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English for Social Services (5 cr)

Code: SO00CA23-3002

General information


Enrollment

01.12.2022 - 31.01.2023

Timing

01.01.2023 - 31.07.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Sote

Teaching languages

  • Finnish

Degree programmes

  • Bachelor Degree Programme in Social Services

Teachers

  • Jaana Härkönen

Groups

  • SOS22SB
    SOS22SB
  • SOS22SA
    SOS22SA

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

Evaluation scale

0 - 5

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.

Prerequisites

Prior competence required: European framework of reference: B2

Further information

Course tasks will be specified for each implementation.