Cultural Diversity and Supporting Immigrant Integration (5 cr)
Code: TH00CA43-3005
General information
Enrollment
02.12.2023 - 26.02.2024
Timing
01.01.2024 - 31.07.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
1 op
Mode of delivery
80 % Contact teaching, 20 % Distance learning
Unit
Health and Well-being
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
5 - 5
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Social Services
Teachers
- Laura Närvi
Groups
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PSOSTK23
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
Evaluation scale
H-5