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

Online material in Learn compiled by the teacher and the students.

Study forms and methods

Scheduled track:
Students attend instruction and counselling according to the timetable. Studies follow the timetable of contact classes and assignments that are completed independently.

Blended track:
Completing studies quicker takes place by choosing independent methods of study. These can include, for example, online courses or courses from other student groups’ timetables. Completing assignments through this track involves more independent work and learning compared to the scheduled track.

RDI and work-related cooperation

Learning tasks connected to practical nursing.

Timing of exams and assignments

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.

Student workload

3 credits = 81h of student work

Course part description

Essential professional vocabulary
Communication in practical professional situations
Information search

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Assessment Methods and Criteria for Assessment in English
Independent assignments, hourly assignments, written exam, oral exam, student activity

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.