120.395 (21W) Diversity competence in a globalised world
Overview
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- Lecturer
- Course title german Diversity competence in a globalised world
- Type Seminar (continuous assessment course )
- Course model Attendance-based course
- Hours per Week 2.0
- ECTS credits 4.0
- Registrations 5 (35 max.)
- Organisational unit
- Language of instruction English
- Course begins on 13.10.2021
- eLearning Go to Moodle course
Time and place
Course Information
Intended learning outcomes
Objectives of the course
After successfully accomplishing the course, the participants are able
- to reflect on their own cultural background of values, norms, beliefs and customs
- to mention and critically discuss central concepts of diversity competence, culture, multiculturality, interculturality, (super)diversity, inclusion, ethics and power in a globalised world.
- to apply diversity competence in their own practical life and work.
- to work in international teams
- to deal with conflicting values and norms
- to apply the TOPOI-model in diverse interactions and conversations
Teaching methodology
Language of the course
The teaching language in this course is English. Participants should have a sufficient mastery of English: they should be able to understand and speak everyday English and be able to express their thoughts and ideas. Most important in the communication during the course is the understanding of each other; not a perfect pronunciation or a perfect use of grammar. In the course we will support each other in expressing our ideas, which is an important aspect of diversity competence. So this course is a good opportunity to overcome one's possible anxiety to communicate in English and it is a save and supporting opportunity to practice and develop one's mastery of the English.
Methods of teaching
Theoretical Inputs, literature of central texts, analysis of international case studies, research of materials, research and performing a presentation of a self-chosen diversity competence-issue, individual and group assignments: reflection, discussion;roleplays, simulation games.
Course content
Short description of the content of the course
Diversity competence is a crucial part of global citizenship. It empowers to relate to people from different nationalities, ethnicities and religions in a respectful way and to live, study and work in an international context. These days, people are in permanent contact with (cultural) differences, with ‚strangeness ‘, with the unknown. Therefore, it is important that people can get along as global citizens in a superdiverse world.
In this course different concepts of intercultural competence, diversity competence, intercultural communication and (super)diversity are introduced and discussed, as well as own international experiences from the practice will be reflected.
Fundamental questions will be discussed like: What assumptions and paradigms are underlying the concepts of culture, interculturality, (super-)diversity, inclusion, globalisation, and ethics and power in a globalised world? What is the aim and content of diversity competence? How to develop diversity competence?
Literature
Literature
- Hoffman E. & Verdooren A. (2018). Diversity Competence. Cultures don’t meet people do.Bussum: Coutinho.
- Hoffman, E. (2020). Interkulturelle Gesprächsführung. Menschen begegnen einander, nicht Kulturen. Wiesbaden: Springer.
- Hoffman E. (2015). Interkulturelle Gesprächsführung. Theorie und Praxis des TOPOI-Modells. Wiesbaden: Springer.
- Deardorff, D. (Ed.) (2009). The handbook of intercultural competence. London: Sage.
- Rathje. S. (2007). Intercultural competence: The status and future of a controversial Concept. Language and Intercultural Communication, 7:4, 254-266, DOI: 10.2167/laic285.0https://doi.org/10.2167/laic285.0
- Scollon, R., Wong Scollon, S. & Jones, R.H. (2012). Intercultural communication: A discourse approach.Chichester: John Wiley & Sons Ltd.
- Vertovec, S. (2007). Super-diversity and its implications. Ethnic and racial studies. 29(6). 1024-1054.
Examination information
Examination methodology
Criteria for the examination
The criteria for the examination are:
- Active participation
- 5 Learning diaries.
- Development and conducting a workshop Diversersity competence.
Assessment criteria / Standards of assessment for examinations
Requirements for successful completion of the course
- Attending the whole course (90%)
- Active participation and interaction during the course.
- 5 learning diaries.
- Development and conducting a workshop Diversity competence.
Grading scheme
Grade / Grade grading schemePosition in the curriculum
- Master's degree programme Adult Learning and Education and Vocational Education and Training
(SKZ: 847, Version: 20W.1)
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Subject: Nachhaltige Entwicklung in einer sich globalisierenden Welt
(Compulsory elective)
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b8.2 Aktuelle Themen Nachhaltiger Entwicklung (
0.0h XX / 6.0 ECTS)
- 120.395 Diversity competence in a globalised world (2.0h SE / 4.0 ECTS) Absolvierung im 1., 2., 3. Semester empfohlen
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b8.2 Aktuelle Themen Nachhaltiger Entwicklung (
0.0h XX / 6.0 ECTS)
-
Subject: Nachhaltige Entwicklung in einer sich globalisierenden Welt
(Compulsory elective)
- Master's degree programme Social Pedagogy and Social Inclusion
(SKZ: 846, Version: 20W.1)
-
Subject: Nachhaltige Entwicklung in einer sich globalisierenden Welt
(Compulsory elective)
-
b8.2 Aktuelle Themen Nachhaltiger Entwicklung (
0.0h XX / 6.0 ECTS)
- 120.395 Diversity competence in a globalised world (2.0h SE / 4.0 ECTS) Absolvierung im 1., 2., 3. Semester empfohlen
-
b8.2 Aktuelle Themen Nachhaltiger Entwicklung (
0.0h XX / 6.0 ECTS)
-
Subject: Nachhaltige Entwicklung in einer sich globalisierenden Welt
(Compulsory elective)
- Master's degree programme Diversity Education in School and Society
(SKZ: 545, Version: 20W.1)
-
Subject: Nachhaltige Entwicklung in einer sich globalisierenden Welt
(Compulsory elective)
-
b8.2 Aktuelle Themen Nachhaltiger Entwicklung (
0.0h XX / 6.0 ECTS)
- 120.395 Diversity competence in a globalised world (2.0h SE / 4.0 ECTS) Absolvierung im 1., 2., 3. Semester empfohlen
-
b8.2 Aktuelle Themen Nachhaltiger Entwicklung (
0.0h XX / 6.0 ECTS)
-
Subject: Nachhaltige Entwicklung in einer sich globalisierenden Welt
(Compulsory elective)
- Master's degree programme School Pedagogy
(SKZ: 545, Version: 09W.3)
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Subject: Gebundene Wahlfächer
(Compulsory elective)
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Module: Nachhaltige Entwicklung in einer sich globalisierenden Welt
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Bildung, Arbeit und Globalisierung (
2.0h XX / 4.0 ECTS)
- 120.395 Diversity competence in a globalised world (2.0h SE / 4.0 ECTS)
-
Bildung, Arbeit und Globalisierung (
2.0h XX / 4.0 ECTS)
-
Module: Nachhaltige Entwicklung in einer sich globalisierenden Welt
-
Subject: Gebundene Wahlfächer
(Compulsory elective)
- Master's degree programme Adult and Professional Education
(SKZ: 847, Version: 09W.3)
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Subject: Gebundene Wahlfächer
(Compulsory elective)
-
Module: Nachhaltige Entwicklung in einer sich globalisierenden Welt
-
Bildung, Arbeit und Globalisierung (
2.0h XX / 4.0 ECTS)
- 120.395 Diversity competence in a globalised world (2.0h SE / 4.0 ECTS) Absolvierung im 1., 2., 3. Semester empfohlen
-
Bildung, Arbeit und Globalisierung (
2.0h XX / 4.0 ECTS)
-
Module: Nachhaltige Entwicklung in einer sich globalisierenden Welt
-
Subject: Gebundene Wahlfächer
(Compulsory elective)
- Master's degree programme Social Pedagogy and Integrative Pedagog
(SKZ: 846, Version: 09W.3)
-
Subject: Gebundene Wahlfächer
(Compulsory elective)
-
Module: Nachhaltige Entwicklung in einer sich globalisierenden Welt
-
Bildung, Arbeit und Globalisierung (
2.0h XX / 4.0 ECTS)
- 120.395 Diversity competence in a globalised world (2.0h SE / 4.0 ECTS)
-
Bildung, Arbeit und Globalisierung (
2.0h XX / 4.0 ECTS)
-
Module: Nachhaltige Entwicklung in einer sich globalisierenden Welt
-
Subject: Gebundene Wahlfächer
(Compulsory elective)
- Erweiterungsstudium (UG §54a) Inter-/transkulturelle Kompetenzen (ES)
(SKZ: 007, Version: 19W.1)
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Subject: Perspektiven auf Inter-/transkulturelle Kompetenzen
(Compulsory subject)
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1.2 Modelle und Zugänge für inter-/transkulturelle Kompetenzen (
0.0h VO, VC, KS, VP, PS, VS, SE / 4.0 ECTS)
- 120.395 Diversity competence in a globalised world (2.0h SE / 4.0 ECTS)
-
1.2 Modelle und Zugänge für inter-/transkulturelle Kompetenzen (
0.0h VO, VC, KS, VP, PS, VS, SE / 4.0 ECTS)
-
Subject: Perspektiven auf Inter-/transkulturelle Kompetenzen
(Compulsory subject)