Introduction to Health Care Finnish (2 op)

Tavoitteet

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

Aika ja paikka

See Pakki & Tuudo.

Oppimateriaali ja suositeltava kirjallisuus

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

Toteutustapa

On Campus

Toteutuksen tärkeät päivämäärät

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)

Kansainvälisyys toteutuksella

The course is aimed at foreign students studying and working in Finnish environment that brings out multiple cultural dimensions.

Opiskelijan ajankäyttö ja kuormitus

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

Sisältö ja sen jaksotus

We will focus on
- encountering Finnish speaking patients in a polite and professional manner
- understanding brief and simple instructions in your working environment
- understanding and applying the most frequent professional vocabulary
- explaining your own actions and report what you have done.

Arviointiasteikko

H-5

Lisätiedot

In order to succeed in activating your Finnish skills, 80% attendance in contact lessons is mandatory.