Study Guide

Objective

The student:
- has knowledge of service systems and legislation within the area of immigration and integration.
- can work with a culture-sensitive and integration promoting approach.
- can promote intercultural encounters and environments.

Content

- immigration, integration, refugee and asylum
- cultural sensitivity and cultural competence
- integration laws
- the integration process
- the service system for asylum seekers and quota refugees

Location and time

17.9 8.15-16
18.9 8.15-16
online 25.9 9.15 -12
1.10 8.15-16
2.10 8.15-16

If not able to attend the first lecture, inform teacher
All lessons are mandatory

Materials

Refugee’s Journey to the Municipality training, IOM
Paloma training THL
My story, workbook Centre for Psychotraumatology
Act on the Promotion of Immigrant Integration
(1386/2010)
Aliens Act
(301/2004)
Act on the Integration of Immigrants and Reception of Asylum Seekers
https://www.finlex.fi/en/laki/kaannokset/1999/en19990493.pdf

Teaching methods

The course starts with a quiz in Moodle that opens 12.9 the quiz is made individually by student and preferably before the first lecture 17.9.

Course includes lectures, workshops, co-operation with organizations in the field as well as literature studies.

Exam schedules

Quiz 18.9
Mindmap 9.10
Integration assignment 25.10

Student workload

Mandatory attendance at all lectures

Dare to! 2.10 all participate

Further information

The Course is conducted in English but Assignments can be written in Swedish.
Language skills are also not assessed and do not affect the Grade.

Direct copy from AI such as chatgtp or copilot are prohibited when making essay or other text documents.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Assessment on a scale 1-5

Assessment criteria

Ability to apply Theoretical Framework on Multicultural Practice, comprehending the Level of Complexity in working with Immigrants and Good Ethical and Professional Approach and Attitude.

Feedback will be provided in Moodle within 3 weeks of all Assignments being handed in.

Qualifications

None