Professional English (5 cr)

Objective

You are able to actively use the basic professional vocabulary of your field.
You are able to look for information in English in professional sources and apply it in different study and work related communication situations.
You are able to communicate in English in various spoken and written situations in your professional field at the European level B2.

Content

What professional vocabulary is essential in your professional field?
How to look for information in professional sources in English and how to apply this information?
How to interact in spoken communication situations in English and how to draw up texts in English for professional purposes?
How to communicate in study-related situations and work communities in English?

Course material

Material compiled by the teacher and the students in Learn

Study forms and methods

The teaching includes contact lessons on the Savonlinna campus according to the schedule. Online participation is not possible. The classes are not recorded, nor are they replaced with online lectures when contact lessons are provided according to the schedule.
The studies include group meetings according to the schedule and independent/group learning assignments.
Teacher guidance is available during classes and, if necessary, via email.
Assessed tasks are completed independently.
Various methods of feedback will be used during the course. These may include written and oral feedback as well as peer feedback.

RDI and work-related cooperation

Practical tasks based on communication situations at work

Timing of exams and assignments

Continuous assessment and written and oral exam during the lessons on campus at the end of the course. A detailed schedule will be published at the beginning of the course.

In the course, students will complete 4-5 learning assignments, which must be submitted by the given deadlines. All learning assignments for the course must be submitted by the end of the course.

Student workload

One ECTS credit corresponds to approximately 27 hours of student work. However, the workload may vary depending on the student's study skills and prior knowledge.
5 credits = 135 h of student work

Course part description

The key themes of the course include: school social worker's duties, Finnish social services, the Finnish school system, social services for families, child protection, learning challenges, multiculturalism, and multi-professional collaboration. Additionally, you will study a few optional topics in more depth and create a poster on a chosen topic for a gallery walk at the end of the course.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Ability to communicate in English orally and in writing in various situations in the professional field mainly at the European (CEFR) level B1.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Ability to communicate in English orally and in writing in various situations in the professional field mainly at the European (CEFR) level B2.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Ability to communicate in English orally and in writing in various situations in the professional field mainly at the European (CEFR) level C1.

Assessment methods and criteria

Grading on the scale 1-5
Continuous assessment, learning tasks and exam. Assessment is based on The European frame of reference level B2

Qualifications

If you have been instructed to participate in the Intensive course in English, you must complete it or independently acquire the equivalent knowledge and skills before you can participate in this course.