Module Descriptors
WORKING WITH AND VALUING DIVERSITY
CYMI50242
Key Facts
Faculty of Arts and Creative Technologies
Level 5
15 credits
Contact
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Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 30
Independent Study Hours: 120
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
  • REPORT weighted at 100%
Module Details
Module Resources
Interactive whiteboard and data projectors
On-site library and internet access to Staffordshire University Library
Access to internet connected PCs
Appropriately equipped and accessible lecture rooms
Practice based: appropriately equipped office/study space, admin support, meeting rooms, art/craft resources, volunteer team
Module Texts
Schreiter, R. (2005) The Ministry of Reconciliation, Spirituality and Strategies. Maryknoll, Orbis.
Thompson, N. (2006) Anti-Discriminatory Practice. Basingstoke, Palgrave Macmillan.
Thompson, N. (2003) Promoting Equality. Basingstoke, Palgrave Macmillan.
Module Learning Strategies
This module incorporates several inter-related learning strategies. The interactive learning groups will provide lectures and seminars involving a combination of group activities, student led work, simulations, skills practice, discussion etc. The visit to other faith communities helps students to engage in dialogue as well as identify key issues relating to social identity and culture. The independent study provides opportunity for reading, library based and online research. The remote learning in the professional practice work place will help develop professional skills.
Module Additional Assessment Details
100% Coursework: (3000 words or equivalent)
Report on an encounter with someone from a different worldview drawing on appropriate theoretical and theological concepts in the analysis.

Assess Learning Outcomes 1-5
Module Indicative Content
This module will examine issues of working within a diverse society, and consider anti-discriminatory approaches and reconciliation. It will explore models of mission and interfaith dialogue to examine the place of the Christian story within a multi faith, culturally pluralistic society.