Study Guide

#savoniaUAS

Curricula starting in 2022 and earlier

Technology, Kuopio
Technology, Varkaus
Design, Kuopio
Business, Kuopio
Music and Dance, Kuopio
Tourism and Hospitality
Social Services and Health Care, Kuopio
Social Services and Health Care, Iisalmi
Natural resources, Iisalmi
Multidisciplinary Studies

Savonia's new Study Guide (curriculum starting in 2023 and after) can be found here.

Basis of Education Competence Standards Structure of Studies Development of Expertise Methods and implementation Course Table

Course Description

Code4 STYEN02
NameEnglish in Social and Health Care and Intercultural Communication
Credits5 ects
ObjectivesThe student is able to
-use English in his or her work at the level required for his or her professional development
-tell about his or her working environment and duties in English
-interview and guide, mentor and care for different clients in English
-use essential professional vocabulary and source books
-identify cultural differences and describe the special features of his or her own culture
-understand the impact of culture on communication
ContentEncountering the client and guiding, mentoring and caring for him or her. Telling about the working environment and duties, other important interactions in a multicultural environment, studying the field-specific material in English, essential professional vocabulary. The concepts of culture and intercultural communication, basic cultural differences, improving intercultural communication skills
RequirementsParticipation in contact lessons, discussions and practice-based exercises. Accepted completion of oral and written assignments, passed exams. Online studies with no contact lessons. Accepted completion of related exercises and assignments, a passed exam.Simulations.
Grading Scale0 - 5
Course materialTo be announced at the beginning of the course.
Prerequisites
Other Considerations
ContactSavela Sanna, Kaartinen Pekka

 

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