Health Care and Social Services and Finnish as a Second Language 2 (B1) (5 cr)
Code: TH00BH18-3002
General information
Enrollment
22.11.2021 - 28.02.2022
Timing
07.03.2022 - 29.04.2022
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
5 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Unit
Health and Well-being
Campus
Location-independent
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
15 - 26
Degree programmes
- Higher education preparatory program for immigrants
Teachers
- Tiina Hirard
- Tiina Laakso
- Sirpa Rajala
- Mervi Rasilainen
Scheduling groups
- Pienryhmä 1 (Size: 3. Open UAS: 3.)
Groups
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VALMEK22
Small groups
- Pienryhmä 1
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
The course introduces a Finnish health care and social services organization and its functions. The course gives the chance to learn various field-related client and patient cases. The studies also expand the knowledge of professional 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 the language of social services and health care.
Evaluation scale
H-5
Qualifications
Minimum language proficiency level B1 in Finnish.