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Professional English for nursing (3 cr)

Code: HT00EK69-3005

General information


Enrollment

06.04.2022 - 22.04.2022

Timing

29.08.2022 - 18.12.2022

Number of ECTS credits allocated

3 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Campus

Mikkeli Campus

Teaching languages

  • Finnish

Seats

20 - 50

Degree programmes

  • Degree Programme in Health Care

Teachers

  • Hannele Ylönen

Teacher in charge

Hannele Ylönen

Groups

  • THMI22KP
    Health care, fulltime studies

Objective

You are able to actively use the basic professional vocabulary of your field.
You are able to look for information in English in professional sources and apply it in different study and work related communication situations.
You are able to communicate in English in various spoken and written situations in your professional field

Content

What professional vocabulary is essential in your professional field?
How to look for information in professional sources in English and how to apply this information?
How to interact in spoken communication situations in English and how to draw up texts in English for professional purposes?
How to communicate in study-related situations and work communities in English?

Materials

Study materials compiled and made by the teacher and students can be found on the Learn-platform and in the Teams-application of the course.

Teaching methods

orking week-based learning way:
The student participates in the instruction set out in the timetable.

Learning path to accelerate studies:
Contact the teacher of the course well before the start of the course to find out the expeditious study option.

Learning path integrated into work:
Contact the teacher of the course well before the start of the course to determine:
• whether a learning path integrated into work in your own work assignment is possible
• what kind of displays of your competence you can give
• what parts of the course you may need to complete in addition to taking part in teaching.

Employer connections

Exercises in sectoral English communication to work-life needs.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Qualifications

If you have been instructed to participate in the Intensive course in English, you must complete it or independently acquire the equivalent knowledge and skills before you can participate in this course.