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 online 14.9 at 9.15-12
Link to lecture is found in Moodle

Lectures in class total of 23 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


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.
Course components in 5 parts, Extent approximately 15 h /part

Examination 1: 26.9 (Written Assignment)
Examination 2: 27.9 (Study visit: Attendance and preparatory task)
Examination 3: 4.10 (Group Assignment)
Examination 4: 7.10 (Attendance and participation in case discussion)
Examination 5: 13.10 (Assignment: discussion on elective subject)


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

23 h in class
58 h individual work

Mandatory Attendace at lectures 23 h
Other Assignment deadlines 26.9 and 13.10,

Content scheduling

Course content in five parts

Part 1 - Legislation and integration policy and social services
Part 2 - Intercultural competence
Part 3 - Applying for international protection
Part 4 - Mental health issues and immigration
Part 5 - 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