English for Nursing
| Structure Type: | Study unit |
|---|---|
| Code: | SSHP0103 |
| Curriculum: | SH 2020K |
| Level: | Bachelor of Nursing |
| Year of Study: | 2 (2022) |
| Semester: | Spring |
| Credits: | 3 cr |
| Responsible Teacher: | Wähä, Anne |
| Language of Instruction: | Finnish |
Courses During the Year 2022
| Impl. | Group(s) | Study Time | Teacher(s) | Language | Enrolment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3008 | SH2020-2A | 2021-08-01 – 2022-07-31 | Katarina Ingberg | Finnish | 2021-08-01 – 2021-09-06 |
| 3009 | SH2020-2B | 2021-08-01 – 2022-07-31 | Katarina Ingberg | Finnish | 2021-08-01 – 2021-09-06 |
| 3010 | SH2020-2C | 2021-08-01 – 2022-07-31 | Katarina Ingberg | Finnish | 2021-08-01 – 2021-09-06 |
| 3011 | SH2020-12CK | 2022-01-01 – 2022-07-31 | Sanna-Liisa Kiikkala | Finnish | 2021-12-01 – 2022-01-10 |
| 3013 | SH2020-12DK | 2022-01-01 – 2022-07-31 | Sanna-Liisa Kiikkala | Finnish | 2021-12-01 – 2022-01-10 |
Learning Outcomes
The student will acquire sufficient language skills to manage in various communicative situations in working life and in professional contexts. The student develops his/her skills in written and in oral communication in professional contexts. (S)he is able to use English for acquiring information during the studies and in working life. The student has a positive attitude towards language learning.
Student's Workload
Total work load: 81hrs
- Scheduled: 20hrs
- Virtual studies: 40hrs
- Autonomous studies: 21 hrs
The assesment of student's own learning 1 h is included in contact lessons.
Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses
Preparatory English and/or Secondary Education English
Contents
Oral and written English in working life and professional contexts in the field of nursing, practising oral and writing skills
Regional Impact
The student develops her/his ability to work in different health care/social services companies and service providers in the area.
Internationality
The student develops her/his skills to work in multicultural work communities and with different clients
Recommended or Required Reading and Other Learning Resources/Tools
Material recommended by the teacher. Current articles.
Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Classroom instruction and individual assignments, group work, pair work, communicative language learning, independent study
Assessment Criteria
Grade 5
The student can communicate fluently in English both in speech and in writing. S/he has an extensive vocabulary and understands texts of the field without difficulty. The student has an interest in improving his/her skills all the time.
Grade 3
The student is able to participate in a work-related conversation, with occasional mistakes and errors in his/her own speech. S/he knows the essential vocabulary of the field and understands texts fn the field.
Grade 1
The student can follow a work-related discussion. S/he knows the basic vocabulary of the field and understands the main points of texts in the field.
Assessment Methods
Active class participation, completed oral and written exercises, written and oral examination. Continuous process assessment. Grading scale (0-5). Peer evaluation