Physiotherapy in English (5 cr)

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.

Location and time

According to the timetable on weeks 10-20

Materials

The teacher´s own material on Canvas site

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

Employer connections

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Exam schedules

The first meeting: Mon 3 Mar small auditorium
Exam: Wed 14 May big auditorium
Oral presentation: Sun 11 May on video, submitted to Canvas site
Written assignment: Sun 18 May 23.59, submitted to Canvas site

International connections

The English speaking world and culture

Completion alternatives

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

Student workload

According to the timetable, 5 cr

Content scheduling

According to the timetable on weeks 10-20

Evaluation scale

H-5

Further information

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