English for social services and health care (3cr)

Content

Type of course:
Compulsory

Level of course:
Professional studies

Objective of course
Students have interactive oral skills so that they can manage in professional, multicultural social situations. Students know how to compile and deliver a well-structured, logical oral presentation. They can access and gather information from various electronic sources, data bases, professional journals and literature. Students are able to write professional text and use appropriate register in their oral and written communication. They are aware of cultural differences and how they affect language usage. Students know how to plan, monitor and assess their own learning.

Course contents
" professional social situations (face-to-face meetings, polite phrases, on the phone)
" oral presentation
- explaining own education
" professional texts and key vocabulary
" formal versus informal language usage
" business letter and CV
" e-mail

Teaching methods
Pair and group work, co-operative and collaborative learning, independent study including oral and written assignments. Students' own active participation in planning and implementation of their learning.

Assessment methods
Peer and self-evaluation, teacher's assessment of class performance including personal development, effort, and oral and written work. Attention is paid to following instructions and keeping deadlines. Oral and written test. Grading on a scale of 1-5.

Prerequisites:
The minimum of B2 language skills (Common European Framework of Languages)

Required reading:
Texts to be agreed on according to students' interests and needs

Name of lecturer:
Sisko Mällinen,
Principal lecturer

Year of study:
First academic year

Semester:
Autumn/Spring

Language of instruction:
English/Finnish