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Professional English for nursing (3 cr)

Code: HT00EK69-3013

General information


Enrollment

06.04.2023 - 21.04.2023

Timing

28.08.2023 - 18.12.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

3 op

Virtual portion

3 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Yhteisten opintojen koulutusyksikkö

Campus

Kotka Campus

Teaching languages

  • English

Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes

  • Degree Programme in Nursing

Teachers

  • Katriina Kärkkäinen

Teacher in charge

Katriina Kärkkäinen

Groups

  • SHKT23KVM
    Nursing, part-time 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?

Opiskelumateriaali

Study material in Learn

Yksilölliset oppimisväylät

Flexible online studies

TKI ja työelämäyhteistyö

All contents of the course are related to work life situations of nursing.

Tentit ja muut määräajat

Continuous assessment and exam in the end of the course. A specific assessment schedule and criteria will be published at the beginning of the course.

Opiskelijan työmäärä

3 credits = 81h of student work

Further information

The course contains 3 optional 1h 45m lessons in Teams. During these students have the opportunity to practise their oral skills.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Continuous assessment 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.