Inclusive Community Development (5 ECTS)

Learning outcomes

On completion of the course the student can
- acknowledge methods needed to build inclusion in different communities
- build physical and virtual spaces for inclusive community work
- design and implement inclusive regional or thematic community development
- take into account the goals of sustainable development
- acknowledge the job description of a community manager and utilize essential tools
- act as coordinator for inclusive communal work
- facilitate different events

Content

- Operating models and basic concepts of organizing inclusive cultural work
- Building physical and virtual platforms
- Design and implementation of regional or thematic community development operations
- Promoting sustainable development and accountability in inclusive community work
- The work and skills of community manager
- Facilitation processes and methods

Teaching methods

• Lectures
• Participatory Learning
• Group Assignment
• Independent Study
• Independent Assignment
• Podcast
• Workshops

Location and time

Arabia Campus
Autumn 2025
Period 2

Learning materials and recommended literature

Materials provided by teachers

All assignments and materials are under the Copyright Act (404/61) and the teacher has copyright. Assignments and materials are not allowed to be distributed or used in any other way. Distributing materials are only allowed if the teacher grants the permit.

Alternative completion methods of implementation

N/A

Internship and working life connections

N/A

Exam dates and retake possibilities

N/A

International connections

There will be international case studies during the lectures.

Student workload

1 ECTS = 27 h
Total number of hours on course is 135 h

Content scheduling

The course takes place during weeks 43-50 (period 2). More information about the progress of the course and course materials are presented during the first lecture.

Further information for students

Further Information for the Student

By attending the first lecture of the course the student confirms his/her place on this course. The first lecture is compulsory. If the student is ill, he/she can confirm the place on the course by informing the teacher beforehand.

The student needs to participate in at least 80% of the contact studies. There will not be any replacement tasks.

The student needs to participate in creating the group assignment and complete the independent assignment.

There might be changes in the timetable. If the student does not finish the assignments on time, he/she needs to participate in the course again.

Artificial Intelligence:

Artificial intelligence can be used to help you come up with ideas, but it must not replace your own thinking, searching for sources, and writing. Correcting the language and formatting of your own text with artificial intelligence is permitted. Entire texts may not be commissioned with artificial intelligence. If you use artificial intelligence, talk about it openly. Concealing the use of artificial intelligence is a fraud. When using artificial intelligence, familiarize yourself with Metropolia's artificial intelligence guidelines and act accordingly. You are responsible for following the guidelines.

Accreditation of prior learning:

A course can be recognized if the student has completed university-level studies on the course content.

Assessment methods and criteria

Group Assignment grade 1-5 (50% of the total grade)
Individual Assignment grade 1-5 (50% of the total grade)
You need to participate in 80% of the contact study.

Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student is able to acknowledge the basic concepts and roles of physical and virtual inclusion platforms as methods of organizing cultural work. The student is able to design inclusive community building operations, taking into account the goals of sustainable development.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student can utilize the physical and virtual inclusion platforms as methods of organizing cultural work. The student is able to design and implement inclusive community building operations, taking into account the goals of sustainable development.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student is able to design and critically evaluate different models of cultural work aiming at communal inclusion. The student is able to design and implement inclusive community building operations, taking into account the goals of sustainable development. The student is able to utilize different physical and digital tools and spaces for facilitation.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The student is able to acknowledge the basic concepts and roles of physical and virtual inclusion platforms as methods of organizing cultural work. The student is able to design inclusive community building operations, taking into account the goals of sustainable development.