•   Introduction to Social and Healthcare Finnish R0260-3007 01.09.2021-31.12.2021  5 credits  (TOY221SY) +-
    Learning outcomes of the course
    The student is able to
    - communicate both orally and literally in frequent situations in professional field
    further develop skills and understanding of communication culture in Finland
    retrieve information and vocabulary of Social Services and Healthcare using Finnish sources
    Teacher in charge

    Marja-Leena Piispanen

    Mode of delivery

    Face-to-face

    Learning materials and recommended literature

    The course material will be articles and other current and authentic texts. Additional reading to brush up and to get aqcuinted to the Health care sector (available in Laurea library): Mustonen, A., Sippola, H. & Tuononen, N. Hoidetaan suomeksi. Sanoma Pro. 2012 & 2014 Kela, M., Korpela, E.& Lehtinen, P. 2010. Sairaan hyvää suomea. Edita. Kuparinen, K.& Tapaninen, T. 2008. Hyvin menee! 2. Suomea aikuisille. Otava. Kuparinen, K.& Tapaninen, T. 2016. Oma suomi 2. Suomea aikuisille. Helsinki: Otava. Kotisuomessa. A website including both general and vocational materials. https://www.kotisuomessa.fi/web/guest;jsessionid=0C94C0AC92D49A1CE70005C18F7F77D6

    Teaching methods

    Contents:
    - self-assessment and reflection of future needs of language skills
    - exploration of short current texts and other sources of information
    - short presentations and discussions on current issues of the professional field
    - oral exercises
    - writing short texts

    Participation in lessons is mandatory.

    Evaluation methods and criteria

    The course assessment consists of three parts:

    1. An individual essay of one current media topic. Essay will be evaluated on a scale 1-5.
    2. A presentation of Nursing Cases / Cases of Social services. The presentation will be evaluated on a scale 1-5.
    3. A word test of course's vocabulary (pass/fail)

    Note that participation in lessons is mandatory.

    Language of instruction
    • Finnish
    Timing

    01.09.2021 - 31.12.2021

    Enrollment period

    24.05.2021 - 30.05.2021

    Group(s)
    • TOY221SY
    Seats

    20 - 40

    Unit

    Laurea Yhteinen (not translated)

    Teacher(s)

    Marja-Leena Piispanen

    Further information for students

    Having completed the study unit the student is able to
    - communicate both orally and literally in frequent situations on professional field (level B1.1)
    - further develop skills and understanding of communication culture in Finland
    - seek information and vocabulary of Social Services and Health Care using Finnish sources
    After completing the course the student is able to
    - understand instructions given in Finnish both in studies and in a professional environment
    - ask for clarification and further information, if needed
    - understand the core vocabulary concerning the professionals,client groups and current issues in Social services or Health care
    - explore, find and understand the main points and important details of professional texts, such as news and articles in non-scientific publications

    The course starts at level B1.1 (CEFR, Finnish application). For further information please see: https://europass.cedefop.europa.eu/fi/resources/european-language-levels-cefr (available in several languages)

    Programme(s)

    Laurea täydentävä osaaminen, amk-tutkinto (TOY2), Yhteiset opinnot

    Campus

    Laurea Tikkurila

    Evaluation scale

    H-5

    Students workload

    The work load for the student is as follows:
    - contact lessons and related homework 54 h (2 cr)
    - information retrieval, individual essays and composition of the group presentation 81 h (3 cr)

    Location and time

    On fall period at Tikkurila Campus (1. lesson as a contact lesson, the next ones via Zoom)
    Further information: Canvas workspace