Children and Families in a World of Education, 7.5 credits

Children and Families in a World of Education, 7.5 hp

921G06

Main field of study

No Main Field of Study

Course level

First cycle

Course type

Single subject course

Examiner

Kirsten Stoewer

Course coordinator

Kirsten Stoewer

Director of studies or equivalent

Karin Stolpe

Available for exchange students

Yes

Contact

ECV = Elective / Compulsory / Voluntary
Course offered for Semester Weeks Language Campus ECV
Single subject course (Full-time, Day-time) Autumn 2018 201849-201903 English Norrköping, Norrköping

Main field of study

No Main Field of Study

Course level

First cycle

Advancement level

G1X

Entry requirements

At least 60 credits approved on undergraduate level. Documented proficiency in English corresponding to English B / English 6. Exemption from the Swedish B.

Intended learning outcomes

After having finished the course, students shall:
- be able to identify and analyze issues concerning cultural diversity and integration in relation to Children & Families and Education.

Course content

In this course different aspects of equality, diversity and integration in a society are examined. The importance of education in a world of clashing cultures, rapid transformation and globalization is analysed. Special attention is paid to the UN Convention of the Rights of the Child.

Teaching and working methods

Instruction is given in the form of lectures and seminars. Students are expected to prepare for lectures and seminars by reading recommended texts and take part in all group work. Students are also expected to take active part in discussions, lead seminars and be opponents on each other’s papers.

Examination

Examination is done through written individual or group (2 students) assignments and active, constructive participation in seminars.

Grades

Three-grade scale, U, G, VG

Other information

Planning and implementation of a course must take its starting point in the wording of the syllabus. The course evaluation included in each course must therefore take up the question how well the course agrees with the syllabus. The course is carried out in such a way that both men´s and women´s experience and knowledge is made visible and developed.

Planning and implementation of a course must take its starting point in the wording of the syllabus. The course evaluation included in each course must therefore take up the question how well the course agrees with the syllabus.

The course is carried out in such a way that both men´s and women´s experience and knowledge is made visible and developed.

Department

Institutionen för samhälls- och välfärdsstudier

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