English in Social Services (5 cr)
Code: R0032-3045
General information
Enrollment
23.05.2022 - 29.05.2022
Timing
01.08.2022 - 31.12.2022
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
- English
Seats
20 - 50
Degree programmes
- Sosionomikoulutus (SSV2), Laurea Tikkurila (Finnish)
Teachers
- Sari Myréen
Groups
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SSV221SAPSosionomikoulutus, monimuotototeutus, S21, Tikkurila
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.