Finnish for Working Life (5 cr)
Code: R0085-3011
General information
Enrollment
30.11.2020 - 12.01.2021
Timing
01.01.2021 - 31.07.2021
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Campus
Laurea Leppävaara
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
20 - 30
Degree programmes
- Laurea täydentävä osaaminen, amk-tutkinto (TOY2), Yhteiset opinnot
Teachers
- Leena Saarikko
Teacher in charge
Leena Saarikko
Groups
-
CCC220SYComplementary competence (bachelor’s studies), S20, Generic studies
-
TOY220SY
Learning outcomes
The student is able to:
- write a CV in Finnish
- apply for a job
- be interviewed for a job
- present their workplace
- write work-related emails
- understand and use general work vocabulary
Teaching methods
At the Leppävaara campus. Canvas will be used. Canvas work space will open about 1 week before the course start.
The course is aiming at getting to know general work vocabulary, to do one's own CV, to make a job application, to have a job interview, to learn grammar some more, and to practice all those skills during the study unit. The target level is A2.2-B.1.1 in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
Location and time
At the Leppävaara campus on weekly basis during the whole term (once a week, 3 lessons).
Learning materials and recommended literature
Teacher's material
Co-operation with working life and/or RDI
Taking part in the event Network to Get Work
Students workload
Attendance: the students have to be present about 80 % of the weekly lessons. It is allowed to be absent 2 times during the term.
According to Laurea mathematics, 5 credits require a workload of 135 hours. About 40 of them will be used for weekly lessons in classroom. Homework and home studies will take the rest of the hours, however, it may vary depending on students' personal activeness, skills and goals.
Further information for students
Prerequisites: 15 credits or otherwise acquired Finnish skills on level A2.1.-A2.2. in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
Required attendance: 80 % of lessons unless otherwise agreed.
Grading scale
Approved/Failed
Evaluation methods and criteria
There will be no grade for the course. The students will do exercises, assignments and presentations in and out of the classroom. All assignments have to be done during the course.
Evaluation criteria, approved/failed
Grading: Accepted (marked as "H" in Pakki) or fail (marked as "0")