Course
Contemporary perspectives on diversity, inclusion and education (DUH157)
This course focuses on certain aspects of research into the theory, method and ethics of cultural diversity and inclusion in education and how this can be related to the own PhD work.
Dette er emnebeskrivelsen for studieåret 2025-2026. Merk at det kan komme endringer.
Fakta
Emnekode
DUH157
Vekting (stp)
5
Semester undervisningsstart
Autumn
Undervisningsspråk
English
Antall semestre
1
Vurderingssemester
Autumn
Content
This interdisciplinary course focuses on the roles of theories, methods and ethical considerations in PhD research into issues of socio-cultural diversity and inclusion in education. It will also approach the interrelationship between these three aspects.
Course teachers:
Dagmar Strohmeier, Simona Caravita, Julie Allan, Marieke Gerdien Bruin, Øystein Lund Johannessen, Ove Bergersen, Simona Carla Silvia Caravita, Hildegunn Fandrem og Geir Skeie
Learning outcome
Knowledge
The students will gain knowledge of:
- theoretical perspectives on socio-cultural diversity, inclusion and education and its interaction with language, religion and social relations
- methodologies of research into socio-cultural diversity, inclusion and education and its interaction with language, religion and social relations
- ethical aspects of research into socio-cultural diversity, inclusion and education and its interaction with language, religion and social relations
Skills
By the end of the course, students will be able to:
- present and discuss relevant theories related to cultural diversity, inclusion and education
- explain the potential and limitations of different methodological perspectives and approaches
- identify and deliberate about ethical dilemmas that arise from own research project
General competence
By the end of the course, the students will be able to:
- understand and explain the role of theory, method and ethics in research projects in general
- take part in scholarly conversation about these issues in advanced research settings
- gain a broader interdisciplinary perspective on diversity, inclusion and education
Forkunnskapskrav
Exam
| Form of assessment | Weight | Duration | Marks | Aid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/1 | Passed / Not Passed |
Individual reading list
Oral presentation of theories and methods relevant for their own PhD project.
Poster presentation based on their own PhD project and with focus on aspects of cultural diversity, inclusion and education.
5 credits with submitted poster