English for Healthcare Professionals (3cr)

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- can communicate independently and interact in English
- take advantage of research information in English
- develop their professional language skills using different learning techniques

Teaching methods

Zoom meetings, contact teaching and self-study

Teacher: M.A., senior lecturer Mirja ViIlman
mirja.villman@laurea.fi

Time and location

According to the timetable

Learning materials and recommended literature

Teacher´s own material on Canvas site
Textbooks: Dear patient, Healthy English

Alternative completion methods of implementation

If/when recognition of previous studies: written exam on the field-specific vocabulary, oral presentation related to health care, possible additional written assignment

Co-operation with working life and/or RDI

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Important dates

According to the timetable:

- first classes: Fri 27 Jan at 14.15-15.30 big auditorium
- exam: Mon 6 March at 14.15-16.15 big auditorium
- oral presentation: on video submitted to Canvas site by Sun 12 March by 23.59
- written assignment: submitted to Canvas site by Sun 5 March at 23.59

Forms of internationality

The English-speaking world and culture

Student workload

According to the timetable, 3 cr

Content and scheduling

According to the timetable on weeks 4-10

Further information

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Assessment criteria, approved/failed

See evaluation criteria on Canvas

Evaluation scale

Approved/Failed