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
0-5
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
Teaching methods
Lectures, studyvisits, online-teaching, reports
Learning materials and recommended literature
Different web-sites.
Literature which includes finnish culture and society.
During the course, students search for appropriate literature when completing assignments.
Literature which includes finnish culture and society.
During the course, students search for appropriate literature when completing assignments.
Student workload and time commitment
5 study points
Assessment criteria
Diak's general assessment criteria, Requirement level I, initial assessment
Course assignments:
Two study visits: the Parliament and a self-selected organization. A report will be produced on both. The study visit to the organization will be reported on in a webinar and a report will be produced as a group output. The course also includes time-bound online teaching.
Artificial intelligence may be used in the course and must be reported in the learning assignment reports.
Course assignments:
Two study visits: the Parliament and a self-selected organization. A report will be produced on both. The study visit to the organization will be reported on in a webinar and a report will be produced as a group output. The course also includes time-bound online teaching.
Artificial intelligence may be used in the course and must be reported in the learning assignment reports.
Grading scale
0-5
Exam dates and retake opportunities
No exam
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