Cultural Diversity and Supporting Immigrant Integration (5cr)

Objective

• you are able to identify societal, ecological and cultural factors behind international migration and refugeeship
• you are able to reflect on your own values, attitudes and prejudices
• you are able to collaborate with people from different cultures
• you know how to promote the equal treatment of people and act against racism and discrimination
• you know how to support the integration and agency of immigrants and immigrant families and groups
• you understand gender diversity and the importance of gender sensitivity in your work

Content

• the concept of culture, its levels and dimensions
• cultural competence and multicultural counselling competence
• global responsibility and human rights
• Finnish immigration policies, the asylum process and the service system that supports integration
• legislation concerning immigration, discrimination and equality