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

Online meetings, learning assignments, pair and group work as well as independent study. The classes will be held on Zoom.
The final exam will be held in the Exam room on campus.

The course cannot be completed independently.

Timing and attendance

The course will start in week 37 and end in week 49. Online meetings twice a week.
Active participation is required in at least 70 per cent of the classes.
Oral exam in week 49, written exam in the electronic system in weeks 49 to 51.

Learning material and recommended literature

Material in Moodle.

Learning environment

Moodle and Zoom.

Student time use and work load

5 credits corresponds to approximately 135 hours of study.
Online meetings and written exam approx. 50 hours, independent study approx. 85 hours.

Contents

- Short social situations at the workplace
- A typical workday
- Basic vocabulary of working life
- Education and professions in Finland
- Basics of job searching
- Own education and skills

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. The course cannot be completed after Finnish 2 course.
If you are unsure about your proficiency level, please contact the teacher.

Assessment criteria

Approved learning assignments. Written exam in electronic system.

Assessment scale

1-5

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.