Study Guide

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- communicate as a professional in field specific tasks
- speak and write English with the understanding of the appropriate style and register
- identify personal developmental needs in communication and language skills and develop realistic strategies for improvement
- search for information from professional publications and databases

Teaching methods

The implementation plan is available in Finnish.

Grading scale

H-5

Evaluation criteria, fail (0)

Insufficient knowledge of professional vocabulary and structures.

Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

Knows the basic field-specific vocabulary and can use it on a basic level, a lot of mistakes in the use of grammatical constructions.

Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)

Can produce field-specific vocabulary and grammar works fairly well, but lapses and mistakes occur.

Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)

Shows good mastery of field-specific terminology and can use even more demanding grammatical constructions.

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- communicate as a professional in field specific tasks
- speak and write English with the understanding of the appropriate style and register
- identify personal developmental needs in communication and language skills and develop realistic strategies for improvement
- search for information from professional publications and databases

Teaching methods

The implementation plan is available in Finnish.

Grading scale

H-5

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- communicate as a professional in field specific tasks
- speak and write English with the understanding of the appropriate style and register
- identify personal developmental needs in communication and language skills and develop realistic strategies for improvement
- search for information from professional publications and databases

Teaching methods

The implementation plan is available in Finnish.

Grading scale

H-5

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- communicate as a professional in field specific tasks
- speak and write English with the understanding of the appropriate style and register
- identify personal developmental needs in communication and language skills and develop realistic strategies for improvement
- search for information from professional publications and databases

Teaching methods

The implementation plan is available in Finnish.
Zoom-meetings and individual work (see Canvas for separate schedule)
1 credit =27 hours of studying
5 credits = 135 hours of studying

Teacher: M.A. Anna-Maria Hyvärinen-Andersson
anna-maria.hyvarinen-andersson@laurea.fi

Learning materials and recommended literature

Canvas: Separate material
You can also use the book Way to Welfare as a help (this is not obligatory)

Important dates

Course start-date:
Zoom-link:
Oral exams: According to separate instructions and schedule.
Written exams:

Forms of internationality

The English-speaking world and culture.

Students workload

1 credit =27 hours of studying
5 credits = 135 hours of studying

Content and scheduling

According to the schedule.
The themes for the module are, among other things:
- studying
- KELA + benefits
- social security in Finland
- child welfare
- day care + school
- social exclusion + substance abuse
- the elderly

Grading scale

H-5

Evaluation methods and criteria

The National evaluation criteria in use.
The course includes some obligatory assignments (pass/fail)
The evaluation is based on both oral and written skills (0-5).
Compulsory attendance in the course-lessons =75%. The lessons cannot be replaced by different assignments.
Your final grade is based on both written and oral skills, 50% from the written and 50% from the oral evaluation.

Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

Knows the basic field-specific vocabulary and can use it on a basic level, a lot of mistakes in the use of grammatical constructions.

Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)

Can produce field-specific vocabulary and grammar works fairly well, but lapses and mistakes occur.

Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)

Shows good mastery of field-specific terminology and can use even more demanding grammatical constructions.

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- communicate as a professional in field specific tasks
- speak and write English with the understanding of the appropriate style and register
- identify personal developmental needs in communication and language skills and develop realistic strategies for improvement
- search for information from professional publications and databases

Learning materials and recommended literature

Canvas: Separate material
You can also use the book Way to Welfare as a help (this is not obligatory)

Important dates

Zoom-link: https://laurea.zoom.us/j/6369619776
Oral exams- according to a separate schedule and instructions.
Written exam: Thursday November 30th, 13.00 PM-15.00 PM
Proctorio

Forms of internationality

The English-speaking world and culture

Students workload

1 credit =27 hours of studying
5 credits = 135 hours of studying

Content and scheduling

According to the schedule.
The themes for the module are, among other things:
- studying
- KELA + benefits
- social security in Finland
- child welfare
- day care + school
- social exclusion + substance abuse
- the elderly

Grading scale

H-5

Evaluation methods and criteria

The National evaluation criteria in use.
The course includes some obligatory assignments (pass/fail)
The evaluation is based on both oral and written skills (0-5).
Compulsory attendance in the course-lessons =75%. The lessons cannot be replaced by different assignments.
Your final grade is based on both written and oral skills, 50% from the written and 50% from the oral evaluation.

Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

Knows the basic field-specific vocabulary and can use it on a basic level, a lot of mistakes in the use of grammatical constructions.

Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)

Can produce field-specific vocabulary and grammar works fairly well, but lapses and mistakes occur.

Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)

Shows good mastery of field-specific terminology and can use even more demanding grammatical constructions.

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- communicate as a professional in field specific tasks
- speak and write English with the understanding of the appropriate style and register
- identify personal developmental needs in communication and language skills and develop realistic strategies for improvement
- search for information from professional publications and databases

Teaching methods

The implementation plan is available in Finnish.
Zoom-meetings and individual work (see Canvas for separate schedule)
1 credit =27 hours of studying
5 credits = 135 hours of studying

Teacher: M.A. Anna-Maria Hyvärinen-Andersson
anna-maria.hyvarinen-andersson@laurea.fi

Learning materials and recommended literature

Canvas: Separate material
You can also use the book Way to Welfare as a help (this is not obligatory)

Important dates

Zoom-link:
Oral exams- according to a separate schedule and instructions.
Written exam: Thursday November 30th, 13.00 PM-15.00 PM (Proctorio)
Re-test December 13, 2023 at 9.00-11.00 AM (Proctorio)

Forms of internationality

The English-speaking world and culture

Students workload

1 credit =27 hours of studying
5 credits = 135 hours of studying

Content and scheduling

According to the schedule.
The themes for the module are, among other things:
- studying
- KELA + benefits
- social security in Finland
- child welfare
- day care + school
- social exclusion + substance abuse
- the elderly

Grading scale

H-5

Evaluation methods and criteria

The National evaluation criteria in use.
The course includes some obligatory assignments (pass/fail)
The evaluation is based on both oral and written skills (0-5).
Compulsory attendance in the course-lessons =75%. The lessons cannot be replaced by different assignments.
Your final grade is based on both written and oral skills, 50% from the written and 50% from the oral evaluation.

Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

Knows the basic field-specific vocabulary and can use it on a basic level, a lot of mistakes in the use of grammatical constructions.

Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)

Can produce field-specific vocabulary and grammar works fairly well, but lapses and mistakes occur.

Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)

Shows good mastery of field-specific terminology and can use even more demanding grammatical constructions.

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- communicate as a professional in field specific tasks
- speak and write English with the understanding of the appropriate style and register
- identify personal developmental needs in communication and language skills and develop realistic strategies for improvement
- search for information from professional publications and databases

Teaching methods

This course has a combination of contact lessons and teamwork. The following competence areas are
• Oral communication skills needed for the workplace: presentations; describing services; interviewing skills;
• Reflective written skills
• Intercultural competences
• Field-specific vocabulary and understanding
Supporting material is provided in lectures.

Location and time

See a more detailed schedule and instructions in Canvas and Pakki.

Learning materials and recommended literature

All learning material is provided in Canvas.

Alternative completion methods of implementation

HOT (RPL – recognition of prior learning) and workplace acquired competences should be discussed with the teacher and then applied for. Suitable compensatory tasks will be developed accordingly.

Important dates

See a more detailed schedule and instructions in Canvas.

Students workload

For a 5 credit course you are expected to do 135 hours of work.
For this course, I have allocated 2 credits to working in teams (54 hours) and 3 credits for contact lessons and assignments.

Content and scheduling

See a more detailed schedule and instructions in Canvas.

Grading scale

H-5

Evaluation methods and criteria

• As this is a communications course, compulsory attendance during the whole course is expected
• Evaluation includes both a written and oral demonstration of skills which are graded 0-5
• Both of the above skills demonstrations need to be accepted to pass the course
• The evaluation criteria for the course are available in Optima based on a combination of the Common European Framework for Languages and working life competences.
• Many workplaces require English skills of at least a B2.1 level according to the Common European Framework for languages, which is equivalent to a grade 3 according to the evaluation system in this course.
• Various assignments will also be given during the course which also need to be completed to pass the course.
• The final grade from the course will be given based on the aforementioned criteria as a grade between 0-5.
• The final grade which will be seen on the student's certificate is made up of 50% from the oral evaluation and 50% from the written evaluation.

Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

CEFR A2-B1

Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)

CEFR B2- C1

Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)

CEFR C2

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- communicate as a professional in field specific tasks
- speak and write English with the understanding of the appropriate style and register
- identify personal developmental needs in communication and language skills and develop realistic strategies for improvement
- search for information from professional publications and databases

Teaching methods

The implementation plan is available in Finnish.

Grading scale

H-5

Evaluation criteria, approved/failed

Fails to produce English even on a minimum level of acceptance

Evaluation criteria, fail (0)

Failing to produce field-specific vocabulary and grammatical constructions

Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

Knows about the basic vocabulary of the field and can use it, a lot of problems in the use of grammatical constructions

Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)

Can produce field-specific vocabulary and grammar works fairly well, but lapses and errors occur

Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)

Shows good mastery of field-specific terminology and can use even more demanding grammatical constructions

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- communicate as a professional in field specific tasks
- speak and write English with the understanding of the appropriate style and register
- identify personal developmental needs in communication and language skills and develop realistic strategies for improvement
- search for information from professional publications and databases

Teaching methods

The implementation plan is available in Finnish.

Grading scale

H-5

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- communicate as a professional in field specific tasks
- speak and write English with the understanding of the appropriate style and register
- identify personal developmental needs in communication and language skills and develop realistic strategies for improvement
- search for information from professional publications and databases

Teaching methods

The implementation plan is available in Finnish.

Grading scale

H-5

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- communicate as a professional in field specific tasks
- speak and write English with the understanding of the appropriate style and register
- identify personal developmental needs in communication and language skills and develop realistic strategies for improvement
- search for information from professional publications and databases

Grading scale

Approved/Failed

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- communicate as a professional in field specific tasks
- speak and write English with the understanding of the appropriate style and register
- identify personal developmental needs in communication and language skills and develop realistic strategies for improvement
- search for information from professional publications and databases

Grading scale

H-5

Evaluation criteria, fail (0)

Students do not demonstrate adequate proficiency in submitting vocabulary and comprehension tasks nor in producing spoken and written professional communications.

Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

Students demonstrate an understanding of key principles of effective communication for professional purposes. They can achieve communication objectives in a range of work-related situations, modify their communication style according to context and the requirements of the message, and manage interpersonal interactions with people from different backgrounds. Spoken fluency and range are sufficient to manage common professional situations. Writing shows satisfactory control of grammar and lexis for the production of standard professional messages.

Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)

Students demonstrate a good understanding of the principles of effective communication for professional purposes. They are able to achieve communication objectives in a range of work-related situations with a degree of success and can adapt their communication style to suit the requirements of audience and context. Speech is fluent, with a high degree of grammatical and propositional control. Writing shows good control of grammar, lexis, and style in a range of texts for professional purposes.

Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)

Students demonstrate an excellent understanding of key principles of effective communication for professional purposes. They are able to communicate clearly, concisely, and appropriately in a wide range of work-related situations and are effective in adapting both the style and content of a message to different audiences and in different contexts. Speech is very fluent, flexible, and easy to understand, with a high degree of grammatical control and propositional precision. Writing shows excellent control of grammar, lexis, and style in producing a variety of text types and genres.

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- communicate as a professional in field specific tasks
- speak and write English with the understanding of the appropriate style and register
- identify personal developmental needs in communication and language skills and develop realistic strategies for improvement
- search for information from professional publications and databases

Teaching methods

Zoom meetings, contact teaching and self-study

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

Zoom: https://laurea.zoom.us/j/539343904 passcode: 086435

Learning materials and recommended literature

Teacher´s own material on Canvas site

Alternative completion methods of implementation

If/when recognition of previous studies: written and oral exam, possibly an additional written assignment

Co-operation with working life and/or RDI

-

Important dates

According to the timetable
Info on the course: Wed 22 March at 9.00-10.00 on Zoom
Exam: Tue 16 May at 10.00-12.00 Porvoo?/Otaniemi?
Oral presentation: on video submitted to Canvas site by Sun 21 May by 23.59
Written assignment: submitted to Canvas site by Sun 14 May by 23.59

Forms of internationality

English-speaking world and culture

Students workload

Equals 5 credits of student´s work

Content and scheduling

Intensively according to the timetable on weeks 12-20

Further information for students

-

Grading scale

H-5

Evaluation methods and criteria

Written exam (fail-5), oral presentation (fail-5) and written assignment (pass/fail)
National evaluation criteria used

Evaluation criteria, approved/failed

Fails to produce English even on a minimum level of acceptance

Evaluation criteria, fail (0)

Failing to produce field-specific vocabulary and grammatical constructions

Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

Knows about the basic vocabulary of the field and can use it, a lot of problems in the use of grammatical constructions

Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)

Can produce field-specific vocabulary and grammar works fairly well, but lapses and errors occur

Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)

Shows good mastery of field-specific terminology and can use even more demanding grammatical constructions

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- communicate as a professional in field specific tasks
- speak and write English with the understanding of the appropriate style and register
- identify personal developmental needs in communication and language skills and develop realistic strategies for improvement
- search for information from professional publications and databases

Teaching methods

The implementation plan is available in Finnish.

Grading scale

H-5

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- communicate as a professional in field specific tasks
- speak and write English with the understanding of the appropriate style and register
- identify personal developmental needs in communication and language skills and develop realistic strategies for improvement
- search for information from professional publications and databases

Teaching methods

The implementation plan is available in Finnish.

Grading scale

H-5

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- communicate as a professional in field specific tasks
- speak and write English with the understanding of the appropriate style and register
- identify personal developmental needs in communication and language skills and develop realistic strategies for improvement
- search for information from professional publications and databases

Evaluation criteria, fail (0)

CEFR A2

Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

CEFR B1

Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)

CEFR B2

Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)

CEFR C1-C2

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- communicate as a professional in field specific tasks
- speak and write English with the understanding of the appropriate style and register
- identify personal developmental needs in communication and language skills and develop realistic strategies for improvement
- search for information from professional publications and databases

Teaching methods

This course is partly implemented through a virtual game called International Social Service Provider of the Year in addition to real-time Zoom meetings
The competence areas are
•Communication skills needed for the workplace including presentations, describing services, interviewing skills, reflective skills, etc.
•Constructive communication
•Intercultural competences
•Field-specific vocabulary

Location and time

Virtual lessons in Zoom
Schedule in Pakki and Canvas

Learning materials and recommended literature

All materials in Canvas

Alternative completion methods of implementation

For recognition of prior learning contact the teacher

Students workload

1 credit = 27 hours of work
For a 5 credit course you should do 135 hours of work.

International Social Service Provider of the Year Game: 3 Credits
Lessons and learning diary: 2 Credits

Further information for students

As mentioned above this course is based on a virtual game called International Social Service Provider of the Year in the game platform Seppo. All details of the game will be provided in Canvas. There will be assignments in the game which will be played in teams. To play in the game you will require a mobile device: phone, pad or laptop to participate.
Also constructive communication will be taught as a professional and personal communication method to facilitate self-development and workplace communication through videos and Zoom sessions. The learning diary assignment is connected to this process - the student is expected to reflect on the processes experienced during the course.

Grading scale

H-5

Evaluation methods and criteria

•Evaluation includes both a written and oral demonstration of skills, which are graded 0-5 (presentation and exam).
Evaluation is directly linked to the Common European Framework for Languages (assessment criteria framework is available in Canvas)
•All compulsory assignments need to be accepted to obtain a grade for the course.
•As this is a communications course, compulsory attendance in the Zoom sessions is expected (75%)
•Your final grade from the course will be given based on the aforementioned evaluation criteria as a grade between 0-5.

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- communicate as a professional in field specific tasks
- speak and write English with the understanding of the appropriate style and register
- identify personal developmental needs in communication and language skills and develop realistic strategies for improvement
- search for information from professional publications and databases

Teaching methods

Zoom meetings according to the timetable and self-study.

Location and time

Zoom meetings on weeks 39-49:

https://laurea.zoom.us/j/539343904
passcode: 086435

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

Learning materials and recommended literature

Material on Canvas site and textbook Way to welfare

Alternative completion methods of implementation

If/when recognition of previous studies or acquired proficiency: a written exam on field-spesific vocabulary, oral presentation and possibly a written assignment

Co-operation with working life and/or RDI

-

Important dates

Info: Mon 26 Sep at 13.15-14.15
Oral presentations: by Sun 11 Dec on video or in Zoom on Wed 7 Dec at 9.30-11
Exam: Mon 12 Dec at 15.15-17.15 on campus and online
Written assignment: by Sun 18 Dec submitted on Canvas site

Forms of internationality

The English-speaking world and culture

Students workload

On weeks 39-50

Content and scheduling

According to the timetable

Further information for students

-

Grading scale

H-5

Evaluation methods and criteria

National evaluation criteria in use

Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

National evaluation criteria in use

Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)

See above

Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)

See above

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- communicate as a professional in field specific tasks
- speak and write English with the understanding of the appropriate style and register
- identify personal developmental needs in communication and language skills and develop realistic strategies for improvement
- search for information from professional publications and databases

Teaching methods

Zoom meetings and self-study

https://laurea.zoom.us/j/539343904
passcode: 086435

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

Location and time

Zoom meetings on weeks 39-49 according to the timetable

Learning materials and recommended literature

Material on Canvas site and textbook Way to welfare

Alternative completion methods of implementation

If/when recognition of previous studies: written and oral exam, possibly an additional written assignment

Co-operation with working life and/or RDI

-

Important dates

According to the timetable:

- info on Mon 26 Sep at 13.15-14.15
- oral presentation: by Sun 11 Dec
- exam: Mon 12 Dec at 15.30-17.30 on campus and online
- written assignment: by Sun 18 Dec

Forms of internationality

English-speaking world and culture

Students workload

Equals 5 credits of student´s work

Content and scheduling

Intensively according to the timetable on weeks 39-50

Further information for students

-

Grading scale

H-5

Evaluation methods and criteria

Written exam, oral presentation and written assignment

Evaluation criteria, approved/failed

Fails to produce English even on a minimum level of acceptance

Evaluation criteria, fail (0)

Failing to produce field-specific vocabulary and grammatical constructions

Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

Knows about the basic vocabulary of the field and can use it, a lot of problems in the use of grammatical constructions

Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)

Can produce field-specific vocabulary and grammar works fairly well, but lapses and errors occur

Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)

Shows good mastery of field-specific terminology and can use even more demanding grammatical constructions

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- communicate as a professional in field specific tasks
- speak and write English with the understanding of the appropriate style and register
- identify personal developmental needs in communication and language skills and develop realistic strategies for improvement
- search for information from professional publications and databases

Teaching methods

The implementation plan is available in Finnish.

Grading scale

H-5

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- communicate as a professional in field specific tasks
- speak and write English with the understanding of the appropriate style and register
- identify personal developmental needs in communication and language skills and develop realistic strategies for improvement
- search for information from professional publications and databases

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- communicate as a professional in field specific tasks
- speak and write English with the understanding of the appropriate style and register
- identify personal developmental needs in communication and language skills and develop realistic strategies for improvement
- search for information from professional publications and databases

Teaching methods

Zoom meetings and self-study
Teacher: M.A., senior lecturer Mirja Villman
mirja.villman@laurea.fi

Location and time

On weeks 9-19

Learning materials and recommended literature

The teacher´s own material on Canvas site and textbook Way to welfare

Alternative completion methods of implementation

If/when recognition of previous studies: written and oral exam, possibly an additional written assignment

Co-operation with working life and/or RDI

-

Important dates

Zoom meetings according to the timetable
Course info; Tue 1 Mar at 9.00-10.00 Zoom: https://laurea.zoom.us/j/539343904, passcode 086435
Exam: Tue 17 May at 16.00-18.00 Canvas/Proctorio/kampus
Oral presentation: Sun 15 May by 23.59 on video to Canvas site
Written assignment entered on Canvas site by Sun 22 May 23.59

Forms of internationality

English-speaking world and culture

Students workload

Equals 5 credits of student´s work

Content and scheduling

Intensively according to the timetable

Further information for students

-

Grading scale

H-5

Evaluation methods and criteria

Written exam (fail-5), oral presentation (fail-5) and written assignment (pass/fail)
National assessment criteria in use

Evaluation criteria, approved/failed

Fails to produce English even on a minimum level of acceptance

Evaluation criteria, fail (0)

Failing to produce field-specific vocabulary and grammatical constructions

Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

Knows about the basic vocabulary of the field and can use it, a lot of problems in the use of grammatical constructions

Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)

Can produce field-specific vocabulary and grammar works fairly well, but lapses and errors occur

Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)

Shows good mastery of field-specific terminology and can use even more demanding grammatical constructions

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- communicate as a professional in field specific tasks
- speak and write English with the understanding of the appropriate style and register
- identify personal developmental needs in communication and language skills and develop realistic strategies for improvement
- search for information from professional publications and databases

Teaching methods

Zoom meetings and self-study
Teacher: Senior lecturer, M.A. Mirja Villman
mirja.villman@laurea.fi

Location and time

On weeks 9-20 online

Learning materials and recommended literature

Textbook Way to welfare and teacher´s own material

Alternative completion methods of implementation

If/when recognition of previous studies: written and oral exam, possibly an additional written assignment

Co-operation with working life and/or RDI

-

Important dates

Zoom meetings according to the timetable:
- info session on Tue 1 March at 9.00-10.00, Zoom: https://laurea.zoom.us/j/539343904, passcode 086435
- exam: Tue 17 May at 16.00-18.00 Canvas/Proctorio/campus
- oral presentation: Sun 15 May by 23.59 on video to Canvas site
- written assignment: Sun 25 May by 23.59 to Canvas site

Forms of internationality

English-speaking world and culture

Students workload

Equals 5 credits of student´s work

Content and scheduling

Intensively according to the timetable

Further information for students

-

Grading scale

H-5

Evaluation methods and criteria

Written exam (fail-5), oral presentation (fail-5) and written assignment (pass/fail)

Evaluation criteria, approved/failed

Fails to produce English even on a minimum level of acceptance

Evaluation criteria, fail (0)

Failing to produce field-specific vocabulary and grammatical constructions

Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

Knows about the basic vocabulary of the field and can use it, a lot of problems in the use of grammatical constructions

Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)

Can produce field-specific vocabulary and grammar works fairly well, but lapses and errors occur

Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)

Shows good mastery of field-specific terminology and can use even more demanding grammatical constructions

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- communicate as a professional in field specific tasks
- speak and write English with the understanding of the appropriate style and register
- identify personal developmental needs in communication and language skills and develop realistic strategies for improvement
- search for information from professional publications and databases

Teaching methods

Zoom meetings and self-study
Teacher: M.A., senior lecturer Mirja Villman
mirja.villman@laurea.fi

Location and time

On weeks 9-19

Learning materials and recommended literature

The teacher´s own material on Canvas site and textbook Way to welfare

Alternative completion methods of implementation

If/when recognition of previous studies: written and oral exam, possibly an additional written assignment

Co-operation with working life and/or RDI

-

Important dates

Zoom meetings according to the timetable
Course info on Tue 1 Mar at 9.00-10.00, Zoom: https://laurea.zoom.us/j/539343904, passcode 086435
Exam: on Tue 17 May at 16.00-18.00 on campus
Oral presentation: on video by Sun 15 May 23.59 to Canvas site or on campus Mon 11 Apr at 13-??
Written assignment handed in on Canvas site by Sun 22 May 23.59

Forms of internationality

English-speaking world and culture

Students workload

Equals 5 credits of student´s work

Content and scheduling

Intensively according to the timetable

Further information for students

-

Grading scale

H-5

Evaluation methods and criteria

Written exam (fail-5), oral presentation (fail-5) and written assignment (pass/fail)
National evaluation criteria in use

Evaluation criteria, approved/failed

Fails to produce English even on a minimum level of acceptance

Evaluation criteria, fail (0)

Failing to produce field-specific vocabulary and grammatical constructions

Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

Knows about the basic vocabulary of the field and can use it, a lot of problems in the use of grammatical constructions

Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)

Can produce field-specific vocabulary and grammar works fairly well, but lapses and errors occur

Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)

Shows good mastery of field-specific terminology and can use even more demanding grammatical constructions