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

Lectures
29.4 at 8-12
12.5 Workshop at 8.30-16.30

Times for counselling possible according to schedule on Moodle

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

Teaching methods

Lectures
Exercises
Discussions
Literature studies
Study visit/interview
Counselling
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.
Workshop in cooperation with representative from work sector

Exam schedules

Course examinations
Preparatory task before first lecture deadline 20.4
Examination 1 - diversity 5.5
Examination 2 - Workshop 12.5 (presentation and participation)
Examination 3 - Equality plan 31.5

Student workload

27x5 = 135 h
9 h lectures and workshop
126 h individual work

Content scheduling

Attendance in class is mandatory at schedule lectures and workshops

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
to be approved in this course the student is
- approved in diversity and equality plan assignments, participated in the workshop and presented their work. Students have also shown that they can have a conversation on their subject in the English language.

The examination parts are assessed with a score 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 character and content of the performance and clarity are assessed. Language skills in English are not assessed on the course.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

The student demonstrates superficial competence and basic understanding of the subject. The student participates in discussions during class and turns in tasks in time and according to instruction

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