Nursing and Finnish as a second language 3 (B2) (5 cr)

Evaluation scale

H-5

Content scheduling

Changes are possible!

The course introduces students to the concepts and topics of health care and nursing, which prepares students for the use of Finnish in the field in degree studies and working life.

Topic areas:

Theme 1: Nursing scientific articles
Theme 2: Thesis in Nursing and Nursing
Theme 3: Digitalization in support of health and well-being
Theme 4: Saying Your Own Skills
Theme 5: Me as a future nurse.

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.

Materials

The learning material can be found in the online learning environment Itslearning.
Educational materials include e.g.
- Sector-specific websites (e.g. social and health services)
- 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.

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, Wed - Thu at 10.00 - 11.30.
Group work in small groups and/or expert lectures Mon, Wed - Thu 12.30 - 3 p.m.
On Tuesdays and Fridays there is independent distance learning.

Check the time of contact teaching from the Tuudo system or the Lukkari search engine

Qualifications

Minimum language proficiency level B1.2 in Finnish.