Multicultural WorkLaajuus (5 cr)
Code: SS10032
Credits
5 op
Responsible person
- Kirsi Autio
Objective
After the course, you can
- describe the importance of culture in human and community activities and understand your own culture-dependent way of thinking
- identify culture-related social phenomena and understand their importance for the human ability to function
- describe the legislation and service systems guiding multicultural work
- use professional methods in multicultural work
- work in a multicultural environment
- guide and counsel the client and support social integration
Content
Content:
- cultural diversity in Finland and immigration-related concepts
- Finland’s own traditional cultural minorities
- professional interaction, cultural differences, and their impact on human interaction
- international agreements and legislation, immigration policy
- social integration, adaptation, and prevention of social exclusion nationally and internationally
- ethical principles of multicultural work
- multicultural case management and strengthening the clients’ life management
Enrollment
01.04.2024 - 30.04.2024
Timing
26.08.2024 - 20.12.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Campus
Tikkarinne Campus Tikkarinne 9
Teaching languages
- Finnish
- English
Seats
0 - 80
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Social Services
Teachers
- Kirsi Autio
Teacher in charge
Kirsi Autio
Groups
-
SSNS22Bachelor of Social Services, Full-time Studies, Fall, 2022
Objective
After the course, you can
- describe the importance of culture in human and community activities and understand your own culture-dependent way of thinking
- identify culture-related social phenomena and understand their importance for the human ability to function
- describe the legislation and service systems guiding multicultural work
- use professional methods in multicultural work
- work in a multicultural environment
- guide and counsel the client and support social integration
Content
Content:
- cultural diversity in Finland and immigration-related concepts
- Finland’s own traditional cultural minorities
- professional interaction, cultural differences, and their impact on human interaction
- international agreements and legislation, immigration policy
- social integration, adaptation, and prevention of social exclusion nationally and internationally
- ethical principles of multicultural work
- multicultural case management and strengthening the clients’ life management
Location and time
Online course: eLearning/100 %
Materials
Course material: Available in this Moodle e-learning environment
Teaching methods
Dear student, welcome to the Multicultural Work course, 5 cr.
The course is open 26.8.-9.12.2024
The course has seven (7) themes and each has a learning task. To accomplish this course you have to pass all the learning tasks and a Moodle-Exam. If you fail the final exam you can retake it two times.
Exam schedules
To accomplish this course you have to pass all the learning tasks and a Moodle-Exam. If you fail the final exam you can retake it two times.
Evaluation scale
H-5
Assessment methods and criteria
Grading scale: 1-5
Enrollment
01.04.2024 - 30.04.2024
Timing
26.08.2024 - 20.12.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Campus
Tikkarinne Campus Tikkarinne 9
Teaching languages
- Finnish
- English
Seats
0 - 60
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Social Services
Teachers
- Kirsi Autio
Teacher in charge
Kirsi Autio
Groups
-
SSAS22Bachelor of Social Services, Blended learning, Fall, 2022
Objective
After the course, you can
- describe the importance of culture in human and community activities and understand your own culture-dependent way of thinking
- identify culture-related social phenomena and understand their importance for the human ability to function
- describe the legislation and service systems guiding multicultural work
- use professional methods in multicultural work
- work in a multicultural environment
- guide and counsel the client and support social integration
Content
Content:
- cultural diversity in Finland and immigration-related concepts
- Finland’s own traditional cultural minorities
- professional interaction, cultural differences, and their impact on human interaction
- international agreements and legislation, immigration policy
- social integration, adaptation, and prevention of social exclusion nationally and internationally
- ethical principles of multicultural work
- multicultural case management and strengthening the clients’ life management
Location and time
Online course: eLearning/100 %
Materials
Course material: Available in this Moodle e-learning environment
Teaching methods
Dear student, welcome to the Multicultural Work course, 5 cr.
The course is open 26.8.-9.12.2024
The course has seven (7) themes and each has a learning task. To accomplish this course you have to pass all the learning tasks and a Moodle-Exam. If you fail the final exam you can retake it two times.
Exam schedules
To accomplish this course you have to pass all the learning tasks and a Moodle-Exam. If you fail the final exam you can retake it two times.
Evaluation scale
H-5
Assessment methods and criteria
Grading scale: 1-5