Swedish for Business Life I
| Structure Type: | Study unit |
|---|---|
| Code: | TL00BQ76 |
| Curriculum: | TK 2026 |
| Level: | Bachelor of Business Administration |
| Credits: | 3 cr |
| Responsible Teacher: | Harald, Camilla |
| Language of Instruction: | Finnish |
Courses
| Impl. | Group(s) | Study Time | Teacher(s) | Language | Enrolment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3001 | TK2025-A | 2025-09-01 – 2026-08-31 | Camilla Harald | Swedish | 2025-08-01 – 2026-08-31 |
| 3003 | LT2025-W | 2025-08-25 – 2026-08-31 | Camilla Harald | Swedish | 2025-08-01 – 2026-08-31 |
| 3004 | LT2025V-K | 2025-08-25 – 2026-08-31 | Camilla Harald | Swedish | 2025-08-01 – 2026-08-31 |
| 3008 | LT2026-A | 2026-08-24 – 2026-12-21 | Camilla Harald | Finnish | 2026-08-01 – 2026-09-06 |
| 3009 | LT2026-B, LT2026-C | 2027-01-01 – 2027-06-13 | Camilla Harald | Swedish | 2026-08-01 – 2026-09-06 |
| 3011 | LT2026-D | 2026-08-24 – 2026-12-21 | Camilla Harald | Finnish | 2026-08-01 – 2026-09-06 |
| 3012 | TK2026-A | 2026-08-31 – 2026-12-30 | Camilla Harald | Finnish | 2026-08-01 – 2026-09-06 |
| 3013 | LT2026-W | 2027-01-01 – 2027-06-13 | Camilla Harald | Swedish | 2026-08-01 – 2026-09-06 |
| 3014 | LT2026V-T | 2026-08-22 – 2026-12-19 | Camilla Harald | Swedish | 2026-08-01 – 2026-09-06 |
Learning Outcomes
The student is familiar, and comfortable with, different communication situations in working life and responds appropriately in Swedish. They understand the main message when listening to customers, colleagues, and other work-related partners and can communicate, provide information, and essential instructions to them. The student comprehends the key points of both spoken and written informational texts related to their work or field. They also understand that language learning is a continuous process and that progress is possible regardless of their starting level. The most important factors are their own initiative, willingness to learn, and doing their best to improve their communication skills (written and oral) in Swedish.
Student's Workload
Student's total work load 81 h.
Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses
Swedish of secondary education.
Contents
Texts related to one's own professional field
Communication situations in working life
Written and oral exercises.
The course content is integrated into the student's own professional field.
Presentations and discussions
Regional Impact
The student becomes familiar with local companies in their field in Swedish.Whenever possible, cooperation with local Swedish-speaking universities. Company visits from local businesses.
Recommended or Required Reading and Other Learning Resources/Tools
Informed by the teacher at the beginning of the course / during the course.
Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Texts related to one's own professional field
Communication situations in working life
Written and oral exercises.
The course content is integrated into the student's own professional field.
Presentations and discussions
Assessment Criteria
Proficiency Level 1: The student can participate in the most common and predictable workplace communication situations and uses simple structures and individual words in their communication. During the course, the student develops their knowledge of vocabulary related to their field. Their attitude toward language learning is positive.
Proficiency Level 3: The student manages reasonably well in common and predictable workplace communication situations and uses structures and phrases in a fairly idiomatic way. The student is able to use the vocabulary related to their field that they have learned during the course. Their attitude toward language learning is positive.
Proficiency Level 5: The student navigates various workplace communication situations well, has a strong command of grammatical structures, and uses them in a versatile manner. The student uses vocabulary and expressions related to their field fluently and idiomatically. Their attitude toward language learning is positive.
Assessment Methods
Continuous process assessment: active participation, attitude, and effort.
Completed exercises and assignments written and oral.
Vocabulary tests. Written exam.
Further Information
Be present in the course from the very first lesson.
During that session the course objectives, contents and requirements will be presented.
The same requirements apply to everyone, and all students complete the same tasks.
You will need a computer in class, and it is recommended to have a pen and paper as well.
For the second national language, a verbal grade (good/satisfactory) is recorded on the degree certificate in accordance with the Government Decree on the Demonstration of Finnish and Swedish Language Proficiency in State Administration (481/2003). Written and oral language skills are assessed separately. In line with national guidelines, the grades 1–3 in higher education correspond to the verbal grade "satisfactory" for language proficiency assessment as required by Law 424/2003, while grades 4–5 correspond to the verbal grade "good." The notation on the degree certificate replaces a separate language certificate.
After the course, a verbal grade is given for written and oral language proficiency.