Communication Competence in Social Work (5cr)
Code: TCOM0001V24-3002
General information
- Enrollment
- 03.12.2025 - 05.01.2026
- Registration for introductions has not started yet.
- Timing
- 12.01.2026 - 14.03.2026
- The implementation has not yet started.
- Number of ECTS credits allocated
- 5 cr
- Local portion
- 5 cr
- Mode of delivery
- Contact learning
- Unit
- Language Centre
- Teaching languages
- English
- Finnish
- Seats
- 10 - 30
Evaluation scale
Approved/Rejected
Objective
This course is aimed at students who are native speakers of Finnish or whose Finnish language proficiency level is C1. The course is bilingual combining Finnish and English – approximately half of the course is taught in English and the other half in Finnish. Some of the teaching sessions will combine the use of both languages within one session to mimic authentic multilingual communication situations.
Upon successful completion of the course, the student:
1. is able to make conscious choices about applying communication strategies in different academic and professional contexts
2. is able to adapt their language use according to the communication situation
3. is able to collaborate in teams, negotiating to solve problems and presenting information clearly and concisely
4. is able to give and receive constructive feedback.
5. is able to critically reflect on communicative practices from the perspective of critical multiculturalism
6. has acquired strategies for the ongoing learning of communication skills and spoken English.
Execution methods
Collaborative learning and independent work.
Accomplishment methods
Active participation and successful completion of the course assignments.
Content
This course emphasizes the importance of plurilingual and pluricultural competence as part of students’ academic and professional expertise. The course will focus on developing skills and strategies for negotiation, problem solving, presenting and collaborative teamwork in contexts typical for social work professionals. Attention will be given to reflections and discussions around critical multiculturalism, exploring power dynamics that shape and are shaped by communication practices.
Teaching methods
Teaching profile: F2F
Assessment criteria, approved/failed
Based on active participation and completion of course assignments.
Further information
If you miss the first class session and have not discussed your absence with the teacher, your place can be given to the first person on the waiting list.
Remember to cancel your registration if you will not be taking the course.