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

Evaluation scale

H-5

Content scheduling

The course introduces students to the concepts and topics of the social welfare and health care sector, which prepares students for the use of the Finnish language in higher education and working life.

Course subject areas:
Theme 1: Different Sectors of the Social and Health System
Theme 2: Customer orientation in the health and social services sector
Theme 3: Getting to know degree education
Theme 3: Professional language of care 1
Theme 4: Professional Language in Nursing 2
Theme 5: Professional language in the care sector 3

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.

Materials

The learning material can be found in the online learning environment itslearning.
Educational materials include e.g.
- Sites related to the sector
- Teachers' own material.

Teaching methods

The study will be carried out as a contact teaching on the Kupittaa campus. The studies include independent working and independent working in a group. The learning environment utilizes Itslearning online learning environment, Office 365 tools and various internet sources.

Exam schedules

There is no exam in the course.

International connections

The course includes contact teaching, group work with other students and independent distance learning. Classes take place on weekdays from 8 am to 15 pm. The course cannot be completed independently.

Studying requires a computer, internet connection, note-taking tools (pen, rubber, notebook).

Prerequisite Finnish language proficiency level B1.

Teaching is carried out in an integrated manner so that the development of language skills, study skills and other professional skills support each other. The contents studied are professional and working life-oriented. The student is directed to get to know the field and its staff. In studies, the emphasis is on community-based learning as a pair and small group work.

Student workload

5 credits is equivalent to 135 hours of student work.

Contact teaching is conducted by the teacher Mon - Thu at 9.00 - 11.30.
Group work in small groups and/or expert lectures Mon - Thu 12.30 - 3 p.m.
On Fridays there is independent distance learning.

Week 8 is completely independent distance learning.

Qualifications

Minimum language proficiency level B1 in Finnish.