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 Assignment, a portfolio, can be submitted in Moodle between 19.1.2026 - 7.12.2026.
This Course in open in Moodle between 1.1.2026 - 31.12.2026

Materials

Lag om främjande av integration 681/2023
https://www.finlex.fi/eli?uri=http://data.finlex.fi/eli/sd/2023/681/ajantasa/2025-06-27/swe

Lag om mottagande av personer som söker internationellt skydd och om identifiering av och hjälp till offer för människohandel 761/2011
https://www.finlex.fi/eli?uri=http://data.finlex.fi/eli/sd/2011/746/ajantasa/2024-07-05/swe

IOM - Flyktingens väg till kommunen - en handbok

integration.fi
migri.fi

Teaching methods

The Course is online and assignments and exercises are found in Moodle

Exam schedules

Portfolio Assignment, 3 ect

Portfolio consists of Six Parts;
Part 1: Migration and International Protection
Part 2: International Refugee Work
Part 3: Quota refugees
Part 3: Reception System in Finland
Part 4: Intercultural competence and -communication
Part 5: Integration services

Student workload

Portfolio can be handed in between 19.1.26- 7.12.26

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Criteria of Assessment:
Ability to acquire up-to-date information on the subject from current official sources and governing documents. Knowledge of legal rights and obligations of the Immigrant connected to the integration process. Ability to reflect on the concept of cultural competence and ability to apply theoretical framework on multicultural practice. Good ethical and professional approach and attitude.

Individual feedback will be given in Moodle within 3 weeks after the student has handed in the Study Portfolio

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

H-5

For an approved performance, the scope, content and design of the portfolio meet the specified instructions and the student demonstrates values in accordance with social services ethical code.

portfolio will be assessed on the scale scale of
Superficial knowledge 1-2
Good knowledge and commitment 3-4
Advanced knowledge and commitment 5

Qualifications

None