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

Study materials compiled and made by the teacher and students can be found on the Learn-platform and in the Teams-application of the course.

Study forms and methods

Working week-based learning way:
The student participates in the instruction set out in the timetable.

Learning path to accelerate studies:
Contact the teacher of the course well before the start of the course to find out the expeditious study option.

Learning path integrated into work:
Contact the teacher of the course well before the start of the course to determine:
• whether a learning path integrated into work in your own work assignment is possible
• what kind of displays of your competence you can give
• what parts of the course you may need to complete in addition to taking part in teaching.

RDI and work-related cooperation

Exercises in professional English communication to meet the work-life demands.

Timing of exams and assignments

Speaking exam will be held on the last lecture. Written exam will be held in EXAM.

Student workload

Opintojakson laajuus on 3 op = keskimäärin 81 tuntia opiskelijatyötä.

Course part description

Written skills.
Speaking skills.

Further information

The teaching of the course is mainly in English. Finnish is used as a support language. The course studies the key English vocabulary of your professional field as well as the vocabulary usually needed in communication situations in working life, and develops communication skills for working life. Students can influence the vocabulary included in the course through the choice of topics in group projects and assignments.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

The grade for the course is an average of the assignments and exams. Possible resits are to be agreed with the teacher.

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.