Multicultural Work
| Structure Type: | Study unit |
|---|---|
| Code: | SA00BC72 |
| Curriculum: | SA 2022 |
| Level: | Bachelor of Social Services |
| Year of Study: | 3 (2024-2025) |
| Semester: | Spring |
| Credits: | 3 cr |
| Responsible Teacher: | Weber, Susanna |
| Language of Instruction: | Finnish |
Courses During the Academic Year 2024-2025
| Impl. | Group(s) | Study Time | Teacher(s) | Language |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3003 | SA2022-3A | 2025-01-01 – 2025-05-31 | Ahti Nyman, Katja Ketola | Finnish |
| 3004 | SA2022-3B | 2025-01-01 – 2025-05-31 | Ahti Nyman, Katja Ketola | Finnish |
Taking the course in advance? See the courses during the academic year 2023-2024.
Learning Outcomes
The student knows
- the basic concepts of multicultural work
- the guidelines directing the multicultural work
- how to apply the theory basis of the field and plan target-oriented the actions with multicultural clients
- work target-oriented with multicultural clients
- how to use different types of support and services offered by community when working with multicultural clients
- how to use and apply methods of multicultural work
Student's Workload
3 x 27 h
Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses
No prerequisites
Contents
Concepts of multiculturality
Interface between the cultures and cultural sensitivity
Integration and immigration policies and legislation
Immigration services and integration process
Multicultural social work in service system
Multicultural guiding and counselling work
Recommended or Required Reading and Other Learning Resources/Tools
Material provided by the teacher.
Assessment Criteria
Grade 1
The student can recognise the traits of multicultural work and can combine it with practise.
Grade 3
The student understands the meaning of multiprofessional network in multicultural social work and service system. The student understands theory and has an interest in improving their skills in action.
Grade 5
The student can develop social work multiculturally in action on multiprofessional way. The student understands the theory and has an interest in improving their skills in action.
Further Information
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