Study Guide

Objective

The Student
- has basic practical skills in speech and writing for the profession
- becomes familiar with professional texts and terminology in own field of work

Content

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

Location and time

Autumn 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)

The students show 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 students 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

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The students show 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 students 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

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The students show 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 students 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

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

Knowledge on level B1

Further information

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