Study Guide

Objective

The students know basic facts of nursing in Finland and familiarize themselves with important concepts of the field. They also become familiar with tasks and competence requirements in the field of nursing. Finnish language proficiency level: B1.1 (CEFR).

Content

The course introduces key concepts and service systems of health care. It provides students with the basics of care and references of frame in nursing. The students also learn to search for field-related information. The course includes studies of professional vocabulary and essential structures in the Finnish language.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Qualifications

Minimum language proficiency level B1 in Finnish.

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.

Objective

The students apply the field-related knowledge gained from the previous courses. The students deepen their Finnish skills so that they can participate in written and oral communication situations both in higher education and when getting acquainted with a working community. The students produce clear, fluent and structured speech and texts related to their field and working life. Finnish language proficiency level: B1.2–B2 (CEFR).

Content

The students develop skills needed in higher education studies of the field and learn e.g. how to use evidence-based sources. Finnish language studies focus on field-special vocabulary and more demanding grammatical structures used in the field.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Qualifications

Minimum language proficiency level B1.2 in Finnish.

Objective

The students have a good command of basic calculations, unit conversions and essential procedures of calculations. The students know how to correctly interpret mathematical word problems in health care. The students develop their mathematical skills and know how to use various means to alleviate calculation processes and to confirm their correct results.

Content

The course includes unit conversions, different procedures of calculations and estimations of size range. The course introduces important key concepts of mathematics in the field of health care, e.g. concentration and proportionality.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

The students know basic facts of the field of business or technology in Finland and familiarize themselves with an organization and its functions in the field of their interest. The students recognize and can use important concepts of the field. They also become familiar with task areas in the field of business or technology. Finnish language proficiency level: B1.1 (CEFR).

Content

The course introduces the field of business and technology as a part of the Finnish society and focuses on important concepts and information search. The students study terminology of the field and strengthen their command of essential grammatical structures.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Qualifications

Minimum language proficiency level B1 in Finnish.

Objective

The students know basic facts of the field of business or technology in Finland and familiarize themselves with an organization and its functions in the field of their interest. The students recognize and can use important concepts of the field. They also become familiar with task areas in the field of business or technology. Finnish language proficiency level: B1.1 (CEFR).

Content

The course introduces the field of business and technology as a part of the Finnish society and focuses on important concepts and information search. The students study terminology of the field and strengthen their command of essential grammatical structures.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Qualifications

Minimum language proficiency level B1 in Finnish.

Objective

The students broaden their vocabulary and knowledge of basic skills of the field of their interest. The students comprehend texts of the field and they can also produce short field-specific texts and oral presentations. The students can verbalize problems and can explain the process of problem solving. Finnish language proficiency level: B1.1–B1.2 (CEFR).

Content

In reading comprehension, the students progress from understanding popular texts to more demanding texts and practice summarizing them both in speech and writing. The students practice language needed in mathematics and in problem solving. The students strengthen their command of field-specific terminology and essential grammatical structures.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Qualifications

Minimum language proficiency level B1 in Finnish.

Objective

The students broaden their vocabulary and knowledge of basic skills of the field of their interest. The students comprehend texts of the field and they can also produce short field-specific texts and oral presentations. The students can verbalize problems and can explain the process of problem solving. Finnish language proficiency level: B1.1–B1.2 (CEFR).

Content

In reading comprehension, the students progress from understanding popular texts to more demanding texts and practice summarizing them both in speech and writing. The students practice language needed in mathematics and in problem solving. The students strengthen their command of field-specific terminology and essential grammatical structures.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Qualifications

Minimum language proficiency level B1 in Finnish.

Objective

The students broaden their vocabulary and knowledge of basic skills of the field of their interest. The students comprehend texts of the field and they can also produce short field-specific texts and oral presentations. The students can verbalize problems and can explain the process of problem solving. Finnish language proficiency level: B1.1–B1.2 (CEFR).

Content

In reading comprehension, the students progress from understanding popular texts to more demanding texts and practice summarizing them both in speech and writing. The students practice language needed in mathematics and in problem solving. The students strengthen their command of field-specific terminology and essential grammatical structures.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Qualifications

Minimum language proficiency level B1 in Finnish.

Objective

The students deepen their knowledge of technology or business and its concepts as well as their Finnish language skills to be able to participate in written and oral communication situations in higher education studies. The students can search for information and produce clear and structured speech and writing about field-related topics. The students are familiar with the student admissions procedure in the higher education studies of the field. They can also describe their own competences. Finnish language proficiency level: B1.2–B2 (CEFR).

Content

The course offers the students the chance to expand their knowledge of text types in the field, to write different texts and to practice presentation skills. It also includes information about critical literacy and argumentation skills. During the course, the students learn to analyze, combine and summarize information from different sources. The course strengthens the students’ command of field-related terminology and essential grammatical structures.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Qualifications

Minimum language proficiency level B1.2 in Finnish.

Objective

The students deepen their knowledge of technology or business and its concepts as well as their Finnish language skills to be able to participate in written and oral communication situations in higher education studies. The students can search for information and produce clear and structured speech and writing about field-related topics. The students are familiar with the student admissions procedure in the higher education studies of the field. They can also describe their own competences. Finnish language proficiency level: B1.2–B2 (CEFR).

Content

The course offers the students the chance to expand their knowledge of text types in the field, to write different texts and to practice presentation skills. It also includes information about critical literacy and argumentation skills. During the course, the students learn to analyze, combine and summarize information from different sources. The course strengthens the students’ command of field-related terminology and essential grammatical structures.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Qualifications

Minimum language proficiency level B1.2 in Finnish.

Objective

The students recognize their personal strengths and development needs while planning their studies. The students know what kinds of language skills, study skills and digital competence are needed in higher education studies. The students also know how to develop these skills. The students can operate in digital learning environments and use digital conferencing tools and cloud services in processing and sharing information. The students know how to find the key points in texts relevant to higher education. The students understand and know how to write down the key points from spoken language.

Content

The course introduces the Finnish higher education system and higher education as a learning environment. The course focuses on the use of digital tools and different learning techniques. The course focus on the vocabulary needed in higher education studies and introduces students with reading and understanding professional texts and other text types. The course also gives tools to practice language skills independently, to practice listening comprehension, to take (lecture) notes and to search for information from different sources.

Materials

The study material can be found in the learning environment itslearning. Study materials include e.g.
- Curricula
- Different web pages and materials
- General and scientific articles

Studying takes place in Itslearning online environment as well as in weekly meetings that obligatory. Students work both independently, regardless of time and place, and communally with the rest of the student group.

Teaching methods

Learning-by-doing, task-based and independent study

The course provides the prerequisites for studying in higher education in Finland.

Exam schedules

There is no final exam for the course.

International connections

learning-by-doing, lectures, teamwork, supporting learning

Student workload

5 credits is equivalent to 135 hours of student work.

Further information

Own computer is needed.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment methods and criteria

The course is assessed on a scale of 0 to 5. Grade is influenced by written and oral learning assignments during the course, which are assessed on a scale of 0 to 2.

0, to be supplemented: The task has not followed the instructions or has not been done
1, Accepted: The task is done according to the instructions
2, excellent: The task is done according to the instructions and it shows familiarity

Grade vs Point limits
5 – 30 points
4 – 27 points
3 – 25 points
2 – 23 points
1 – 20 points

The course has 8 themes to assess. For each topic, the student receives 1-2 points for attendance (depending on the lectures) and 0-2 points for the assignment to be returned (depending on the scope of the assignment).

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

Less than 20 course points.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

2 – 23 points
1 – 20 points

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

4 – 27 points
3 – 25 points

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

5 – 30 points

Objective

The students recognize their personal strengths and development needs while planning their studies. The students know what kinds of language skills, study skills and digital competence are needed in higher education studies. The students also know how to develop these skills. The students can operate in digital learning environments and use digital conferencing tools and cloud services in processing and sharing information. The students know how to find the key points in texts relevant to higher education. The students understand and know how to write down the key points from spoken language.

Content

The course introduces the Finnish higher education system and higher education as a learning environment. The course focuses on the use of digital tools and different learning techniques. The course focus on the vocabulary needed in higher education studies and introduces students with reading and understanding professional texts and other text types. The course also gives tools to practice language skills independently, to practice listening comprehension, to take (lecture) notes and to search for information from different sources.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

The students recognize their personal strengths and development needs while planning their studies. The students know what kinds of language skills, study skills and digital competence are needed in higher education studies. The students also know how to develop these skills. The students can operate in digital learning environments and use digital conferencing tools and cloud services in processing and sharing information. The students know how to find the key points in texts relevant to higher education. The students understand and know how to write down the key points from spoken language.

Content

The course introduces the Finnish higher education system and higher education as a learning environment. The course focuses on the use of digital tools and different learning techniques. The course focus on the vocabulary needed in higher education studies and introduces students with reading and understanding professional texts and other text types. The course also gives tools to practice language skills independently, to practice listening comprehension, to take (lecture) notes and to search for information from different sources.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

The students deepen their knowledge of technology or business and its concepts as well as their Finnish language skills to be able to participate in written and oral communication situations in higher education studies. The students can search for information and produce clear and structured speech and writing about field-related topics. The students are familiar with the student admissions procedure in the higher education studies of the field. They can also describe their own competences. Finnish language proficiency level: B1.2–B2 (CEFR).

Content

The course offers the students the chance to expand their knowledge of text types in the field, to write different texts and to practice presentation skills. It also includes information about critical literacy and argumentation skills. During the course, the students learn to analyze, combine and summarize information from different sources. The course strengthens the students’ command of field-related terminology and essential grammatical structures.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Qualifications

Minimum language proficiency level B1.2 in Finnish.

Objective

The students apply the field-related knowledge gained from the previous courses. The students deepen their Finnish skills so that they can participate in written and oral communication situations both in higher education and when getting acquainted with a working community. The students produce clear, fluent and structured speech and texts related to their field and working life. Finnish language proficiency level: B1.2–B2 (CEFR).

Content

The students develop skills needed in higher education studies of the field and learn e.g. how to use evidence-based sources. Finnish language studies focus on field-special vocabulary and more demanding grammatical structures used in the field.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Qualifications

Minimum language proficiency level B1.2 in Finnish.

Objective

The students deepen their knowledge of technology or business and its concepts as well as their Finnish language skills to be able to participate in written and oral communication situations in higher education studies. The students can search for information and produce clear and structured speech and writing about field-related topics. The students are familiar with the student admissions procedure in the higher education studies of the field. They can also describe their own competences. Finnish language proficiency level: B1.2–B2 (CEFR).

Content

The course offers the students the chance to expand their knowledge of text types in the field, to write different texts and to practice presentation skills. It also includes information about critical literacy and argumentation skills. During the course, the students learn to analyze, combine and summarize information from different sources. The course strengthens the students’ command of field-related terminology and essential grammatical structures.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Qualifications

Minimum language proficiency level B1.2 in Finnish.

Objective

The students broaden their vocabulary and knowledge of basic skills of the field of their interest. The students comprehend texts of the field and they can also produce short field-specific texts and oral presentations. The students can verbalize problems and can explain the process of problem solving. Finnish language proficiency level: B1.1–B1.2 (CEFR).

Content

In reading comprehension, the students progress from understanding popular texts to more demanding texts and practice summarizing them both in speech and writing. The students practice language needed in mathematics and in problem solving. The students strengthen their command of field-specific terminology and essential grammatical structures.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Qualifications

Minimum language proficiency level B1 in Finnish.

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.

Objective

The students broaden their vocabulary and knowledge of basic skills of the field of their interest. The students comprehend texts of the field and they can also produce short field-specific texts and oral presentations. The students can verbalize problems and can explain the process of problem solving. Finnish language proficiency level: B1.1–B1.2 (CEFR).

Content

In reading comprehension, the students progress from understanding popular texts to more demanding texts and practice summarizing them both in speech and writing. The students practice language needed in mathematics and in problem solving. The students strengthen their command of field-specific terminology and essential grammatical structures.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Qualifications

Minimum language proficiency level B1 in Finnish.

Objective

The students have a good command of basic calculations, unit conversions and essential procedures of calculations. The students know how to correctly interpret mathematical word problems in health care. The students develop their mathematical skills and know how to use various means to alleviate calculation processes and to confirm their correct results.

Content

The course includes unit conversions, different procedures of calculations and estimations of size range. The course introduces important key concepts of mathematics in the field of health care, e.g. concentration and proportionality.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

The students know basic facts of nursing in Finland and familiarize themselves with important concepts of the field. They also become familiar with tasks and competence requirements in the field of nursing. Finnish language proficiency level: B1.1 (CEFR).

Content

The course introduces key concepts and service systems of health care. It provides students with the basics of care and references of frame in nursing. The students also learn to search for field-related information. The course includes studies of professional vocabulary and essential structures in the Finnish language.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Qualifications

Minimum language proficiency level B1 in Finnish.

Objective

The students know basic facts of the field of business or technology in Finland and familiarize themselves with an organization and its functions in the field of their interest. The students recognize and can use important concepts of the field. They also become familiar with task areas in the field of business or technology. Finnish language proficiency level: B1.1 (CEFR).

Content

The course introduces the field of business and technology as a part of the Finnish society and focuses on important concepts and information search. The students study terminology of the field and strengthen their command of essential grammatical structures.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Qualifications

Minimum language proficiency level B1 in Finnish.

Objective

The students know basic facts of the field of business or technology in Finland and familiarize themselves with an organization and its functions in the field of their interest. The students recognize and can use important concepts of the field. They also become familiar with task areas in the field of business or technology. Finnish language proficiency level: B1.1 (CEFR).

Content

The course introduces the field of business and technology as a part of the Finnish society and focuses on important concepts and information search. The students study terminology of the field and strengthen their command of essential grammatical structures.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Qualifications

Minimum language proficiency level B1 in Finnish.

Objective

The students recognize their personal strengths and development needs while planning their studies. The students know what kinds of language skills, study skills and digital competence are needed in higher education studies. The students also know how to develop these skills. The students can operate in digital learning environments and use digital conferencing tools and cloud services in processing and sharing information. The students know how to find the key points in texts relevant to higher education. The students understand and know how to write down the key points from spoken language.

Content

The course introduces the Finnish higher education system and higher education as a learning environment. The course focuses on the use of digital tools and different learning techniques. The course focus on the vocabulary needed in higher education studies and introduces students with reading and understanding professional texts and other text types. The course also gives tools to practice language skills independently, to practice listening comprehension, to take (lecture) notes and to search for information from different sources.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

The students recognize their personal strengths and development needs while planning their studies. The students know what kinds of language skills, study skills and digital competence are needed in higher education studies. The students also know how to develop these skills. The students can operate in digital learning environments and use digital conferencing tools and cloud services in processing and sharing information. The students know how to find the key points in texts relevant to higher education. The students understand and know how to write down the key points from spoken language.

Content

The course introduces the Finnish higher education system and higher education as a learning environment. The course focuses on the use of digital tools and different learning techniques. The course focus on the vocabulary needed in higher education studies and introduces students with reading and understanding professional texts and other text types. The course also gives tools to practice language skills independently, to practice listening comprehension, to take (lecture) notes and to search for information from different sources.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

The students broaden their vocabulary and knowledge of basic skills of the field of their interest. The students comprehend texts of the field and they can also produce short field-specific texts and oral presentations. The students can verbalize problems and can explain the process of problem solving. Finnish language proficiency level: B1.1–B1.2 (CEFR).

Content

In reading comprehension, the students progress from understanding popular texts to more demanding texts and practice summarizing them both in speech and writing. The students practice language needed in mathematics and in problem solving. The students strengthen their command of field-specific terminology and essential grammatical structures.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Qualifications

Minimum language proficiency level B1 in Finnish.

Objective

The students recognize their personal strengths and development needs while planning their studies. The students know what kinds of language skills, study skills and digital competence are needed in higher education studies. The students also know how to develop these skills. The students can operate in digital learning environments and use digital conferencing tools and cloud services in processing and sharing information. The students know how to find the key points in texts relevant to higher education. The students understand and know how to write down the key points from spoken language.

Content

The course introduces the Finnish higher education system and higher education as a learning environment. The course focuses on the use of digital tools and different learning techniques. The course focus on the vocabulary needed in higher education studies and introduces students with reading and understanding professional texts and other text types. The course also gives tools to practice language skills independently, to practice listening comprehension, to take (lecture) notes and to search for information from different sources.

Materials

The study material can be found in the learning environment itslearning. Study materials include e.g.
- Curricula
- Different web pages and materials
- General and scientific articles

Studying takes place in Itslearning online environment as well as in weekly meetings that obligatory. Students work both independently, regardless of time and place, and communally with the rest of the student group.

Teaching methods

Learning-by-doing, task-based and independent study

The course provides the prerequisites for studying in higher education in Finland.

Exam schedules

There is no final exam for the course.

International connections

learning-by-doing, lectures, teamwork, supporting learning

Student workload

5 credits is equivalent to 135 hours of student work.

Further information

Own computer is needed.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment methods and criteria

The course is assessed on a scale of 0 to 5. Grade is influenced by written and oral learning assignments during the course, which are assessed on a scale of 0 to 2.

0, to be supplemented: The task has not followed the instructions or has not been done
1, Accepted: The task is done according to the instructions
2, excellent: The task is done according to the instructions and it shows familiarity

Grade vs Point limits
5 – 30 points
4 – 27 points
3 – 25 points
2 – 23 points
1 – 20 points

The course has 8 themes to assess. For each topic, the student receives 1-2 points for attendance (depending on the lectures) and 0-2 points for the assignment to be returned (depending on the scope of the assignment).

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

Less than 20 course points.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

2 – 23 points
1 – 20 points

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

4 – 27 points
3 – 25 points

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

5 – 30 points