Multicultural Library Environments

Structure Type: Part of Course
Code: KH18KIYH011
Type: Compulsory
Level: Bachelor
Credits: 3.0 points
Responsible Teacher: Mäkinen-Laitila, Sari
Teacher Team: Jokiranta, Kari
Language of Instruction: Finnish

Learning Outcomes

After the course the student has gained more knowledge of different cultures. S/he understands other people and the cultural and sociolocigal contexts of their behavior.

Student's Workload

Total work load of the course 78 h.

Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses

No prerequisites.

Contents

The contents of the course comprise four parts:
- the difficulties that an immigrant in Scandinavia face
- Romanies in Finland
- Islamic culture
- Jewish culture
All parts are studied also from librarians viewpoint.

Recommended or Required Reading

Will be announced at the beginning of the course.

Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Lectures, discussions and a learning diary.

Assessment Criteria

Will be announced at the beginning of the course.

Assessment Methods

Assessment is based on the learning diary and active participation in lectures.

Work Placement

No work placement.

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