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 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.