•   Integration Promoting Social Work SO20SAII2-3003 14.09.2023-06.10.2023  3 credits  (USO21D-Å) +-
    Competence objectives of the study unit
    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
    Prerequisites
    No preliminary requirements
    Content of the study unit
    - Immigration, integration, refugee and asylum
    - Cultural sensitivity and cultural competence
    - Integration laws
    - The integration process
    - The service system for asylum seekers and quota refugees
    Assessment criteria
    Failed (0)
    Not meeting the criteria on Attendance, Assignments not handed in or lacks in content or sources
    Name of lecturer(s)

    Johanna Sigfrids

    Learning material

    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

    Learning 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

    Objects, timing and methods of assessment

    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.

    Teaching language

    English

    Timing

    14.09.2023 - 06.10.2023

    Enrollment date range

    15.06.2023 - 14.09.2023

    Group(s)
    • USO21D-Å
    Responsible unit

    Faculty of Health and Welfare

    Teachers and responsibilities

    Johanna Sigfrids

    Degree Programme(s)

    Degree Programme in Social Services

    RDI share

    0.00 credits

    Share of online studies

    0.00 credits

    Assessment scale

    H-5

    Practical training and working life co-operation

    Study visit to organization working with integration

    Exam dates and retake possibilities

    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

    Timing and attendance

    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

    Student's schedule and 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)

    Assessment criteria
    Failed (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.