Promoting human rights and diversity (5cr)

Evaluation scale

0-5

Objective

Students
- Recognize the diversity and pluralism of society and communities and can professionally assess their own relation to them.
- Are able to recognize and assess structures and actions that hinder or support diversity.
- Are familiar with the legislative basis of non-discrimination, human rights and equality and able to implement these in their professional practice.
- Are able to recognize special needs that arise from the diversity of people and workplace communities and, acknowledging these,can promote accessibility, occupational safety and the accommodation of working conditions.
- Learn skills for professional intercultural interaction and integration.

Content

- The concepts of diversity, pluralism, multiculturalism, accessibility, equality and non-discrimination
- international human rights treaties, national legislation, especially Equality Act, Non-Discrimination Act and Accessibility Directive
- planning of equality and non-discrimination, Equality and Non-Discrimination Plan
- structures and actions supporting or hindering diversity in the world of work and in society

Materials

All the material needed for the course (videos, references for the tasks etc.) can be found on the Hoodle platform of the course in electronic form.

Teaching methods

The course is completed by participating in teaching and competing the assignments of the course. In addition to contact teaching, the course consists of various online materials and assignments (both individual and small group assignments). Students will complete some of the learning tasks in small groups and provide peer feedback to each other. Students are expected to actively participate and interact with other students.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Satisfactory 1-2
Student recognizes to some extent their own professional role in promoting diversity and pluralism in society and communities.
Student is familiar with the key concepts of the course and the legal basis for the promotion of human rights, non-discrimination and equality.
Student aims to apply what they have learned and act in a way that promotes diversity and equity
However, the application and evaluation of student's own learning is limited.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Good 3-4
Student recognizes their own professional role in promoting diversity and pluralism in society and communities.
Student has a good understanding of the key concepts of the course and the legal basis for promoting human rights, non-discrimination and equality.
Student is able to apply what they have learned and act in a way that promotes diversity and equity.
Student is able to evaluate their own learning well.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent 5
Student is well aware of their professional role in promoting diversity and pluralism in society and communities.
Student has an excellent knowledge of the key concepts of the course and of the legal basis for promoting human rights, non-discrimination and equality.
Student is able to apply their learning in multiple ways and to act in a way that promotes diversity and equality.
Student is able to evaluate their own learning in a profound way.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Failed (0). The student has not completed all the tasks of the course successfully or within the agreed deadlines.

Further information

Want to know more about human rights and promoting diversity? Do you want to learn how to assess your professional relationship with diversity and pluralism? If yes, this course is for you.

This course will provide you with valuable skills and perspectives to help you identify and assess diversity and pluralism in society and communities. You will also learn how you can use your professional contribution to promote equality, human rights, equity and integration in your practical work.

The course content will provide an overview of international human rights conventions, national laws and regulations on equality, equality and accessibility. You will also learn practical skills, such as equality and equal opportunities planning, which are essential in modern working life and society.

Take a step towards a more diverse and inclusive future - enrol on this course and start your journey towards a more equal tomorrow!