•   English in Correctional Services V1386-3003 16.03.2021-31.05.2021  5 credits  (SRV221KA) +-
    Learning outcomes of the course
    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
    Teacher in charge

    Kirsi Kiiveri

    Mode of delivery

    Distance learning

    Learning materials and recommended literature

    All learning material is provided in Canvas. However, if you are interested in reading more on Constructive Communication you can read: Marshall B. Rosenberg: Rakentava ja myötäelävä vuorovaikutus or Nonviolent Communication - A Language of Life (same book in English)

    Teaching methods

    This course has a combination of contact lessons and individua/group work.
    • Oral communication skills needed for the workplace: presentations; describing services; interviewing skills;
    • Reflective written skills
    • Field-specific vocabulary and understanding

    Upon completion of the course, a student should be able to
    • communicate orally and in written form in workplace and academic related dialogues
    • use social services field related vocabulary
    • be aware of field-related intercultural influences and possibilities

    Evaluation methods and criteria

    • As this is a communications course, compulsory attendance during the whole course is expected
    • Evaluation includes both a written and oral demonstration of skills which are graded 0-5
    • Both of the above skills demonstrations need to be accepted to pass the course
    • The evaluation criteria for the course are available in Canvas based on a combination of the Common European Framework for Languages and working life competences.
    • Many workplaces require English skills of at least a B2.1 level according to the Common European Framework for languages, which is equivalent to a grade 3 according to the evaluation system in this course.
    • Various assignments will also be given during the course which also need to be completed to pass the course.
    • The final grade from the course will be given based on the aforementioned criteria as a grade between 0-5.
    • The final grade which will be seen on the student's certificate is made up of 50% from the oral evaluation and 50% from the written evaluation.

    Language of instruction
    • English
    • Finnish
    Timing

    16.03.2021 - 31.05.2021

    Enrollment period

    23.11.2020 - 29.11.2020

    Group(s)
    • SRV221KA
    Seats

    20 - 60

    Unit

    Laurea Tikkurila, sote

    Teacher(s)

    Kirsi Kiiveri

    Programme(s)

    Sosionomikoulutus, rikosseuraamusala (SRV2), Laurea Tikkurila (Finnish)

    Campus

    Laurea Virtual Campus

    Virtual portion

    5 credits

    Evaluation scale

    H-5

    Alternative completion methods

    AHOT (RPL – recognition of prior learning) and workplace acquired competences should be discussed with the teacher and then applied for. Suitable compensatory tasks will be developed accordingly.

    Important dates

    See a more detailed schedule and instructions in Pakki and Canvas.

    Students workload

    For a 5 credit course you are expected to do 135 hours of work.

    Content and scheduling

    See a more detailed schedule and instructions in Pakki and Canvas.

    Location and time

    See a more detailed schedule and instructions in Canvas