Nursing FinnishLaajuus (5 cr)
Code: FIN0005N20S
Credits
5 op
Teaching language
- English
Objective
Competency aims:
The aim of the course is to give the student
• Knowledge of the Finnish language on level B1.2
• How to use it in everyday situations
• How to improve the language skills independently
Learning outcomes:
At the end of the course the student is expected to be able to
• On level B1.2 in CEFR
• Cope in routine situations in Finnish orally e.g. present themselves and ask about the patient’s health
• Improve their knowledge of the nursing terminology and the Finnish language independently
• write short notes and recognize many of the words used in e.g. health care forms
• Form sentences and questions in the present and past tense
• Tense both orally and in writing
• Understand the essential information in texts, as fairly simple instructions and short reports (reading comprehension)
• To understand words and expressions in normal speech (listening comprehension).
Content
Course contents:
• Structures of the language, pronunciation and vocabulary
• Texts and dialogues
• Computer aided exercises on all sections mentioned above
• Main focus on nursing interactions and material.
Enrollment
01.03.2023 - 19.03.2023
Timing
28.08.2023 - 15.12.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Campus
Helsinki
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
0 - 333
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Health Care, Nursing
Teachers
- Leena Sundqvist
Groups
-
HKI-S23nur
Objective
Competency aims:
The aim of the course is to give the student
• Knowledge of the Finnish language on level B1.2
• How to use it in everyday situations
• How to improve the language skills independently
Learning outcomes:
At the end of the course the student is expected to be able to
• On level B1.2 in CEFR
• Cope in routine situations in Finnish orally e.g. present themselves and ask about the patient’s health
• Improve their knowledge of the nursing terminology and the Finnish language independently
• write short notes and recognize many of the words used in e.g. health care forms
• Form sentences and questions in the present and past tense
• Tense both orally and in writing
• Understand the essential information in texts, as fairly simple instructions and short reports (reading comprehension)
• To understand words and expressions in normal speech (listening comprehension).
Content
Course contents:
• Structures of the language, pronunciation and vocabulary
• Texts and dialogues
• Computer aided exercises on all sections mentioned above
• Main focus on nursing interactions and material.
Teaching methods
The course consists of lectures, group discussions, individual learning assignments and exams at the end of the course (written and oral).
The main focus is on nursing interaction and communication skills.
Exam schedules
Written exam
Oral exam
Student workload
Total work load of the course: 135 h
Contact teaching (lectures) XX
Individual studies XX
Exams 4 h
Content scheduling
Structures of the language, pronunciation and vocabulary
Texts and dialogues
Computer aided exercises on all sections mentioned above
Main focus on nursing interactions and material
Themes
Nursing interaction:
- basic conversations and written texts in nursing context
Assessment methods and criteria
To pass the course the student should pass the
following examinations:
Assignments (20 %)
Written examination (40 %)
Oral test (40%)
See a separate framework for evaluation (CEFR level B1.2)
When evaluating the communicational competences the evaluation criteria for initial phase learning (semester 1-3) is used https://www.diak.fi/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/Diak_Osaamisen_arviointikriteerit_AMK_EN.pdf
See also evaluation criteria for written assignments https://www.diak.fi/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/Diak_Osaamisen_arviointikriteerit_kirjalliset_tehtavat_EN.pdf (learning in the early phase on studies)
Evaluation scale
0-5
Enrollment
01.03.2022 - 18.03.2022
Timing
05.09.2022 - 24.11.2022
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Campus
Helsinki
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
0 - 45
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Health Care, Nursing
Teachers
- Airi Jillmark
- Hanna Hovila
Groups
-
A53nur
Objective
Competency aims:
The aim of the course is to give the student
• Knowledge of the Finnish language on level B1.2
• How to use it in everyday situations
• How to improve the language skills independently
Learning outcomes:
At the end of the course the student is expected to be able to
• On level B1.2 in CEFR
• Cope in routine situations in Finnish orally e.g. present themselves and ask about the patient’s health
• Improve their knowledge of the nursing terminology and the Finnish language independently
• write short notes and recognize many of the words used in e.g. health care forms
• Form sentences and questions in the present and past tense
• Tense both orally and in writing
• Understand the essential information in texts, as fairly simple instructions and short reports (reading comprehension)
• To understand words and expressions in normal speech (listening comprehension).
Content
Course contents:
• Structures of the language, pronunciation and vocabulary
• Texts and dialogues
• Computer aided exercises on all sections mentioned above
• Main focus on nursing interactions and material.
Teaching methods
The course consists of lectures, group discussions, individual learning assignments and exams at the end of the course (written and oral).
The main focus is on nursing interaction and communication skills.
Exam schedules
Written exam
Oral exam
Student workload
Total work load of the course: 135 h
Contact teaching (lectures) XX
Individual studies XX
Exams 4 h
Content scheduling
Structures of the language, pronunciation and vocabulary
Texts and dialogues
Computer aided exercises on all sections mentioned above
Main focus on nursing interactions and material
Themes
Nursing interaction:
- basic conversations and written texts in nursing context
Assessment methods and criteria
To pass the course the student should pass the
following examinations:
Assignments (20 %)
Written examination (40 %)
Oral test (40%)
See a separate framework for evaluation (CEFR level B1.2)
When evaluating the communicational competences the evaluation criteria for initial phase learning (semester 1-3) is used https://www.diak.fi/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/Diak_Osaamisen_arviointikriteerit_AMK_EN.pdf
See also evaluation criteria for written assignments https://www.diak.fi/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/Diak_Osaamisen_arviointikriteerit_kirjalliset_tehtavat_EN.pdf (learning in the early phase on studies)
Evaluation scale
0-5