Swedish

Structure Type: Course
Code: YELRUOTS05
Type: Compulsory
Level: Bachelor
Credits: 5.0 points
Responsible Teacher: Heikkilä, Erja
Teacher Team: Heikkilä, Erja
Language of Instruction: Finnish

Course Implementations, Planned Year of Study and Semester

Curriculum  Semester  Credits  Start of Semester  End of Semester
PALVELUJ-2014   1 spring   3.0   2015-01-02   2015-07-31  
PALVELUJ-2014   2 spring   2.0   2016-01-01   2016-07-31  
PALVELUJ-2015   1 spring   3.0   2016-01-01   2016-07-31  
PALVELUJ-2015   2 spring   2.0   2017-01-01   2017-07-31  

Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes (common, 3 cr) :
The students can communicate in Swedish both orally and in writing in working life situations. They are able to discuss field related topics in Swedish. They are able to develop their expertise using literature as well as other sources in Swedish.
Students:
can tell about themselves, their education and work experience
can write a cv and a job application and can handle job interviews
can write work relevant messages (e.g. e-mails and business letters)
can use polite phrases and handle small talk

Field specific learning outcomes (2 cr)
Students:
know the basic terminology and vocabulary within their own field
can apply the above mentioned skills in spoken and written communication in different professional contexts

Student's Workload

Total work load of the course: 135 h
- of which scheduled studies: 60h
- of which autonomous studies: 75 h

Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses

No previous studies are required.

Contents

Common contents (3 cr):
Telling about oneself and ones studies
Job application, cv, job interview
Presentation skills (e.g. company presentations)
Polite phrases and small talk
Basic written messages and letters and telephoning
Abstracts and summaries on field specific topics

Field specific contents (2 cr):
Basic terminology of the field
Professions and duties
Customer service
Field related presentations and discussions

Recommended or Required Reading

- Jokisalo,T. ,Minni, R. 2006. Flexservice, Svenska för högskolor. Helsinki, Otava. (common Swedish)
- Other material to be announced at the beginning of the course
- Online material (Moodle, etc.)

Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Oral and written assignments, listening exercises, online studies, independent work, study trips, guest speakers

Assessment Criteria

5 Students
can present themselves and their field of work spontaneously
can write letters and field specific texts on a variety of subjects - the resulting texts are clear and well-structured with hardly any mistakes.
can cope with job application situations effortlessly and can act as an interviewer
can communicate verbally on a variety of topics and can use polite phrases appropriately.
understand both the main points and details of field specific texts and can integrate and apply new information gained.

3 Students
can present themselves and their field of work
they can write letters and field specific texts with some mistakes but the text is easily understandable.
can cope with job application situations with some preparation and can act as an interviewer.
can communicate verbally without difficulty on familiar as well as field related topics.
understand the main points and most details of field specific texts without any help: mistakes or misunderstandings might occur.

1 Students
can present themselves and their field of work if sufficient time is given for preparation
can write simple letters and field specific texts on familiar subjects with the help of, for example, a dictionary - the resulting text may have many mistakes but is understandable.
can cope with job application situations with the support of the interviewer.
can communicate verbally using simple phrases at a basic level on familiar topics with support and assistance
understand the basic ideas behind field specific texts.

Assessment Methods

Active participation in contact lessons (a minimum of 70 - 75 % attendance). All assignments (written, spoken, presentations) are to be of an acceptable level. Students should pass vocabulary tests and the final exams. The final grade consists of the following: 3 cr common section 60 %; 3 cr field specific section 40 %.

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