Study Guide

Objective

The goals of this course are that the students:
-get profound insights into the leadership of organizations that work in an international and multicultural environment.
-are familiar with the importance of ethnicity, gender and age in working life.
-have insights into the importance of leadership for the increase of motivation, conflict resolution and stress management at the workplace.
-are able to communicate in English about leadership in a multicultural environment.

Content

Leadership in a multicultural environment
Diversity
Intercultural communication

Location and time

Course starts week 17
Study visits week 21
Workshop week 23

Materials

Nardon, L. (2017). Working in a multicultural world: A guide to developing intercultural competence. Toronto: University of Toronto Press

tasa-arvo.fi
syrjinta.fi

Relevant sources also found in Moodle

Teaching methods

Lectures
Exercises
Discussions
Literature studies
Study visit
Workshop

Course language is English
written assignments can be handed in in Swedish, Finnish or English

Employer connections

Planning/presentation of equality and equal treatment plan in collaboration with organizations in the social area.

Exam schedules

Study visit mandatory week 21
Examination 1 - diversity 18.5
Examination 2 - Interview 26.5
Examination 3 - worshop and presentation 2.6

Feedback and assessment on assignments is given within three weeks

Student workload

27x5 = 135 h
30 h lectures
105 h individual work

Attendance at lectures are mandatory to at least 70%
Study visit week 17 in mandatory, as well as workshop week 23

Further information

lecturer Johanna Sigfrids
johanna.sigfrids@novia.fi

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student demonstrates superficial competence and basic understanding of the subject

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student demonstrates a competence that is related and linked to the literature
The student can reflect and motivate from his/her point of view

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student has an immerse competence and shows a deeper understanding of the subject in relation to the upcoming profession

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The student possesses a basic competence in the subject / The student does not show sufficient competence in the subject

Assessment methods and criteria

H5
the course is assessed with a score of 1-5
For an approved performance
- approved diversity and equality plan
-70% attendance at lessons
-participation in study visits
-participation in workshops
-students takes active part in an English speaking discussion within their own subject

The examination parts are assessed on a scale of 1-5 based on the student's knowledge of the subject, the structure of the work, commitment and theoretical grounding. When presenting, the visual presentation as well as the content and clarity of the performance and are assessed. English Language skills are not assessed on the course.

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

Student has not turned in, fulfilled or been approved in the part examinations of the course

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

The student demonstrates superficial competence and basic understanding of the subject.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

The student demonstrates a competence that is related and linked to the literature. The student can reflect and motivate from his/her point of view. Student participates actively in discussions during class and shows enthusiasm in written tasks and presentation.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student has an immerse competence and shows a deeper understanding of the subject in relation to the upcoming profession. The student can use theoretical knowledge in reasoning and reflection

Qualifications

Organization and Leadership