Health Care and Social Services and Finnish as a Second Language 2 (B1) (5 cr)
Code: TH00BM44-3001
General information
Enrollment
28.01.2019 - 17.03.2019
Timing
01.06.2019 - 31.07.2019
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual proportion
5 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Unit
Laurea Tikkurila, sote
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
0 - 20
Degree programmes
- VALME Higher education preparatory program for immigrans (in Finnish)
Teachers
- Kristiina Kuparinen
- Marja Tanskanen
Teacher in charge
Kristiina Kuparinen
Groups
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VALMEK19
Learning outcomes
The students extend their knowledge of basic field-related concepts and deepen their professional know-how. The students explore the variation of professional language in different situations and know how to use professional Finnish in working life context both orally and in writing. The students comprehend different kinds of professional texts and can produce both short texts and oral presentations in professional context. Finnish language proficiency level: B1.1–B1.2 (CEFR).
Content
The course introduces a Finnish health care and social services organization and its functions. The course gives the chance to learn various field-related client and patient cases. The studies also expand the knowledge of professional vocabulary and usage of Finnish in different kinds of situations of the field. The students also get to know typical forms of spoken Finnish and the language of social services and health care.
Grading scale
H-5