Contemporary perspectives on diversity, inclusion and education

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Facts

Course code DUH157

Credits (ECTS) 5

Semester tution start Autumn

Language of instruction English

Number of semesters 1

Exam semester Autumn

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Introduction

This course focuses on certain aspects of research into the theory, method and ethics of cultural diversity and inclusion in education and how this can be related to the own PhD work.

Content

This interdisciplinary course focuses on the roles of theories, methods and ethical considerations in PhD research into issues of socio-cultural diversity and inclusion in education. It will also approach the interrelationship between these three aspects.

Learning outcome

Knowledge

The students will gain knowledge of:

theoretical perspectives on socio-cultural diversity, inclusion and education and its interaction with language, religion and social relations
methodologies of research into socio-cultural diversity, inclusion and education and its interaction with language, religion and social relations
ethical aspects of research into socio-cultural diversity, inclusion and education and its interaction with language, religion and social relations

Skills

By the end of the course, students will be able to:

present and discuss relevant theories related to cultural diversity, inclusion and education
explain the potential and limitations of different methodological perspectives and approaches
identify and deliberate about ethical dilemmas that arise from own research project

General competence

By the end of the course, the students will be able to:

understand and explain the role of theory, method and ethics in research projects in general
take part in scholarly conversation about these issues in advanced research settings
gain a broader interdisciplinary perspective on diversity, inclusion and education

Required prerequisite knowledge

None

Exam

Fakta

Weight 1/1

Marks Passed / Not Passed

Individual reading list

Oral presentation of theories and methods relevant for their own PhD project.

Poster presentation based on their own PhD project and with focus on aspects of cultural diversity, inclusion and education.

5 credits with submitted poster

Coursework requirements

Attendance at the sessions

Attendance at the sessions is obligatory (at least 75%).

Method of work

Lectures and seminars in the shape of 2 + 2 day meetings and an additional meeting with poster presentation. Much of the work is based on students sharing issues and texts from their own research project that may illustrate or discuss issues central to the course.

Open for

Required prerequisite knowledge equivalent for admission to the PhD program.

Course assessment

The faculty decides whether early dialogue will be held in all courses or in selected groups of courses. The aim is to collect student feedback for improvements during the semester. In addition, a digital course evaluation must be conducted at least every three years to gather students’ experiences.