English in Social Services (5 cr)

Code: V1475-3005

General information

Timing: 01.08.2021 - 31.12.2021
Implementation has ended.

Number of ECTS credits allocated: 5 cr

Local portion: 5 cr

Mode of delivery: Contact learning

Unit: Laurea university of applied sciences

Campus: Laurea Lohja

Teaching languages: English

Seats: 20 - 40

Degree programmes: Degree Programme in Social Services (SWF2), Laurea Lohja

Teachers: Jarmo Mikkonen

Teacher in charge: Jarmo Mikkonen

Groups: SWF221SN
Degree Programme in Social Services, daytime studies, S21, Lohja

Study unit: V1475

Learning outcomes

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

Materials

Materials are mostly online and concern social services and how they are realized in Finland.

Teaching methods

Classroom studies, detailed information on course Canvas.

Exam schedules

Detailed timetable will be on course Canvas

Student workload

The studies are organised to achieve 5 credit work load but not to exceed it.

Evaluation scale

H-5