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English in Social Services (5 cr)

Code: R0032-3032

General information


Enrollment
24.05.2021 - 30.05.2021
Registration for the implementation has ended.
Timing
15.10.2021 - 31.12.2021
Implementation has ended.
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 cr
Local portion
2 cr
Virtual proportion
3 cr
Mode of delivery
Blended learning
Campus
Laurea Lohja
Teaching languages
Finnish
Seats
20 - 40
Degree programmes
Sosionomikoulutus (SSF2), Laurea Lohja (Finnish)
Teachers
Kirsi Kiiveri
Minna Erkkilä
Teacher in charge
Kirsi Kiiveri
Groups
SSF221SA
Sosionomikoulutus, monimuotototeutus, S21, Lohja
Study unit
R0032

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
Schedule in Pakki and Canvas

Materials

All material is provided in Canvas

Teaching methods

- Contact lessons in Zoom meetings and independent work
- Video presentation, group work
- Written assignments
- Continuous oral delivery
- Written online exam

Exam schedules

Pakki and Canvas.

Completion alternatives

By agreement with the lecturer.

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 exam

Evaluation scale

H-5

Further information

Lecturer Kirsi Kiiveri, kirsi.kiiveri@laurea.fi , tel. +358 50 303 3651

Zoom: https://laurea.zoom.us/my/kirsi.kiiveri

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