Professional English (5 cr)
Code: KY00DS47-3146
General information
Enrollment
08.11.2021 - 21.11.2021
Timing
07.02.2022 - 20.05.2022
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Kielet ja viestintä, Savonlinna
Campus
Savonlinna Campus
Teaching languages
- English
- Finnish
Seats
20 - 50
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Nursing
Teachers
- Tiina Luukkainen
Teacher in charge
Tiina Luukkainen
Groups
-
SHSA21SPNursing, 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 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?
Opiskelumateriaali
Material compiled by the teacher and the students in Learn
Yksilölliset oppimisväylät
Studies based on a set schedule
Alternative ways of completing the course are discussed and agreed with the teacher
TKI ja työelämäyhteistyö
Practical tasks based on communication situations at work
Tentit ja muut määräajat
Continuous assessment and exam at the end of the course. A detailed schedule will be published in the beginning of the course.
Opiskelijan työmäärä
5 credits = 135 h of student work
Toteutuksen osien kuvaus
Health care professions and a nurse's job
Anatomy
Illnesses and symptoms
Instruments and supplies
Working with the patient - samples and procedures
Nursing specialities
Patient cases
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
Continuous assessment, learning tasks and exam. Assessment is based on The European frame of reference level B2
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.