Swedish at WorkLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

Having completed this study unit
· You are able to use work and field related language in Swedish (Finnish students).
· You are able to understand the importance of language and communication skills as part of your profession.
· You are able to describe your background, studies and work in Swedish and you are capable of managing in work and business field related everyday situations.
· You know the Nordic operating environment.
· You obtain oral and written skills of Swedish required in the Act on the Knowledge of Languages Required of Personnel in Public Bodies (424/2003, A352/2003, 8§).

Competences: Internationality and Multiculturalism Competence, Interaction and Communication Skills Competence

Content

Content:
· study, work and field-related terminology in Swedish
· job application process and related documents
· customer service and other field-related working life situations in Swedish
· written business communication
· presenting a company or an organisation and describing its products
· cultural specifics of the Nordic countries

Qualifications

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Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Level 1
Swedish
You are able to use basic language and intercultural skills in simple situations.

Level 2
Swedish
You are able to use basic language and intercultural skills in very simple related situations.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Level 3
Swedish
You are able to use basic language and intercultural skills in simple work-related situations.

Level 4
Swedish
You are able to use language and intercultural skills in normal work-related situations.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Level 5
Swedish
You are able to use language and intercultural skills in work-related situations.