Finnish 1 for NursingLaajuus (5 cr)
Code: BN00EX21
Credits
5 op
Objective
You are able to express yourself in Finnish in the most common everyday care situations both orally and in writing.
You are able to use simple phrases, basic sentences and vocabulary from levels A1.1-A1.2 in situations such as introductions, meals and other everyday care situations.
You can pronounce and write in Finnish.
You are familiar with key grammatical phenomena, such as vowel harmony, the present tense of common verbs and the singular partitive.
You are also able to expand your vocabulary and knowledge of language usage independently using different sources.
You become more familiar with the Finnish culture and working life.
Content
What kind of language is Finnish compared with other languages you know?
What are the special features of Finnish?
How to pronounce and spell in Finnish?
Which phrases and what kind of knowledge of Finnish language and culture are needed in everyday care situations?
Which sources and tools can you use in order to learn elementary Finnish during the course and independently?
Enrollment
08.04.2024 - 21.04.2024
Timing
01.08.2024 - 31.12.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Terveysalan ja ensihoidon koulutusyksikkö
Campus
Kotka Campus
Teaching languages
- English
- Finnish
Seats
20 - 50
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Nursing
Teachers
- Anna-Liisa Luova
- Emmi Mäkinen
Groups
-
BNKT24SPNursing, full-time studies
Objective
You are able to express yourself in Finnish in the most common everyday care situations both orally and in writing.
You are able to use simple phrases, basic sentences and vocabulary from levels A1.1-A1.2 in situations such as introductions, meals and other everyday care situations.
You can pronounce and write in Finnish.
You are familiar with key grammatical phenomena, such as vowel harmony, the present tense of common verbs and the singular partitive.
You are also able to expand your vocabulary and knowledge of language usage independently using different sources.
You become more familiar with the Finnish culture and working life.
Content
What kind of language is Finnish compared with other languages you know?
What are the special features of Finnish?
How to pronounce and spell in Finnish?
Which phrases and what kind of knowledge of Finnish language and culture are needed in everyday care situations?
Which sources and tools can you use in order to learn elementary Finnish during the course and independently?
Opiskelumateriaali
Study material on the Learn platform.
Yksilölliset oppimisväylät
Scheduled track:
Lessons twice a week and assignments along the course.
TKI ja työelämäyhteistyö
Basic language skills for working and studying life communication situations.Some integration to nursing studies included.
Tentit ja muut määräajat
The assignments and examinations are done during the course time. The re-examination possibility is within one year. See the more detailed description on the Learn platform.
Kansainvälinen yhteistyö
This course suits for international nursing students, exchange and double degree students.
Opiskelijan työmäärä
5 x 27 hours = 135 hours
Toteutuksen osien kuvaus
The course includes:
oral assignments
written assignments
word tests and
exams.
Further information
When you have done the enrollment, wait until the registration time is over. After that the course teacher accepts your registration. You will receive the information (schedule, online environment and assignments) at the first meeting. For further information, please contact the teacher.
Evaluation scale
1-5
Assessment methods and criteria
Active participation, word tests, oral assignments, written assignments, exams (middle and final)
Enrollment
08.04.2024 - 21.04.2024
Timing
01.08.2024 - 31.12.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Department of Social Services and Health Care, Savonlinna
Campus
Savonlinna Campus
Teaching languages
- English
- Finnish
Seats
20 - 50
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Nursing
Teachers
- Hannele Ylönen
- Elina Härkönen
Groups
-
BNSA24SPNursing, full-time studies
Objective
You are able to express yourself in Finnish in the most common everyday care situations both orally and in writing.
You are able to use simple phrases, basic sentences and vocabulary from levels A1.1-A1.2 in situations such as introductions, meals and other everyday care situations.
You can pronounce and write in Finnish.
You are familiar with key grammatical phenomena, such as vowel harmony, the present tense of common verbs and the singular partitive.
You are also able to expand your vocabulary and knowledge of language usage independently using different sources.
You become more familiar with the Finnish culture and working life.
Content
What kind of language is Finnish compared with other languages you know?
What are the special features of Finnish?
How to pronounce and spell in Finnish?
Which phrases and what kind of knowledge of Finnish language and culture are needed in everyday care situations?
Which sources and tools can you use in order to learn elementary Finnish during the course and independently?
Opiskelumateriaali
Study material on the Learn platform.
Yksilölliset oppimisväylät
Scheduled track:
Lessons twice a week and assignments along the course.
TKI ja työelämäyhteistyö
Basic language skills for working and studying life communication situations.
Tentit ja muut määräajat
The assignments and examinations are done during the course time. The re-examination possibility is within one year. See the more detailed description on the Learn platform.
Kansainvälinen yhteistyö
This course suits well for international, exchange and double degree students.
Opiskelijan työmäärä
5 x 27 hours = 135 hours
Toteutuksen osien kuvaus
The course includes:
oral assignments
written assignments
word tests and
exams.
Further information
When you have done the enrollment, wait until the registration time is over. After that the course teacher accepts your registration. You will receive the information (schedule, online environment and assignments) at the first meeting. For further information, please contact the teachers.
Evaluation scale
1-5
Assessment methods and criteria
Active participation, word tests, oral assignments, written assignments, exams (middle and final)