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Finnish for Bachelors of Social Services ILaajuus (3 cr)

Code: SOV22SPR02

Credits

3 op

Objective

Student:
- has basic practical skills in speech and writing for the profession.
- is familiar with professional texts and terminology in his own field of work.

Content

- the terminology in the professional field
- oral presentation
- written petition
-language correctness

Qualifications

Knowledege on the B1 level

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Shows such skills in the Finnish language as are in accordance with the Act on the Knowledge of Languages Required of Personnel in Public Bodies (424/2003). This means that the student must show satisfactory (grade 1, 2 or 3) or good (grade 4 or 5) skills in speaking and writing Finnish. Written and oral skills are assessed separately
The ratings 4 or 5 are often required to get language supplements. In addition, some workplaces require that you have a good grade (4 or 5) in Finnish to get regular jobs.

Enrollment

15.06.2024 - 28.03.2025

Timing

31.03.2025 - 18.05.2025

Number of ECTS credits allocated

3 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Faculty of Health and Welfare

Campus

Vasa, Wolffskavägen 31

Teaching languages
  • Svenska
Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Social Services
Teachers
  • Anna Korhonen
Teacher in charge

Nadja Suomela

Groups
  • USO24D-V
    Socionom (YH), h24, dagstudier, Vasa

Objective

Student:
- has basic practical skills in speech and writing for the profession.
- is familiar with professional texts and terminology in his own field of work.

Content

- the terminology in the professional field
- oral presentation
- written petition
-language correctness

Location and time

Spring 2025.

Materials

Material on Moodle.

Teaching methods

We read texts and discuss topics within our own field. We learn to use the terminology in both speech and writing.

Interactive lessons
Lectures
Oral and written exercises in pairs and in groups
Assignments
Own work
Vocabulary tests
Oral and written examination

Exam schedules

Oral and written examination at the end of the course.

Student workload

3 x 27h = 81 hours.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Shows such skills in the Finnish language as are in accordance with the Act on the Knowledge of Languages Required of Personnel in Public Bodies (424/2003). This means that the student must show satisfactory (grade 1, 2 or 3) or good (grade 4 or 5) skills in speaking and writing Finnish. Written and oral skills are assessed separately
The ratings 4 or 5 are often required to get language supplements. In addition, some workplaces require that you have a good grade (4 or 5) in Finnish to get regular jobs.

Assessment methods and criteria

According to the common European Framework of Reference for languages (CEFR).

The assessment is based on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). Level B1.1 and B1.2 indicate satisfactory knowledge (grades 1–3), and level B2 or higher indicates good knowledge (grades 4–5). To complete the course with a passing grade (grade 1), the student should demonstrate the knowledge required for level B1.1.

Qualifications

Knowledege on the B1 level

Enrollment

15.06.2024 - 31.12.2024

Timing

06.01.2025 - 31.05.2025

Number of ECTS credits allocated

3 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Faculty of Health and Welfare

Campus

Vasa, Wolffskavägen 31

Teaching languages
  • Svenska
Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Social Services
Teachers
  • Anna Korhonen
Teacher in charge

Anna Korhonen

Groups
  • USO24F-V
    Socionom (YH), h24, flerformstudier, Vasa

Objective

Student:
- has basic practical skills in speech and writing for the profession.
- is familiar with professional texts and terminology in his own field of work.

Content

- the terminology in the professional field
- oral presentation
- written petition
-language correctness

Location and time

Spring 2025.

Materials

Matrial on Moodle.

Teaching methods

We read texts and discuss topics within our own field. We learn to use the terminology in both speech and writing.

Interactive lessons
Lectures
Oral and written exercises in pairs and in groups
Assignments
Own work
Vocabulary tests
Oral and written examination

Exam schedules

Oral and written examination at the end of the course.

Student workload

3 x 27h = 81 hours

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Shows such skills in the Finnish language as are in accordance with the Act on the Knowledge of Languages Required of Personnel in Public Bodies (424/2003). This means that the student must show satisfactory (grade 1, 2 or 3) or good (grade 4 or 5) skills in speaking and writing Finnish. Written and oral skills are assessed separately
The ratings 4 or 5 are often required to get language supplements. In addition, some workplaces require that you have a good grade (4 or 5) in Finnish to get regular jobs.

Assessment methods and criteria

According to the common European Framework of Reference for languages (CEFR).

The assessment is based on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). Level B1.1 and B1.2 indicate satisfactory knowledge (grades 1–3), and level B2 or higher indicates good knowledge (grades 4–5). To complete the course with a passing grade (grade 1), the student should demonstrate the knowledge required for level B1.1.

Qualifications

Knowledege on the B1 level

Enrollment

01.12.2023 - 14.04.2024

Timing

15.04.2024 - 31.05.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

3 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Faculty of Health and Welfare

Campus

Vasa, Wolffskavägen 31

Teaching languages
  • Svenska
Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Social Services
Teachers
  • Anita Kvist
  • Anna Korhonen
Teacher in charge

Anita Kvist

Groups
  • USO23D-V
    Socionom (YH), h23, dagstudier, Vasa

Objective

Student:
- has basic practical skills in speech and writing for the profession.
- is familiar with professional texts and terminology in his own field of work.

Content

- the terminology in the professional field
- oral presentation
- written petition
-language correctness

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Shows such skills in the Finnish language as are in accordance with the Act on the Knowledge of Languages Required of Personnel in Public Bodies (424/2003). This means that the student must show satisfactory (grade 1, 2 or 3) or good (grade 4 or 5) skills in speaking and writing Finnish. Written and oral skills are assessed separately
The ratings 4 or 5 are often required to get language supplements. In addition, some workplaces require that you have a good grade (4 or 5) in Finnish to get regular jobs.

Qualifications

Knowledege on the B1 level

Enrollment

15.06.2023 - 31.08.2023

Timing

01.09.2023 - 31.12.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

3 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Faculty of Health and Welfare

Teaching languages
  • Svenska
Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Social Services
Teachers
  • Anita Kvist
  • Anna Korhonen
Groups
  • ÖH22REGSMPED-V
    Öppna yh, regionalt till socionom inom småbarnspedagogik, 120sp

Objective

Student:
- has basic practical skills in speech and writing for the profession.
- is familiar with professional texts and terminology in his own field of work.

Content

- the terminology in the professional field
- oral presentation
- written petition
-language correctness

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Shows such skills in the Finnish language as are in accordance with the Act on the Knowledge of Languages Required of Personnel in Public Bodies (424/2003). This means that the student must show satisfactory (grade 1, 2 or 3) or good (grade 4 or 5) skills in speaking and writing Finnish. Written and oral skills are assessed separately
The ratings 4 or 5 are often required to get language supplements. In addition, some workplaces require that you have a good grade (4 or 5) in Finnish to get regular jobs.

Qualifications

Knowledege on the B1 level

Enrollment

01.12.2022 - 31.12.2022

Timing

02.01.2023 - 03.03.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

3 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Faculty of Health and Welfare

Teaching languages
  • Svenska
Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Social Services
Teachers
  • Anita Kvist
  • Anna Korhonen
Teacher in charge

Anita Kvist

Groups
  • USO22D-V
    Socionom (YH), h22, dagstudier, Vasa

Objective

Student:
- has basic practical skills in speech and writing for the profession.
- is familiar with professional texts and terminology in his own field of work.

Content

- the terminology in the professional field
- oral presentation
- written petition
-language correctness

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Shows such skills in the Finnish language as are in accordance with the Act on the Knowledge of Languages Required of Personnel in Public Bodies (424/2003). This means that the student must show satisfactory (grade 1, 2 or 3) or good (grade 4 or 5) skills in speaking and writing Finnish. Written and oral skills are assessed separately
The ratings 4 or 5 are often required to get language supplements. In addition, some workplaces require that you have a good grade (4 or 5) in Finnish to get regular jobs.

Qualifications

Knowledege on the B1 level

Enrollment

01.12.2022 - 31.12.2022

Timing

02.01.2023 - 09.06.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

3 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Faculty of Health and Welfare

Teaching languages
  • Svenska
Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Social Services
Teachers
  • Anita Kvist
  • Anna Korhonen
Teacher in charge

Anita Kvist

Groups
  • USO22F-V
    Socionom (YH), h22, flerform, Vasa

Objective

Student:
- has basic practical skills in speech and writing for the profession.
- is familiar with professional texts and terminology in his own field of work.

Content

- the terminology in the professional field
- oral presentation
- written petition
-language correctness

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Shows such skills in the Finnish language as are in accordance with the Act on the Knowledge of Languages Required of Personnel in Public Bodies (424/2003). This means that the student must show satisfactory (grade 1, 2 or 3) or good (grade 4 or 5) skills in speaking and writing Finnish. Written and oral skills are assessed separately
The ratings 4 or 5 are often required to get language supplements. In addition, some workplaces require that you have a good grade (4 or 5) in Finnish to get regular jobs.

Qualifications

Knowledege on the B1 level