•   Finnish for Working Life R0085-3007 01.01.2022-31.05.2022  5 credits  (SWV219SN2) +-
    Learning outcomes of the course
    The student is able to:
    - write a CV in Finnish
    - apply for a job
    - be interviewed for a job
    - present his/her workplace
    - write work-related emails
    - understand and use general work vocabulary

    Teacher in charge

    Kristiina Kuparinen

    Mode of delivery

    80% Face-to-face, 20% Distance learning

    Learning materials and recommended literature

    Learning materials are mostly authentic documents of the fields of social services and health care. Materials will be mainly provided by the teacher and shared via Canvas. Some materials are expected to be retrieved by the students attending the course.

    Teaching methods

    Online and contact lessons, independent tasks and group work or according to a personal study plan (see prerequisites below).

    Evaluation methods and criteria

    You will show your skills of working life Finnish by compiling a portfolio of the documents you have produced during the course. The course grade will be the average of your oral performance (assignments) and you written documents in the portfolio.

    Language of instruction
    • Finnish
    Timing

    01.01.2022 - 31.05.2022

    Enrollment period

    29.11.2021 - 05.12.2021

    Group(s)
    • SWV219SN2
    Seats

    20 - 30

    Unit

    Laurea Tikkurila, sote

    Teacher(s)

    Kristiina Kuparinen

    Further information for students

    If you are a Degree student of Social Services, this course will compensate the mandatory studies of Swedish.

    Programme(s)

    Degree Programme in Social Services (SWV), Laurea Tikkurila

    Campus

    Laurea Tikkurila

    Virtual portion

    1 credits

    Evaluation scale

    H-5

    Alternative completion methods

    In case the student has already shown Finnish skills of level B1.1-B1.2 it is possible to complete the course by written and oral assignments.

    Important dates

    Please attend the course orientation to ensure your place on the course. Course portfolio return dl Apr 3rd 2022.

    Internationality

    The course is aimed at international students.

    Students workload

    5 cr. equals 135 hours of student's work. This consists of independent and group work, contact lessons and six assignments to be completed during the course.

    Content and scheduling

    The aim of the course is to provide skills of searching for a job or a place of working practise and succeeding in getting the place. Each week of the course will deal with different area of job seeking:
    1) Olen hyvä tyyppi! Telling about your personality and skills.
    2) Palvelukseen halutaan... Understanding the expectations of the employers.
    3) Paperit kuntoon! Getting the documents ready for job search.
    4) Unelmien työpaikka. Describing a work environment of your dreams. Stating your opinion.
    5) Haastattelu tulossa! Getting ready for an interview.
    6) Sinulle on uusi viesti! Phoning and e-mailing at work.

    Mandatory attendance 75% of the lessons.

    Location and time

    At Laurea Tikkurila. Schedule available in Pakki.