Introduction to Health Care Finnish (2 cr)

Learning outcomes

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

Materials

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

Teaching methods

On Campus

Attending to contact lessons is important. Passing the course requires 80 % participation.

Exam schedules

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).

Student workload

(Student’s work on this) course consists of contact lessons and assignments. The course workload for students is about 54 hours. One credit point corresponds to about 27 hours of work.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Assessment: pass / fail

Content scheduling

Having completed the study unit the student is able to

- communicate both orally and in writing in most frequent situations on professional field
- 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 of professional vocabulary
- explore, find and understand the main points and important details of professional texts, such as news and short text about healt care
- write short texts in Finnish
- keep a short oral presentation about professional topic
- discuss on current issues of the professional field

Evaluation scale

Approved/Failed