Initial Test in FinnishLaajuus (0 cr)
Study unit code: SN00BL06
Credits
0 op
Learning outcomes
At the beginning of their degree programme in nursing (English) studies, all the degree programme in nursing students whose mother tongue or language of prior education is not Finnish, take an initial test in Finnish. The initial tests are the same for all fields of study and may only be taken once. Students who transfer between degrees within Laurea do not have to retake the test. The test is used to check the students’ starting level before language studies begin. Students who fail the test must take preparatory studies in the language at the start of their studies. Having passed the preparatory studies, students obtain credits for inclusion in elective studies.
Enrollment
20.05.2024 - 26.05.2024
Timing
01.08.2024 - 31.12.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
0 op
Unit
Laurea Tikkurila, sote
Campus
Laurea Tikkurila
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
20 - 40
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Nursing (SNV), Laurea Tikkurila
Teachers
- Kristiina Kuparinen
- Saara Laakso
Teacher in charge
Saara Laakso
Groups
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SNV224SNDegree Programme in Nursing, daytime studies, S24, Tikkurila
Learning outcomes
At the beginning of their degree programme in nursing (English) studies, all the degree programme in nursing students whose mother tongue or language of prior education is not Finnish, take an initial test in Finnish. The initial tests are the same for all fields of study and may only be taken once. Students who transfer between degrees within Laurea do not have to retake the test. The test is used to check the students’ starting level before language studies begin. Students who fail the test must take preparatory studies in the language at the start of their studies. Having passed the preparatory studies, students obtain credits for inclusion in elective studies.
Teaching methods
The purpose of the test is to evaluate the level of the student's skills in order to recommend the starting point of courses of professional Finnish. The student will write an essay based on a one page text concerning a subject of health care or social services.
Location and time
See Tuudo
Learning materials and recommended literature
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Alternative completion methods of implementation
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Co-operation with working life and/or RDI
-
Important dates
-
Forms of internationality
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Students workload
-
Timing
06.11.2023 - 05.12.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
0 op
Unit
Laurea Otaniemi, sote
Campus
Laurea Otaniemi
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
20 - 40
Degree programmes
- SNG Degree Programme in Nursing (SNG), Laurea Otaniemi
Teachers
- Meri Punkari
Teacher in charge
Meri Punkari
Groups
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SNG223SNDegree Programme in Nursing, daytime studies (tailor-made), S23, Otaniemi
Learning outcomes
At the beginning of their degree programme in nursing (English) studies, all the degree programme in nursing students whose mother tongue or language of prior education is not Finnish, take an initial test in Finnish. The initial tests are the same for all fields of study and may only be taken once. Students who transfer between degrees within Laurea do not have to retake the test. The test is used to check the students’ starting level before language studies begin. Students who fail the test must take preparatory studies in the language at the start of their studies. Having passed the preparatory studies, students obtain credits for inclusion in elective studies.
Grading scale
Approved/Failed
Enrollment
22.05.2023 - 28.05.2023
Timing
01.08.2023 - 31.12.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
0 op
Unit
Laurea Tikkurila, sote
Campus
Laurea Tikkurila
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
20 - 40
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Nursing (SNV), Laurea Tikkurila
Teachers
- Saara Laakso
- Kristiina Kuparinen
Groups
-
SNV223SNDegree Programme in Nursing, daytime studies, S23, Tikkurila
Learning outcomes
At the beginning of their degree programme in nursing (English) studies, all the degree programme in nursing students whose mother tongue or language of prior education is not Finnish, take an initial test in Finnish. The initial tests are the same for all fields of study and may only be taken once. Students who transfer between degrees within Laurea do not have to retake the test. The test is used to check the students’ starting level before language studies begin. Students who fail the test must take preparatory studies in the language at the start of their studies. Having passed the preparatory studies, students obtain credits for inclusion in elective studies.
Teaching methods
The written assessment will be done supervised at campus.
Grading scale
Approved/Failed
Evaluation methods and criteria
The assessment is based on three features of the student's text: ability to use the given data as the source of the text and ability to express and reason one's arguments, as well as student's skill of utilizing understandable vocabulary and accurate linguistic structures (such as diverse sentence structures, expressing past tense).
Evaluation criteria, approved/failed
The student is able to 1) utilize the given text and graphics as a source of one's own text 2) express and reason one's opinions and 3) use reasonable vocabulary and various basic structures of Finnish.
Enrollment
23.05.2022 - 29.05.2022
Timing
01.08.2022 - 31.12.2022
Number of ECTS credits allocated
0 op
Unit
Laurea Tikkurila, sote
Campus
Laurea Tikkurila
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Nursing (SNV), Laurea Tikkurila
Teachers
- Saara Laakso
- Kristiina Kuparinen
Groups
-
SNV222SNDegree Programme in Nursing, daytime studies, S22, Tikkurila
Learning outcomes
At the beginning of their degree programme in nursing (English) studies, all the degree programme in nursing students whose mother tongue or language of prior education is not Finnish, take an initial test in Finnish. The initial tests are the same for all fields of study and may only be taken once. Students who transfer between degrees within Laurea do not have to retake the test. The test is used to check the students’ starting level before language studies begin. Students who fail the test must take preparatory studies in the language at the start of their studies. Having passed the preparatory studies, students obtain credits for inclusion in elective studies.
Grading scale
Approved/Failed