Study Guide

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- communicate in oral and written Swedish in work life situations in their own sector at least at proficiency level B1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) and at the level required under section 7 of the Government Decree on Universities of Applied Sciences (1129/2014)
- tell about studies and work experience in social services, discuss the situations of different target groups and meet clients in a variety of different situations in social services
- use the key Swedish-language social services terminology used by professionals
- develop their interaction, communication, information search and reporting skills in Swedish in professional situations in the social services sector
- develop their professional language skills by using different types of learning techniques and tools

Teaching methods

Zoom meetings and self-study

https://laurea.zoom.us/j/65476522749?pwd=R2FOd3BlemlOdlYwaVRkazhVRDFIZz09
passcode 777656

M.A., senior lecturer Mirja Villman
mirja.villman@laurea.fi

Location and time

According to the timetable on weeks 3-12

Learning materials and recommended literature

The teacher´s material on Canvas site and textbook Flexsocial

Alternative completion methods of implementation

If/When recognition of previous studies, a written exam and an oral presentation

Co-operation with working life and/or RDI

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Important dates

The first meeting: Fri 17 Jan at 10-45-12.15 big auditorium
Exam: Fri 21 Mar at 15.00-17.00 Canvas/Proctorio online exam
Oral presentation: Sun 16 Mar by 23.59 on video submitted to Canvas site
Written assignment: Sun 23 Mar by 23.59 Canvas site

Forms of internationality

The Nordic language and cultural area

Students workload

5 cr during the course

Content and scheduling

According to the timetable on weeks 3-12

Further information for students

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Grading scale

H-5

Evaluation methods and criteria

Exam fail-5, oral presentation fail-5, written assignment pass/fail

National evaluation criteria used

Evaluation criteria, fail (0)

See above