Multicultural and Multidisciplinary Professional Competences (5 cr)
Code: 01440-3002
General information
- Enrollment
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13.05.2019 - 31.05.2019
Registration for the implementation has ended.
- Timing
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26.08.2019 - 10.12.2019
Implementation has ended.
- Number of ECTS credits allocated
- 5 cr
- Local portion
- 4 cr
- Virtual proportion
- 1 cr
- RDI proportion
- 2 cr
- Mode of delivery
- Blended learning
- Campus
- Laurea Tikkurila
- Teaching languages
- English
- Seats
- 20 - 40
- Degree programmes
- Complementary competence, bachelor's studies in English (CCS2), Health and welfare
Learning outcomes
The student is able to
- acknowledge their cultural and professional knowledge and skills in the multicultural and multidisciplinary issues
- gain more cultural know-how and competence in studying and working in international environments and society
- evaluate their own value bases from the multicultural and multidisciplinary point of view
- recognize the significance of their professional competences in relation to global interactions and sustainable development
Content
- students` experiences of cultural differences, living and learning abroad-higher education in different countries promoting multidisciplinary competences
- ethical issues and special questions in different cultures and fields of services
- study module applies Multisensory method
- International Weeks at Laurea Tikkurila
Materials
Course materials are provided during the course.
Teaching methods
In this course, students will gain expertise on different innovative solutions and best practices aimed to promote multicultural and multidisciplinary professional competences. Students will be able to recognize the impact of globalization on holistic wellbeing and to increase their awareness of ethical knowledge, values and professional competences. Students are also able to recognize and apply different multidisciplinary ways, such as Multisensory Space method in promoting their professional competences.
The course includes lectures and workshops and takes place at Tikkurila campus (daytime teaching during weekdays). For the final written assignment, students can choose a topic that specifically interests them.
Employer connections
Different working life and project related opportunities will be presented at the beginning of the course.
Exam schedules
Kindly, see Pakki for the course schedule.
International connections
The study unit is suitable for exchange students.
Student workload
One credit equals approximately 26.7 hours of work performed by the student.