The course is included in these curricula and study modules
Level/category
Teaching language
Finnish
Type of course
Compulsory
Cycle/level of course
First
Recommended year of study
2
Total number of ECTS
2 cr
Competency aims
The aim is to develop the students writing skills in a professional context. The course also aims to give the student skills to use Finnish in health care contexts (writing documents in Finnish, attending meetings,using texts and vocabulary).
Learning outcomes
At the end of the course the student is expected to have the written language proficiency in Finnish required in the civil service in bilingual municipalities and needed to support his or her professional development..
Course contents
Professional vocabulary and texts
Meetings
Messages and instructions
Reports
Language usage
Prerequisites and co-requisites
Skill level B1.1 in the European Framework of Reference for Languages.
Additional information
Obligatory lectures according to the teacher´s timetable on Itslearning.
Recommended or required reading
Finnish: Material provided by the lecturer.
Study activities
- Lectures - 14 hours
- Individual- and group instruction - 4 hours
- Practical exercises - 6 hours
- Individual studies - 18 hours
- Internet-based studies - 12 hours
Workload
- Total workload of the course: 54 hours
- Of which autonomous studies: 54 hours
- Of which scheduled studies: 0 hours
Mode of Delivery
Participation in tuition
Assessment methods
- Exams (written-, oral-, home-)
- Essays, reports, productions and portfolio
Assessment requirements
Professional vocabulary and texts
Meetings
Messages and instructions
Reports
Language usage
Teacher
Herva Marja
Examiner
Herva Marja
Home page of the course
Group size
No limit
Assignments valid until
12 months after course has ended
Assessment methods
- Date of examination will be announced later - Exams
- Date will be announced later - Reports and productions
- Date will be announced later - Other assignments