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
Laurea Tikkurila, sote
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
-
SSV225KAMSosionomikoulutus, monimuotototeutus, 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
Korkeakouluyksikkö D, Verkkokampus, sote
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
Laurea Tikkurila, sote
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
-
SWV223SNDegree Programme in Social Services, daytime studies, S23, Tikkurila
-
SSV224SNSosionomikoulutus, 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
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
-
SSD224SASosionomikoulutus, 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
Laurea Hyvinkää, sote
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
-
SSB224SASosionomikoulutus, 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
Laurea Lohja, sote
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
-
SSF224SASosionomikoulutus, 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
Laurea Tikkurila, sote
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
-
SSV224KASosionomikoulutus, 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 - 01.12.2024
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
Laurea Otaniemi, sote
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
-
SSG224SASosionomikoulutus, 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 - 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
-
SSD224KASosionomikoulutus, 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
-
SSB224KASosionomikoulutus, 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
-
SSP224KASosionomikoulutus, 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
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
-
SSG224KASosionomikoulutus, 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