Finnish 2 for Nursing Students (5 cr)
Code: SN00BB56-3002
General information
Enrollment
02.08.2021 - 05.09.2021
Timing
18.10.2021 - 02.03.2022
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Face-to-face
Unit
Hyvinvointiyksikkö
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Nursing (AMK)
Teachers
- Sara Tuisku
Teacher in charge
Anu Mustonen
Groups
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SNS21SG2Bachelor's Degree Programme in Nursing
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SNS21SG1Bachelor's Degree Programme in Nursing
Objective
You will learn the basics of Finnish language structure (KPT change verbs, sentence structure, most common noun declension). You will be able to communicate in a simple way in nursing situations. You will be able to express opinions and feelings in a simple way. You will be introduced to the typical features of the Finnish communication culture and self-study methods.
You will be able to understand sentences and frequently used expressions related to things of immediate relevance. You will be able to produce simple sentences related to familiar and routine matters, including those in the field of nursing.
Content
You will learn to
• understand and use familiar everyday expressions and basic phrases, including those in the nursing field;
• describe your surroundings and your own health (e.g. basic personal and family information, health issues);
• express your opinions and feelings in a simple way; and
• communicate in a simple way in nursing situations (e.g. physical examination, taking the patient’s temperature, instructing the patient).
You will study
• self-directed language learning materials outside the classroom,
• language learning strategies, and
• the communication culture of Finland.
Location and time
As in schedule
Oppimateriaali ja suositeltava kirjallisuus
Provided by teacher and degree program
Teaching methods
Contact learning if possible (corona situation)
Exam schedules
Agreed with students in the beginning of the course
Student workload
Contact or online lectures 30 - 50h
Online and independent learning 75 - 95h
Exams 10h
Total 135 h
Further information
Open Studies 5
Continuous feedback, self-evaluation
Evaluation scale
0-5
Arviointikriteerit, tyydyttävä (1-2)
1) You understand at least half of the sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas of most immediate relevance (e.g. very basic personal and family information, health issues and professional nursing situations). You produce simple sentences related to familiar and routine matters, including those in the field of nursing, but need a lot of help and repetition. You describe, in simple terms, aspects of your immediate environment and matters concerning areas of immediate need
2) You understand quite often the sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas of most immediate relevance (e.g. very basic personal and family information, health issues and professional nursing situations). You participate in communication situations related to simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar and routine matters, including those in the field of nursing, but need help and repetition. You describe, in simple terms, aspects of your immediate environment and matters concerning areas of immediate need.
Arviointikriteerit, hyvä (3-4)
3) You often understand sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas of most immediate relevance (e.g. very basic personal and family information, health issues and professional nursing situations). You communicate in simple and routine situations requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar and routine matters, including those in the field of nursing. You describe, in simple terms, aspects of your immediate environment and matters concerning areas of immediate need.
4) You mostly understand sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas of most immediate relevance (e.g. very basic personal and family information, health issues and professional nursing situations). You communicate in simple and routine situations requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar and routine matters, including those in the field of nursing. You describe aspects of your immediate environment and matters concerning areas of immediate need.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
5) You understand sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas of most immediate relevance (e.g. very basic personal and family information, health issues and professional nursing situations). You communicate in simple and routine situations requiring direct exchange of information on familiar and routine matters, including those in the field of nursing. You describe aspects of your immediate environment and matters concerning areas of immediate need.
Qualifications
Successful completion of Finnish 1 (for Nursing Students) or equivalent skills
Further information
For international nursing students whose native language is not Finnish.