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Nursing and Finnish as a second language 2 (B1)Laajuus (5 cr)

Code: TH00CR20

Credits

5 op

Objective

The students extend their knowledge of basic field-related concepts and deepen their professional know-how. The students explore the variation of professional language in different situations and know how to use professional Finnish in working life context both orally and in writing. The students comprehend different kinds of professional texts and can produce both short texts and oral presentations in professional context. Finnish language proficiency level: B1.1–B1.2 (CEFR).

Content

During the course, the students familiarize themselves with a Finnish health care organization and its functions. The course gives the chance to learn field-related client and patient cases. The studies also expand the knowledge of vocabulary and usage of Finnish in different kinds of situations of the field. The students also get to know typical forms of spoken Finnish and professional language in the field of nursing.

Qualifications

Minimum language proficiency level B1 in Finnish.

Enrollment

12.01.2024 - 04.03.2024

Timing

04.03.2024 - 26.04.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Turku University of Applied Sciences

Campus

Location-independent

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

15 - 24

Degree programmes
  • Higher education preparatory program for immigrants
Teachers
  • Noora Hämäläinen
  • Sirpa Rajala
  • Mervi Rasilainen
Groups
  • VALMEK24A
    Korkeakouluopintoihin valmentava koulutus maahanmuuttajille, Terhy

Objective

The students extend their knowledge of basic field-related concepts and deepen their professional know-how. The students explore the variation of professional language in different situations and know how to use professional Finnish in working life context both orally and in writing. The students comprehend different kinds of professional texts and can produce both short texts and oral presentations in professional context. Finnish language proficiency level: B1.1–B1.2 (CEFR).

Content

During the course, the students familiarize themselves with a Finnish health care organization and its functions. The course gives the chance to learn field-related client and patient cases. The studies also expand the knowledge of vocabulary and usage of Finnish in different kinds of situations of the field. The students also get to know typical forms of spoken Finnish and professional language in the field of nursing.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Qualifications

Minimum language proficiency level B1 in Finnish.