Supporting Multicultural Families (5 cr)
Code: V1634-3001
General information
Enrollment
01.04.2019 - 07.04.2019
Timing
01.05.2019 - 30.08.2019
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual proportion
2 op
RDI proportion
2 op
Mode of delivery
60 % Contact teaching, 40 % Distance learning
Unit
Laurea university of applied sciences
Campus
Laurea Tikkurila
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
10 - 40
Degree programmes
- Laurea täydentävä osaaminen, amk-tutkinto (TOS2), Terveys- ja hyvinvointialat
Teachers
- Riikka Kanervo
Teacher in charge
Riikka Kanervo
Groups
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TOS218SYTäydentävä osaaminen (amk-tutkinto), S18, Terveys- ja hyvinvointialat
Learning outcomes
The student is able to
- demonstrate knowledge and understanding of social work principles, practices and methods used with multicultural individuals and families
- analyze the process of cultural adaptation and its impact on the development of a cultural identity
- understand the role of family work
- use various methods and means of family work
- demonstrate knowledge of legislation associated with children & families
- analyze cultural structures and processes that produce inequality
Teaching methods
The study unit consists of lectures, workshops, individual and group assignments and a project work.
Location and time
Lectures and workshops will take place in Laurea Tikkurila between 1.5.-15.6.2018. Student works independently during the summer months. Final seminar takes place on 21.8.2018. Visiting World Village Festival in Kaisaniemi 25.-26.5.2019 is also a recommended part of this study unit.