•   Integration Promoting Social Work SO20SAII2-3004 03.01.2023-05.03.2023  3 credits  (USO21F-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

    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 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

    Learning methods

    Lectures
    Literature studies
    Diskussion
    Casework
    Workshop


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

    Objects, timing and methods of assessment

    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

    Teaching language

    English

    Timing

    03.01.2023 - 05.03.2023

    Enrollment date range

    01.12.2022 - 14.01.2023

    Group(s)
    • USO21F-Å
    Teachers and responsibilities

    Johanna Sigfrids

    Additional 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

    Degree Programme(s)

    Degree Programme in Social Care

    Assessment scale

    H-5

    Alternative methods of attainment for implementation

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

    Exam dates and retake possibilities

    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.

    Timing and attendance

    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

    Student's schedule and 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