Multicultural Work (G0219), 10 cr

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 Study unit                            Multicultural Work (G0219), 10.0
 Implementation                        SWG1211: 1/2012-2013 (27.08.2012 - 21.12.2012)
 Type                                  SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT AND TRANSFORMATION (G018)
 Groups                                Primary: SWG10SN Others :
 Involved in the project
 Lecturers                             Pötzsch Tobias, Rantanen Veikko, Ukkola Hillevi
 Number of participants                Minimum: Maximum:
 Enrolment period                      21.05.2012 08:00 - 03.06.2012
 Main timing for implementation
 Applicabililty                        For exchange students: Yes For elective studies: Yes Open UAS student:
                                       No Suitable for virtual UAS: No

 Teachers                              Pötzsch Tobias (Teacher in charge), Rantanen Veikko (Other teacher), Voutilainen
                                       Reetta (Other teacher)
 Campus                                Laurea Otaniemi
 Main location for implementation
 Implementation method                 Other method of implementation, Project/venture/R&D Language: English Virtuality:
                                       0 cr Integration of R&D: 3 cr
 Implementation class
 Focus areas
 Evaluation at the latest              21.01.2013 Storing of graded material ends.: 21.12.2013
 Exam days

 Having completed the study unit the
 student is able to                    ·      function effectively in a multicultural working environment
                                       ·      demonstrate multicultural competence in using empowering & client-centred
                                       methods with individuals and groups from minority backgrounds.
                                       ·      cooperate with multicultural projects in working life.
 Previous studies                      Empowerment in Multicultural Counseling 10 CR., Anti-Oppressive Practice 10 CR., or
                                       related studies
 Learning objectives                   KEY QUESTIONS What is culturally sensitive and competent multicultural practice?
                                       How is the quality of life of minorities reduced by various processes of structural
                                       discrimination? Why do we need to develop different social work approaches for
                                       different client groups? How do we become self-reflective and responsive practitioners
                                       in working with minority groups?
 Contents                              Multicultural Work develops professional skills in culturally sensitive and competent
                                       multicultural practice based on anti-racist and anti-discriminatory approaches. It further
                                       focuses on issues of domestic violence and minorities, European and Finnish
                                       Immigration and integration policy, and structural discrimination and encourages
                                       students to critically interrogate their own work within the framework of current social
                                       work theory.
 Study material                        course syllabus to be distributed during first session
 Tutoring and communication            Large and small group tutoring, OPTIMA, e-mail
 Evaluation criteria and methods       Essay, Attendance and participation in external seminars and conferences
 Project (name)                        developmental project work with working life partners
 Other arrangements                    external seminars and conferences t.b.a.




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