NBS8383 : Diversity in a Global Context
- Offered for Year: 2021/22
- Module Leader(s): Dr Ana Lopes
- Lecturer: Dr Sue Abbott, Ms Nosheen Khan, Dr David Lain
- Owning School: Newcastle University Business School
- Teaching Location: Newcastle City Campus
Semesters
| Semester 2 Credit Value: | 10 |
| ECTS Credits: | 5.0 |
Aims
This module aims to prepare students for their academic studies and professional careers in HR. The module focuses on the management of diversity and inclusion, employment segregation, how multiple dimensions of inequality intersect, and how national contexts shape the salience of particular diversity categories, as well as policies and organisational practices. Alternative approaches to managing diversity will be considered, along with their implications for policy and practice.
Outline Of Syllabus
Context and concepts in equality and diversity
Policy and practice of diversity and equality
Trade Unions and diversity
Employee development and diversity/equality
Teaching Methods
Teaching Activities
| Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 34:00 | 34:00 | N/A |
| Structured Guided Learning | Lecture materials | 6 | 1:00 | 6:00 | pre-recorded learning materials |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Lecture | 6 | 1:00 | 6:00 | Pip |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Small group teaching | 3 | 1:00 | 3:00 | seminars Pip |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Drop-in/surgery | 3 | 1:00 | 3:00 | online synchronous (whole cohort) |
| Guided Independent Study | Independent study | 48 | 1:00 | 48:00 | N/A |
| Total | 100:00 |
Teaching Rationale And Relationship
The module combines lectures with student-led seminars and drop-in surgeries. The lectures introduce students to key concepts, theoretical and policy frameworks, and debates. Student-led seminars are designed to provide students with structured tasks and readings, which form the basis for extended debate and critique. Drop-in surgeries provide opportunities for formative feedback.
Assessment Methods
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
Other Assessment
| Description | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essay | 2 | M | 100 | 2,000 words individual written essay |
Formative Assessments
| Description | Semester | When Set | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Written exercise | 2 | M | provide formative feedback on the students ideas for the individual assignment. |
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
The essay will assess all intended learning and skills outcomes. The formatively assessed presentation will provide opportunities for development of all intended learning outcomes and skills outcomes.
Reading Lists
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
- NBS8383's Timetable