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

The topic areas are
• Communication skills needed for the workplace including presentations, describing services, interviewing skills, meeting skills, etc.
• Academic writing
• Intercultural competences
• Field-specific vocabulary
* Pronunciation skills
* Working in pairs and groups

Time and location

Contact lessons: Schedule in Pakki and Canvas

Learning materials and recommended literature

All material is provided in Canvas

Alternative completion methods of implementation

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Co-operation with working life and/or RDI

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Important dates

See Canvas

Forms of internationality

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Student workload

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

Evaluation scale

H-5