XSUI1004 Finnish for workplace 2 (2 cr)

Course Description

In this course, students practice talking about their skills, work experience, and simple, recurring practical matters related to work. Language learning strategies are further developed.

Core Content

• giving a short informal description of one’s work placement using key terminology from the field

• planning and agreeing on practical matters (e.g. meetings and division of tasks)

• creating a basic Finnish language CV template 

After completing the course, the student:

• can describe some main points of their work placement

• can communicate briefly, both orally and in writing, about certain practical workrelated matters

• is able to create a liststyle Finnish CV that shows their educational and work history as well as personal skills (e.g. hobbies, special abilities)

• is aware of opportunities to learn and use the language during the work placement

• has further developed useful strategies for language learning and language use

• has become familiar with tools that support writing