MONP1000 Towards Multidisciplinary Language Expertise (5 cr)

Study level:
Basic studies
Grading scale:
Pass - fail
Language:
Finnish
Responsible organisation:
Department of Language and Communication Studies
Curriculum periods:
2020-2021, 2021-2022, 2022-2023, 2023-2024

Description

Content

In this course the students will familiarise themselves with the skills and knowledge expected of multidisciplinary language experts from two perspectives: scientific knowledge and working life relevance. The aim is the get to know the field of discourse studies and to understand how the knowledge and skills of multidisciplinary language experts are relevant in working life. The students will also start compiling their e-portfolios; this work will be contined in the course MONA1001 Multidisciplinary Language Expertise. The portfolio work will consist of compiling a working portfolio including descriptions of knowledge, skills and interests and putting together a presentation portfolio including the student's key skills and career goals.

Completion methods

Recommended: Contact teaching, group work, learning assignments, e-portfolio.

Independent study: Self-study package

Assessment details

Completion of the learning assignments (in groups as well as independently), presentation portfolio (independent work), active participation to lectures (80% attendance is required). 

Learning outcomes

After completing the course the student

  • knows what kinds of fields and tasks are relevant to multidisciplinary language experts in working life
  • understands the relevance of scientific knowledge and perspective in the construction of discourse skills and language expertise 
  • understands the value of linguistic choices in constructing knowledge
  • in the portfolio, can reflect on her/his interests, strengths and developmental goals in relation to her/his study plan as well as working life relevance

Additional information

There is a self-study package available for this course. However, major students of languages are recommended to select contact teaching as method. The self-study package is suitable for minor students or those who have changed their programme.

Study materials

Lecture material

Completion methods

Method 1

Description:
Monialainen kieliasiantuntija -kandidaattiohjelman opiskelijoille osallistuminen opetukseen on suositeltava vaihtoehto.
Evaluation criteria:
Hyväksytysti suoritetut oppimistehtävät (ryhmissä ja itsenäisesti), näyteportfolio (itsenäisesti), aktiivinen osallistuminen kontaktiopetukseen (väh. 80 % tapaamisista oltava läsnä).
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Method 2

Description:
Itseopiskelupaketti on suositeltava sivuaineopiskelijoille tai esimerkiksi tutkinto-ohjelman vaihtajille.
Evaluation criteria:
Hyväksytysti suoritetut itseopiskelupakettiin kuuluvat tehtävät
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Parts of the completion methods
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Teaching (5 cr)

Type:
Participation in teaching
Grading scale:
Pass - fail
Evaluation criteria:
Hyväksytysti suoritetut oppimistehtävät (ryhmissä ja itsenäisesti), näyteportfolio (itsenäisesti), aktiivinen osallistuminen kontaktiopetukseen (väh. 80 % tapaamisista oltava läsnä).
Language:
English, Finnish
Study methods:

Kontaktiopetus, ryhmätyöskentely, oppimistehtävät, e-portfolio.

Study materials:

Luentomateriaalit

Teaching

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Independent study (5 cr)

Type:
Independent study
Grading scale:
Pass - fail
Evaluation criteria:
Hyväksytysti suoritetut itseopiskelupakettiin kuuluvat tehtävät
Language:
Finnish
Study methods:

Itsenäinen työskentely: itseopiskelupaketti

Teaching