International and multicultural competence (5cr)

Objective

During the course students, deepen their knowledge of international and multicultural competence.
After completion of the course, the student:
• is able to evaluate their own activities as an international and intercultural operator and develop their skills in these areas
• is able to anticipate the meanings and effects of international agreements and global processes on their field and to present possibilities for internationalization in the field
• is able to analyze the challenges and opportunities brought about by international phenomena and the international mobility of people in Finnish society
• is able to develop solutions for strengthening multicultural communities operating in Finland

Content

Contents:
• human rights and key international agreements
• international operating environments, international cooperation and inter-national networks
• multicultural communities operating in Finland
• definitions and objectives of integration