Finnish 2 for Nursing (5 cr)

Objective

You are able to express yourself in Finnish in different care situations, such as getting dressed or checking your health, both orally and in writing.
You are able to follow simple speech and read short texts on familiar topics in your field.
You have command of different phrases, structures and vocabulary of your own professional field at levels A1.2 - A1.3.
You will learn the basic vocabulary of your profession.
You are familiar with a large variety of grammatical features, like consonant and vowel changes (verbs and nouns), singular case forms and basic plural form (nouns).
You are also able to expand your vocabulary and knowledge of language usage independently using different sources.
You become more familiar with the Finnish culture and working life.
You are able to use your Finnish language skills in work placements as part of your studies.

Content

Which phrases and what kind of vocabulary and grammatical knowledge do you need for different everyday care situations and for understanding and producing simple texts for care sector?
Which sources and tools can you use in order to continue your elementary Finnish studies during the course and independently?
How do you use your cultural knowledge in nursing communication situations and in your work placement as part of your studies?
How do you use your Finnish language skills in work placements?

Course material

Study material on the Learn platform.

Study forms and methods

The studies are carried out as contact teaching at the Savonlinna campus.

Scheduled track:
Lessons twice a week and assignments along the course.

RDI and work-related cooperation

Basic language skills for working and studying life communication situations.

Timing of exams and assignments

The assignments and examinations are done during the course time. The re-examination possibility is within one year from the beginning of the course. See the more detailed description on the Learn platform.

International cooperation

This course suits well for international, exchange and double degree students.

Student workload

5 x 27 hours = 135 hours

Course part description

The course includes:
oral assignments
written assignments
word tests and
exams.

Further information

When you have done the enrollment, wait until the registration time is over. After that the course teacher accepts your registration. You will receive the information (schedule, online environment and assignments) at the first meeting. For further information, please contact the teachers.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Active participation, word tests, oral assignments, written assignments, exams (middle and final)