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Swedish Language for Forestry Working LifeLaajuus (3 cr)

Code: MM10032

Credits

3 op

Teaching language

  • Finnish

Responsible person

  • Marita Suomalainen

Objective

You are able to use Swedish language to communicate orally and in writing in working life situations, for example in negotiations and meetings. You manage documents related to meetings and negotiations in Swedish. You can the language needed in telephoning and in customer service. You are aware of cultural differences in working life situations. You are able to use forestry related literature to increase your professional knowledge.

Content

small talk situations, telephoning, negotiation skills, meeting practices, forestry vocabulary: forest as an operational environment, sustainable development, reporting, Swedish culture

Enrollment

01.10.2023 - 18.02.2024

Timing

27.02.2024 - 26.04.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

3 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Campus

Wärtsilä Campus Karjalankatu 3

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 60

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Forestry
Teachers
  • Marita Suomalainen
Teacher in charge

Marita Suomalainen

Groups
  • MMNS22
    Forestry Engineer, Full-time Studies, Fall, 2022

Objective

You are able to use Swedish language to communicate orally and in writing in working life situations, for example in negotiations and meetings. You manage documents related to meetings and negotiations in Swedish. You can the language needed in telephoning and in customer service. You are aware of cultural differences in working life situations. You are able to use forestry related literature to increase your professional knowledge.

Content

small talk situations, telephoning, negotiation skills, meeting practices, forestry vocabulary: forest as an operational environment, sustainable development, reporting, Swedish culture

Teaching methods

You know how to communicate orally and in writing in Swedish while working. You are able to write documents used in working life and are able to participate in meetings and negotiations in Swedish. You know how to deal with clients on the phone and through email. You are aware of the features in Swedish culture. You can find relevant information by using different sources.

Evaluation scale

H-5