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LANGUAGE PROGRAM IN THE FINNISH DEFENCE FORCES. Tommi Tikka Language Specialist National Defence University Language Center. INTRODUCTION. Language Training in the Finnish Defence Forces Language Training for Degree Students at the National Defence University Our Pedagogical Philosophy.
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LANGUAGE PROGRAM IN THE FINNISH DEFENCE FORCES Tommi Tikka Language Specialist National Defence University Language Center
INTRODUCTION • Language Training in the Finnish Defence Forces • Language Training for Degree Students at the National Defence University • Our Pedagogical Philosophy
STUDIES LEADING TO BACHELOR'S AND MASTER'S DEGREES Bachelor Of Military Science 5 ECTS credits + second official language (Swedish/Finnish) 5 ECTS credits Master Of Military Science 3 ECTS credits Senior Staff Officer Course 1 ECTS credits Voluntary Courses (Russian, French, German, Swedish, English & Arabic)
DEVELOPMENT COURSES FOR DEFENCE PERSONNEL • Courses (ranging from introductory level to advanced) in Swedish, Russian, French, English and Arabic • Special tailored military English courses for FINCENT (Finnish Defence Forces International Center) that organizes: • language training for Finnish military attachés • military crisis management courses for command and expert personnel in UN, NATO and EU-led crisis management operations
BACHELOR OF MILITARY SCIENCE INFO SESSION • Choosing the language (English, French, German or Russian) • Students must have operational proficiency in the language they choose (CEF level B2) – Dialang test SIX AUDITORIUM SESSIONS • Six sessions on academic/professional speaking and writing FIVE SMALL-GROUP (3-4 CADETS) MEETINGS • Working closely with the students to teach them the most essential communication strategies related to academic/professional speaking and writing
MASTER OF MILITARY SCIENCE INFO SESSION • Choosing the language (English, French, German or Russian) • Students must have operational proficiency in the language they choose (CEF level B2) – Dialang test BASIC COURSE = FOUR ONE-ON-ONE MEETINGS • Four meetings, for which the language specialist and the student negotiate an individual syllabus TWO ELECTIVES: Communication Strategies for Crisis Management Context & Professional Writing Two of our most advanced courses on academic writing and speaking. Recommended for students at CEF level C1 or C2.
SENIOR STAFF OFFICER COURSE INFO SESSION • Choosing the language (English, French, German or Russian) • Students must have operational proficiency in the language they choose (CEF level B2) – Dialang test BASIC COURSE = FOUR ONE-ON-ONE MEETINGS • Four meetings, for which the language specialist and the student negotiate an individual syllabus
PEDAGOGIGAL PHILOSOPHY CYCLE 1: ASSESS (DIALANG & IN-HOUSE PROFICIENCY TEST ON THE CONTENT OF THE COURSE) CYCLE 2: TEACH (COMMUNICATION STRATEGIES FOR ACADEMIC/ PROFESSIONAL SPEAKING AND WRITING) CYCLE 3: GIVE FEEDBACK (ON TRIAL PRESENTATIONS AND FIRST DRAFTS OF THE STUDENTS' PAPERS) CYCLE 4: ASSESS (DIALANG & IN-HOUSE PROFICIENCY TEST ON THE CONTENT OF THE COURSE)