120.395 (21W) Diversity competence in a globalised world

Wintersemester 2021/22

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First course session
13.10.2021 09:00 - 12:00 N.1.12 On Campus
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Overview

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it may be necessary to make changes to courses and examinations at short notice (e.g. cancellation of attendance-based courses and switching to online examinations).

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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
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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

Im Fall von online durchgeführten Prüfungen sind die Standards zu beachten, die die technischen Geräte der Studierenden erfüllen müssen, um an diesen Prüfungen teilnehmen zu können.

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 scheme

Position in the curriculum

  • Master's degree programme Adult Learning and Education and Vocational Education and Training (SKZ: 847, 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Master's degree programme School Pedagogy (SKZ: 545, 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)
  • Master's degree programme Adult and Professional Education (SKZ: 847, 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)
            Absolvierung im 1., 2., 3. Semester empfohlen
  • 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)
  • Erweiterungsstudium (UG §54a) Inter-/transkulturelle Kompetenzen (ES) (SKZ: 007, Version: 19W.1)
    • Subject: Perspektiven auf Inter-/transkulturelle Kompetenzen (Compulsory subject)
      • 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)

Equivalent courses for counting the examination attempts

Wintersemester 2023/24
  • 120.395 SE Diversity competence in a globalised world (2.0h / 4.0ECTS)
Wintersemester 2022/23
  • 120.395 SE Diversity competence in a globalised world (2.0h / 4.0ECTS)