the course includes theoretical knowledge and contemplation tasks on the topics below, and workshops, expert lectures and events which explore the themes in more detail.

- The central phenomena and concepts related to multiculturalism.
- Preconceptions and the impact of cultural identity on our thinking and ways of action.
- The benefits of diversity, cultural and linguistic responsibility and antiracism.
- The importance of multiculturalism in the world of work and higher education.