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Swedish in Social Services (5 cr)

Code: V1479-3001

General information


Enrollment

26.11.2018 - 06.01.2019

Timing

07.01.2019 - 14.06.2019

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual proportion

5 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Laurea Tikkurila, sote

Teaching languages

  • English

Seats

20 - 30

Degree programmes

  • Degree Programme in Social Services (SWV), Laurea Tikkurila

Teachers

  • Matti Karhumäki

Teacher in charge

Matti Karhumäki

Groups

  • SWV218SN

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
-  communicate as a professional in field specific tasks in Swedish, both orally and in writing
-  develop his/her interaction and communication skills
-  understand the Nordic operating environment and its specific features
-  make use of material in Swedish in professional publications and databases
-  reach at least level B1.2 in Swedish language skills and meet the language skills requirements for Swedish as the second official language in public administration

Teaching methods

- Online course through Zoom-sessions (direct link will be provided later)
- Written exam at the end of the course (written skills of Swedish)
- Oral presentations on an article in the field of Social Services (a separate schedule with the teacher)
- Written independent assignments, return in Optima
- Active participation in Zoom-lessons is required to pass the course!

Learning materials and recommended literature

1) Flexsocial -book
• ISBN-number: 9789511218395, Otava, 2013
• Auhtors: Maria Tuunanen, Kirsi Wallinheimo
- You may borrow the book in libraries (available in Laurea-library) or buy it in a book shop
2) Teacher's material in Optima.

Alternative completion methods of implementation

- AHOT (if your studies are relevant language studies at a correct level)
- Teacher's consultation needed!

Important dates

- Start: Wednesday 20.3. at 16.15-17.45 through Zoom (direct link will be provided later)
- Other Zoom lessons: 27.3., 10.4., 17.4., 24.4. and 8.5. at 16.15-17.45 through Zoom
- Examination (live) on Tikkurila Campus on Wed 22.5.at 16.15-18.15

Students workload

- Zoom-lessons (direct link will be provided later)
- Homework
- Independent written assignments and oral presentation (ruotsin suullinen taito) > more information in Optima
- Written examination (ruotsin kirjallinen taito) in Tikkurila campus on Wed 22.5. at 16.15-18.15
- Total workload: 5x26,5h=132,5h

Further information for students

- Previous Swedish studies are required!
- The language of instruction is Finnish
- Additional information: matti.karhumaki@laurea.fi

Grading scale

H-5

Evaluation methods and criteria

- CEF-evaluation references for written and spoken communication in Swedish > will be dealt with during the course
- Active participation in Zoom-lessons is required to pass the course!
- A pass written examination: 50% correct answers required for grade 1
- A pass oral pair discussion
- Independent written assignments returned in Optima in time! > The deadlines will be informed at the beginning of the course

Evaluation criteria, fail (0)

- Will be dealt with during the course

Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

- Will be dealt with during the course

Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)

- Will be dealt with during the course

Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)

- Will be dealt with during the course

Further information

The study unit is compulsory for those whose language of education is Finnish. After passing the study unit, students meet the language skills requirements for Swedish as the second official language in public administration and the civil service language proficiency certificate will be registered in student’s records.