Intercultural practices (USV101)
International migration and the welfare gap, contributes to new challenges and demands for citizens and social and welfare workers more specifically. A transnational framework captures the cultural diversity in a globalized world. This course emphasizes cultural diversity within welfare systems and intercultural practices within different areas as family relations with multiple societies across borders; global and regional discourses of children and childhoods; civil society services and their collaboration with the public sector and frontline discretion in contextualized inclusion and activation work. The course will emphasize how these different practices are socially, culturally, and historically constructed. The course will aim at strengthen UN Sustainability goals and especially number 5: Gender Equality, 10: Reduced inequalities and 16: Peace, justice and strong institutions.
The lectures are given in English. It is possible to write the home exam in either English or Norwegian.
Course description for study year 2024-2025. Please note that changes may occur.
Course code
USV101
Version
1
Credits (ECTS)
15
Semester tution start
Autumn
Number of semesters
1
Exam semester
Autumn
Language of instruction
English
Content
Learning outcome
After completing the course, the candidate:
Knowledge:
- has knowledge of intercultural practices
- has knowledge of different welfare areas
- has an understanding of cultural diversity and transnationalism
- has an understanding of the role of civil society in strengthening and innovating intercultural practice and developing collaboration with the public sector
- has knowledge about different relevant theories
Skills:
- can describe complexities within cultural diversity
- can describe differences and similarities across welfare areas
- can participate in dialogues across transnational contexts
- can develop communication skills through the international classroom experience
Competences:
- can participate in dialogue to improve respect for diversity
- can reflect on personal beliefs, values and knowledge
- can develop reflections on own learning processes
- is capable of academic writing
Required prerequisite knowledge
Exam
Form of assessment | Weight | Duration | Marks | Aid |
---|---|---|---|---|
Homeexam | 1/1 | 1 Weeks | Letter grades |
Total word count: 3 000 words (+/- 10 %) excluding table of contents, notes, references and bibliography. Reference style: APA 7th.Resit and deferred examinations: Students who do not get a pass mark after resit and deferred examination must re-take the course with the next cohort.