English for Social Services (5 cr)
Code: K700BD94-3003
General information
Enrollment
13.03.2023 - 10.09.2023
Timing
11.09.2023 - 05.11.2023
Credits
5 op
Virtual proportion (cr)
4 op
Mode of delivery
20 % Contact teaching, 80 % 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
-
KA71S22S_1Sosionomikoulutus 1 (monimuoto-opinnot) Kemi, syksy 2022
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.
Location and time
Online Zoom-lessons and contact lessons on campus.
Materials
Moodle-material Course book: Way to Welfare — English for Social Services Saarinen, Kirsi; Saarinen, Juha (Otava)
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
Exam schedules
Assignment are submitted during the course.
Two re-take due-dates: 01/2024 and 02/2024.
Evaluation scale
H-5
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
Tieto puuttuu
Assessment methods and criteria
Graded written and oral assignments.
Qualifications
NULL