International and Multicultural Social Work (5 cr)

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.