Content
The course will take place in Moodle, and it is divided into modules for a multifaceted and thorough learning experience.
Module 1:
A theoretical approach to diversity: What is diversity? What are the characteristics of and problems specific to the main diversity categories? Advantages and disadvantages of a diverse workforce. What cognitive processes underly diversity dynamics?
Module 2:
The students will evaluate the difficulties in implementing inclusion at individual and organizational levels and propose solutions. In this module, the students work in groups and research the topic. Each group will present their findings and possible solutions.
Module 3:
This module consists of a project where the students work together with students from Monterrey University (Mexico).
Each module has three sections designed to engage the student in the cognitive and applied aspects of the topic:
Reading: This section contains reading material, audio files, PowerPoint presentations, guest lectures.
Writing: This section includes responding to discussion forums posts, mindmaps, peer to peer evaluations and reflection papers. Instructions will be given in each area to tell the students where they should post their material.
Doing: this section focuses on putting the student’s knowledge into practice.
Learning objectives
Explain the nature and value of a diverse workforce and its successful inclusion in the workplace.
Critically assess the advantages and challenges of a diverse workforce.
Apply the principles of diversity communication to group work.
Apply the principles of diversity communication to the international project module.
Critically reflect on the topic in relation to the theory and the student’s own experience.
Prerequisites
This course is aimed at advanced Bachelor students and Master students.
Teaching methods
The course will be conducted in Moodle and is divided into modules for a multifaceted and thorough learning experience.
Module 1:
A theoretical approach to diversity: What is diversity? What are the characteristics of and problems specific to the main diversity categories? Advantages and disadvantages of a diverse workforce. What cognitive processes underlie diversity dynamics?
Module 2:
This module consists of a project where the students work together in groups. This module includes creating a theoretical framework to analyse real organisations and suggest strategies to improve DEI aspects.
Module 3:
The students will evaluate the difficulties in implementing inclusion at the individual and organisational levels and propose solutions. In this module, the students work individually or in groups and research the topic. Each student/group will present their findings and possible solutions.
Each module has three sections designed to engage the student in the cognitive and applied aspects of the topic:
Reading: This section contains reading material, audio files, PowerPoint presentations, and guest lectures.
Writing: This section includes responding to discussion forum posts, mind maps, peer-to-peer evaluations, and reflection papers. Instructions will be given in each area to tell the students where to post their material.
Doing: This section focuses on putting the students' knowledge into practice.
Evaluation criteria
Students have to complete all the assignments to pass the course.
(1-2) Sufficient performance:
Showing just enough understanding of the subject to merit a passing grade but requiring greater effort to achieve a more satisfactory result
(3-4) Good performance:
Showing a strong understanding of basic concepts and a good grasp of techniques, but with some minor issues still requiring further attention.
(5) Excellent performance:
Not only fulfils all standard requirements, but it also demonstrates originality and imagination.
