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Nursing Finnish 2 (B1.1) (5 ECTS)

Code: XX00FD00-3006

General information


Enrollment
05.05.2025 - 17.08.2025
Enrollment is ongoing
Enroll to the implementation in OMA
Timing
18.08.2025 - 31.10.2025
The implementation has not yet started.
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 ECTS
Mode of delivery
On-campus
Campus
Myllypurontie 1
Teaching languages
Finnish
Seats
20 - 30

Implementation has 19 reservations. Total duration of reservations is 36 h 30 min.

Time Topic Location
Mon 18.08.2025 time 10:15 - 11:45
(1 h 30 min)
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Thu 21.08.2025 time 09:15 - 11:45
(2 h 30 min)
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Mon 25.08.2025 time 10:15 - 11:45
(1 h 30 min)
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Thu 28.08.2025 time 09:15 - 11:45
(2 h 30 min)
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Mon 01.09.2025 time 10:15 - 11:45
(1 h 30 min)
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Thu 04.09.2025 time 09:15 - 11:45
(2 h 30 min)
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Mon 08.09.2025 time 10:15 - 11:45
(1 h 30 min)
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Thu 11.09.2025 time 09:15 - 11:45
(2 h 30 min)
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Mon 15.09.2025 time 10:15 - 11:45
(1 h 30 min)
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Thu 18.09.2025 time 09:15 - 11:45
(2 h 30 min)
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Mon 22.09.2025 time 10:15 - 11:45
(1 h 30 min)
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Thu 25.09.2025 time 09:15 - 11:45
(2 h 30 min)
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Mon 29.09.2025 time 10:15 - 11:45
(1 h 30 min)
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Mon 06.10.2025 time 10:15 - 11:45
(1 h 30 min)
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Thu 09.10.2025 time 08:30 - 10:00
(1 h 30 min)
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Mon 20.10.2025 time 09:15 - 10:45
(1 h 30 min)
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Fri 24.10.2025 time 12:45 - 15:15
(2 h 30 min)
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Mon 27.10.2025 time 10:15 - 11:45
(1 h 30 min)
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Fri 31.10.2025 time 12:45 - 15:15
(2 h 30 min)
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Changes to reservations may be possible.

Learning outcomes

After completing the course, the student will be aware of the situational nature of language use in healthcare and will be able to adapt their own language use according to the situation. They are familiar with and understand different types of texts used in healthcare. Students develop and are encouraged to communicate in Finnish in changing situations in healthcare and to convey information both orally and in writing. The student’s language skills are at level B1.2 of the European Framework of Reference.

Content

The course involves practising everyday verbal and written communication in the healthcare field, expanding vocabulary, and learning key grammatical structures needed in different healthcare situations. The course introduces students to different types of healthcare texts.

Prerequisites

Previous knowledge of Finnish at level B1.1 or higher, e.g. courses Finnish 1-4 or the contents of the books Suomen mestari 1 and 2.

Teaching methods

Contact teaching at Myllypuro campus
Independent studying
Group work

Location and time

Contact lectures at Myllypuro campus.
Lectures mainly on Mondays and Thursdays.

Mandatory orientation 18 August 2025 at 10.15-11.45.
Written exam 31 October 2025

No lectures in week 42.

Exam dates and retake possibilities

Written exam 31 October 2025

Student workload

The student's amount of work 5 credits = 135 h

Lectures about 50 h, homework and independent studying 85 h

The attendance rate for lectures is 80%. Absences cannot be replaced by assignments.

Further information for students

This Finnish as a second language course is open to all Metropolia degree students. The course is recommended primarily for nursing students, as its content is nursing-focused.

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.

The course is at language level B1.1 (CEFR).

Assessment methods and criteria

Continuous assessment and exams

Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student has achieved the objectives of the course satisfactorily. They endeavour to cope with simple everyday interaction situations in healthcare, both in writing and orally. They know some phrases used in the field and when to use them. They are familiar with the vocabulary and grammatical structures of their field. The student participates in common interaction situations in Finnish.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student has achieved the objectives of the course well. They can handle everyday situations in the healthcare field, both verbally and in writing. They know the key phrases and expressions used in the field and can use the vocabulary efficiently. The student has a good grasp of the key language structures needed in the field and can apply them in practice. The student actively works to improve their professional language skills. They participate actively in discussions.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student has achieved the objectives of the course commendably. They perform effectively in everyday language use situations in their field, both orally and in writing, and are able to take the requirements of the situation into account. The student uses a variety of phrases and expressions as well as field-specific vocabulary flexibly. They use even demanding language structures fluently in both oral and written communication. The student actively develops their professional Finnish language skills in all their activities.

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