International and Multicultural Social WorkLaajuus (5 cr)
Code: 7Z00EL09
Credits
5 op
Objectives
Objectives:
Students
- understand the position and significance of the professional field in the international operating environment
- understand the complex nature of sustainable development and the related role of global social work
- can work as experts of their field in international and multicultural work communities and operating environments
- can communicate in a culturally sensitive manner
- understands english articles in her own field (Skill level B2.2 European reference framework skill level)
- can write her thesis abstract
- manages with demanding interaction situations such as meetings, conferences and conferences
- adopt an antiracist work approach
Content
Contents:
Global social work and sustainable development
International comparative social work and services
Authentic Scientific Texts
Academic style and language
The abstracts content and structure
Negotiations
Skill Level B2.2 (European Framework of Reference Skills)
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)
1 Student recognizes the common features and differences of social work in different context and identifies the international and multicultural fields of social work. Student knows the main services, integration process and practices for immigrants. Student knows the basics in intercultural communication.
Assessment criteria, good (3-4)
3 In addition to previous: Students is able to communicate inter-culturally. Student is able to reflect the challenges and demands of multicultural work and work with immigrants
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
5 In addition: Student is able to use current international knowhow to develop social services.
Enrolment period
22.11.2023 - 09.01.2024
Timing
15.01.2024 - 30.04.2024
Credits
5 op
Virtual portion
2 op
Mode of delivery
60 % Contact teaching, 40 % Online learning
Unit
Social Services and Health Care
Campus
TAMK Main Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Master's Degree Programme in Social Services
Teachers
- Eeva-Mari Miettinen
- Kirsi Saarinen
Person in charge
Vesa Joutsen
Groups
-
23YESO
Objectives (course unit)
Objectives:
Students
- understand the position and significance of the professional field in the international operating environment
- understand the complex nature of sustainable development and the related role of global social work
- can work as experts of their field in international and multicultural work communities and operating environments
- can communicate in a culturally sensitive manner
- understands english articles in her own field (Skill level B2.2 European reference framework skill level)
- can write her thesis abstract
- manages with demanding interaction situations such as meetings, conferences and conferences
- adopt an antiracist work approach
Content (course unit)
Contents:
Global social work and sustainable development
International comparative social work and services
Authentic Scientific Texts
Academic style and language
The abstracts content and structure
Negotiations
Skill Level B2.2 (European Framework of Reference Skills)
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)
1 Student recognizes the common features and differences of social work in different context and identifies the international and multicultural fields of social work. Student knows the main services, integration process and practices for immigrants. Student knows the basics in intercultural communication.
Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)
3 In addition to previous: Students is able to communicate inter-culturally. Student is able to reflect the challenges and demands of multicultural work and work with immigrants
Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)
5 In addition: Student is able to use current international knowhow to develop social services.
Location and time
15.1.-30.4.2024
Exam schedules
No exam
Assessment methods and criteria
15.3.2024 Oral group presentation in English 0-5 (sisältö) 40%
07.4.2024 Individual assignment: Reflective essay 0-5 40%
11.4.2024 Online discussion in Moodle Hyv/Hyl
30.4.2024 Self-evaluation 0-5 20%
See evaluation criteria for each assignment in Moodle.
Assessment scale
0-5
Teaching methods
Self learning, contact sessions, group sessions with own team, presentations in a seminar, , writing assignments
Learning materials
Can be found in Moodle platform
Student workload
5 ects = 135h
Contactsessions 24h
Individual assignments 43h
Group work 54h
Content scheduling
15.1-1.2.2024 Pre-assignment
pe 2.2. klo 12.30-15.30 Global Social Work & Anti-racist approach /EM
intermediate assignments, preparation of seminar presentation
to 14.3. klo 8.30-12.30 Academic English/ KS
pe 15.3 klo 8.30-15.30 International Social Work Day seminar /EM
7.4. deadline for essay assignment (Academic English)
to 11.4. klo 8.30-15.30 English Abstract for Thesis, Cultural Sensitivity, Visiting lectures/EM&KS
30.4. deadline for self-reflection and self-evaluation
Completion alternatives
The course can also be implemented through an international intensive week, international exchange or international comparative research.
Practical training and working life cooperation
Cooperation in the preparation of seminar presentations is possible. Guest lectures.
International connections
The themes and topics are international and during the course we cooperate with international visiting lecturers
Further information
The course involves cooperation with first-year social services students and ERASMUS students.
Enrolment period
01.12.2022 - 16.01.2023
Timing
15.01.2023 - 31.05.2023
Credits
5 op
Virtual portion
4 op
RDI portion
1 op
Mode of delivery
20 % Contact teaching, 80 % Online learning
Unit
MD in Social Services
Campus
TAMK Main Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Master's Degree Programme in Social Services
Teachers
- Kirsi Saarinen
- Eeva-Mari Miettinen
Person in charge
Kirsi Saarinen
Groups
-
22YESO
Objectives (course unit)
Objectives:
Students
- understand the position and significance of the professional field in the international operating environment
- understand the complex nature of sustainable development and the related role of global social work
- can work as experts of their field in international and multicultural work communities and operating environments
- can communicate in a culturally sensitive manner
- understands english articles in her own field (Skill level B2.2 European reference framework skill level)
- can write her thesis abstract
- manages with demanding interaction situations such as meetings, conferences and conferences
- adopt an antiracist work approach
Content (course unit)
Contents:
Global social work and sustainable development
International comparative social work and services
Authentic Scientific Texts
Academic style and language
The abstracts content and structure
Negotiations
Skill Level B2.2 (European Framework of Reference Skills)
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)
1 Student recognizes the common features and differences of social work in different context and identifies the international and multicultural fields of social work. Student knows the main services, integration process and practices for immigrants. Student knows the basics in intercultural communication.
Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)
3 In addition to previous: Students is able to communicate inter-culturally. Student is able to reflect the challenges and demands of multicultural work and work with immigrants
Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)
5 In addition: Student is able to use current international knowhow to develop social services.
Location and time
15.01.2023-30.4.2023
Exam schedules
No exam
Assessment methods and criteria
-Oral group presentation 21-22.3.2023 (0-5) 75%
-Active participation in compulsory online sessions
-Written summary by 6.4.2023, commenting other´s texts by 20.4.2023 (pass/fail)
-Literature, fiction, poetry and Study Circle (pass/fail)
-Self Evaluation (0-5) 25%
See evaluation criteria for each assignment in Moodle.
Assessment scale
0-5
Teaching methods
Self learning, online sessions, group sessions with own team presentations during Eye on TAMK event (face-to-face participation possible), participating in Eye on TAMK event, writing assignments
Learning materials
Can be found in Moodle platform
Student workload
5 ects = 135h
Online sessions 32h
Individual assignments 49h
Group work 54h
Content scheduling
15.1.-30.1.2023 Pre-assignment for session I
31.1.2023 at 8.30-11.30 Online session I : Global challenges and wellbeing - Towards glocal understanding in social work (EM)
1.2.-13.2.2023 Pre-assignment for session II
13.2.2023 at 12.30-15.30 Online session II: Academic English, Presentation/Negotiation skills (KS)
28.2.2023 due date for individual task
21.3.2023 due date for study circle activity
21-23.3.2023 Eye on TAMK (see timetable in Moodle, available when the event publishes it)
6.4.2023 due date: Independent task: Summary of one Eye on TAMK week´s presentation
20.4. due date for commenting the summaries
25.4. at 12.30-15.30 Online session III (KS & EM)
Completion alternatives
No alternatives
This cource is implemented in cooperation with 7M00FU25-3001 Global Challenges and Well-being
Practical training and working life cooperation
Cooperation with international week Eye on TAMK
International connections
The themes and topics are international and during the course we cooperate with international week Eye on TAMK
Further information
The course is implemented in English, together with 22MCOM group
Enrolment period
10.01.2022 - 02.02.2022
Timing
01.01.2022 - 25.05.2022
Credits
5 op
Virtual portion
3 op
RDI portion
3 op
Mode of delivery
40 % Contact teaching, 60 % Online learning
Unit
MD in Social Services
Campus
TAMK Main Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
- English
Seats
0 - 35
Degree programmes
- Master's Degree Programme in Social Services
Teachers
- Kirsi Saarinen
- Minna Niemi
Person in charge
Minna Niemi
Groups
-
21YESO
Objectives (course unit)
Objectives:
Students
- understand the position and significance of the professional field in the international operating environment
- understand the complex nature of sustainable development and the related role of global social work
- can work as experts of their field in international and multicultural work communities and operating environments
- can communicate in a culturally sensitive manner
- understands english articles in her own field (Skill level B2.2 European reference framework skill level)
- can write her thesis abstract
- manages with demanding interaction situations such as meetings, conferences and conferences
- adopt an antiracist work approach
Content (course unit)
Contents:
Global social work and sustainable development
International comparative social work and services
Authentic Scientific Texts
Academic style and language
The abstracts content and structure
Negotiations
Skill Level B2.2 (European Framework of Reference Skills)
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)
1 Student recognizes the common features and differences of social work in different context and identifies the international and multicultural fields of social work. Student knows the main services, integration process and practices for immigrants. Student knows the basics in intercultural communication.
Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)
3 In addition to previous: Students is able to communicate inter-culturally. Student is able to reflect the challenges and demands of multicultural work and work with immigrants
Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)
5 In addition: Student is able to use current international knowhow to develop social services.
Location and time
lessons:
04.02.2022,12.30-15.30, Minna Niemi
17.03.2022,8.30-11.30, Kirsi Saarinen
05.04.2022,10.30-17.30, Minna Niemi
06.04.2022,10.30-17.30, Minna Niemi
07.04.2022,10.30-17.30, Minna Niemi
28.04.2022,12.30-15.30, Kirsi Saarinen
Studies require a compulsory attendance. Possible replacement tasks will be agreed separately with the teachers.
Potential corona restrictions could turn face-to-face lessons into distance learning. Follow the instructions of the teachers.
Exam schedules
No exam. Important dates:
- The preliminary task will be returned to the Moodle no later than 3.2.2022 (teacher Minna Niemi).
- The teamwork will be returned to the Moodle folder by April 4, 2022 (teacher Minna Niemi).
- The individual task, Academic English and Negotiation Skills, will be returned to the Moodle folder by 15.4.2022 (teacher Kirsi Saarinen).
- The negotiation task for the International Week will be returned to Moodle's folder by April 30, 2022 (teacher Minna Niemi).
- Self-reflection on what has been learned; not later than 15.5.2022; assessment (teacher Minna Niemi)
Assessment methods and criteria
- The preliminary task; assessment pass/fail; assessor Niemi.
- Active participation in lessons; assessment pass/fail; assessors Niemi & Saarinen.
- The negotiation task for the TAMK's International Week; assessment pass/fail; assessor Niemi.
- The teamwork; assessment 1-5; assessor Niemi.
- The individual task (Academic English and Negotiation Skills); assessment pass/fail; assessor Saarinen.
- Self-reflection on what has been learned; assessment pass/fail; assessor Niemi.
The assessment is based on the assessment criteria of this course and the general assessment criteria of TAMK. The assessment will also take into account adherence to task instructions and schedules.
Assessment scale
0-5
Teaching methods
independent work, group work, lessons, participation in TAMK's international week, written work, online materials and tasks
Learning materials
Material package in Moodle
Student workload
- Independent work and group work, total 111 h.
- Contact study, total 24 h: February 4 h, March 4 h, April 16 h.
- More information about EYE ON TAMK week: 8-hour study day to all on 7.4.2022. In addition, a total of 4 hours of lectures on 5.-6.4.2022.
Content scheduling
10.01.2022-03.02.2022, Preliminary Task
04.02.2022,12.30-15.30, Orientation Lecture and Working Together, Minna Niemi
17.03.2022.08.30-11.30, Academic English and Negotiation Skills, Kirsi Saarinen
05.04.2022.08.30-15.30, Eye on TAMK Week, Minna Niemi
06.04.2022.08.30-15.30, Eye on TAMK Week, Minna Niemi
07.04.2022.08.30-15.30, Eye on TAMK Week, Minna Niemi
28.04.2022,12.30-15.30, Academic English and Negotiation Skills, Kirsi Saarinen
- The preliminary task will be returned to the Moodle no later than 3.2.2022 (teacher Minna Niemi).
- The teamwork will be returned to the Moodle folder by April 4, 2022 (teacher Minna Niemi).
- The negotiation task for the International Week in Moodle by April 30, 2022 (teacher Minna Niemi).
- The individual task, Academic English and Negotiation Skills, will be returned to the Moodle folder by 15.4.2022 (teacher Kirsi Saarinen).
- Self-reflection on what has been learned; not later than 15.5.2022 (teacher Minna Niemi)
Completion alternatives
No alternatives
Practical training and working life cooperation
The presentations of TAMK's partners during the multidisciplinary international week (EYE ON TAMK)
International connections
The course is implemented in cooperation with the organizers of the EYE ON TAMK week. Thus, in the April lessons, several visiting lecturers.
Further information
More information in Moodle.