Finnish for Working Life (5 op)

Tavoitteet

The student is able to:
- write a CV in Finnish
- apply for a job
- be interviewed for a job
- present their workplace
- write work-related emails
- understand and use general work vocabulary
- reach the target level of B1.1 in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages*

* The learning objective has been added. The change effective 1st of August 2024.

Aika ja paikka

At the Leppävaara campus on weekly basis during the whole term (once a week, 3 lessons).

Oppimateriaali ja suositeltava kirjallisuus

Teacher's material

Toteutustapa

At the Leppävaara campus. Canvas will be used. Canvas work space will open about 1 week before the course start.
The course is aiming at getting to know general work vocabulary, to do one's own CV, to make a job application, to have a job interview, to learn grammar some more, and to practice all those skills during the study unit. The target level is A2.2-B.1.1 in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.

Työelämäyhteistyö ja/tai TKI

Taking part in the event Network to Get Work

Opiskelijan ajankäyttö ja kuormitus

Attendance: the students have to be present about 80 % of the weekly lessons. It is allowed to be absent 2 times during the term.
According to Laurea mathematics, 5 credits require a workload of 135 hours. About 40 of them will be used for weekly lessons in classroom. Homework and home studies will take the rest of the hours, however, it may vary depending on students' personal activeness, skills and goals.

Arviointikriteerit, hyväksytty/hylätty

Grading: Accepted (marked as "H" in Pakki) or fail (marked as "0")

Arviointiasteikko

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

Lisätiedot

Prerequisites: 15 credits or otherwise acquired Finnish skills on level A2.1.-A2.2. in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
Required attendance: 80 % of lessons unless otherwise agreed.