English in Social ServicesLaajuus (5 cr)
Study unit code: SS00BY91
Credits
5 op
Learning outcomes
The student is able to
- communicate in oral and written English in work life situations in their own sector at proficiency level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference
- 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 English-language social services terminology used by professionals
- use research information and topical information about the social services published in English
- develop their professional language skills by using different types of learning techniques and tools
Enrollment
20.05.2024 - 26.05.2024
Timing
18.10.2024 - 18.12.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual proportion
3 op
Mode of delivery
40 % Contact teaching, 60 % Distance learning
Unit
Laurea Lohja, sote
Campus
Laurea Lohja
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
20 - 40
Degree programmes
- Sosionomikoulutus (SSF2), Laurea Lohja (Finnish)
Teachers
- Anna Puisto
Teacher in charge
Anna Puisto
Groups
-
SSF224SASosionomikoulutus, monimuotototeutus, S24, Lohja
Learning outcomes
The student is able to
- communicate in oral and written English in work life situations in their own sector at proficiency level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference
- 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 English-language social services terminology used by professionals
- use research information and topical information about the social services published in English
- 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
17.10.2024 - 19.12.2024
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
- Anna Puisto
Teacher in charge
Anna Puisto
Groups
-
SSB224SASosionomikoulutus, monimuotototeutus, S24, Hyvinkää
Learning outcomes
The student is able to
- communicate in oral and written English in work life situations in their own sector at proficiency level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference
- 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 English-language social services terminology used by professionals
- use research information and topical information about the social services published in English
- 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
19.05.2025 - 25.05.2025
Timing
14.10.2024 - 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 Tikkurila, sote
Campus
Laurea Tikkurila
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
20 - 40
Degree programmes
- Sosionomikoulutus (SSV2), Laurea Tikkurila (Finnish)
Teachers
- Sari Myréen
Teacher in charge
Sari Myréen
Groups
-
SSV224KASosionomikoulutus, monimuotototeutus, K24, Tikkurila
Learning outcomes
The student is able to
- communicate in oral and written English in work life situations in their own sector at proficiency level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference
- 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 English-language social services terminology used by professionals
- use research information and topical information about the social services published in English
- develop their professional language skills by using different types of learning techniques and tools
Grading scale
H-5
Evaluation criteria, fail (0)
Students do not demonstrate competence in vocabulary and comprehension tasks nor in oral and written communication.
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.
Enrollment
20.05.2024 - 26.05.2024
Timing
04.10.2024 - 13.12.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual proportion
2.5 op
Mode of delivery
50 % Contact teaching, 50 % Distance learning
Unit
Laurea Otaniemi, sote
Campus
Laurea Otaniemi
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
20 - 40
Degree programmes
- Sosionomikoulutus (SSG2), Laurea Otaniemi (Finnish)
Teachers
- Anna-Maria Hyvärinen-Andersson
- Mirja Villman
Teacher in charge
Anna-Maria Hyvärinen-Andersson
Groups
-
SSG224SASosionomikoulutus, monimuotototeutus, S24, Otaniemi
Learning outcomes
The student is able to
- communicate in oral and written English in work life situations in their own sector at proficiency level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference
- 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 English-language social services terminology used by professionals
- use research information and topical information about the social services published in English
- 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
01.08.2024 - 31.12.2024
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
- Henna Elo
- Mirja Villman
Teacher in charge
Henna Elo
Groups
-
SSD224SASosionomikoulutus, verkko-opinnot, S24, Verkkokampus
Learning outcomes
The student is able to
- communicate in oral and written English in work life situations in their own sector at proficiency level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference
- 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 English-language social services terminology used by professionals
- use research information and topical information about the social services published in English
- 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
27.11.2023 - 29.02.2024
Timing
19.03.2024 - 21.05.2024
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
- Anna Puisto
Teacher in charge
Anna Puisto
Groups
-
SSB224KASosionomikoulutus, monimuotototeutus, K24, Hyvinkää
Learning outcomes
The student is able to
- communicate in oral and written English in work life situations in their own sector at proficiency level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference
- 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 English-language social services terminology used by professionals
- use research information and topical information about the social services published in English
- 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
27.11.2023 - 12.12.2023
Timing
21.03.2024 - 17.05.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual proportion
2.5 op
Mode of delivery
50 % Contact teaching, 50 % Distance learning
Unit
Laurea Otaniemi, sote
Campus
Laurea Otaniemi
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
20 - 40
Degree programmes
- Sosionomikoulutus (SSG2), Laurea Otaniemi (Finnish)
Teachers
- Anna-Maria Hyvärinen-Andersson
- Mirja Villman
Teacher in charge
Anna-Maria Hyvärinen-Andersson
Groups
-
SSG224KASosionomikoulutus, monimuotototeutus, K24, Otaniemi
Learning outcomes
The student is able to
- communicate in oral and written English in work life situations in their own sector at proficiency level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference
- 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 English-language social services terminology used by professionals
- use research information and topical information about the social services published in English
- develop their professional language skills by using different types of learning techniques and tools
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: 21.3.24 at 8.30-10.00 AM in Zoom
Zoom-link:https://laurea.zoom.us/j/69399231273
Oral exams: According to separate instructions and schedule.
Written exams May 17, 24 at 8.30-10.30 AM (112.2 on Campus)
Re-exam: May 28, 24 at 9.00-11.00 AM (334.1 on Campus)
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 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.
Enrollment
27.11.2023 - 29.02.2024
Timing
11.03.2024 - 14.05.2024
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
- Anna Puisto
Teacher in charge
Anna Puisto
Groups
-
SSP224KASosionomikoulutus, monimuotototeutus, K24, Porvoo
Learning outcomes
The student is able to
- communicate in oral and written English in work life situations in their own sector at proficiency level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference
- 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 English-language social services terminology used by professionals
- use research information and topical information about the social services published in English
- 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
27.11.2023 - 03.12.2023
Timing
08.02.2024 - 09.04.2024
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
- Anna-Maria Hyvärinen-Andersson
- Mirja Villman
Teacher in charge
Anna-Maria Hyvärinen-Andersson
Groups
-
SSD224KASosionomikoulutus, verkko-opinnot, K24, Verkkokampus
Learning outcomes
The student is able to
- communicate in oral and written English in work life situations in their own sector at proficiency level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference
- 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 English-language social services terminology used by professionals
- use research information and topical information about the social services published in English
- develop their professional language skills by using different types of learning techniques and tools
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: 4.4.24 at 13.00-15.00 PM (Proctorio)
Re-test: 9.4.24 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.