The course takes place in period

  • 1 (2022-08-01 to 2022-10-23)
  • 2 (2022-10-24 to 2022-12-31)

Level/category

General studies

Teaching language

Finnish

Type of course

Compulsory

Cycle/level of course

First

Recommended year of study

2

Total number of ECTS

5 cr

Competency aims

Within this study unit we will focus on the
following competencies:
You can function professionally in your own field
in Finnish and you are able to adapt your language
to different communication situations. You have
tools and ability to develop your communication
skills.

If you have Swedish as your language of education
(education from Finland), you meet the competence
requirements of state officials functioning in a
position requiring a higher education in a
bilingual office according to the Act 424/2003
when you have passed the study unit. This means
that you are linguistically at least at level B1
according to the Common European Framework of
Reference for Languages (satisfactory skills). The
target level of the studies is good knowledge of
Finnish (minimum level B2).

Learning outcomes

Once you have completed the study unit
Knowledge:
You
- demonstrate knowledge in the language of your
field and know how to develop it
- you know how to communicate with different
target groups.

Skills:
You can
- describe your education, your work experience
and your work contribution
- communicate both orally and in writing within
your own work community, with partners and in
multiprofessional situations
- present and discuss topics within your own field
of work
- distinguish between formal and informal
communication
- understand the central content of professional
publications and other sources
- write texts and documents needed within your
field of work
- use references.

Attitude:
You are ready to use the language in different
situations and have the tools to develop and
deepen your professional skills during your
studies and later in working life.

Course contents

Lectures
Oral and written exercises
Meeting exercise and documents related to meetings
Presentation skills
Writing and using references
Digital exercises and resources
CV, job application and interview

E-mail (formal)
Documentation at work
Simulation of situations within supervision
Phone calls

Prerequisites and co-requisites

Skill level B1.1 in the European Framework of
Reference for Languages.

Previous course names

Inhemska språk 1, finska 2 sp SP‑1‑147 (0)
och Inhemska språk 2, arbetslivsfinska 3 sp
SP‑1‑150 (1)

Additional information

Re-take of the written exam on 27.1.2023 at 9-12
and 30.3.2023 at 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Re-take of the oral test on
24.1.2023 at 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. and
29.3.2023 at 3.30 p.m. to 5 p.m.
The channel for the oral re-takes is Zoom.

Recommended or required reading

Material provided by the lecturer.

Study activities

  • Lectures - 20 hours
  • Individual- and group instruction - 6 hours
  • Practical exercises - 36 hours
  • Individual studies - 43 hours
  • Internet-based studies - 21 hours
  • Written exam Oral test - 9 hours

Workload

  • Total workload of the course: 135 hours
  • Of which autonomous studies: 135 hours
  • Of which scheduled studies: 0 hours

Mode of Delivery

Participation in tuition

Assessment methods

  • Exams (written-, oral-, home-)
  • Essays, reports, productions and portfolio
  • Job application and CV

Assessment requirements

To pass the course the student should pass the
following examinations:
Written exam
Oral exam
Oral presentation
Written report related to the study field
Work related communication

Teacher

Herva Marja

Examiner

Herva Marja

Group size

No limit (22 students enrolled)

Assignments valid until

Until date 2023-03-30

Course enrolment period

2022-08-10 to 2022-09-06

Assessment methods

  • Date of examination will be announced later - Exams
  • 2022-09-29 - Reports and productions
  • 2022-10-19 - Other assignments
Room reservations
Date Time Room Title Description Organizer
2022-08-30 12:15 - 14:30 B323 Fysioterapian suomi Herva Marja
2022-09-06 12:30 - 15:00 B323 Fysioterapian suomi Herva Marja
2022-09-13 09:00 - 11:30 B323 Fysioterapian suomi Herva Marja
2022-09-22 09:00 - 11:30 B323 Fysioterapian suomi Herva Marja
2022-09-29 12:00 - 14:30 B323 Fysioterapian suomi Herva Marja
2022-10-06 12:00 - 14:00 B323 Fysioterapian suomi Herva Marja
2022-10-14 09:00 - 11:30 B323 Fysioterapian suomi Herva Marja
2022-10-19 09:00 - 11:30 B323 Fysioterapian suomi Herva Marja
2022-10-27 09:00 - 11:30 B323 Fysioterapian suomi Herva Marja
2022-11-03 09:30 - 11:30 B323 Fysioterapian suomi Herva Marja
2022-11-10 12:00 - 15:00 B323 Fysioterapian suomi OBS! Muntligt test avläggs på Zoomlänken https://arcada.zoom.us/j/68326581498 Herva Marja
2022-11-11 08:00 - 10:30 B323 Fysioterapian suomi OBS! Muntligt test avläggs på Zoomlänken https://arcada.zoom.us/j/68326581498 Herva Marja
2022-11-23 09:00 - 12:00 D4107-08 Skriftlig tentamen i finska Tentamen skrivs på campus. Herva Marja
2022-11-29 12:00 - 14:30 B323 Fysioterapian suomi Herva Marja

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