Degree programme in Public Service Interpreting – 1st semester, Helsinki
- Type of studies
- Open University of Applied Sciences, Pathway studies
- Campuses
- Helsinki
- Location
- Helsinki
- Ilmoittautumisaika
- 27.7.2026—14.8.2026
- Start Term
- 17.8.2026—20.12.2026
- Field of Study
- Interpreting, languages and communication
- Study mode
- Blended learning
- Study language
- Finnish
- Application Status
- Registration opens soon
- Pricing
- Fee-based
- Code
- AAF695
- Extent
- 30 op
- Price
- 175 €
- Admission quota
- 8
- Available places
- 8
- Teachers
- Hanna Hovila, Tanja Piironen, Sampo Sivula, Olga Galinski, Päivi Pässilä, Vesa Vainiomäki, Olga Galinski, Olga Galinski, Jaana Puurunen, Mari Vainikka
Opintojen sisältämät toteutukset
TYH01MS26HKI Kielitietoisuus
Sisältö
– basic linguistic concepts
– introduction to terminology work
– multilingualism
– language-learning methods
– language attitudes
– introduction to terminology work
– multilingualism
– language-learning methods
– language attitudes
Learning outcomes
Students
– identify key concepts and theories in linguistics and terminology work
– identify the main principles of language-learning and multilingualism
– identify approaches and methods of language learning and know how to use relevant tools in their language-learning process
– identify and compare the characteristics of their working languages
– recognise attitudes and power structures related to languages, forms of language and language communities
– identify key concepts and theories in linguistics and terminology work
– identify the main principles of language-learning and multilingualism
– identify approaches and methods of language learning and know how to use relevant tools in their language-learning process
– identify and compare the characteristics of their working languages
– recognise attitudes and power structures related to languages, forms of language and language communities
Grading scale
Hyväksytty/Hylätty
OTOMS26HKI Orientaatio tulkkausalan opintoihin
Sisältö
– introduction to university studies (Diak, multi-modal education, MyDiak, syllabus, study plan, personal study plan, credit transfer)
– IT
– ICT applications and programmes
– library services
– IT
– ICT applications and programmes
– library services
Learning outcomes
Students
– identify and commit to the principles of education and learning practices at Diak
– plan their use of time and studies
– use IT equipment, applications and software
– use library services
– identify and commit to the principles of education and learning practices at Diak
– plan their use of time and studies
– use IT equipment, applications and software
– use library services
Grading scale
0-5
PKVMS26HKI Verbal and written communication
Sisältö
– essay, article, blog post, learning diary
– writing process, referencing system
– giving and receiving feedback
– public speaking, listening, non-verbal communication
– writing process, referencing system
– giving and receiving feedback
– public speaking, listening, non-verbal communication
Learning outcomes
Students
– identify study-related text types and communication situations
– reference sources in accordance with Diak’s guidelines
– give and receive feedback and develop their communication
– identify their personal strengths and development areas as communicators
– identify factors influencing communication in one-to-one and group settings
– identify study-related text types and communication situations
– reference sources in accordance with Diak’s guidelines
– give and receive feedback and develop their communication
– identify their personal strengths and development areas as communicators
– identify factors influencing communication in one-to-one and group settings
Grading scale
Hyväksytty/Hylätty
TAL01MS26HKI Suomalainen yhteiskunta ja kulttuuri
Sisältö
– the Finnish social system and its working principles
– the Finnish decision-making and governance system
– the rights and responsibilities of Finnish citizens and authorities
– key minorities and immigrant communities in Finland
– Finnish culture and religious communities
– legislation relating to interpreting
– the Finnish decision-making and governance system
– the rights and responsibilities of Finnish citizens and authorities
– key minorities and immigrant communities in Finland
– Finnish culture and religious communities
– legislation relating to interpreting
Learning outcomes
Students
– describe the Finnish social system and its basic principles
– identify the principles of the Finnish decision-making and governance system
– identify the rights and responsibilities of Finnish citizens and authorities
– know the linguistic and other rights and obligations of minorities in Finland
– understand the characteristics of Finnish culture and religion
– are familiar with legislation relevant to interpreting
– describe the Finnish social system and its basic principles
– identify the principles of the Finnish decision-making and governance system
– identify the rights and responsibilities of Finnish citizens and authorities
– know the linguistic and other rights and obligations of minorities in Finland
– understand the characteristics of Finnish culture and religion
– are familiar with legislation relevant to interpreting
Grading scale
0-5
TAL02MS26HKI Tulkin perustaidot
Sisältö
– Effort model
– working memory management
– memorisation techniques
– speech analysis as a tool of interpretation
– basics of notetaking
– basic concepts of interpretation
– interpreting situations and methods
– working memory management
– memorisation techniques
– speech analysis as a tool of interpretation
– basics of notetaking
– basic concepts of interpretation
– interpreting situations and methods
Learning outcomes
Students
– identify the stages of the interpreting process and the necessary cognitive processes, and apply them at a basic level
– apply basic memorisation techniques
– recognise the role of notetaking in interpreting and know the principles of notetaking
– analyse speech content and structure at a basic level from the perspective of conveying a message
– describe different interpreting situations and methods
– identify the stages of the interpreting process and the necessary cognitive processes, and apply them at a basic level
– apply basic memorisation techniques
– recognise the role of notetaking in interpreting and know the principles of notetaking
– analyse speech content and structure at a basic level from the perspective of conveying a message
– describe different interpreting situations and methods
Grading scale
0-5
TAL03MS26HKI Vuorovaikutus tulkkaustilanteessa
Sisältö
– professional role of interpreters
– interpreters’ professional identity and development
– the structure of conversation
– dynamics of interpreting
– ethical code of conduct of public service interpreters
– interpreters’ professional identity and development
– the structure of conversation
– dynamics of interpreting
– ethical code of conduct of public service interpreters
Learning outcomes
Students
– understand the role of an interpreter as a facilitator of comprehension in multilingual and multicultural communication
– understand the structure and dynamics of a dialogue
– understand the role of non-verbal communication in interpreting
– recognise their identity as part of their professional growth and the impact of their subjective views on their work
– describe the ethical principles of interpreting and their meaning in practice
– understand the role of an interpreter as a facilitator of comprehension in multilingual and multicultural communication
– understand the structure and dynamics of a dialogue
– understand the role of non-verbal communication in interpreting
– recognise their identity as part of their professional growth and the impact of their subjective views on their work
– describe the ethical principles of interpreting and their meaning in practice
Grading scale
0-5