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SwedishLaajuus (3 cr)

Code: YE00BW37

Objective

The students can communicate in Swedish both orally and in writing in working life situations. They are able to discuss field related topics in Swedish. They are able to develop their expertise using literature as well as other sources in Swedish.
Students:
can tell about themselves, their education and work experience
can write a cv and a job application and can handle job interviews
can write work relevant messages (e.g. e-mails and business letters) and manages spoken communication situations
can use polite phrases and handle small talk
know the basic terminology of the field

Content

Telling about oneself and ones studies
Job application, cv, job interview
Polite phrases and small talk
Basic written messages and letters, spoken work life communication
Field specific texts

Qualifications

No previous studies are required.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Students can present themselves and their field of work if sufficient time is given for preparation
can write simple letters and field specific texts on familiar subjects with the help of, for example, a dictionary - the resulting text may have many mistakes but is understandable.
can cope with job application situations with the support of the interviewer.
can communicate verbally using simple phrases at a basic level on familiar topics with support and assistance
understand the basic ideas behind field specific texts.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Students can present themselves and their field of work
they can write letters and field specific texts with some mistakes but the text is easily understandable.
can cope with job application situations with some preparation and can act as an interviewer.
can communicate verbally without difficulty on familiar as well as field related topics.
understand the main points and most details of field specific texts without any help: mistakes or misunderstandings might occur.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Students can present themselves and their field of work spontaneously
can write letters and field specific texts on a variety of subjects - the resulting texts are clear and well-structured with hardly any mistakes. Students can cope with job application situations effortlessly and can act as an interviewer
Student can communicate verbally on a variety of topics and can use polite phrases appropriately.
understand both the main points and details of field specific texts and can integrate and apply new information gained.

Materials

- Material to be announced at the beginning of the course
- Online material (Moodle)

Enrollment

22.04.2024 - 30.09.2024

Timing

30.09.2024 - 20.12.2024

Credits

3 op

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor of Natural Resources, Agriculture and Rural Enterprises
  • Bachelor of Engineering, Food Processing and Biotechnology
Teachers
  • Riina Heinämäki
Student groups
  • AGRO23
    Bachelor of Natural Resources, Agriculture and Rural Enterprises

Objective

The students can communicate in Swedish both orally and in writing in working life situations. They are able to discuss field related topics in Swedish. They are able to develop their expertise using literature as well as other sources in Swedish.
Students:
can tell about themselves, their education and work experience
can write a cv and a job application and can handle job interviews
can write work relevant messages (e.g. e-mails and business letters) and manages spoken communication situations
can use polite phrases and handle small talk
know the basic terminology of the field

Content

Telling about oneself and ones studies
Job application, cv, job interview
Polite phrases and small talk
Basic written messages and letters, spoken work life communication
Field specific texts

Materials

- Material to be announced at the beginning of the course
- Online material (Moodle)

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Students can present themselves and their field of work if sufficient time is given for preparation
can write simple letters and field specific texts on familiar subjects with the help of, for example, a dictionary - the resulting text may have many mistakes but is understandable.
can cope with job application situations with the support of the interviewer.
can communicate verbally using simple phrases at a basic level on familiar topics with support and assistance
understand the basic ideas behind field specific texts.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Students can present themselves and their field of work
they can write letters and field specific texts with some mistakes but the text is easily understandable.
can cope with job application situations with some preparation and can act as an interviewer.
can communicate verbally without difficulty on familiar as well as field related topics.
understand the main points and most details of field specific texts without any help: mistakes or misunderstandings might occur.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Students can present themselves and their field of work spontaneously
can write letters and field specific texts on a variety of subjects - the resulting texts are clear and well-structured with hardly any mistakes. Students can cope with job application situations effortlessly and can act as an interviewer
Student can communicate verbally on a variety of topics and can use polite phrases appropriately.
understand both the main points and details of field specific texts and can integrate and apply new information gained.

Qualifications

No previous studies are required.

Enrollment

22.04.2024 - 04.09.2024

Timing

05.08.2024 - 31.10.2024

Credits

3 op

Virtual proportion (cr)

1.5 op

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
  • roo.sv
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor of Natural Resources, Agriculture and Rural Enterprises
  • Bachelor of Engineering, Food Processing and Biotechnology
Teachers
  • Erja Heikkilä
Scheduling groups
  • Avoin AMK (Ei koske tutkinto-opiskelijaa) (Size: 50. Open UAS: 50.)
Student groups
  • MAGRO23
    Bachelor of Natural Resources
Education groups
  • Open UAS (Doesn't apply to degree student)

Objective

The students can communicate in Swedish both orally and in writing in working life situations. They are able to discuss field related topics in Swedish. They are able to develop their expertise using literature as well as other sources in Swedish.
Students:
can tell about themselves, their education and work experience
can write a cv and a job application and can handle job interviews
can write work relevant messages (e.g. e-mails and business letters) and manages spoken communication situations
can use polite phrases and handle small talk
know the basic terminology of the field

Content

Telling about oneself and ones studies
Job application, cv, job interview
Polite phrases and small talk
Basic written messages and letters, spoken work life communication
Field specific texts

Materials

Material in Moodle

Teaching methods

Hybride classes: written and oral exercises, virtual independent studies in Moodle

Exam schedules

Level test at the beginning, written and oral test(s) at the end of the course

Completion alternatives

Identification of prior learning by written and oral tests

Student workload

Ca 20 classes together/online, other work load independent studies

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Students can present themselves and their field of work if sufficient time is given for preparation
can write simple letters and field specific texts on familiar subjects with the help of, for example, a dictionary - the resulting text may have many mistakes but is understandable.
can cope with job application situations with the support of the interviewer.
can communicate verbally using simple phrases at a basic level on familiar topics with support and assistance
understand the basic ideas behind field specific texts.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Students can present themselves and their field of work
they can write letters and field specific texts with some mistakes but the text is easily understandable.
can cope with job application situations with some preparation and can act as an interviewer.
can communicate verbally without difficulty on familiar as well as field related topics.
understand the main points and most details of field specific texts without any help: mistakes or misunderstandings might occur.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Students can present themselves and their field of work spontaneously
can write letters and field specific texts on a variety of subjects - the resulting texts are clear and well-structured with hardly any mistakes. Students can cope with job application situations effortlessly and can act as an interviewer
Student can communicate verbally on a variety of topics and can use polite phrases appropriately.
understand both the main points and details of field specific texts and can integrate and apply new information gained.

Assessment methods and criteria

Acitve participation, written and oral assignments passed ( 1 - 5)

Qualifications

No previous studies are required.

Enrollment

17.04.2023 - 17.01.2024

Timing

08.01.2024 - 28.04.2024

Credits

3 op

Virtual proportion (cr)

1.5 op

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
  • roo.sv
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor of Natural Resources, Agriculture and Rural Enterprises
Teachers
  • Erja Heikkilä
Student groups
  • AGRO21TA
    Agrologi (AMK)

Objective

The students can communicate in Swedish both orally and in writing in working life situations. They are able to discuss field related topics in Swedish. They are able to develop their expertise using literature as well as other sources in Swedish.
Students:
can tell about themselves, their education and work experience
can write a cv and a job application and can handle job interviews
can write work relevant messages (e.g. e-mails and business letters) and manages spoken communication situations
can use polite phrases and handle small talk
know the basic terminology of the field

Content

Telling about oneself and ones studies
Job application, cv, job interview
Polite phrases and small talk
Basic written messages and letters, spoken work life communication
Field specific texts

Materials

Online material in Moodle

Completion alternatives

Identification of prior learning

Student workload

Classes together ca 24h, other work load indenpendent work in Moodle

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Students can present themselves and their field of work if sufficient time is given for preparation
can write simple letters and field specific texts on familiar subjects with the help of, for example, a dictionary - the resulting text may have many mistakes but is understandable.
can cope with job application situations with the support of the interviewer.
can communicate verbally using simple phrases at a basic level on familiar topics with support and assistance
understand the basic ideas behind field specific texts.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Students can present themselves and their field of work
they can write letters and field specific texts with some mistakes but the text is easily understandable.
can cope with job application situations with some preparation and can act as an interviewer.
can communicate verbally without difficulty on familiar as well as field related topics.
understand the main points and most details of field specific texts without any help: mistakes or misunderstandings might occur.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Students can present themselves and their field of work spontaneously
can write letters and field specific texts on a variety of subjects - the resulting texts are clear and well-structured with hardly any mistakes. Students can cope with job application situations effortlessly and can act as an interviewer
Student can communicate verbally on a variety of topics and can use polite phrases appropriately.
understand both the main points and details of field specific texts and can integrate and apply new information gained.

Assessment methods and criteria

Active participation, passed assignments, written and oral test

Qualifications

No previous studies are required.

Enrollment

13.11.2023 - 17.01.2024

Timing

08.01.2024 - 28.04.2024

Credits

3 op

Virtual proportion (cr)

1.5 op

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
  • roo.sv
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor of Natural Resources, Agriculture and Rural Enterprises
Teachers
  • Heli Simon
  • Erja Heikkilä
Student groups
  • AGRO22A
  • AGRO22B

Objective

The students can communicate in Swedish both orally and in writing in working life situations. They are able to discuss field related topics in Swedish. They are able to develop their expertise using literature as well as other sources in Swedish.
Students:
can tell about themselves, their education and work experience
can write a cv and a job application and can handle job interviews
can write work relevant messages (e.g. e-mails and business letters) and manages spoken communication situations
can use polite phrases and handle small talk
know the basic terminology of the field

Content

Telling about oneself and ones studies
Job application, cv, job interview
Polite phrases and small talk
Basic written messages and letters, spoken work life communication
Field specific texts

Materials

Online material in Moodle

Completion alternatives

Identification of prior learning

Student workload

Classes together ca 24h, other work load indenpendent work in Moodle

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Students can present themselves and their field of work if sufficient time is given for preparation
can write simple letters and field specific texts on familiar subjects with the help of, for example, a dictionary - the resulting text may have many mistakes but is understandable.
can cope with job application situations with the support of the interviewer.
can communicate verbally using simple phrases at a basic level on familiar topics with support and assistance
understand the basic ideas behind field specific texts.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Students can present themselves and their field of work
they can write letters and field specific texts with some mistakes but the text is easily understandable.
can cope with job application situations with some preparation and can act as an interviewer.
can communicate verbally without difficulty on familiar as well as field related topics.
understand the main points and most details of field specific texts without any help: mistakes or misunderstandings might occur.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Students can present themselves and their field of work spontaneously
can write letters and field specific texts on a variety of subjects - the resulting texts are clear and well-structured with hardly any mistakes. Students can cope with job application situations effortlessly and can act as an interviewer
Student can communicate verbally on a variety of topics and can use polite phrases appropriately.
understand both the main points and details of field specific texts and can integrate and apply new information gained.

Assessment methods and criteria

Active participation, passed assignments, written and oral test

Qualifications

No previous studies are required.

Enrollment

17.04.2023 - 17.01.2024

Timing

08.01.2024 - 28.04.2024

Credits

3 op

Virtual proportion (cr)

1.5 op

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
  • roo.sv
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor of Natural Resources, Agriculture and Rural Enterprises
  • Bachelor of Engineering, Food Processing and Biotechnology
Teachers
  • Erja Heikkilä
Student groups
  • AGRO21PR
    Agrologi (AMK)

Objective

The students can communicate in Swedish both orally and in writing in working life situations. They are able to discuss field related topics in Swedish. They are able to develop their expertise using literature as well as other sources in Swedish.
Students:
can tell about themselves, their education and work experience
can write a cv and a job application and can handle job interviews
can write work relevant messages (e.g. e-mails and business letters) and manages spoken communication situations
can use polite phrases and handle small talk
know the basic terminology of the field

Content

Telling about oneself and ones studies
Job application, cv, job interview
Polite phrases and small talk
Basic written messages and letters, spoken work life communication
Field specific texts

Materials

Online material in Moodle

Completion alternatives

Identification of prior learning

Student workload

Classes together ca 24h, other work load indenpendent work in Moodle

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Students can present themselves and their field of work if sufficient time is given for preparation
can write simple letters and field specific texts on familiar subjects with the help of, for example, a dictionary - the resulting text may have many mistakes but is understandable.
can cope with job application situations with the support of the interviewer.
can communicate verbally using simple phrases at a basic level on familiar topics with support and assistance
understand the basic ideas behind field specific texts.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Students can present themselves and their field of work
they can write letters and field specific texts with some mistakes but the text is easily understandable.
can cope with job application situations with some preparation and can act as an interviewer.
can communicate verbally without difficulty on familiar as well as field related topics.
understand the main points and most details of field specific texts without any help: mistakes or misunderstandings might occur.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Students can present themselves and their field of work spontaneously
can write letters and field specific texts on a variety of subjects - the resulting texts are clear and well-structured with hardly any mistakes. Students can cope with job application situations effortlessly and can act as an interviewer
Student can communicate verbally on a variety of topics and can use polite phrases appropriately.
understand both the main points and details of field specific texts and can integrate and apply new information gained.

Assessment methods and criteria

Active participation, passed assignments, written and oral test

Qualifications

No previous studies are required.

Enrollment

17.04.2023 - 17.01.2024

Timing

08.01.2024 - 28.04.2024

Credits

3 op

Virtual proportion (cr)

1.5 op

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor of Natural Resources, Agriculture and Rural Enterprises
Teachers
  • Erja Heikkilä
Student groups
  • MAGRO22

Objective

The students can communicate in Swedish both orally and in writing in working life situations. They are able to discuss field related topics in Swedish. They are able to develop their expertise using literature as well as other sources in Swedish.
Students:
can tell about themselves, their education and work experience
can write a cv and a job application and can handle job interviews
can write work relevant messages (e.g. e-mails and business letters) and manages spoken communication situations
can use polite phrases and handle small talk
know the basic terminology of the field

Content

Telling about oneself and ones studies
Job application, cv, job interview
Polite phrases and small talk
Basic written messages and letters, spoken work life communication
Field specific texts

Materials

Material in Moodle

Teaching methods

Hybride classes: written and oral exercises, virtual independent studies in Moodle

Exam schedules

Level test at the beginning, written and oral test(s) at the end of the course

Completion alternatives

Identification of prior learning by written and oral tests

Student workload

Ca 20 classes together, other work load independent studies

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Students can present themselves and their field of work if sufficient time is given for preparation
can write simple letters and field specific texts on familiar subjects with the help of, for example, a dictionary - the resulting text may have many mistakes but is understandable.
can cope with job application situations with the support of the interviewer.
can communicate verbally using simple phrases at a basic level on familiar topics with support and assistance
understand the basic ideas behind field specific texts.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Students can present themselves and their field of work
they can write letters and field specific texts with some mistakes but the text is easily understandable.
can cope with job application situations with some preparation and can act as an interviewer.
can communicate verbally without difficulty on familiar as well as field related topics.
understand the main points and most details of field specific texts without any help: mistakes or misunderstandings might occur.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Students can present themselves and their field of work spontaneously
can write letters and field specific texts on a variety of subjects - the resulting texts are clear and well-structured with hardly any mistakes. Students can cope with job application situations effortlessly and can act as an interviewer
Student can communicate verbally on a variety of topics and can use polite phrases appropriately.
understand both the main points and details of field specific texts and can integrate and apply new information gained.

Assessment methods and criteria

Acitve participation, written and oral assignments passed ( 1 - 5)

Qualifications

No previous studies are required.

Enrollment

14.11.2022 - 15.01.2023

Timing

09.01.2023 - 30.04.2023

Credits

3 op

Virtual proportion (cr)

1 op

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor of Natural Resources, Agriculture and Rural Enterprises
Teachers
  • Erja Heikkilä
Student groups
  • MAGRO21

Objective

The students can communicate in Swedish both orally and in writing in working life situations. They are able to discuss field related topics in Swedish. They are able to develop their expertise using literature as well as other sources in Swedish.
Students:
can tell about themselves, their education and work experience
can write a cv and a job application and can handle job interviews
can write work relevant messages (e.g. e-mails and business letters) and manages spoken communication situations
can use polite phrases and handle small talk
know the basic terminology of the field

Content

Telling about oneself and ones studies
Job application, cv, job interview
Polite phrases and small talk
Basic written messages and letters, spoken work life communication
Field specific texts

Materials

Material in Moodle, announced at the beginning of the course

Teaching methods

Contact classes: written and oral exercises, virtual independent studies in Moodle

Exam schedules

Level test at the beginning, written and oral test(s) at the end of the course

Completion alternatives

Identification of prior learning by written and oral tests

Student workload

Ca 15 contact classes, other work load independent studies

Further information

80 % attendance

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Students can present themselves and their field of work if sufficient time is given for preparation
can write simple letters and field specific texts on familiar subjects with the help of, for example, a dictionary - the resulting text may have many mistakes but is understandable.
can cope with job application situations with the support of the interviewer.
can communicate verbally using simple phrases at a basic level on familiar topics with support and assistance
understand the basic ideas behind field specific texts.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Students can present themselves and their field of work
they can write letters and field specific texts with some mistakes but the text is easily understandable.
can cope with job application situations with some preparation and can act as an interviewer.
can communicate verbally without difficulty on familiar as well as field related topics.
understand the main points and most details of field specific texts without any help: mistakes or misunderstandings might occur.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Students can present themselves and their field of work spontaneously
can write letters and field specific texts on a variety of subjects - the resulting texts are clear and well-structured with hardly any mistakes. Students can cope with job application situations effortlessly and can act as an interviewer
Student can communicate verbally on a variety of topics and can use polite phrases appropriately.
understand both the main points and details of field specific texts and can integrate and apply new information gained.

Assessment methods and criteria

Acitve participation, written and oral assignments passed ( 1 - 5)

Qualifications

No previous studies are required.

Enrollment

16.04.2022 - 15.01.2023

Timing

09.01.2023 - 30.04.2023

Credits

3 op

Virtual proportion (cr)

1 op

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor of Natural Resources, Agriculture and Rural Enterprises
Teachers
  • Erja Heikkilä
Student groups
  • AGRO20TA

Objective

The students can communicate in Swedish both orally and in writing in working life situations. They are able to discuss field related topics in Swedish. They are able to develop their expertise using literature as well as other sources in Swedish.
Students:
can tell about themselves, their education and work experience
can write a cv and a job application and can handle job interviews
can write work relevant messages (e.g. e-mails and business letters) and manages spoken communication situations
can use polite phrases and handle small talk
know the basic terminology of the field

Content

Telling about oneself and ones studies
Job application, cv, job interview
Polite phrases and small talk
Basic written messages and letters, spoken work life communication
Field specific texts

Materials

Material in Moodle, announced at the beginning of the course

Teaching methods

Contact classes: written and oral exercises, virtual independent studies in Moodle

Exam schedules

Level test at the beginning, written and oral test(s) at the end of the course

Student workload

ca 26 contact classes, other work load independent studies

Further information

80 % attendance

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Students can present themselves and their field of work if sufficient time is given for preparation
can write simple letters and field specific texts on familiar subjects with the help of, for example, a dictionary - the resulting text may have many mistakes but is understandable.
can cope with job application situations with the support of the interviewer.
can communicate verbally using simple phrases at a basic level on familiar topics with support and assistance
understand the basic ideas behind field specific texts.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Students can present themselves and their field of work
they can write letters and field specific texts with some mistakes but the text is easily understandable.
can cope with job application situations with some preparation and can act as an interviewer.
can communicate verbally without difficulty on familiar as well as field related topics.
understand the main points and most details of field specific texts without any help: mistakes or misunderstandings might occur.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Students can present themselves and their field of work spontaneously
can write letters and field specific texts on a variety of subjects - the resulting texts are clear and well-structured with hardly any mistakes. Students can cope with job application situations effortlessly and can act as an interviewer
Student can communicate verbally on a variety of topics and can use polite phrases appropriately.
understand both the main points and details of field specific texts and can integrate and apply new information gained.

Assessment methods and criteria

Acitve participation, written and oral assignments passed ( 1 - 5)

Qualifications

No previous studies are required.

Enrollment

16.04.2022 - 15.01.2023

Timing

09.01.2023 - 30.04.2023

Credits

3 op

Virtual proportion (cr)

1 op

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor of Natural Resources, Agriculture and Rural Enterprises
Teachers
  • Erja Heikkilä
Student groups
  • AGRO20PR

Objective

The students can communicate in Swedish both orally and in writing in working life situations. They are able to discuss field related topics in Swedish. They are able to develop their expertise using literature as well as other sources in Swedish.
Students:
can tell about themselves, their education and work experience
can write a cv and a job application and can handle job interviews
can write work relevant messages (e.g. e-mails and business letters) and manages spoken communication situations
can use polite phrases and handle small talk
know the basic terminology of the field

Content

Telling about oneself and ones studies
Job application, cv, job interview
Polite phrases and small talk
Basic written messages and letters, spoken work life communication
Field specific texts

Materials

Material in Moodle, announced at the beginning of the course

Teaching methods

Contact classes: written and oral exercises, virtual independent studies in Moodle

Exam schedules

Level test at the beginning, written and oral test(s) at the end of the course

Student workload

ca 26 contact classes, other work load independent studies

Further information

80 % attendance

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Students can present themselves and their field of work if sufficient time is given for preparation
can write simple letters and field specific texts on familiar subjects with the help of, for example, a dictionary - the resulting text may have many mistakes but is understandable.
can cope with job application situations with the support of the interviewer.
can communicate verbally using simple phrases at a basic level on familiar topics with support and assistance
understand the basic ideas behind field specific texts.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Students can present themselves and their field of work
they can write letters and field specific texts with some mistakes but the text is easily understandable.
can cope with job application situations with some preparation and can act as an interviewer.
can communicate verbally without difficulty on familiar as well as field related topics.
understand the main points and most details of field specific texts without any help: mistakes or misunderstandings might occur.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Students can present themselves and their field of work spontaneously
can write letters and field specific texts on a variety of subjects - the resulting texts are clear and well-structured with hardly any mistakes. Students can cope with job application situations effortlessly and can act as an interviewer
Student can communicate verbally on a variety of topics and can use polite phrases appropriately.
understand both the main points and details of field specific texts and can integrate and apply new information gained.

Assessment methods and criteria

Active participation, written and oral assignments and tests passed ( 1 - 5)

Qualifications

No previous studies are required.

Enrollment

19.04.2021 - 09.01.2022

Timing

10.01.2022 - 28.04.2022

Credits

3 op

Virtual proportion (cr)

1 op

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor of Natural Resources, Agriculture and Rural Enterprises
  • Bachelor of Engineering, Food Processing and Biotechnology
Teachers
  • Erja Heikkilä
Responsible person

Jukka Kauppila

Student groups
  • AGRO19A

Objective

The students can communicate in Swedish both orally and in writing in working life situations. They are able to discuss field related topics in Swedish. They are able to develop their expertise using literature as well as other sources in Swedish.
Students:
can tell about themselves, their education and work experience
can write a cv and a job application and can handle job interviews
can write work relevant messages (e.g. e-mails and business letters) and manages spoken communication situations
can use polite phrases and handle small talk
know the basic terminology of the field

Content

Telling about oneself and ones studies
Job application, cv, job interview
Polite phrases and small talk
Basic written messages and letters, spoken work life communication
Field specific texts

Materials

Material in Moodle, announced at the beginning of the course

Teaching methods

Contact classes ; written and oral practice, independent virtual studies in Moodle

Exam schedules

Level test at the beginning, written and oral test at the end of the course

Student workload

26 contact classes, other work load independent studies

Further information

80 % attendance

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Students can present themselves and their field of work if sufficient time is given for preparation
can write simple letters and field specific texts on familiar subjects with the help of, for example, a dictionary - the resulting text may have many mistakes but is understandable.
can cope with job application situations with the support of the interviewer.
can communicate verbally using simple phrases at a basic level on familiar topics with support and assistance
understand the basic ideas behind field specific texts.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Students can present themselves and their field of work
they can write letters and field specific texts with some mistakes but the text is easily understandable.
can cope with job application situations with some preparation and can act as an interviewer.
can communicate verbally without difficulty on familiar as well as field related topics.
understand the main points and most details of field specific texts without any help: mistakes or misunderstandings might occur.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Students can present themselves and their field of work spontaneously
can write letters and field specific texts on a variety of subjects - the resulting texts are clear and well-structured with hardly any mistakes. Students can cope with job application situations effortlessly and can act as an interviewer
Student can communicate verbally on a variety of topics and can use polite phrases appropriately.
understand both the main points and details of field specific texts and can integrate and apply new information gained.

Assessment methods and criteria

Active participation, assignments and tests passed (scale 1 -5)

Qualifications

No previous studies are required.

Enrollment

19.04.2021 - 09.01.2022

Timing

10.01.2022 - 28.04.2022

Credits

3 op

Virtual proportion (cr)

1 op

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor of Natural Resources, Agriculture and Rural Enterprises
  • Bachelor of Engineering, Food Processing and Biotechnology
Teachers
  • Erja Heikkilä
Responsible person

Jukka Kauppila

Student groups
  • MAGRO20

Objective

The students can communicate in Swedish both orally and in writing in working life situations. They are able to discuss field related topics in Swedish. They are able to develop their expertise using literature as well as other sources in Swedish.
Students:
can tell about themselves, their education and work experience
can write a cv and a job application and can handle job interviews
can write work relevant messages (e.g. e-mails and business letters) and manages spoken communication situations
can use polite phrases and handle small talk
know the basic terminology of the field

Content

Telling about oneself and ones studies
Job application, cv, job interview
Polite phrases and small talk
Basic written messages and letters, spoken work life communication
Field specific texts

Materials

Material in Moodle, announced at the beginning of the course

Teaching methods

Contact classes ; written and oral practice, independent virtual studies in Moodle

Exam schedules

Level test at the beginning, written and oral test at the end of the course

Student workload

26 contact classes, other work load independent studies

Further information

80 % attendance

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Students can present themselves and their field of work if sufficient time is given for preparation
can write simple letters and field specific texts on familiar subjects with the help of, for example, a dictionary - the resulting text may have many mistakes but is understandable.
can cope with job application situations with the support of the interviewer.
can communicate verbally using simple phrases at a basic level on familiar topics with support and assistance
understand the basic ideas behind field specific texts.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Students can present themselves and their field of work
they can write letters and field specific texts with some mistakes but the text is easily understandable.
can cope with job application situations with some preparation and can act as an interviewer.
can communicate verbally without difficulty on familiar as well as field related topics.
understand the main points and most details of field specific texts without any help: mistakes or misunderstandings might occur.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Students can present themselves and their field of work spontaneously
can write letters and field specific texts on a variety of subjects - the resulting texts are clear and well-structured with hardly any mistakes. Students can cope with job application situations effortlessly and can act as an interviewer
Student can communicate verbally on a variety of topics and can use polite phrases appropriately.
understand both the main points and details of field specific texts and can integrate and apply new information gained.

Assessment methods and criteria

Active participation, assignments and tests passed (scale 1 -5)

Qualifications

No previous studies are required.

Enrollment

19.04.2021 - 09.01.2022

Timing

01.01.2022 - 31.05.2022

Credits

3 op

Virtual proportion (cr)

1 op

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor of Natural Resources, Agriculture and Rural Enterprises
  • Bachelor of Engineering, Food Processing and Biotechnology
Teachers
  • Erja Heikkilä
Student groups
  • AGRO19B

Objective

The students can communicate in Swedish both orally and in writing in working life situations. They are able to discuss field related topics in Swedish. They are able to develop their expertise using literature as well as other sources in Swedish.
Students:
can tell about themselves, their education and work experience
can write a cv and a job application and can handle job interviews
can write work relevant messages (e.g. e-mails and business letters) and manages spoken communication situations
can use polite phrases and handle small talk
know the basic terminology of the field

Content

Telling about oneself and ones studies
Job application, cv, job interview
Polite phrases and small talk
Basic written messages and letters, spoken work life communication
Field specific texts

Materials

Material in Moodle, announced at the beginning of the course

Teaching methods

Contact classes: written and oral exercises, virtual independent studies in Moodle

Exam schedules

Level test, written and oral test at the end of the course

Student workload

26 contact classes, other work load independent studies

Further information

80 % attendance

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Students can present themselves and their field of work if sufficient time is given for preparation
can write simple letters and field specific texts on familiar subjects with the help of, for example, a dictionary - the resulting text may have many mistakes but is understandable.
can cope with job application situations with the support of the interviewer.
can communicate verbally using simple phrases at a basic level on familiar topics with support and assistance
understand the basic ideas behind field specific texts.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Students can present themselves and their field of work
they can write letters and field specific texts with some mistakes but the text is easily understandable.
can cope with job application situations with some preparation and can act as an interviewer.
can communicate verbally without difficulty on familiar as well as field related topics.
understand the main points and most details of field specific texts without any help: mistakes or misunderstandings might occur.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Students can present themselves and their field of work spontaneously
can write letters and field specific texts on a variety of subjects - the resulting texts are clear and well-structured with hardly any mistakes. Students can cope with job application situations effortlessly and can act as an interviewer
Student can communicate verbally on a variety of topics and can use polite phrases appropriately.
understand both the main points and details of field specific texts and can integrate and apply new information gained.

Assessment methods and criteria

Acitve participation, written and oral assignments passed ( 1 - 5)

Qualifications

No previous studies are required.