English for Social CareLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

Students are able to communicate assertively in English in the professional context, paying attention to the demands of the situation, and also in unexpected situations. Students are familiar with the main concepts of the field and can utilise their language skills in tasks requiring expertise. The target level is B2 in the European Framework (CEF) also in work-related situations. The prerequisite for the course is grade cum laude in the Finnish matriculation examination, level B2 in the entrance level test, or pass grade in the prep course. Students who have been instructed to participate in the preparatory course must pass the preparatory course before they can take the exam of this course. Students are strongly advised to pass the preparatory course before starting this course. Common objectives After completion of the course, students are able to evaluate their own learning, evaluate success of communication situations, and apply their skills in new situations are able to efficiently use language tools (eg. Internet dictionaries, search machines, and proof-reading tools) are able to adapt their communication style according to the situation, interlocutor, and language skills of participants. are aware of the impact of culture on communication are able in English to draft a job application and participate in a job interview, and in these situations describe their competence and education compose clear and well-structured email messages that display a professional style communicate fluently and comprehensibly on the phone describe a company or other organisation in English in a professional manner compose an abstract for the Bachelor’s thesis according to KyUAS guidelines. Field-specific objectives Students are able to explain and use basic concepts in the social care field describe various services in the field of social care produce/write texts based on facts in the field of social services present the social field contribute to client meetings

Content

Common content learning skills using language tools applying for a job, including description of one’s education and competence email and telephone communication description of a company/organisation writing an abstract of the Bachelor’s thesis independent revision of grammar using Opinaika pages and instructions available in Moodle internationally intelligible pronunciation Field-specific content introduction to the social work  field through books, articles and web publications oral presentation on an optional subject in the social work field written report/assignment on a broader topic in the field of social services

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Description of targets of the assessment is given in the description of the implementation. Scale: Excellent (5), good (4-3), pass (2-1),  fail (0). Grades 3-5 require language skills in the European B2 level. In addition to the criteria for a pass grade specified in the course implementation description, active participation in the tuition is a prerequisite for passing a course. Active participation means that the student attends 75% of the amount of contact lessons unless the course implementation informs otherwise.  The language lecturers record attendances in attendance registers. A course that is failed due to too many absences cannot be resat by retaking the exam. Instead, the student has to attend the course again. makes sure that they have the study material (e.g. the textbook) specified in the curriculum. takes part in the activities instructed by the lecturer in the contact lessons.  completes the given homework according to the lecturer's instructions and on time.