English in Social Services (5cr)

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- communicate as a professional in field specific tasks
- speak and write English with the understanding of the appropriate style and register
- identify personal developmental needs in communication and language skills and develop realistic strategies for improvement
- search for information from professional publications and databases

Teaching methods

- Contact lessons, real-time Zoom meetings and independent work
- Video presentation, group work
- Written assignments

Due to the ongoing nature of assessment, there is no possibility to attend in-class lesson via Zoom. Students can miss one lesson in class and still pass the course.

Time and location

Virtual lessons in Zoom if in-class lessons are not possible due to covid (Live or recorded)
Contact lessons
Schedule in Pakki

Learning materials and recommended literature

All material is provided in Canvas

Student workload

1 Credit = 27 hours of work
For a 5 credit course you should do 135 hours of work.

Content and scheduling

General information about the course
Studying social services, working as a Bachelor of Social Services
Kela & applying for benefits, Social security in Finland
Child welfare
Day care/ school
Social exclusion, substance abuse, mental health issues
People with disabilities
The elderly people
Immigrants and refugees
Oral interview
Written case in teams

Further information for students

Senior Lecturer Niina Kovalainen, niina.kovalainen@laurea.fi

Zoom: https://laurea.zoom.us/my/niinakoo (if necessary due to covid)

Evaluation scale

H-5

Further information

Senior Lecturer Niina Kovalainen, niina.kovalainen@laurea.fi

Zoom: https://laurea.zoom.us/my/niinakoo (if necessary due to covid)