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Åbo Akademi University 2014/2015
LANGUAGE COURSES
the variety in family policies between countries.
Learning objectives:
After having competed the course the student a) knows how
to define family and child policy, and to identify different
policy areas, b) can identify the historical origins of family
policy in Finland as well as more recent developments in this
field, c) can distinguish between different so-called family
policy regimes, d) understands the importance of family policy
for incomes, work and the wellbeing of families.
Teaching forms: lectures 24 h, literature studies, written as-
signment.
Literature:
a) Hiilamo, H. (2002). The Rise and Fall of Nordic Family Policy?
Historical development and changes during the 1990s in
Sweden and Finland. Helsinki: Stakes.
b) Ministry of Social Affairs and Health, Finland (2013). Child
and Family Policy in Finland. Brochures 9. English. Helsinki:
Ministry of Social Affairs and Health.
c) Ferrarini, T. (2006). Families, States and Labour Markets.
Cheltenham: Edward Elgar.
d) UNICEF (2013). Child well-being in rich countries A com-
parative overview. Florence: UNICEF.
Language
courses
Vasa Campus
Swedish as a Foreign Language I (A1)
933016.0
5 credits
Level: A1
Offered: Autumn 2014
Lecturer: Kristina Granstedt-Ketola
Learning objectives:
Level A1 according to the Common European Framework of
References for Language
Upon completion of the course, students are expected to be
able to do the following:
- read and understand simple texts and other writtenmaterial
dealing with every day and familiar topics
- read and understand themain content of simple instructions
and directions
- understand common, everyday words and simple expres-
sions as well as simple, slowand distinct conversation pertain-
ing to oneself, family and specific areas of interest
- understand simple instructions and directions in everyday
situations when spoken slowly and clearly
- produce basic written information about oneself, complete
simple forms and questionnaires
- produce short, very simple texts which comprehensively de-
scribe a familiar situation, (e.g. write a short letter or message)
- participate in basic conversation about everyday situations
and general areas of interest, (e.g. family, housing, studies
or equivalent) in which other participants speak slowly and
clearly, and are prepared to assist
- use simple vocabulary and phrases, ask and answer basic
questions about known topics of conservation and situations,
(e.g. greetings, shopping terminology, asking for assistance
and help)
Assessment: Written and oral examination
Survival Swedish
933017.0
2 credits
Basic level (for beginners)
Offered: September-October 2014and January-March2015
(to be confirmed)
Lecturers: Ella Enbacka, Kristina Granstedt-Ketola
Learning objectives: The course is intended for exchange
students as a beginners' course presenting Swedish gram-
mar and vocabulary for everyday life, especially training the
ability of oral communication.
Assessment: Written and oral examination at the end of the
course.
Survival Finnish
933300.0
2 credits
Basic level (for beginners)
Offered: September-October 2014andJanuary-March2015
Lecturers: Anja Sjöholm (Autumn) and Kristina Granstedt-
Ketola (Spring)
Learning objectives:The course is intended for exchange
students as a beginners' course presenting Finnish grammar
and vocabulary for everyday life, especially training the ability
of oral communication.
Assessment: Written examination at the end of the course.
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