Nursing Finnish 4 (B2) (5 ECTS)

Learning outcomes

The student deepens their knowledge of the situational nature of language use in healthcare. They are able to adapt their language use to the situation and be an active participant in situations. The student is able to express their opinion and justify it in various ways. The student develops and builds their courage to communicate in Finnish in changing situations in the healthcare field and to convey information both orally and in writing. The student's language skills are at level B2.1 of the European Framework of Reference.

Content

The course involves practicing everyday verbal and written communication in the healthcare field, expanding vocabulary, and learning key grammar skills and structures needed in different healthcare situations. Students practice expressing and justifying their opinions and give a short presentation related to the healthcare field. The course deepens students' knowledge of patient guidance situations.

Prerequisites

Previous knowledge of Finnish at level B1.2 or higher, e.g. the courses Nursing in Finnish 1 and Nursing in Finnish 2 or equivalent knowledge.

Teaching methods

Course will be held in Myllypuro campus in-person. In addition, independent studying in the Moodle workspace. Course is held in-person with minimun 80 % attendance.

Location and time

15 January - 29 March 2024 at Myllypuro campus. Dates and times can vary from week to week, so check schedule.

Learning materials and recommended literature

Materials will be given by teacher and uploaded to Moodle.

Exam dates and retake possibilities

All assignments need to be returned 15.3.2024.

Student workload

The student's amount of work 5 credits = 135 h
Teaching 50 h, homework and independent studying 85 h

Further information for students

This Finnish as a second language course is open to all Metropolia degree students.

Good studying skills and a lot of independent work is required. Book time for homework and independent studying on your calendar at least 5 h/week.

Part of the classes may be recorded and added to the Moodle workspace.

Assessment methods and criteria

Continuous assessement and written course assignments. Minimun 80 % presence in classroom as there are oral exercices that support to acvieve learning objetivities.

Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student is able to justify their opinions and prepare an oral presentation based on research data. The student endeavours to use language in a versatile manner appropriate to the situation and uses more demanding language structures in their oral and written expression to some extent.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student justifies their opinions in a versatile manner and prepares an oral presentation based on research data. They are able to express themselves confidently, clearly, and politely, as required by the situation. The student is able to form and use more demanding language structures correctly in both oral and written communication to a great extent.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student prepares an oral presentation based on research data, in which they argue their opinion carefully and comprehensively. The student demonstrates an understanding of the purposes of different registers, contexts, and nuances of language and takes these into account in their own language use. They use even complex structures of the Finnish language creatively and in a versatile manner.