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

Scheduled lectures
15.9 8.15-16
16.9 8.15-16
30.9 12.15-16 ONLINE
6.10 8.15-16
7.10 8.15-16

Please inform teacher if you cannot attend first lecture.

All scheduled lectures are mandatory. In case of absence, a compensatory assignment must be completed. However, to complete the course students must attend at least two class sessions (2/4)

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 is conducted through four in-person study days and one online session, consisting of lectures, workshops, study visits, and literature studies.

Employer connections

Study visit to local organizations that work with immigrant/integration.

Exam schedules

Deadlines
part I: deadline 26.9, Quota Refugee Assignment
part II: deadline 3.10, Integration Services Assignment
Part III: deadline 10.10, Assignment on Inclusion and Intercultural Competence

Student workload

3 credits consisting of

1 credit attendance in class (Approved/Not approved)
0,5 credit Quota refugee assignment (Approved/ Not approved)
0,5 credit Integration services assignment (1-5)
1 credit Assignment on Inclusion and Intercultural Competence (1-5)

Further information

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

Direct copy from AI such as chatgtp or copilot are prohibited when making essay or other text documents. Copy from AI is considered cheating. Use of AI is allowed when used correctly according to Novias rules, but must be clearly documented in submitted assignments.

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