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Communication for Bachelors of Social ServicesLaajuus (3 cr)

Code: SOV22SPR01

Credits

3 op

Objective

Student:
- can communicate orally and in writing in a structured and linguistically well-functioning way
- knows the process of scientific writing and can use reference systems
- can use different ways to search for information and report according to the rules for standard layout

Students with Finnish as their schooling language must demonstrate such knowledge of Swedish as is required by public employees according to the law (424/2003). This means that these students should show satisfactory (grades 1-3) or good (grades 4-5) ability to use Swedish in speech and writing. Oral and written ability are assessed separately

Content

Plain language and scientific writing
Oral presentation

Qualifications

Graduation from the second stage

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student demonstrates superficial competence and basic understanding of the subject

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student demonstrates a competence that is related and linked to the literature
The student can reflect and motivate from his/her point of view

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student has an immerse competence and shows a deeper understanding of the subject in relation to the upcoming profession

Materials

Material directed by the lecturer

Enrollment

02.07.2025 - 31.07.2025

Timing

01.09.2025 - 19.10.2025

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
  • Miranda Ekholm
Teacher in charge

Terese Herrgård-Backlund

Scheduling groups
  • Grupp 1 (Size: 20. Open UAS: 0.)
  • Grupp 2 (Size: 20. Open UAS: 0.)
  • Grupp 3 (Size: 20. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
  • USO25D-V
    Socionom (YH), h25, dagstudier, Vasa
Small groups
  • Grupp 1
  • Grupp 2
  • Grupp 3

Objective

Student:
- can communicate orally and in writing in a structured and linguistically well-functioning way
- knows the process of scientific writing and can use reference systems
- can use different ways to search for information and report according to the rules for standard layout

Students with Finnish as their schooling language must demonstrate such knowledge of Swedish as is required by public employees according to the law (424/2003). This means that these students should show satisfactory (grades 1-3) or good (grades 4-5) ability to use Swedish in speech and writing. Oral and written ability are assessed separately

Content

Plain language and scientific writing
Oral presentation

Location and time

Lectures on campus

Materials

Material directed by the lecturer

Teaching methods

Lectures on communication, searching for information, source criticism, academic writing and techniques for presenting.

Discussions, exercises and assignments.

Exam schedules

Presentation (0-5), essay (0-5) and other assignments (pass/fail).

Student workload

3 x 27h = 81h

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student demonstrates superficial competence and basic understanding of the subject

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student demonstrates a competence that is related and linked to the literature
The student can reflect and motivate from his/her point of view

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student has an immerse competence and shows a deeper understanding of the subject in relation to the upcoming profession

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

Inadequate competencies and uncompleted/failed assignments.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

Superficial competencies and a basic understanding of the subject. The student has partly followed instructions.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

Adequate competencies and the ability to make connections to the literature. The student is able to reflect on their views and explain their reasoning. The student has followed the instructions.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student demonstrates advanced competencies and shows a deeper understanding of the subject in relation to their future profession. The student has followed the instructions and completed the assignments well.

Qualifications

Graduation from the second stage

Enrollment

15.06.2024 - 30.09.2024

Timing

01.10.2024 - 17.11.2024

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
  • Miranda Ekholm
Teacher in charge

Terese Herrgård-Backlund

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

Objective

Student:
- can communicate orally and in writing in a structured and linguistically well-functioning way
- knows the process of scientific writing and can use reference systems
- can use different ways to search for information and report according to the rules for standard layout

Students with Finnish as their schooling language must demonstrate such knowledge of Swedish as is required by public employees according to the law (424/2003). This means that these students should show satisfactory (grades 1-3) or good (grades 4-5) ability to use Swedish in speech and writing. Oral and written ability are assessed separately

Content

Plain language and scientific writing
Oral presentation

Location and time

Hösten 2024

Materials

-Novia UAS's writing instructions
-according to the lecturer (information on Moodle)

Teaching methods

Lectures, discussions, oral and written tasks both individually and in groups.

Employer connections

-

Exam schedules

Information about deadlines can be found on Moodle.

International connections

-

Completion alternatives

-oral presentation
-written assignments (according to the UAS's guidelines)

Student workload

3 x 27 h = 81 hours.

Content scheduling

-

Further information

-

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student demonstrates superficial competence and basic understanding of the subject

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student demonstrates a competence that is related and linked to the literature
The student can reflect and motivate from his/her point of view

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student has an immerse competence and shows a deeper understanding of the subject in relation to the upcoming profession

Assessment methods and criteria

Grades 1-5 and in some assignments pass/fail.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

Assessment criteria for written assignments
The student has followed instructions but his/her knowledge of other students' work/assignments is inadequate. The student shows limited knowledge of the subject, he/she knows only the most essential matters.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

The student has followed the instructions for the written assignment. His/her knowledge of other students' work/assignments is inadequate. The student demonstrates good subject knowledge in his/her written assignment but the implementation is limited.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Criteria for evaluation of written work individually or in groups
The student has followed the instructions for the written assignment and shows great knowledge of the subject. He/she has read the other participants' written assignments and can ask relevant questions and lead a discussion at the seminar. The written assignment and the possible opponentship show something out of the ordinary (technical accuracy, oral presentation, mature reflections, independent working methods).

Qualifications

Graduation from the second stage

Enrollment

15.06.2024 - 30.09.2024

Timing

01.09.2024 - 31.12.2024

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
  • Miranda Ekholm
Teacher in charge

Terese Herrgård-Backlund

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

Objective

Student:
- can communicate orally and in writing in a structured and linguistically well-functioning way
- knows the process of scientific writing and can use reference systems
- can use different ways to search for information and report according to the rules for standard layout

Students with Finnish as their schooling language must demonstrate such knowledge of Swedish as is required by public employees according to the law (424/2003). This means that these students should show satisfactory (grades 1-3) or good (grades 4-5) ability to use Swedish in speech and writing. Oral and written ability are assessed separately

Content

Plain language and scientific writing
Oral presentation

Location and time

Hösten 2024

Materials

-Novia UAS's writing instructions
-according to the lecturer (information on Moodle)

Teaching methods

Lectures, discussions, oral and written tasks both individually and in groups.

Employer connections

-

Exam schedules

Information about deadlines can be found on Moodle.

International connections

-

Completion alternatives

-oral presentation
-written assignments (according to the UAS's guidelines)

Student workload

3 x 27 h = 81 hours.

Content scheduling

-

Further information

-

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student demonstrates superficial competence and basic understanding of the subject

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student demonstrates a competence that is related and linked to the literature
The student can reflect and motivate from his/her point of view

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student has an immerse competence and shows a deeper understanding of the subject in relation to the upcoming profession

Assessment methods and criteria

Grades 1-5 and in some assignments pass/fail.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

Assessment criteria for written assignments
The student has followed instructions but his/her knowledge of other students' work/assignments is inadequate. The student shows limited knowledge of the subject, he/she knows only the most essential matters.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

The student has followed the instructions for the written assignment. His/her knowledge of other students' work/assignments is inadequate. The student demonstrates good subject knowledge in his/her written assignment but the implementation is limited.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Criteria for evaluation of written work individually or in groups
The student has followed the instructions for the written assignment and shows great knowledge of the subject. He/she has read the other participants' written assignments and can ask relevant questions and lead a discussion at the seminar. The written assignment and the possible opponentship show something out of the ordinary (technical accuracy, oral presentation, mature reflections, independent working methods).

Qualifications

Graduation from the second stage

Enrollment

15.06.2023 - 17.09.2023

Timing

04.09.2023 - 15.10.2023

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
  • Terese Herrgård-Backlund
Teacher in charge

Terese Herrgård-Backlund

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

Objective

Student:
- can communicate orally and in writing in a structured and linguistically well-functioning way
- knows the process of scientific writing and can use reference systems
- can use different ways to search for information and report according to the rules for standard layout

Students with Finnish as their schooling language must demonstrate such knowledge of Swedish as is required by public employees according to the law (424/2003). This means that these students should show satisfactory (grades 1-3) or good (grades 4-5) ability to use Swedish in speech and writing. Oral and written ability are assessed separately

Content

Plain language and scientific writing
Oral presentation

Location and time

Hösten 2023

Materials

-Novia UAS's writing instructions
-according to the lecturer (information on Moodle)

Teaching methods

Lectures, discussions, oral and written tasks both individually and in groups.

Employer connections

-

Exam schedules

Information about deadlines can be found on Moodle.

International connections

-

Completion alternatives

-oral presentation
-written assignments (according to the UAS's guidelines)

Student workload

3 x 27 h = 81 hours.

Content scheduling

-

Further information

-

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student demonstrates superficial competence and basic understanding of the subject

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student demonstrates a competence that is related and linked to the literature
The student can reflect and motivate from his/her point of view

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student has an immerse competence and shows a deeper understanding of the subject in relation to the upcoming profession

Assessment methods and criteria

Grades 1-5 and in some assignments pass/fail.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

Assessment criteria for written assignments
The student has followed instructions but his/her knowledge of other students' work/assignments is inadequate. The student shows limited knowledge of the subject, he/she knows only the most essential matters.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

The student has followed the instructions for the written assignment. His/her knowledge of other students' work/assignments is inadequate. The student demonstrates good subject knowledge in his/her written assignment but the implementation is limited.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Criteria for evaluation of written work individually or in groups
The student has followed the instructions for the written assignment and shows great knowledge of the subject. He/she has read the other participants' written assignments and can ask relevant questions and lead a discussion at the seminar. The written assignment and the possible opponentship show something out of the ordinary (technical accuracy, oral presentation, mature reflections, independent working methods).

Qualifications

Graduation from the second stage

Enrollment

01.12.2022 - 31.12.2023

Timing

02.01.2023 - 31.03.2023

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
  • Tanja Myntti
Teacher in charge

Terese Herrgård-Backlund

Groups
  • ÖH22REGSMPED-V
    Öppna yh, regionalt till socionom inom småbarnspedagogik, 120sp

Objective

Student:
- can communicate orally and in writing in a structured and linguistically well-functioning way
- knows the process of scientific writing and can use reference systems
- can use different ways to search for information and report according to the rules for standard layout

Students with Finnish as their schooling language must demonstrate such knowledge of Swedish as is required by public employees according to the law (424/2003). This means that these students should show satisfactory (grades 1-3) or good (grades 4-5) ability to use Swedish in speech and writing. Oral and written ability are assessed separately

Content

Plain language and scientific writing
Oral presentation

Location and time

Spring 2023

Materials

-Novia UAS's writing instructions
-according to the lecturer (information on Moodle)

Teaching methods

Lectures, discussions, oral and written tasks both individually and in groups.

Employer connections

-

Exam schedules

Information about deadlines can be found on Moodle.

International connections

-

Completion alternatives

-oral presentation (video recorded)
-written analysis based on the oral presentation
-written assignments (according to the UAS's guidelines)

Student workload

3 x 27 h = 81 hours.

Content scheduling

-

Further information

-

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student demonstrates superficial competence and basic understanding of the subject

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student demonstrates a competence that is related and linked to the literature
The student can reflect and motivate from his/her point of view

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student has an immerse competence and shows a deeper understanding of the subject in relation to the upcoming profession

Assessment methods and criteria

Grades 1-5 and in some assignments pass/fail.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

Assessment criteria for written assignments
The student has followed instructions but his/her knowledge of other students' work/assignments is inadequate. The student shows limited knowledge of the subject, he/she knows only the most essential matters.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

The student has followed the instructions for the written assignment. His/her knowledge of other students' work/assignments is inadequate. The student demonstrates good subject knowledge in his/her written assignment but the implementation is limited.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Criteria for evaluation of written work individually or in groups
The student has followed the instructions for the written assignment and shows great knowledge of the subject. He/she has read the other participants' written assignments and can ask relevant questions and lead a discussion at the seminar. The written assignment and the possible opponentship show something out of the ordinary (technical accuracy, oral presentation, mature reflections, independent working methods).

Qualifications

Graduation from the second stage