Introduction to Social and Healthcare Finnish (5 cr)

Objective

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

Location and time

Lohja campus

Oppimateriaali ja suositeltava kirjallisuus

Course materials will consist of articles and other current and authentic texts. More detailed information about the materials will be provided during the first lesson.

Additional reading to brush up and to get aqcuinted with the health care sector:
Mustonen, A.,Sippola, H. & Tuononen, N. Hoidetaan suomeksi. Sanoma Pro.
2012 edition: https://laurea.finna.fi/Record/laurus.77137
2014 edition: https://laurea.finna.fi/Record/laurus.84945
Kela, M., Korpela, E.& Lehtinen, P. 2010. Sairaan hyvää suomea. Edita.
https://laurea.finna.fi/Record/laurus.72279
Kuparinen, K.& Tapaninen, T. 2008. Hyvin menee! 2. Suomea aikuisille. Otava.
https://laurea.finna.fi/Record/laurus.65726
Kuparinen, K.& Tapaninen, T. 2016. Oma suomi 2. Suomea aikuisille. Helsinki: Otava.
https://laurea.finna.fi/Record/laurus.89197
Kotisuomessa. A website including both general and vocational materials.
https://www.kotisuomessa.fi/web/guest;jsessionid=0C94C0AC92D49A1CE70005C18F7F77D6

Toteutustapa

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.

Student 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)

Evaluation scale

Approved/Failed

Further information

Having completed the study unit the student is able to
- communicate both orally and in writing 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)