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English for Health Care and Social Services (5 cr)

Code: TH00BM50-3004

General information


Timing
07.10.2024 - 31.12.2024
Implementation has ended.
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 cr
Local portion
5 cr
Mode of delivery
Contact learning
Campus
Laurea Tikkurila
Teaching languages
Finnish
Seats
20 - 40
Teachers
Sari Myréen
Marja Tanskanen
Teacher in charge
Marja Tanskanen
Study unit
TH00BM50

Learning outcomes

The students can communicate understandably in English in different kinds of written and spoken language situations of the field. The students improve their English skills and know how to use English language materials relevant to higher education studies.

Content

The course includes the basics of the English language. It also offers the chance to practice different field-related oral and written communication situations and to increase the courage to use the English language. An essential target is to produce clear, logical and readable texts in different styles. The material used in spoken and written tasks is related to the field of health care and social services, such as the concepts, service systems, various working life situations and ethics. In addition, the students develop their language learning techniques (e.g. reading professional texts, studying vocabulary).

Materials

Teacher's material on Canvas.

Teaching methods

This course includes in-class activity sessions on Tikkurila campus, individual and group work as well as learning assignments. You will revise the basics of the English language. You will also have the chance to practice different field-related oral and written professional communication situations, which will encourage you to use the English language.

An essential aim is to produce clear and logical communication using different styles. The material used in spoken and written tasks is related to the field of health care and social services, such as their concepts, service systems, various working life situations and ethical issues. In addition, you will develop your language learning techniques using professional texts and audiovisual material.

Exam schedules

All in-class activity sessions on the campus are mandatory, and during the second last session, you will do a final exam.

Content scheduling

The students can communicate understandably in English in different kinds of written and spoken language situations of their field. The students improve their English skills and know how to use English language materials relevant to their future higher education studies.

Evaluation scale

H-5

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