Multicultural Work (5 cr)

Evaluation scale

Five step scale

Objective

The student can - describe the importance of culture in human and community activities and understand his or her own culture-dependent way of thinking - identify culture-related social phenomena and understand their importance for 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

- multiculturalisation 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

Materials

Addressed in the beginning of the course

Teaching methods

Tämä on erillinen ilmoittautuminen liittyen Ripa yhteistyöhön keväällä-25. Multicultural work opintojakso toteutuu seuraavan kerran syksyllä-25. Ilmoittautuminen 1.8-15.9.