Study Guide

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- communicate in oral and written English in work life situations in their own sector at proficiency level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR)
- tell about the studies and tasks of the Nurse/Public Health Nurse, discuss illnesses and health matters as a professional and meet the patient in different types of nursing situations
- use the key English terminology used by professionals in the health sector
- use research information and topical information about the health sector published in English
- develop their professional language skills by using different types of learning techniques and tools

Teaching methods

Zoom meetings and self-study

https://laurea.zoom.us/j/68020798676?pwd=cnRwU2VPYXVyWU5zbGtnL3JQQWtxZz09 passcode 284452

M.A., senior lecturer Mirja Villman

Location and time

According to the timetable on weeks 3-9

Learning materials and recommended literature

The teacher´s own material in Canvas, textbooks Dear patient and Healthy English

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

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Important dates

The first meeting: Wed 15 Jan at 10.30-12.00 Zoom
Exam: Thu 27 Feb at 9.00-11.00 Canvas/Proctorio online exam
Oral presentation: Sun 23 Feb bt 23.59 on video submitted to Canvas site
Written assignment: Sun 2 Mar by 23.59 Canvas site

Forms of internationality

The English-speaking world and culture

Students workload

3 cr during the course

Content and scheduling

According to the timetable on weeks 3-9

Further information for students

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Grading scale

H-5

Evaluation methods and criteria

National evaluation criteria used

Evaluation criteria, fail (0)

See above