Diversity and Social Inclusion - RP5700

• Title: Diversity and Social Inclusion
• Guaranteed by: Department of Social Work (27-PSP)
• Faculty: Protestant Theological Faculty
• Actual: from 2024
• Semester: winter
• Points: 5
• E-Credits: 5
• Examination process: winter s.:
• Hours per week, examination: winter s.:4/0, C [HT]
• Capacity: unlimited / unknown (7)
• Min. number of students: unlimited
• 4EU+: no
• Virtual mobility / capacity: no
• Key competences: critical thinking
• State of the course: taught
• Language: English
• Teaching methods: full-time
• Additional information: http://Uzavřený kurz (na základě výběrového procesu)
• Guarantor: PhDr. Jaroslava Šťastná, Ph.D.; Mgr. Bc. Eliška Hudcová, Ph.D.; Mgr. Alžběta Matochová

Annotation

The course focuses on problems of social inclusions, social cohesion, diversity and variety of social and cultural frames in international context. The course is prepared as Blended Intenzive Program (BIP), which includes the online components as well as in-person seminars and workshops both at the PTF CUNI and the intensive seminar week abroad.

Last update: Šťastná Jaroslava, PhDr., Ph.D. (05.09.2024)

Aim of the course

The aims of the course are:

- reflect on own personal background and be sensitive to diversityd

- develop skills in anti-oppressive practice and human rights-based approach

- understand concepts in relation to sexual orientation, gender diversity, and gender sensitivity

- critically reflect cultural diversity

- understand interfaith dialogue, diversity in religions, and spirituality

- know how to act to reduce and prevent racism and discrimination

- develop skills to live together in local communities in solidarity

Last update: Šťastná Jaroslava, PhDr., Ph.D. (05.09.2024)

Course completion requirements

Work on mandatory tasks and homework:  

1. Personal biography by following the instructions on the Kick-off Workshop and enclosed presentation.

2.  Cohesion case study /initiative by following the instructions on the Kick-off Workshop and enclosed presentation

3. Active participation in all meetings, seminars, workshops and sessions on-line,  as well as international intensive week abroad

4. Final assessment   

Last update: Šťastná Jaroslava, PhDr., Ph.D. (05.09.2024)

Literature

See the HowSpace Platform (the link will be provided to the course participants)

Last update: Šťastná Jaroslava, PhDr., Ph.D. (05.09.2024)

Teaching methods

Seminars, site visits, group work, workshops, critical discussions and reflections

Last update: Šťastná Jaroslava, PhDr., Ph.D. (05.09.2024)

Syllabus

During the course the following topics will be tackled: 

• Difference as social capital
• Diversity and identity
• Gender equality and sexuality
• Culture, class and religion
• Ability and disability
• Anti-discrimination practice
• Challenges to social cohesion
• Conviviality

Last update: Šťastná Jaroslava, PhDr., Ph.D. (05.09.2024)

Learning resources

See the Howspace - available for the course participans

Last update: Šťastná Jaroslava, PhDr., Ph.D. (05.09.2024)

Entry requirements

Based on the previons open application proces consisting of: 

- motivation letter

- English language knowledge (minimum B2 level) 

Last update: Šťastná Jaroslava, PhDr., Ph.D. (05.09.2024)