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 Laurea Leppävaara. Schedule available in Pakki.

Oppimateriaali ja suositeltava kirjallisuus

Materials will be mainly provided by the teacher and shared via Canvas. Some materials are expected to be retrieved by the students attending the course.

Toteutustapa

Contact lessons, independent tasks and group work.

Toteutuksen tärkeät päivämäärät

Please attend the course orientation to ensure your place on the course. Course portfolio return dl 30th April 2024.

Kansainvälisyys toteutuksella

The course is aimed at international students.

Toteutuksen valinnaiset suoritustavat

In case the student has already shown Finnish skills of level B1.1 it is possible to complete the course by written and oral assignments.

Opiskelijan ajankäyttö ja kuormitus

5 cr. equals 135 hours of student's work. This consists of independent and group work, contact lessons and six assignments to be completed during the course.

Arviointikriteerit, hyväksytty/hylätty

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

Sisältö ja sen jaksotus

The aim of the course is to provide skills of searching for a job or a place of working practise and succeeding in getting the place. The target level is A2.2 - B.1.1 in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. Each lesson of the course will deal with different area of job seeking:
1) Olen hyvä tyyppi! Telling about your personality and skills.
2) Palvelukseen halutaan... Understanding the expectations of the employers.
3) Paperit kuntoon! Getting the documents ready for job search.
4) Unelmien työpaikka. Describing a work environment of your dreams. Stating your opinion.
5) Haastattelu tulossa! Getting ready for an interview.
6) Sinulle on uusi viesti! Phoning and e-mailing at work.

Mandatory attendance 80% of the lessons unless otherwise agreed

Arviointiasteikko

H-5

Lisätiedot

Prerequisites: 15 credits or otherwise acquired Finnish skills on level A2.1 - A2.2 in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.