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Swedish in Social ServicesLaajuus (5 cr)

Study unit code: SS00BY90

Credits

5 op

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- communicate in oral and written Swedish in work life situations in their own sector at least at proficiency level B1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) and at the level required under section 7 of the Government Decree on Universities of Applied Sciences (1129/2014)
- tell about studies and work experience in social services, discuss the situations of different target groups and meet clients in a variety of different situations in social services
- use the key Swedish-language social services terminology used by professionals
- develop their interaction, communication, information search and reporting skills in Swedish in professional situations in the social services sector
- develop their professional language skills by using different types of learning techniques and tools

Enrollment

24.11.2025 - 30.11.2025

Timing

01.01.2026 - 31.07.2026

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual proportion

5 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

20 Sosiaali- ja terveysala

Campus

Laurea Virtual Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 80

Degree programmes
  • Sosionomikoulutus (SSV2), Laurea Tikkurila (Finnish)
Teachers
  • Helena Riihimäki
Teacher in charge

Helena Riihimäki

Groups
  • SSV225KAM
    Sosionomikoulutus, verkko-opinnot, K25, Tikkurila, ryhmä 2

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- communicate in oral and written Swedish in work life situations in their own sector at least at proficiency level B1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) and at the level required under section 7 of the Government Decree on Universities of Applied Sciences (1129/2014)
- tell about studies and work experience in social services, discuss the situations of different target groups and meet clients in a variety of different situations in social services
- use the key Swedish-language social services terminology used by professionals
- develop their interaction, communication, information search and reporting skills in Swedish in professional situations in the social services sector
- develop their professional language skills by using different types of learning techniques and tools

Grading scale

H-5

Enrollment

19.05.2025 - 25.05.2025

Timing

01.10.2025 - 31.12.2025

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual proportion

5 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

20 Sosiaali- ja terveysala

Campus

Laurea Virtual Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 50

Degree programmes
  • Sosionomikoulutus (SSY2), Laurea yhteinen (Finnish)
Teachers
  • Susan Gustafsson
Teacher in charge

Susan Gustafsson

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- communicate in oral and written Swedish in work life situations in their own sector at least at proficiency level B1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) and at the level required under section 7 of the Government Decree on Universities of Applied Sciences (1129/2014)
- tell about studies and work experience in social services, discuss the situations of different target groups and meet clients in a variety of different situations in social services
- use the key Swedish-language social services terminology used by professionals
- develop their interaction, communication, information search and reporting skills in Swedish in professional situations in the social services sector
- develop their professional language skills by using different types of learning techniques and tools

Grading scale

H-5

Enrollment

19.05.2025 - 25.05.2025

Timing

01.08.2025 - 31.12.2025

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

20 Sosiaali- ja terveysala

Campus

Laurea Tikkurila

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 80

Degree programmes
  • Sosionomikoulutus (SSV2), Laurea Tikkurila (Finnish)
Teachers
  • Helena Riihimäki
Teacher in charge

Helena Riihimäki

Groups
  • SWV223SN
    Degree Programme in Social Services, daytime studies, S23, Tikkurila
  • SSV224SN
    Sosionomikoulutus, päivätoteutus, S24, Tikkurila

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- communicate in oral and written Swedish in work life situations in their own sector at least at proficiency level B1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) and at the level required under section 7 of the Government Decree on Universities of Applied Sciences (1129/2014)
- tell about studies and work experience in social services, discuss the situations of different target groups and meet clients in a variety of different situations in social services
- use the key Swedish-language social services terminology used by professionals
- develop their interaction, communication, information search and reporting skills in Swedish in professional situations in the social services sector
- develop their professional language skills by using different types of learning techniques and tools

Grading scale

H-5

Enrollment

25.11.2024 - 01.12.2024

Timing

11.03.2025 - 31.05.2025

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual proportion

5 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

20 Sosiaali- ja terveysala

Campus

Laurea Virtual Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

40 - 60

Degree programmes
  • Sosionomikoulutus (SSD2), Laurea Verkkokampus
Teachers
  • Susan Gustafsson
Teacher in charge

Susan Gustafsson

Groups
  • SSD224SA
    Sosionomikoulutus, verkko-opinnot, S24, Verkkokampus

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- communicate in oral and written Swedish in work life situations in their own sector at least at proficiency level B1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) and at the level required under section 7 of the Government Decree on Universities of Applied Sciences (1129/2014)
- tell about studies and work experience in social services, discuss the situations of different target groups and meet clients in a variety of different situations in social services
- use the key Swedish-language social services terminology used by professionals
- develop their interaction, communication, information search and reporting skills in Swedish in professional situations in the social services sector
- develop their professional language skills by using different types of learning techniques and tools

Teaching methods

The implementation plan is available in Finnish.

Grading scale

H-5

Enrollment

25.11.2024 - 01.12.2024

Timing

07.03.2025 - 09.05.2025

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual proportion

3 op

Mode of delivery

40 % Contact teaching, 60 % Distance learning

Unit

20 Sosiaali- ja terveysala

Campus

Laurea Hyvinkää

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Sosionomikoulutus (SSB2), Laurea Hyvinkää (Finnish)
Teachers
  • Anna Puisto
Teacher in charge

Anna Puisto

Groups
  • SSB224SA
    Sosionomikoulutus, monimuotototeutus, S24, Hyvinkää

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- communicate in oral and written Swedish in work life situations in their own sector at least at proficiency level B1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) and at the level required under section 7 of the Government Decree on Universities of Applied Sciences (1129/2014)
- tell about studies and work experience in social services, discuss the situations of different target groups and meet clients in a variety of different situations in social services
- use the key Swedish-language social services terminology used by professionals
- develop their interaction, communication, information search and reporting skills in Swedish in professional situations in the social services sector
- develop their professional language skills by using different types of learning techniques and tools

Teaching methods

The implementation plan is available in Finnish.

Grading scale

H-5

Enrollment

25.11.2024 - 01.12.2024

Timing

24.02.2025 - 31.05.2025

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual proportion

4 op

Mode of delivery

20 % Contact teaching, 80 % Distance learning

Unit

20 Sosiaali- ja terveysala

Campus

Laurea Lohja

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Sosionomikoulutus (SSF2), Laurea Lohja (Finnish)
Teachers
  • Susan Gustafsson
Teacher in charge

Susan Gustafsson

Groups
  • SSF224SA
    Sosionomikoulutus, monimuotototeutus, S24, Lohja

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- communicate in oral and written Swedish in work life situations in their own sector at least at proficiency level B1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) and at the level required under section 7 of the Government Decree on Universities of Applied Sciences (1129/2014)
- tell about studies and work experience in social services, discuss the situations of different target groups and meet clients in a variety of different situations in social services
- use the key Swedish-language social services terminology used by professionals
- develop their interaction, communication, information search and reporting skills in Swedish in professional situations in the social services sector
- develop their professional language skills by using different types of learning techniques and tools

Teaching methods

The implementation plan is available in Finnish.

Grading scale

H-5

Enrollment

25.11.2024 - 01.12.2024

Timing

10.02.2025 - 01.06.2025

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual proportion

3 op

Mode of delivery

40 % Contact teaching, 60 % Distance learning

Unit

20 Sosiaali- ja terveysala

Campus

Laurea Tikkurila

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Sosionomikoulutus (SSV2), Laurea Tikkurila (Finnish)
Teachers
  • Helena Riihimäki
Teacher in charge

Helena Riihimäki

Groups
  • SSV224KA
    Sosionomikoulutus, monimuotototeutus, K24, Tikkurila

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- communicate in oral and written Swedish in work life situations in their own sector at least at proficiency level B1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) and at the level required under section 7 of the Government Decree on Universities of Applied Sciences (1129/2014)
- tell about studies and work experience in social services, discuss the situations of different target groups and meet clients in a variety of different situations in social services
- use the key Swedish-language social services terminology used by professionals
- develop their interaction, communication, information search and reporting skills in Swedish in professional situations in the social services sector
- develop their professional language skills by using different types of learning techniques and tools

Teaching methods

The implementation plan is available in Finnish.

Grading scale

H-5

Enrollment

25.11.2024 - 06.01.2025

Timing

01.01.2025 - 31.07.2025

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual proportion

4.5 op

Mode of delivery

10 % Contact teaching, 90 % Distance learning

Unit

20 Sosiaali- ja terveysala

Campus

Laurea Otaniemi

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 48

Degree programmes
  • Sosionomikoulutus (SSG2), Laurea Otaniemi (Finnish)
Teachers
  • Mirja Villman
Teacher in charge

Mirja Villman

Groups
  • SSG224SA
    Sosionomikoulutus, monimuotototeutus, S24, Otaniemi

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- communicate in oral and written Swedish in work life situations in their own sector at least at proficiency level B1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) and at the level required under section 7 of the Government Decree on Universities of Applied Sciences (1129/2014)
- tell about studies and work experience in social services, discuss the situations of different target groups and meet clients in a variety of different situations in social services
- use the key Swedish-language social services terminology used by professionals
- develop their interaction, communication, information search and reporting skills in Swedish in professional situations in the social services sector
- develop their professional language skills by using different types of learning techniques and tools

Teaching methods

Zoom meetings and self-study

https://laurea.zoom.us/j/65476522749?pwd=R2FOd3BlemlOdlYwaVRkazhVRDFIZz09
passcode 777656

M.A., senior lecturer Mirja Villman
mirja.villman@laurea.fi

Location and time

According to the timetable on weeks 3-12

Learning materials and recommended literature

The teacher´s material on Canvas site and textbook Flexsocial

Alternative completion methods of implementation

If/When recognition of previous studies, a written exam and an oral presentation

Co-operation with working life and/or RDI

-

Important dates

The first meeting: Fri 17 Jan at 10-45-12.15 big auditorium
Exam: Fri 21 Mar at 15.00-17.00 Canvas/Proctorio online exam
Oral presentation: Sun 16 Mar by 23.59 on video submitted to Canvas site
Written assignment: Sun 23 Mar by 23.59 Canvas site

Forms of internationality

The Nordic language and cultural area

Students workload

5 cr during the course

Content and scheduling

According to the timetable on weeks 3-12

Further information for students

-

Grading scale

H-5

Evaluation methods and criteria

Exam fail-5, oral presentation fail-5, written assignment pass/fail

National evaluation criteria used

Evaluation criteria, fail (0)

See above

Enrollment

20.05.2024 - 11.08.2024

Timing

01.08.2024 - 31.12.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual proportion

4 op

Mode of delivery

20 % Contact teaching, 80 % Distance learning

Unit

Laurea Otaniemi, sote

Campus

Laurea Otaniemi

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Sosionomikoulutus (SSG2), Laurea Otaniemi (Finnish)
Teachers
  • Mirja Villman
Teacher in charge

Mirja Villman

Groups
  • SSG224KA
    Sosionomikoulutus, monimuotototeutus, K24, Otaniemi

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- communicate in oral and written Swedish in work life situations in their own sector at least at proficiency level B1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) and at the level required under section 7 of the Government Decree on Universities of Applied Sciences (1129/2014)
- tell about studies and work experience in social services, discuss the situations of different target groups and meet clients in a variety of different situations in social services
- use the key Swedish-language social services terminology used by professionals
- develop their interaction, communication, information search and reporting skills in Swedish in professional situations in the social services sector
- develop their professional language skills by using different types of learning techniques and tools

Teaching methods

Zoom meetings and self-study

https://laurea.zoom.us/j/65476522749?pwd=R2FOd3BlemlOdlYwaVRkazhVRDFIZz09
passcode 777656

M.A., senior lecturer Mirja Villman
mirja.villman@laurea.fi

Location and time

According to the timetable on weeks 33-41

Learning materials and recommended literature

The teacher´s material on Canvas site and textbook Flexsocial

Alternative completion methods of implementation

If/When recognition of previous studies, a written exam and an oral presentation

Co-operation with working life and/or RDI

-

Important dates

The first meeting: Thu 15 Aug at 13.00-14.30 Zoom
Exam: Fri 11 Oct at 10.00-12.00 big auditorium
Oral presentation: Sun 6 Oct by 23.59 on video
Written assignment: Sun 13 Oct by 23.59

Forms of internationality

The Nordic language and cultural area

Students workload

5 cr during the course

Content and scheduling

According to the timetable on weeks 33-41

Further information for students

-

Grading scale

H-5

Evaluation methods and criteria

Exam fail-5, oral presentation fail-5, written assignment pass/fail

National evaluation criteria used

Evaluation criteria, fail (0)

See above

Enrollment

20.05.2024 - 26.05.2024

Timing

07.10.2024 - 20.12.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual proportion

5 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Korkeakouluyksikkö D, Verkkokampus, sote

Campus

Laurea Virtual Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

40 - 60

Degree programmes
  • Sosionomikoulutus (SSD2), Laurea Verkkokampus
Teachers
  • Susan Gustafsson
Teacher in charge

Susan Gustafsson

Groups
  • SSD224KA
    Sosionomikoulutus, verkko-opinnot, K24, Verkkokampus

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- communicate in oral and written Swedish in work life situations in their own sector at least at proficiency level B1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) and at the level required under section 7 of the Government Decree on Universities of Applied Sciences (1129/2014)
- tell about studies and work experience in social services, discuss the situations of different target groups and meet clients in a variety of different situations in social services
- use the key Swedish-language social services terminology used by professionals
- develop their interaction, communication, information search and reporting skills in Swedish in professional situations in the social services sector
- develop their professional language skills by using different types of learning techniques and tools

Teaching methods

The implementation plan is available in Finnish.

Grading scale

H-5

Enrollment

20.05.2024 - 26.05.2024

Timing

01.10.2024 - 11.12.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual proportion

3 op

Mode of delivery

40 % Contact teaching, 60 % Distance learning

Unit

Laurea Hyvinkää, sote

Campus

Laurea Hyvinkää

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Sosionomikoulutus (SSB2), Laurea Hyvinkää (Finnish)
Teachers
  • Sari Lahtinen
Teacher in charge

Sari Lahtinen

Groups
  • SSB224KA
    Sosionomikoulutus, monimuotototeutus, K24, Hyvinkää

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- communicate in oral and written Swedish in work life situations in their own sector at least at proficiency level B1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) and at the level required under section 7 of the Government Decree on Universities of Applied Sciences (1129/2014)
- tell about studies and work experience in social services, discuss the situations of different target groups and meet clients in a variety of different situations in social services
- use the key Swedish-language social services terminology used by professionals
- develop their interaction, communication, information search and reporting skills in Swedish in professional situations in the social services sector
- develop their professional language skills by using different types of learning techniques and tools

Teaching methods

The implementation plan is available in Finnish.

Grading scale

H-5

Enrollment

20.05.2024 - 15.09.2024

Timing

30.09.2024 - 20.12.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual proportion

3 op

Mode of delivery

40 % Contact teaching, 60 % Distance learning

Unit

Laurea Porvoo, sote

Campus

Laurea Porvoo

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Sosionomikoulutus (SSP2), Laurea Porvoo (Finnish)
Teachers
  • Helena Riihimäki
Teacher in charge

Helena Riihimäki

Groups
  • SSP224KA
    Sosionomikoulutus, monimuotototeutus, K24, Porvoo

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- communicate in oral and written Swedish in work life situations in their own sector at least at proficiency level B1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) and at the level required under section 7 of the Government Decree on Universities of Applied Sciences (1129/2014)
- tell about studies and work experience in social services, discuss the situations of different target groups and meet clients in a variety of different situations in social services
- use the key Swedish-language social services terminology used by professionals
- develop their interaction, communication, information search and reporting skills in Swedish in professional situations in the social services sector
- develop their professional language skills by using different types of learning techniques and tools

Teaching methods

The implementation plan is available in Finnish.

Grading scale

H-5