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Physiotherapy in EnglishLaajuus (5 cr)

Study unit code: SF00BZ81

Credits

5 op

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- communicate in English orally and in writing in working life situations in their field at a minimum proficiency level of B2 in accordance with the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR)
- describe the studies and tasks of physiotherapy, discuss health and functional ability professionally and encounter clients in different physiotherapy situations
- use key terminology related to physiotherapy in English in a professional manner
- take advantage of research information in English
- develop their professional language skills by using different types of learning techniques and tools.

Enrollment

20.05.2024 - 20.10.2024

Timing

01.08.2024 - 31.12.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual proportion

4 op

Mode of delivery

20 % Contact teaching, 80 % Distance learning

Unit

Laurea Otaniemi, sote

Campus

Laurea Otaniemi

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 50

Degree programmes
  • Fysioterapeuttikoulutus (SFG2), Laurea Otaniemi (Finnish)
Teachers
  • Mirja Villman
Teacher in charge

Mirja Villman

Groups
  • SFG224KA
    Fysioterapeuttikoulutus, monimuotototeutus, K24, Otaniemi

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- communicate in English orally and in writing in working life situations in their field at a minimum proficiency level of B2 in accordance with the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR)
- describe the studies and tasks of physiotherapy, discuss health and functional ability professionally and encounter clients in different physiotherapy situations
- use key terminology related to physiotherapy in English in a professional manner
- take advantage of research information in English
- develop their professional language skills by using different types of learning techniques and tools.

Teaching methods

Zoom meetings, self-study

Zoom: https://laurea.zoom.us/j/66228732269, passcode 689425

M.A., senior lecturer Mirja Villman
mirja.villman@laurea.fi

Location and time

According to the timetable on weeks 44-50

Learning materials and recommended literature

The teacher´s own material on Canvas site

Alternative completion methods of implementation

If/When recognition of previous studies, a written exam and an oral presentation.

Co-operation with working life and/or RDI

-

Important dates

The first meeting: Thu 31 Oct at 13.00-15.00 small auditorium
Exam: Wed 4 Dec at 13.00-15.00 big auditorium
Oral presentation: Thu 12 Dec at 10-12 group B, at 13-15 group A
Written assignment: Sun 15 Dec by 23.59

Forms of internationality

The English speaking world and culture

Students workload

According to the timetable, 5 cr

Content and scheduling

According to the timetable on weeks 44-50

Further information for students

-

Grading scale

H-5

Evaluation methods and criteria

Exam fail-5, oral presentation fail-5, written assignment pass/fail

National evaluation criteria used

Evaluation criteria, fail (0)

See above