Professional English for Nursing (3 cr)

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?

Course material

Oppikirja Dear Patient, English for Nursing. Karhumäki, Metsäportti, Tuohimäki. Sanomapro

Study forms and methods

Ei erillisiä ykslöllisiä oppimisväyliä. Mikäli opiskelija kokee hallitsevansa opintojakson sisällön, hän voi hakea näyttömenettelyä opintojakson suorittamiseksi.

RDI and work-related cooperation

Opintojakson koko sisältö nivoutuu tiiviisti sairaanhoidon työelämätilanteisiin.

Student workload

3 op = 81h opiskelijan työtä

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Arviointi perustuu suulliseen esitykseen ja kokeeseen

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.