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Introduction to Identities and Diversities

Pilot domain:
Culture: Identity & Diversity
ECTS credits:
5
Mode of delivery:
Blended
University:
Universität Duisburg-Essen
Contact:
Zohra Hassan-Pieper
Contact 2:
Aurora UDE Office
Language:
English
Study cycle:
Bachelor, Master
Additional info
Please register via e-mail to aurora-register@uni-due.de
Faculty:
Arts and Humanities
SDG:
SDG4. Quality education
Course credit:
Yes
Free course:
Yes
Aurora competence framework:
LOUIS
Start date:
2025-10-15
End date:
2026-02-04
Application start:
2025-09-01
Application deadline:
2025-10-14
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This online lecture series serves as the introduction to the Aurora Microcredential “Identities and Diversities” and introduces students to key debates, concepts, and practices in the study of identities and diversities in both contemporary and past societies. Students will explore how categories such as race, diversity, and ethnicity, religion, gender, and sexuality are socially constructed, historically situated, and institutionally embedded, as well as how these categories interact. The lecture series combines theoretical input from UDE scholars with practice-oriented insights from researchers and community stakeholders.

Graduates of the microcredential „Identities and Diversities” can

  • explain and critically various conceptualizations of “Diversity” in a global context (Global Learning)
  • explain the targets and indicators of the UN Sustainable Development Goal 10: “Reduce Inequality within and among Countries” (Ethical Reasoning)
  • explain and critically discuss selected interdisciplinary theoretical concepts (Reading)
  • interpret intersectional, including intercultural, experience from both one’s own perspective and those of others, in a supportive manner that recognizes the feelings of other groups

 

For more information on the Aurora Microcredential “Identities and Diversities,” please contact the instructors.