Engineering Swedish
| Structure Type: | Study unit |
|---|---|
| Code: | XX00BV49 |
| Curriculum: | KT 2025 |
| Level: | Bachelor of Engineering |
| Year of Study: | 1 (2025-2026) |
| Semester: | Spring |
| Credits: | 5 cr |
| Responsible Teacher: | Savolainen, Katariina |
| Language of Instruction: | Finnish |
Courses During the Academic Year 2025-2026
| Impl. | Group(s) | Study Time | Teacher(s) | Language | Enrolment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3001 | KT2025-A, KT2025-B, KT2025-C, KT2025-D | 2026-01-07 – 2026-04-30 | Katariina Savolainen | Finnish | 2025-12-01 – 2026-01-13 |
| 3002 | KT2025V-A, KT2025V-B | 2026-01-07 – 2026-04-30 | Katariina Savolainen | Finnish | 2025-12-01 – 2026-01-13 |
| 3003 | EY2025-A, EY2025-B, EY2025-C, EY2025-D | 2025-09-04 – 2025-12-19 | Katariina Savolainen | Finnish | |
| 3004 | EY2025V-A, EY2025V-B | 2025-08-22 – 2025-12-20 | Finnish |
Learning Outcomes
Target level CEFR B1. The student attains the oral and writing skills in the second official language in accordance with the Language Decree 6.6.2003/424. The student is able to communicate orally and in writing in various situations of working life. The student will become professionally aware of the significance of the course contents living in a bilingual country and the Nordic community. The student has a positive attitude towards learning languages.
Student's Workload
135 h, containing 46 h of scheduled contact studies.
Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses
Upper secondary level Swedish studies.
Contents
Speaking and writing skills needed in working life, such as how to talk about your studies and education, company presentations, job interviews, and how to describe practical training and work assignments. Professional texts and vocabulary from the student´s own field of study.
Regional Impact
The student familiarizes themselves with companies in their field in Swedish. The course includes collaboration with Swedish-speaking universities.
Recommended or Required Reading and Other Learning Resources/Tools
Material provided by the teacher.
Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Oral and written exercises, pair work, group work, and independent study.
Assessment Criteria
Grade 1: The student can mostly communicate understandably both orally and in writing in simple and routine work tasks and other situations. The student understands the main content of clear speech and text dealing with familiar topics.
Grade 3: The student manages quite well orally and in writing in work tasks and other everyday situations. The student can write a coherent piece of content. They understand speech at a normal pace, but less common topics may cause difficulties.
Grade 5: The student can communicate fluently and appropriately in demanding work-related language situations. They are capable of active interaction and can apply the language taught in the course in a versatile manner. The student understands and produces content-rich speech and text. There are hardly any deficiencies in their language use.
Assessment Methods
Active participation in teaching, written and oral exercises, as well as written exams and an oral exam.