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English for Bachelors of Social ServicesLaajuus (3 cr)

Code: SOV22SPR04

Credits

3 op

Objective

Student:
-can communicate in a professional way orally and in writing in the situations that arise in working life
-masters central terminology in their own field and can assimilate the main content of non-fiction in their field
-is positive about developing their receptive and productive language skills
-is aware of cultural differences in communication

Content

-working life related documents
-field-specific communication in working life

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 course coordinator

Enrollment

02.12.2024 - 31.12.2024

Timing

06.01.2025 - 31.05.2025

Number of ECTS credits allocated

3 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Teaching languages
  • English
  • Svenska
Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Social Services
Teachers
  • Miranda Ekholm
Teacher in charge

Terese Herrgård-Backlund

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

Objective

Student:
-can communicate in a professional way orally and in writing in the situations that arise in working life
-masters central terminology in their own field and can assimilate the main content of non-fiction in their field
-is positive about developing their receptive and productive language skills
-is aware of cultural differences in communication

Content

-working life related documents
-field-specific communication in working life

Materials

Material directed by the course coordinator

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 0-5 and in some exercises pass/fail.
According to the Common European Framework of Reference for languages (CEFR).

Qualifications

Graduation from the second stage.

Enrollment

15.06.2024 - 03.01.2025

Timing

06.01.2025 - 28.02.2025

Number of ECTS credits allocated

3 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Faculty of Health and Welfare

Campus

Vasa, Wolffskavägen 31

Teaching languages
  • English
  • Svenska
Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Social Services
Teachers
  • Miranda Ekholm
Teacher in charge

Miranda Ekholm

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

Objective

Student:
-can communicate in a professional way orally and in writing in the situations that arise in working life
-masters central terminology in their own field and can assimilate the main content of non-fiction in their field
-is positive about developing their receptive and productive language skills
-is aware of cultural differences in communication

Content

-working life related documents
-field-specific communication in working life

Materials

The teacher's material

Teaching methods

On campus

Exam schedules

Final exam

Student workload

27h/sp = 81 h

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

Passed exam, approved assignments and oral presentation, participation in class

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

The student has not followed the instructions of the assignments and demonstrates a lack of understanding of the course material.
The assignments are inadequate or lacking.
The student has not participated during the course.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

The student has partly followed the instructions of the assignments and demonstrates a basic understanding of the course material.
The contents of submitted assignments are satisfactory.
The student has participated in the course, but the commitment and activity have been low or satisfactory.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

The student demonstrates a good understanding of the course material and is able to draw on the literature.
The student can reflect on and motivate their point of view.
The student has almost or completely fulfilled the instructions of the assignments.
The contents of submitted assignments are good.
The student has participated actively in the course and demonstrates commitment towards the course contents and course assignments.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student has fulfilled the instructions of the assignments and demonstrates an excellent understanding of the course material.
The contents of submitted assignments are excellent and the assignments have been executed exceptionally well.
The student has been active during the course and demonstrates extra commitment towards and interest in the course contents and course assignments.
The student has a deep understanding of the course contents and is able to use that knowledge in their future profession.

Qualifications

Graduation from the second stage.