Finnish 4 for Nursing (4cr)
Code: BN00EX29-3002
General information
- Enrollment
- 10.11.2025 - 21.11.2025
- Registration for introductions has not started yet.
- Timing
- 12.01.2026 - 31.05.2026
- The implementation has not yet started.
- Number of ECTS credits allocated
- 4 cr
- Local portion
- 4 cr
- Mode of delivery
- Contact learning
- Unit
- Department of Common Studies
- Campus
- Savonlinna Campus
- Teaching languages
- Finnish
- Seats
- 20 - 40
- Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Nursing
Unfortunately, no reservations were found for the realization Finnish 4 for Nursing BN00EX29-3002. It's possible that the reservations have not yet been published or that the realization is intended to be completed independently.
Objective
You are able to express yourself in versatile Finnish in everyday and working life situations both orally and in writing.
You are able to follow conversation, write texts following templates and communicate spontaneously in versatile everyday and working life situations.
You have command of different phrases, structures and vocabulary at level A.2.2. You have command of basic vocabulary of your own professional field.
You are familiar with a large variety of grammatical features, like how to use tenses, plural forms and compare adjectives.
You are able to expand your vocabulary and knowledge of language usage also independently using different sources.
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 you need in different work situations and to understand and produce texts in your field?
Which sources and tools you can use in order to continue your Finnish studies during the course and also independently?
How to use your cultural and working life knowledge in communication?
Course material
Study material on the Learn platform.
Study forms and methods
The studies are carried out entirely as contact teaching at the Savonlinna campus according to the timetable.
Remote participation is not possible.
Scheduled track:
Lessons once or twice a week and assignments along the course.
RDI and work-related cooperation
Basic language skills for working and studying life communication situations. This course is related to practical training and nursing exercises in nursing home environment.
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
1 ECTS corresponds to approximately 27 hours of student work. However, the amount of work depends on your study skills and previous knowledge.
In the 5 credit course, the student's workload is approx. 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.
Note that this course is intended for nursing students studying Finnish as a foreign language. The tasks of the course are aimed at language proficiency level A2.1-A2.2.
Evaluation scale
1-5
Assessment methods and criteria
The evaluation is done in relation to the competence goals and evaluation criteria of the course.
Assessment is based on active participation in classroom lessons and approved completion of assignments: vocabulary tests, oral assignments, written assignments and exams.