Finnish 2 for Nursing Students (5 op)

Arviointiasteikko

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Tavoitteet

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.

Sisältö

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.

Aika ja paikka

As in schedule

Oppimateriaalit

Provided by teacher and degree program

Opetusmenetelmät

Contact learning if possible (corona situation)

Tenttien ajankohdat ja uusintamahdollisuudet

Agreed with students in the beginning of the course

Opiskelijan ajankäyttö ja kuormitus

Contact or online lectures 30 - 50h
Online and independent learning 75 - 95h
Exams 10h
Total 135 h

Arviointikriteerit, tyydyttävä (1)

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)

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.

Arviointikriteerit, kiitettävä (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.

Esitietovaatimukset

Successful completion of Finnish 1 (for Nursing Students) or equivalent skills

Lisätiedot

Open Studies 5
Continuous feedback, self-evaluation