Study Guide

Learning outcomes

Proficiency level A2

The student
- is familiar with the main stages of the job search process in Finland
- is able to tell about his/her skills
- understands short texts related to job search
- is able to communicate in situations related to job search.

Implementation and methods of teaching

This is an online course.
The exam is in the Exam room on campus.

Timing and attendance

The course will be organized during two periods.

Active participation in Zoom sessions is required. The course cannot be completed independently.

Learning material and recommended literature

Material in Moodle.

Learning environment

Moodle, Zoom
There are also video and interview tasks on the course.

Student time use and work load

Period 1: Zoom sessions 14 x 2 h and independent studying 45 h
Period 2: Zoom sessions 8 x 2 h, independent assignments 46 h

Contents

After this course the student
- can communicate in short social situations in working life and is familiar with the basic vocabulary of typical working day
- is familiar with the education system in Finland and can tell about his / her own education and skills in informal situations
- is familiar with the main stages of the job search process in Finland.

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

Finnish 4 or equivalent skills.

Assessment criteria

Continuous evaluation
Exam in the first and second period in the Exam room.
Assignments to be assessed in the second period.

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

0
The student has not reached the learning objectives.

Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 1–5)

1
The student has reached the learning objectives at a satisfactory level.

Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 1–5)

3
The student has reached the learning objectives well.

Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 1–5)

5
The student has reached the learning objectives in an excellent manner.

Learning outcomes

Proficiency level A2

The student
- is familiar with the main stages of the job search process in Finland
- is able to tell about his/her skills
- understands short texts related to job search
- is able to communicate in situations related to job search.

Implementation and methods of teaching

This is an online course on Zoom.Sessions will not be recorded.
The exam is in the Exam hall on campus.

Timing and attendance

The course will be organized during two periods.

Active participation on Zoom sessions is required. The course cannot be completed independently.

Learning material and recommended literature

Material on Moodle.

Learning environment

Moodle, Zoom
There are also video and interview tasks on the course.

Student time use and work load

Period 3: Zoom sessions 14 x 2 h and independent studying 40 h
Period 4: Zoom sessions 10 x 2 h, independent assignments 47 h

Contents

The course content is as follows:

- Social situations at the workplace
- Typical workday
- Basic vocabulary for working life
- Education and professions in Finland
- The basics of job search
- Own education background and skills

Structures:
- Imperfect and perfect tenses
- Comparison (comparative, superlative)
- Passive voice

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

Finnish 4 or equivalent skills.

Assessment criteria

Continuous evaluation
Exam in the first period in the Exam hall.
Assignments to be assessed in the second period.

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

0
The student has not reached the learning objectives.

Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 1–5)

1
The student has reached the learning objectives at a satisfactory level.

Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 1–5)

3
The student has reached the learning objectives well.

Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 1–5)

5
The student has reached the learning objectives in an excellent manner.

Learning outcomes

Proficiency level A2

The student
- is familiar with the main stages of the job search process in Finland
- is able to tell about his/her skills
- understands short texts related to job search
- is able to communicate in situations related to job search.

Implementation and methods of teaching

This is an online course.
The exam is in the Exam room.

Timing and attendance

The course will be organized during two periods.

Active participation in Zoom sessions is required. The course cannot be completed independently.

Learning material and recommended literature

Material on Moodle.

Learning environment

Moodle, Zoom
There are also video and interview tasks on the course.

Student time use and work load

Period 1: Zoom sessions 14 x 2 h and independent studying 40 h
Period 2: Zoom sessions 10 x 2 h, independent assignments 47 h

Contents

After this course the student
- can communicate in short social situations in working life and is familiar with the basic vocabulary of typical working day
- is familiar with the education system in Finland and can tell about his / her own education and skills in informal situations
- is familiar with the main stages of the job search process in Finland.

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

Finnish 4 or equivalent skills.

Assessment criteria

Continuous evaluation
Exam in the first period in the Exam room.
Assignments to be assessed in the second period.

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

0
The student has not reached the learning objectives.

Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 1–5)

1
The student has reached the learning objectives at a satisfactory level.

Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 1–5)

3
The student has reached the learning objectives well.

Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 1–5)

5
The student has reached the learning objectives in an excellent manner.

Learning outcomes

Proficiency level A2

The student
- is familiar with the main stages of the job search process in Finland
- is able to tell about his/her skills
- understands short texts related to job search
- is able to communicate in situations related to job search.

Implementation and methods of teaching

This is an online course.

Contents

The student
• is familiar with the main stages of the job search process in Finland
• is able to tell about his/her skills
• understands short texts related to job search
• is able to communicate in situations related to job search

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

Finnish 4 or equivalent skills.

Assessment criteria

Continuous evaluation
Zoom / Moodle exam in the first period.
Assignments to be assessed in the second period.

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

0
The student has not reached the learning objectives.

Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 1–5)

1
The student has reached the learning objectives at a satisfactory level.

Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 1–5)

3
The student has reached the learning objectives well.

Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 1–5)

5
The student has reached the learning objectives in an excellent manner.