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

Course book: Paul Mc Grory, Anna-Maija Pietilä. Edita.

Study forms and methods

No separate individual learning paths, but a student is able to show his/her competence of the course contents.

RDI and work-related cooperation

All contents of the course are closely related to the work life situations of emergency care.

Timing of exams and assignments

The time of exam is announced at the beginning of the course.

Student workload

3 credits= 81 hours of student work

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Assessment is based on an oral presentation and a written exam.

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.