Diversity and Inclusion

22B1640

Bachelor

English

5.0

winter- and summerterm

1 semester

Culture contributes to shaping usus; it is part of our identity and influences our behavior. Culture is our ’way of doing things’. The concept of culture is complex and has to deal with new social and political questions again and again. In contrast to the everyday confrontation with the concept of culture, the professional confrontation has to withstand the insolvable tension between theory and practice. The seminar gives insights into different current theoretical approaches that make culture visible as (contested) places of everyday life and deals with the effects of (post)colonialism, globalisation, internationalisation and transnationality on cultural concepts. The module provides the opportunity to reflect upon issues concerning cultural diversity from different perspectives.

• Culture and the quest for identity
• (Post)Colonial and Critical Culture Studies: epistemic narratives of social exclusions and normative belonging
• Cultural diversity as a cause of conflict?
• Awareness for everyday racism
• Cultural diversity, global ethic and conviviality
• Social work as a human rights profession
• Diversity awareness and intercultural communication

The total workload for the module is 150 hours (see also "ECTS credit points and grading").

• Oral presentation, with written elaboration or
• Homework / Assignment or
• Portfolio exam

The portfolio examination comprises 100 points and is made up of the examination elements presentation (PR) and term paper (HA), each weighted with 50 points.

Oral Presentation: approx. 20 minutes, seminar paper: approx.. 10 pages

Homework: approx. 10 pages

Term paper as part of the portfolio exam: approx. 10 pages

Presentation as part oft he portfolie exam: approx. 20 minutes

The requirements are specified in the respective concrete event.

Knowledge about basic theories in the field of diversity and ethics.

The students can define different concepts of culture and their impact on identity.
They know the basic beliefs of the world religions and the values they convey.
The students know the concept of a global ethic, critical culture studies and (post)colonialism.
They are aware of everyday racism and its implicit and insidious nature
They can refer to human rights in order to guide their social practice.

Theoretical foundations of diversity, transculturality, belonging and intercultural/interreligious communication.

The students can reflect, discuss and analyse current research on cultural diversity, belonging and (post)colonialism and their implications for social work practice. 

The students are able to facilitate diversity awareness, cross-cultural competencies and communication skills for the context of social and pedagogical work.

Students who have successfully studied this module are able to derive attitudinal and action-orientated requirements for social and pedagogical work from basic theoretical explanations and empirical findings, in order to develop action-based approaches that are both discrimination-critical and diversity-conscious

Students are able to present their work results orally and in writing in a clearly structured manner and to exchange ideas and results in a diverse and international context.

The students are able to question specific concepts of culture and nation building and can reflect on the implications for social work and pedagogical practice. 

Modules: “Child Protection”, “Social Policies in Europe”

• Social Work, B.A.

• Radewagen, Christof

• Radewagen, Christof