KKRU15
SWEDISH ORAL AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATION-ADMINISTRATIVE SCIENCES
3
ECTS
Organised by
Swedish
Preceding studies
A2-B1 language proficiency level on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. To achieve the required starting level, it is recommended that students participate in a preparation course. Language skills can be tested in a written exam.
This course is in accordance with the Finnish legislation Act 424/2003 on the knowledge of languages required of personnel in public bodies, Act 481/2003 on demonstrated proficiency in the Swedish and Finnish languages, and with Decree 794/2004 on university degrees. Compulsory language studies course.
Learning outcomes
After successful completion of the course, students will be able to communicate appropriately in tasks concerning working life and social events both orally and in writing. Students will - master the terminology related to general topics and their own special field, and use mostly correct structures - understand texts and standard spoken language related to their own special fields - be able to convey and retrieve information, describe, give advice, summarise and express and justify opinions - be able to actively participate in conversations and hold a prepared oral presentation - be able to use linguistic tools and aids and Swedish sources from their own field
Contents
- reading comprehension and analysis exercises with different texts - producing written texts - exercises on vocabulary and structure - becoming familiar with Swedish sources of information - conversation exercises on studying, working life, current events and topics selected by the students - oral argumentation and reaction exercises - a prepared brief oral presentation - pronunciation practice - listening comprehension exercises
Further information on prerequisites and recommendations
For students of Administrative Sciences
Teaching methods
Teaching method
Contact
Online
Tutorials
42 h
0 h
Independent work
38 h
0 h
Teaching language
Swedish,
Finnish
Modes of study
Evaluation
and evaluation criteria
Numeric 1-5.
Evaluation by active participation. Evaluation of written communication is based on assignments and/or by a final examination. Oral communication is assessed by exercises, oral presentation and conversation exam. (1-3 satisfactory, 4-5 good)
Recommended year of study
Second year of study.
Study materials
Material available through Moodle.
Further information
During the semester, a written test will be organised for students who already possess the language skills this course aims for. Those who pass the test will be exempted from the written communication part of the course. A test of oral skills will be organised by agreement for those who have worked in their own field in a Swedish-speaking area for a minimum of six months.