English in Correctional Services (5 cr)

Objective

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

Location and time

See a more detailed schedule and instructions in Canvas

Oppimateriaali ja suositeltava kirjallisuus

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)

Toteutustapa

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

Toteutuksen tärkeät päivämäärät

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

Completion alternatives

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.

Student workload

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

Sisältö ja sen jaksotus

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

Evaluation scale

H-5