Language Bridges to the Swedish Labour Market (5 ECTS)

Learning outcomes

The aim is to develop and improve the Swedish language and communication skills of the students of the course, to familiarise with the Swedish labour market, culture and society, to prepare the student for writing a motivation letter and CV as well as to present their competence and skills to an employer in Swedish. After completing the course, the student has an opportunity to move to Sweden for an on-the-job training period or a summer job, and s/he is entitled to get help and support from the Swedish language teacher of the course throughout the whole period.

Content

Writing a motivation letter and Curriculum Vitae, Presentation Skills, The labour market, culture and society in Sweden, Swedish language and communication skills, Work- and field-related vocabularies, Study trip to Sweden (if the Covid-19 pandemic permitting), Meetings with the coordinator of international affairs of the Metropolia UAS and the recruiter of the Gavle municipality, Guest speakers

Teaching methods

Interactive lecture
Role play
Small group tutorial
Presentation
Independent studies
Homework

Location and time

Teaching on Mondays at 12.30pm-3.45pm

A recruiting event at 1pm -3pm on 16.3.

Learning materials and recommended literature

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Alternative completion methods of implementation

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Internship and working life connections

Co-operation with the Finnish Institute in Stockholm and Gavle Municipality

International connections

Co-operation with the Finnish Institute in Stockholm and Gavle Municipality

Student workload

5 x 27 h = 135 h

Content scheduling

Opetus lukujärjestyksen mukaisesti helmi-huhtikuussa 2022.

Further information for students

Teacher: MA Katja Hämäläinen (phone 040 6302601)

Assessment methods and criteria

Continuous assessment

Evaluation scale

Hyväksytty/Hylätty