Multicultural workLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

You have knowledge of the meaning of culture in your own profession and in the working life in general. You have competence to work in multicultural working environment and to promote the integration at a communal level. You have knowledge of the integration. You are able to describe and analyse global social issues and problems.

Content

What is meant by culture? How does culture influence our lives? What is good multicultural communication? How do you work in multicultural communities and support the integration? What is meant by integration? What are the key global issues in the field of social work? How global social problems can be prevented and solved in your own profession?

Assessment criteria, good (3)

a)use professional vocabulary systematically. b)look for information in the key information sources of the field. c)identify interrelated tasks. d)work together with customers, users and target groups. g)justify their actions according to the ethical principles of the professional field.