English for Health Care and Social ServicesLaajuus (5 cr)
Study unit code: TH00BM50
Credits
5 op
Learning outcomes
The students can communicate understandably in English in different kinds of written and spoken language situations of the field. The students improve their English skills and know how to use English language materials relevant to higher education studies.
Content
The course includes the basics of the English language. It also offers the chance to practice different field-related oral and written communication situations and to increase the courage to use the English language. An essential target is to produce clear, logical and readable texts in different styles. The material used in spoken and written tasks is related to the field of health care and social services, such as the concepts, service systems, various working life situations and ethics. In addition, the students develop their language learning techniques (e.g. reading professional texts, studying vocabulary).
Timing
07.10.2024 - 31.12.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Laurea Tikkurila, sote
Campus
Laurea Tikkurila
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
20 - 40
Degree programmes
- Higher Education Preparatory Program for Immigrants (ROV) - Aiming at Social Services and Health Care (Finnish)
Teachers
- Sari Myréen
- Marja Tanskanen
Teacher in charge
Sari Myréen
Groups
-
VALME24VALME Korkeakouluopintoihin valmentava koulutus maahanmuuttajille
Learning outcomes
The students can communicate understandably in English in different kinds of written and spoken language situations of the field. The students improve their English skills and know how to use English language materials relevant to higher education studies.
Content
The course includes the basics of the English language. It also offers the chance to practice different field-related oral and written communication situations and to increase the courage to use the English language. An essential target is to produce clear, logical and readable texts in different styles. The material used in spoken and written tasks is related to the field of health care and social services, such as the concepts, service systems, various working life situations and ethics. In addition, the students develop their language learning techniques (e.g. reading professional texts, studying vocabulary).
Teaching methods
This course includes in-class activity sessions on Tikkurila campus, individual and group work as well as learning assignments. You will revise the basics of the English language. You will also have the chance to practice different field-related oral and written professional communication situations, which will encourage you to use the English language.
An essential aim is to produce clear and logical communication using different styles. The material used in spoken and written tasks is related to the field of health care and social services, such as their concepts, service systems, various working life situations and ethical issues. In addition, you will develop your language learning techniques using professional texts and audiovisual material.
Learning materials and recommended literature
Teacher's material on Canvas.
Important dates
All in-class activity sessions on the campus are mandatory, and during the second last session, you will do a final exam.
Content and scheduling
The students can communicate understandably in English in different kinds of written and spoken language situations of their field. The students improve their English skills and know how to use English language materials relevant to their future higher education studies.
Grading scale
H-5
Evaluation methods and criteria
1 Active participation in the in-class activities and on Canvas 20 %
2 Advanced learning assignments 30 %
3 Portfolio and final oral and written examination on the vocabulary, texts and tasks covered in the course 50%
An attempt to raise the grade may be made for those parts of the course that are evaluated, but not for pair or group work. Please remember that all learning tasks must be returned in order to receive a grade.
Evaluation criteria, fail (0)
Students do not demonstrate competence in vocabulary and comprehension tasks nor in oral and written communication. Please remember that all in-class activity sessions on the campus are mandatory, and during the second last session, you will do a final exam.
Enrollment
02.07.2023 - 31.07.2023
Timing
01.08.2023 - 31.12.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Laurea Tikkurila, sote
Campus
Laurea Tikkurila
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
20 - 42
Degree programmes
- VALME Higher education preparatory program for immigrans (in Finnish)
Teachers
- Sari Myréen
- Marja Tanskanen
Teacher in charge
Sari Myréen
Groups
-
VALME23VALME Korkeakouluopintoihin valmentava koulutus maahanmuuttajille
Learning outcomes
The students can communicate understandably in English in different kinds of written and spoken language situations of the field. The students improve their English skills and know how to use English language materials relevant to higher education studies.
Content
The course includes the basics of the English language. It also offers the chance to practice different field-related oral and written communication situations and to increase the courage to use the English language. An essential target is to produce clear, logical and readable texts in different styles. The material used in spoken and written tasks is related to the field of health care and social services, such as the concepts, service systems, various working life situations and ethics. In addition, the students develop their language learning techniques (e.g. reading professional texts, studying vocabulary).
Teaching methods
In-class activity sessions, individual and group work, learning assignments.
The course includes the basics of the English language. It also offers the chance to practice different field-related oral and written professional communication situations and to encourage to use the English language. An essential target is to produce clear and logical texts using different styles. The material used in spoken and written tasks is related to the field of health care and social services, such as their concepts, service systems, various working life situations and ethical issues. In addition, the students develop their language learning techniques through reading professional texts and studying vocabulary.
Learning materials and recommended literature
Teacher's material on Canvas.
Important dates
All in-class activity sessions on the campus are mandatory, and on the second last day, we will do a final exam.
Content and scheduling
The students can communicate understandably in English in different kinds of written and spoken language situations of the field. The students improve their English skills and know how to use English language materials relevant to higher education studies.
Grading scale
H-5
Timing
13.10.2022 - 25.11.2022
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual proportion
3 op
Mode of delivery
40 % Contact teaching, 60 % Distance learning
Unit
Laurea Tikkurila, sote
Campus
Laurea Tikkurila
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
20 - 40
Degree programmes
- Higher Education Preparatory Program for Immigrants (ROV) - Aiming at Social Services and Health Care (Finnish)
Teachers
- Niina Kovalainen
Teacher in charge
Niina Kovalainen
Groups
-
VALME22VALME Korkeakouluopintoihin valmentava koulutus maahanmuuttajille
Learning outcomes
The students can communicate understandably in English in different kinds of written and spoken language situations of the field. The students improve their English skills and know how to use English language materials relevant to higher education studies.
Content
The course includes the basics of the English language. It also offers the chance to practice different field-related oral and written communication situations and to increase the courage to use the English language. An essential target is to produce clear, logical and readable texts in different styles. The material used in spoken and written tasks is related to the field of health care and social services, such as the concepts, service systems, various working life situations and ethics. In addition, the students develop their language learning techniques (e.g. reading professional texts, studying vocabulary).
Teaching methods
In-class lessons, individual and group work, learning tasks.
The course includes the basics of the English language. It also offers the chance to practice different field-related oral and written communication situations and to increase the courage to use the English language. An essential target is to produce clear, logical and readable texts in different styles. The material used in spoken and written tasks is related to the field of health care and social services, such as the concepts, service systems, various working life situations and ethics. In addition, the students develop their language learning techniques (e.g. reading professional texts, studying vocabulary).
Learning materials and recommended literature
Canvas
Alternative completion methods of implementation
-
Co-operation with working life and/or RDI
-
Important dates
All lessons are mandatory, and on the last day, we will do a final exam.
Forms of internationality
Schedules permitting, we will contact our COIL partner in Columbia.
Students workload
27h per study point, most of it independently
Content and scheduling
The students can communicate understandably in English in different kinds of written and spoken language situations of the field. The students improve their English skills and know how to use English language materials relevant to higher education studies.
Grading scale
H-5