English for Bachelors of Social Services (3 cr)
Code: SOV22SPR04-3003
General information
Enrollment
02.12.2025 - 31.12.2025
Timing
01.01.2026 - 28.02.2026
Number of ECTS credits allocated
3 cr
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Faculty of Health and Welfare
Teaching languages
- English
- Svenska
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Social Services
Teachers
- Miranda Ekholm
Teacher in charge
Terese Herrgård-Backlund
Groups
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USO23D-VSocionom (YH), h23, 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
Location and time
Lessons on campus.
Materials
Material directed by the course coordinator
Teaching methods
Lectures, exercises, discussions etc.
Student workload
81 h for 3 sp (27 h = 1 sp)
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
Oral exam (0-5), written exam (0-5), and other assignments (pass).
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.