English for Social Services (5 cr)
Code: K701SL24OJ-18013
General information
Enrollment
01.10.2021 - 01.04.2022
Timing
08.04.2022 - 12.06.2022
Credits
5 op
Virtual proportion (cr)
5 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Unit
Bachelor of Social Services
Office
Kosmos, Tietokatu 1, Kemi
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
0 - 40
Degree programmes
- Bachelor of Social Services
Teachers
- Sanna Jylhä
Responsible person
Sanna Jylhä
Student groups
-
KA71S21K
Objective
Learning objectives:
The student
- can communicate both orally and in writing in English in social work and in international operating environments
- is able to use basic professional vocabulary and grammatical structures of English in oral and written interaction situations within the social sector
- can apply information sought from English language sources connected to the field
- expands their concept of the international dimension of the field by familiarising themselves with social sector themes in English
- achieves professional competence level B2 pursuant to the European Qualifications Framework
Contents:
- Themes and vocabulary relating to social services studies, work, professional field and social welfare
- Exercises developing various areas of language proficiency
Content
Spoken and written English for general and social use. Practice (understanding and producing) oral language skills required in the social work profession, working on written material related to the profession, producing written text (eg application, cv), familiarizing with the social vocabulary.
Teaching methods
Learning objectives:
The student
- can communicate both orally and in writing in English in social work and in international operating environments
- is able to use basic professional vocabulary and grammatical structures of English in oral and written interaction situations within the social sector
- can apply information sought from English language sources connected to the field
- expands their concept of the international dimension of the field by familiarising themselves with social sector themes in English
- achieves professional competence level B2 pursuant to the European Qualifications Framework
Contents:
- Themes and vocabulary relating to social services studies, work, professional field and social welfare
- Exercises developing various areas of language proficiency
Content scheduling
Spoken and written English for general and social use. Practice (understanding and producing) oral language skills required in the social work profession, working on written material related to the profession, producing written text (eg application, cv), familiarizing with the social vocabulary.
Evaluation scale
H-5
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
Tieto puuttuu
Qualifications
NULL