Psychology of multiculturalism and diversity

lpsys2203  2023-2024  Louvain-la-Neuve

Psychology of multiculturalism and diversity
5.00 credits
45.0 h
Q2
Teacher(s)
Demoulin Stéphanie; Woltin Karl-Andrew; Woltin Karl-Andrew (compensates Demoulin Stéphanie); Yzerbyt Vincent; Yzerbyt Vincent (compensates Demoulin Stéphanie);
Language
Content
On the one hand, the various aspects of "acculturation" will be addressed: enculturation of people in an immigration situation, consideration of identities (ethnic, linguistic, class and socio-economic), examination of the variability of trajectories and of the factors influencing the adjustment of individuals and groups at the psychological and social levels. On the other hand, the processes of managing diversity (intercultural relations, communication and training) and non-discrimination in a wide range of social contexts, including organisational and professional settings (e.g. colour-blind and multicultural perspectives) will be considered.
Teaching methods
The teaching will take place in several formats: lectures or flipped classroom courses
Evaluation methods
The MCQ (Multiple Choice Questionnaire) exam consists of 45 items with 3 answer options. One point is awarded for each correct answer; no points are awarded for no answer or incorrect answers.
The minimum mastery threshold for learning outcomes (= pedagogical threshold; corresponding to a grade of 10/20) requires correct answers to at least 30 out of 45 questions. The formula used to weight points will be explained in the first lesson.
The evaluation will be the same for all exam sessions.
Other information
The course is compulsory for students in the social option but also for master students in human resource management.
No prerequisites are required for the course, however, those who have not taken the BAC2 course: Social Psychology and Cultural and Multicultural Psychology are advised to familiarise themselves with one of the following books:
Social Psychology by Vincent Yzerbyt and Olivier Klein (2019) published by De Boeck, Louvain-la-Neuve
Cultural Psychology by Steven Heine (2012) published by Norton, New York
This course is given in an “English-friendly” format. For details, please see below.
  • The core reading for the course is in French, but equivalent core reading is available for international students in English
The standard exam is a written exam in French. However, international students taking this course:
  • Will be allowed to use a dictionary when taking the written exam in French
  • Are provided with the opportunity to take an alternative oral exam in English
Online resources
Slides presented during the course (compulsory; see Moodle) + book by Serge Guimond (compulsory; see library - an electronic version is available) + book chapters and scientific articles (compulsory; see Moodle)
Bibliography
Guimond, S. (2019). Les politiques de diversité: Antidote à l'intolérance et à la radicalisation. Bruxelles: Mardaga.
Hays-Thomas, R. (2017). Managing workplace diversity and inclusion. London: Routledge.
Roberson, Q. M. (Ed.) (2014). The Oxford handbook of diversity and work. Oxford: University Press.
Teaching materials
  • Guimond, S. (2019). Les politiques de diversité: Antidote à l'intolérance et à la radicalisation. Bruxelles: Mardaga.
Faculty or entity


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Title of the programme
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Credits
Prerequisites
Learning outcomes
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Master [120] in Information and Communication Science and Technology

Master [120] in Sociology

Master [120] in History

Advanced Master in Gender Studies

Master [120] in Psychology

Master [120] in Ethics

Master [120] in Philosophy

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