In the current state of globalization, the topic cultural diversity cannot be ignored. This minor focuses on diversity in the workplace (intercultural professionalism) and at home (global perspectives on child-rearing and family support). We look at perspectives and outcomes from different cultures seen in the broaden sense of the word, not only ethnicity. These two topics will both be tested, trained and researched separately while interlinking where possible and necessary. 

The six learning outcomes of this minor are:

Learning Outcome 1 – Conceptual analysis (societal context & inclusion)
 The student analyses societal and cultural diversity issues from relevant theoretical perspectives on culture, identity and inclusion, and places these issues within a broader societal context.

Learning Outcome 2 – Professional reflection (transcultural attitude & communication)
 The student reflects on their own professional vision, attitude and actions in relation to cultural diversity and societal themes, and demonstrates how this reflection contributes to developing a transcultural attitude and culturally sensitive communication in a professional context.

Learning Outcome 3 – Advising and communicating (inclusive professional practice)
 The student investigates intercultural issues in collaboration with a professional organisation and formulates well-founded recommendations aimed at improving inclusive professional practice, based on academic literature and analysis, and reflects on their own learning and collaboration process.

Learning Outcome 4 – Conceptual analysis (international views of childhood and child rearing)
 The student analyses international views of childhood and perspectives on child rearing and children’s rights in diverse societal and cultural contexts, and supports this analysis with relevant theoretical literature.

Learning Outcome 5 – Professional reflection (personal perspective & awareness)
 The student reflects on their own pedagogical view of the child and personal beliefs about child development in relation to their own upbringing. The student compares this reflection with international perspectives on child rearing and demonstrates how this contributes to the development of awareness and professional sensitivity.

Learning Outcome 6 – Advising and communicating (global & inclusive practice)
 The student advises and communicates professionally about child rearing in inclusive and global contexts, based on analysis, collaboration and practice-oriented research.

The course language will be English, therefore the student must have a sufficient spoken and written proficiency (B1 or higher) of the English language to actively participate in class.

Reader ; Professional expériences ; Lectures ; Literature 

In this minor different teaching methods are used and will be tested separately.

• Lectures and small group sessions 
• Training
• Project 
• Workfield visits

Full time minor semester 1

The minor is completed through six coherent assessment components, aligned with the learning outcomes and the revised educational design.

Intercultural Analyses (34%)
 Minimum grade required: 5.5

Intercultural Skills (33%)
 Assessment: Pass / Fail

Inclusive Advising in the Professional Context (33%)

International Child Rearing Analysis (34%)
 Minimum grade required: 5.5

Intercultural Reflection on Child Rearing (33%)
 Assessment: Pass / Fail

Research: Children in War Zones (33%)
 Minimum grade required: 5.5

To successfully complete the minor, all assessment components must be passed. The weighted average of the graded assessments must be at least 5.5. Upon successful completion, the student will receive 30 ECTS credits.

This minor is part of the International Classroom of ‘The Faculty of Social Work and Education’. For international students who need to finish the program earlier, we offer an alternative date for all examinations and/or final papers.