English in Social Services (5 cr)

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

Location and time

Virtual lessons in Zoom if in-class lessons are not possible due to covid (Live or recorded)
Contact lessons
Schedule in Pakki

Materials

All material is provided in Canvas

Teaching methods

- Contact lessons, real-time Zoom meetings and independent work
- Video presentation, group work
- Written assignments

Due to the ongoing nature of assessment, there is no possibility to attend in-class lesson via Zoom. Students can miss one lesson in class and still pass the course.

Student workload

1 Credit = 27 hours of work
For a 5 credit course you should do 135 hours of work.

Content scheduling

General information about the course
Studying social services, working as a Bachelor of Social Services
Kela & applying for benefits, Social security in Finland
Child welfare
Day care/ school
Social exclusion, substance abuse, mental health issues
People with disabilities
The elderly people
Immigrants and refugees
Oral interview
Written case in teams

Evaluation scale

H-5

Further information

Senior Lecturer Niina Kovalainen, niina.kovalainen@laurea.fi

Zoom: https://laurea.zoom.us/my/niinakoo (if necessary due to covid)