Library Swedish

Structure Type: Course
Code: KH00AAK21
Type: Compulsory
Level: Bachelor
Credits: 4.0 points
Responsible Teacher: Mäkinen-Laitila, Sari
Language of Instruction: Finnish

Course Implementations, Planned Year of Study and Semester

Curriculum  Semester  Credits  Start of Semester  End of Semester
KIKO-2013   2 autumn   4.0   2014-09-01   2014-12-31  
KIKO-2014   2 autumn   4.0   2015-08-01   2015-12-31  

Learning Outcomes

The students master the basic concepts associated with library and information services. They understand the spoken and written field-related language. They manage customer service and other field-related situations and are able to communicate both orally and in writing. Students will be competent in obtaining and utilising field-related information.

Student's Workload

108 h

Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses

Svenska för arbetslivet 3 cr

Contents

Library websites
Vocabulary and texts on the library field
Library networks, materials, facilities and functions
Library personnel and duties
Customer service and other communication situations
Information retrieval
Visitis to libraries in Swedish spealing regions

Recommended or Required Reading

Library websites and material announced by the lecturer.

Recommended reading: Junno L. Kirjastosanasto, Data-information-kunskap. BTJ Kirjastopalvelu
Availability: http://tiny.cc/tvlzkx

Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Lectures, oral and written exercises, independent information acquisition, working in pairs and groups.
Most of the written assignments are done online

Assessment Criteria

1 - The students use simple structures and limited vocabulary. Mistakes impede the comprehension. They understand slow and clear speech and easy field-related texts. They manage predictable working life situations when assisted. Pronunciation is influenced by other languages.

3 - The students use grammatical structures and field-related vocabulary making only minor mistakes. They manage fairly well in the most common predictable field-related situations. The pronunciation is understandable .

5 - The students use grammatical structures and professional vocabulary skillfully making hardly any mistakes. They are active and can interact independently and fluently in written and oral field-related situations. Pronunciation close to that of a native speaker.

Assessment Methods

Active participation in guided work, spoken and written exercises.
Spoken and written exam.

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