Study Guide

Objectives

The Student is able to
- communicate both orally and in writing in frequent situations on professional field (level B1.1)
- further develop skills and understanding of communication culture in Finland
- seek information and vocabulary of Health Care using Finnish sources

Teaching methods

On Campus (Lohja) and on Zoom

Participation in lessons is mandatory

Learning materials and recommended literature

Teacher's materials. More detailed information about the materials will be provided during the first lesson.

Important dates

According to the degree regulations (section 18) “students must be present in the first contact session or notify their teacher in charge if they cannot attend. If they fail to notify the teacher of their absence in the first contact session, their enrollment will be rejected. Another student in the queue may be enrolled in the study unit in the place of the absent student.” (Laurea degree regulations) In the case of online studies the lecturer can also specify some other way than participation on an online meeting what is required from the student so that he/she verifies his/her attendance on the study unit (Decision by the vice president, education 7/2019).

Forms of internationality

Having completed the study unit the student is able to
- communicate both orally and in writing in frequent situations on professional field (level B1.1)
- further develop skills and understanding of communication culture in Finland
- understand instructions given in Finnish both in studies and in a professional environment
- ask for clarification and further information, if needed
- understand the core vocabulary concerning the professionals
- explore, find and understand the main points and important details of professional texts, such as news and articles in non-scientific publications

The course is for students who study Nursing in Degree Programme.

Students workload

Student's work load consists of attending contacts lessons and completing the assignments.

Content and scheduling

Contents:
- self-assessment and reflection of future needs of language skills
- exploration of short current texts and other sources of information
- short presentations and discussions on current issues of the professional field
- oral exercises
- writing short texts

Grading scale

Approved/Failed

Evaluation methods and criteria

“The evaluation of competence is based on the descriptions of objectives in the curricula, and the level of competence is assessed according to the evaluation criteria listed in the implementation plan for the studies.” (Laurea degree regulations).

The individual assessments:

1. An essay
2. A word test of the course's vocabulary
3. Homeworks

Note that participation in lessons is mandatory.