Professional English (5 cr)
Code: KY00DS47-3057
General information
- Enrollment
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14.12.2020 - 14.01.2021
Registration for the implementation has ended.
- Timing
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11.01.2021 - 23.04.2021
Implementation has ended.
- Number of ECTS credits allocated
- 5 cr
- Local portion
- 3 cr
- Virtual portion
- 2 cr
- Mode of delivery
- Blended learning
- Unit
- Kielet ja viestintä, Kotka
- Campus
- Kotka Campus
- Teaching languages
- English
- Seats
- 20 - 50
- Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Nursing
- Teachers
- Elena Kavlak
- Teacher in charge
- Elena Kavlak
- Groups
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SHKT20SMNursing, part-time studies
- Course
- KY00DS47
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 at the European level B2.
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?
Course material
Oppikirja: Dear Patient. English for Nursing. Matti Karhumäki, Minna Metsäportti, Petri Tuohimäki. Sanomapro.
Timing of exams and assignments
14.04.2021 09.00 - 10.45 test
21.04.2021 12.15 - 15.15 presentations
Course part description
Wards and units
Welcoming the patient
Obtaining information
Taking the vitals
Assisting the patient
Pain
Academic writing
Evaluation scale
1-5
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
Ability to communicate in English orally and in writing in various situations in the professional field mainly at the European (CEFR) level B1.
Assessment criteria, good (3)
Ability to communicate in English orally and in writing in various situations in the professional field mainly at the European (CEFR) level B2.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
Ability to communicate in English orally and in writing in various situations in the professional field mainly at the European (CEFR) level C1.
Assessment methods and criteria
The final assessment consists of 2 parts:
Project task (presentation) , which is 50% of the final grade
Test , which is 50% as well
The exam is available only after all assignments are submitted
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.