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 teaching sessions:

Friday 24.10 8.15 - 16
Saturday 25.10 9 - 15

All scheduled Lectures are Mandatory. In case of Absence, a Compensatory Assignment must be completed.

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

Course in conducted through Class Lectures and Individual Assignments in Moodle.

Exam schedules

Attendance in class 24-25.10
Assignments in Moodle can be handed in individually during 10.10-15.12
Part I: International Refugee Work
Part II: Quota Refugee Reception
Part III: Life in a Reception Center
Part IV: Culture Sensitive Approach

Student workload

3 credits consisting of

1 credit attendance in class (Approved/Not approved)
2 credits individual assignments in Moodle

Further information

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