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

Course starts week 38 with two full study days
Week 39 online lecture
Week 40 two full study days

Link to online lecture is found in Moodle

Lectures in class total of 27 hours

Materials

Congress, E. Piller & Gonzaìlez, M. J. 2013. Multicultural perspectives in social work practice with families . Springer Publishing Company 2012. (E-book)

Other resources and literature that can be used for Assignments and Presentations:

MindSpring parents manual
https://mindspring-grupper.dk/media/6087276/mindspring_parents_2021.pdf

Heikkilä, E. & al. (Eds.). 2011. Working Together for Better Integration – Immigrants, Police and Social Work. Turku: Institute of Migration.

Launikari, M. & Puukari, S. (Eds.). 2005. Multicultural GUIDANCE AND COUNSELLING : Theoretical Foundations and Best Practices in Europe.

Sue, Derald Wing. 2015. Multicultural Social Work Practice : A Competency-Based Approach to Diversity and Social Justice. Wiley. Second edition. (E-book)

Valtonen, K. 2008. Social work and migration : immigrant and refugee settlement and integration.


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

Lectures
Guest lecture
Exercises
Literature studies
Study visit

mandatory attendance at lectures according to schedule.

Course Material in English, Assignments can be handed in in English, Swedish or Finnish

Employer connections

Study visit to organization working with integration

Exam schedules

Mandatory attendance at lectures and study visit (1 credit 27h)

Part one : Quiz week 38
Part 2: MindMap week 39
Part 3: week 40 (group presentation)
Part 4: Discussion report/protocol on optional theme

Detailed schedule on Assigments found in Moodle
Individual short feedback on Assignments in Moodle within three weeks


Scheduled information about course components found in Moodle
individual short feedback on assignments 1 and 5 in Moodle within 3 weeks of assignment deadline
Written Assignments should follow Novia writing instructions

Student workload

3 cp = 81 h

27 h in class
54 h individual work

Mandatory Attendace at lectures 27 h

Content scheduling

Course content in five parts

Part 1 - Legislation and integration policy and social services
Part 2 - Mental health issues and immigration
Part 3 - Applying for international protection
Part 4 - Optional Theme (for example Human trafficking, irregular immigration, unaccompanied minors, ethnocentrism, or other theme)

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment methods and criteria

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.

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

Not meeting the criteria on Attendance, Assignments not handed in or lacks in content or sources

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

The Student demonstrates Superficial Competence and Basic Understanding of Cultural Factors influencing Health, Social Life and Integration. Assignments are according to instructions and the Student shows Basic Knowledge and Understanding of Theory and Policy on Integration, and can apply this on practice and communication in a multicultural setting.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

The Student demonstrates a competence and understanding of Cultural Factors influencing Health, Social Life and Integration that is related and linked to the Literature. Assignments are made according to instructions. The Student can apply Theory and Policy on Practice and Communication in a Multicultural setting.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student demonstrates an immerse competence and shows a deeper understanding of the subject in relation to the upcoming profession. The Student can use Theoretical knowledge and Policy in reasoning and reflection and applies this in Practice and Communication in a Multicultural setting.

Qualifications

No preliminary requirements

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

Course starts 3.1 with a preparatory assignment before the first lecture 14.1

Lectures
14.1 9-15 GR lectures and workshop
10.2 8.15-12 GR

Materials

Congress, E. Piller & Gonzaìlez, M. J. 2013. Multicultural perspectives in social work practice with families . Springer Publishing Company 2012. (E-book)


Other resources and literature to use

Heikkilä, E. & al. (Eds.). 2011. Working Together for Better Integration – Immigrants, Police and Social Work. Turku: Institute of Migration.
Kivisto, P (Ed.). 2013. Debating multiculturalism in the Nordic welfare states. Basingstoke : Palgrave Macmillan.
Launikari, M. & Puukari, S. (Eds.). 2005. Multicultural GUIDANCE AND COUNSELLING : Theoretical Foundations and Best Practices in Europe.
Ratts, M. J. & Pedersen, P. B. 2014. Counseling for multiculturalism and social justice : integration, theory, and application. American Counseling Association 2014. Fourth edition. (E-book)
Sue, Derald Wing. 2015. Multicultural Social Work Practice : A Competency-Based Approach to Diversity and Social Justice. Wiley. Second edition. (E-book)
Valtonen, K. 2008. Social work and migration : immigrant and refugee settlement and integration.
Nordic Council of Minister "State of the Nordic Region 2018 Immigration Integration ed.URL
https://mieli.fi/en/home/mental-health/difficult-situations-life
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

Lectures
Literature studies
Diskussion
Casework
Workshop


Material and lectures are in English, Assignments can be handed in in Swedish, Finnish or English

Exam schedules

The Course consists of the Partial Examinations:

- attendance and participation 14.1 and 10.2
- preparatory task due 14.1
-interview assignment due week 6
-presentation and participation at workshop 14.1
- discussion on optional topic due week 9

Feedback on Assignments, Interview and Discussion is given by teacher within three weeks of submission

If the partial examinations of the course have not been submitted or compensated/supplemented by 5.3.2023 at the latest, retake exam on the book: Congress, E. Piller & Gonzaìlez, M. J. 2013. Multicultural perspectives in social work practice with families. Springer Publishing Company 2012. (E-book) at general re-examination times.

Completion alternatives

Recognition of prior learning is addressed directly to teacher on Moodle platform

Student workload

3 ect = 81 h work (27hx3)

Attendance at lectures 9 h
Individual work 72 h

Content scheduling

- attendance and participation 14.1 and 10.2
- preparatory task due 14.1
-interview assignment due week 6
-presentation and participation at workshop 14.1
- discussion on optional topic due week 9

Further information

English Language Skills are not assessed in this Course. The Students is however expected to use English in discussions in class, this is part of the Criteria for passing this Course

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment methods and criteria

The course is assessed on a scale of 1-5

For an approved performance:
Attendance at lectures and workshops
Approved preparatory assignment
Approved interview assignment
Approved presentation at workshop
Approved discussion assignment

Student performance is assessed on a scale where
1-2 demonstrate basic knowledge of the subject and satisfactory commitment
3-4 demonstrates good knowledge of the subject and active commitment
5 demonstrates particularly good knowledge of the subject and remarkable commitment

Qualifications

No preliminary requirements