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English for Social ServicesLaajuus (5 cr)

Course unit code: SO00CA23

General information


Credits
5 cr
Responsible person
Jaana Härkönen

Objective

The student will be able to communicate both in speaking and writing in their own professional contexts and use the English language to develop their professional competence.

Other recommended studies: to be discussed with the study counsellor in the personal study plan review

Content

Key social services vocabulary, spoken and written communication and interaction: encountering clients and intercultural communication

Materials

To be announced by the course teacher
Material available on Moodle

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student can communicate fluently both in speaking and writing in demanding professional contexts.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student can communicate well both in speaking and writing in professional contexts.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student can communicate adequately both in speaking and writing in certain professional contexts.

Further information

Course tasks will be specified for each implementation.

Execution methods

Contact teaching and independent study

Accomplishment methods

Active participation and attendance in classes, independent study, speaking and writing tasks, and course exam

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