Professional English for nursing (3cr)

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 ritten 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?

Evaluation

Students can
a) use professional vocabulary systematically.
b) look for information in the key information sources of the field.

c) identify interrelated tasks.
d) communicate orally and in writing in the workplace, with customers, target groups and the users of applications and services provided in the field.

In addition to these, the assessment of English studies relies on the competence levels defined in the Common European Framework of Reference and the national skills level descriptions based on the European framework. Grade 3 requires primarily level B2 skils.

Course material

The course material consists of online material in Learn compiled by the teacher and the students.

Study forms and methods

The studies include scheduled online classes as well as independent work with the materials provided by the teacher.
The online classes provide a platform to practice the course content orally and in small groups. The attendance policy is 50% of the classes provided online.

The course includes one optional classroom session, in which participation is in compensation for the submission of one course assignment. If a student does not attend a tutorial session, they will return the coursework as instructed.

There will be two exams at the end of the course; an oral exam and a written exam. The booking activity for the oral exam as well as the schedule of the exam will be presented on the Learn page.
The written exam will be taken in an Exam room on one of the Xamk's campus, or visiting an other institution's Exam room.
The oral exams will be carried out online via Teams.

The course material consists of modules that all include practice tasks as well as obligatory tasks to be submitted according to the course's time frame. The submission timelines are presented on the Learn page. The assessment of the obligatory tasks is on a scale passes – not completed. When meeting the submission deadlines, one can take the assignments in one's own pace.

RDI and work-related cooperation

The course does not contain RDI projects, yet the learning tasks connected to practical nursing.

Timing of exams and assignments

The studies include scheduled work and assignment submission regarding each module is presented on the Learn page. The Assignments will be assessed on a scale pass- not completed.

There will be both an oral exam and a written exam in the end of the course. The written exam will be taken in an Exam room on one of the Xamk's campuses or as an Exam visit in another institution. Both the oral exam and the written exam will be assessed on a numerical scale 0-5.

Student workload

The student's workload corresponds to approximately 81 hours of work, depending on the student's previous knowledge and study skills.

Course part description

The course focuses on the following areas:
-Central professional vocabulary (tasks, tools, working environment, anatomy, diseases, symptomatology)
-Communication in practical situations related to the profession (various patient interventions)
-Information seeking and academic communication

The Learn platform consists of seven task modules and an exam module, all of which are part of the required coursework.

Further information

Using a computer is recommended as mobile devices may alter the designed layout and functions.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

The course makes use of continuous assessment. At the end of the course, a written and an oral exam will be held to determine the final grade.

Assessment is based on The Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). To pass the course, students must complete the assignments with a grade to pass and reach level B1.1 on the CERF scale in the exams.

Qualifications

The student can communicate independently in communication situations (level B1).