Client Work in the Field of Social Services
| Structure Type: | Study unit |
|---|---|
| Code: | SSA0405 |
| Type: | Compulsory / Professional Studies |
| Curriculum: | S-SA 2008 |
| Level: | Bachelor of Social Services |
| Year of Study: | 2 (2009-2010) |
| Credits: | 5 cr |
| Responsible Teacher: | Långsjö, Kati |
| Language of Instruction: | Finnish |
Courses During the Academic Year 2009-2010
| Impl. | Group(s) | Study Time | Teacher(s) | Language | Enrolment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | S-SA-2A | 2009-08-24 – 2009-10-24 | Kati Långsjö, Tytti Hyttilä-Huhta | Finnish | 2009-08-14 – 2009-09-06 |
| 9 | S-SA-2B | 2009-08-24 – 2009-10-24 | Kati Långsjö, Tytti Hyttilä-Huhta | Finnish | 2009-08-14 – 2009-09-06 |
| 10 | 2009-08-24 – 2009-10-24 | Kati Långsjö, Tytti Hyttilä-Huhta | Finnish | 2009-08-14 – 2009-09-06 |
Learning Outcomes
The student learns the core areas of professional social work and gains skills for client work. The student understands how the change to multicultural societies affects social work. The student knows the special services available and how they work. The student can support immigrants` integration to Finnish society.
Contents
Professional client process, professional interaction. Special services. Being an asylum seeker and mobility, Inter-cultural interaction, tolerance and attitude. Racism. Immigrant as a social services´ client. Immigrant services.
Recommended or Required Reading and Other Learning Resources/Tools
- Räty, M. 2002. Maahanmuuttaja asiakkaana .Helsinki. Tammi.
- Vilen, M. & Leppämäki, P. & Ekström, L. 2002. Vuorovaikutuksellinen tukeminen sosiaali- ja terveysalalla. Juva. WSOY.
- Särkelä, A. 2001 Välittäminen ammattina. Tampere. Vastapaino
Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Lectures, exercises, study-visits, study circle.
Assessment Methods
Participating in study circles and -visits, assignment or examination. Numeric evaluation.