Cultural Diversity and Supporting Immigrant Integration (5 cr)

Evaluation scale

H-5

Content scheduling

January 16, 9.30 AM - 2.30 PM
Start of the module and assignments. Basic concepts of immigration. (LN)

January 23, 9.30 AM - 2.30 PM
Guidelines for immigration policy, asylum process, and support services for integration. (LN)

January 30, 9.30 AM - 1.30 PM
Cultural competence and multicultural guidance skills. (EB)

February 6, 9.30 AM - 1.30 PM
Gender diversity and gender-sensitive approach. (EB)


To successfully complete the course module, 100% attendance in classes is required, of which 50% must be attended in person and 50% can be compensated with an alternative assignment. For any absence from classes, the student must write a reflective essay on the topic of the missed class in essay form.

Pre-assignments and assignments to compensate for absences must be submitted two weeks after the last in-person class of the module. After this deadline, compensatory assignments will not be accepted. Absences can be compensated by attending the corresponding classes in the autumn 2025 implementation.

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