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 minimum 80 % attendance.

Location and time

22 September - 12 December 2025 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

To be announced later

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 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.

Artificial intelligence can be utilized for brainstorming in written assignments, but it should not be used as a substitute for independent thinking and writing. Generating entire texts using AI is not allowed. If you use AI, its use must be transparently disclosed. Failure to disclose the use of AI will be considered misconduct.

Assessment methods and criteria

Continuous assessment, oral presentation and written course assignments. Minimum 80 % presence in classroom as there are oral exercises that support to achieve the learning objectives.

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.