English in Correctional 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

See a more detailed schedule and instructions in Canvas

Materials

All learning material is provided in Canvas.

However, if you are interested in reading more on Constructive Communication you can read:
Marshall B. Rosenberg: Rakentava ja myötäelävä vuorovaikutus or Nonviolent Communication - A Language of Life (same book in English)

Teaching methods

This course has a combination of contact lessons and individua/group work.
• Oral communication skills needed for the workplace: presentations; describing services; interviewing skills;
• Reflective written skills
• Field-specific vocabulary and understanding

Upon completion of the course, a student should be able to
• communicate orally and in written form in workplace and academic related dialogues
• use social services field related vocabulary
• be aware of field-related intercultural influences and possibilities

Exam schedules

See a more detailed schedule and instructions in Pakki and Canvas.

Completion alternatives

AHOT (RPL – recognition of prior learning) and workplace acquired competences should be discussed with the teacher and then applied for. Suitable compensatory tasks will be developed accordingly.

Student workload

For a 5 credit course you are expected to do 135 hours of work.

Content scheduling

See a more detailed schedule and instructions in Pakki and Canvas.

Evaluation scale

H-5