Bridging Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) through Multilingualism and Cultural Understanding (5 op)

Arviointiasteikko

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

Sisällön jaksotus

This course is designed to enhance students' critical thinking abilities and organizational analysis capabilities. Through participating in seminar presentations (e.g. https://globalgateway.turkuamk.fi/en/ilw-2024 /) and conducting focused research, students will explore key topics of Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging (DEIB) relevant to their field of study or professional interests. DEIB is viewed through the lens of Multilingualism and Cultural Understanding. They will reflect on their learning experiences, deepen their understanding of specific areas of interest, and apply their knowledge to analyze and propose improvements within their own organizations.

KICK-OFF at 15-16, on 11.11.2024 in Teams

• Week 1 Seminar Presentations
• Week 2-4: Focused Research
• Week 5-8: Organizational Analysis & blogpost

Tavoitteet

• Enhance critical thinking and analytical skills.
• Deepen understanding of specific topics of DEIB through focused research.
• Apply knowledge to analyse organizational practices.
• Propose improvements based on analyses.

Sisältö

• Diversity, equity, inclusion and sense of belonging (DEIB)
• DEIB topics through the lens of Multilingualism and Cultural Understanding
• Organizational analysis of DEIB

Oppimateriaalit

Seminar presentations and scientific articles. https://globalgateway.turkuamk.fi/en/ilw-2024/

Opetusmenetelmät

Pre-assignment: Participants analyze the most relevant topics in the conference programme from the point of view of their organisations.

Week 1 Seminar Presentations (https://globalgateway.turkuamk.fi/en/ilw-2024/)
• Students will participate in six seminar presentations covering various topics of DEIB relevant to their field of study or professional interests.
• Each presentation will be followed by an individual written reflection journal where students discuss key takeaways, insights, and questions arising from the presentation.

Week 2-4: Focused Research
• Based on their reflections from the seminar presentations, students will choose 1-3 DEIB topics they wish to explore further.
• Students will identify and read relevant articles, papers, and other scholarly sources.
• They will critically evaluate the current state of knowledge in their chosen areas and identify gaps or areas for further investigation.

Week 5-7: Organizational Analysis
• Using the knowledge gained from the presentations and readings, students will analyse how the selected DEIB focus areas are addressed within their own organizations or within organizations relevant to their field.
• Students will identify strengths and weaknesses in current practices related to the DEIB focus areas and propose potential improvements based on their analysis.
• The analysis will be presented in the form of a presentation, accompanied by recommendations for organizational change or improvement.

A synthesis of all above mentioned (theory and analysis) will be written as a blog post format https://talkbystudents.turkuamk.fi/ or a seminar/conference poster in a DEIB related seminar.

Tenttien ajankohdat ja uusintamahdollisuudet

no exam

Kansainvälisyys

Self-directed & autonomous learning integrated in ILW-conference https://globalgateway.turkuamk.fi/en/ilw-2024/
Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging are essential components of sustainable development as they promote social cohesion, economic growth, equitable access to opportunities, environmental sustainability, and resilience to global challenges. Embracing diversity and fostering inclusion are critical for creating societies that are not only prosperous but also equitable, resilient, and environmentally sustainable.

Toteutuksen valinnaiset suoritustavat

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Opiskelijan ajankäyttö ja kuormitus

135hrs

Arviointikriteerit, hyväksytty/hylätty

• Participation in Seminar Presentations (6 presentations)
• Reflection Journal
• Organizational Analysis
• A synthesis of theory and analysis, written as a blog post format or a seminar/conference poster in a DEIB related seminar.

Lisätiedot

This course is realized as BIP = Blended Intensive Programme
There will be participants from several Erasmus countries.