Requirements
- Module 1 should be completed prior coursing Module 2
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Aim of the module: | The aim of this module is to strengthen intercultural dialogue by showing in common values and interests of all Member States of the European Union when promoting democracy and creative thinking. This module is giving an innovative opportunity to young people to demonstrate their openness as active citizens of the European Union to other societies and their cultures.
Diversity is richness and, by comparing different cultures and points of view of the various EU Member States, this module shows how new opportunities may arise and how young people can develop more positive thinking and open-mindedness. |
Learning objectives: | The learning objectives of this module are:
To acquire the theoretical knowledge and practical skills for acting as unique citizens as a participatory approach in democratic communities. To build understanding and awareness of the theory, relevance, and implications of enabling diversity in communities, study, relationships, and conversation. To gain ideas on how to build a more inclusive cultural and educational environment. To develop intercultural competence as part of the cultural integration. To explore attitudes in different cultures and their importance in diversity, social inclusion, and democratic life. To explore and better consider the importance of understanding humour and handling stereotypes in different languages, cultures, and societies as part of diversity. |
Learning outcomes: | By the end of this module, the learner should be able to:
Define what is understood by humour as part of the spectrum of diversity. Understand cultural diversity and its implications. Understand ethics, and how different ethical paradigms can be a source of misunderstanding. Understand humour, fairness and open-mindedness in a democratic society and their role in diversity and social inclusion. Gain a greater understanding of the diverse communication in a new culture. |
Content: | Introduction
“Diversity is the magic. It is the first manifestation, the first beginning of the differentiation of a thing and of simple identity. The greater the diversity, the greater the perfection.” Thomas Berry The value of successful diverse behavior is being able to unite a culturally rich team, with all their different ideas, identities, and processes. |
UNIT 1. Diverse Youth for a rich Europe
1.1 The future of diversity 1.2 Youth participation for strengthening democratic life Food for thought questions |
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UNIT 2. Spectrum of diversity
2.1 Make diverse connections 2.2 Using humor in diversity 2.3 Handling stereotypes Food for thought questions |
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UNIT 3. Diversity and Ethical Frameworks
3.1 Intercultural competence 3.2 Ethics and European Identity 3.3 Fairness principles for enabling diversity 3.4 Rethinking communication for Active Participation Food for thought questions |
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Case study
Realizing greater gender, age, cultural identity, personality, and skills diversity (companies-young people relationship for enabling diversity in society and workplace) |
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Activities
1) Emotions in learning: body language for diversity 2) Conceptualizing a promotion campaign (youth initiative) 3) Powerful questions for powerful learning |
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Allocated time: | 2 hours |
Hashtag of the Module | #diversityinEU #unitedindiversity #diverseyouth |
Course Features
- Lectures 10
- Quizzes 1
- Duration Lifetime access
- Skill level Intermediate
- Students 21
- Assessments Self