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Competence Strenghtening Studies: Communication in Finnish, English and Swedish for Health Care and Rehabilitation (5 ECTS)

Code: SX00FC18-3004

General information


Enrollment
28.11.2022 - 15.01.2023
Registration for the implementation has ended.
Timing
01.02.2023 - 30.04.2023
Implementation has ended.
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 ECTS
Virtual portion
5 ECTS
Mode of delivery
Online
Campus
Myllypurontie 1
Teaching languages
Finnish
Seats
1 - 25
Degree programmes
Prosthetics and Orthotics
Biomedical Laboratory Science
Physiotherapy
Podiatry
Optometry
Osteopathy
Radiography and Radiotherapy
Oral Hygiene
No reservations found for implementation SX00FC18-3004!

Learning outcomes

- to identify your communication skills in Finnish, English and Swedish
- to recognize your learning needs ( in terms of Finnish, English and Swedish) for studying at a university of applied sciences
- to strengthen your skills in academic Finnish, written English and written / spoken Swedish

Content

- rehearsing tasks in Finnish, Swedish and English: grammar, reading comprehension and writing factual texts
- reading academic texts, writing factual texts in Finnish
- enlarging professional vocabulary in English and Swedish
- reading comprehension and listening skills in English and Swedish
- rehearsing speaking skills in Swedish

Prerequisites

Suomen kielen taito on aloitusvaiheessa vähintään B2-tasoa eurooppalaisen viitekehyksen mukaan.
Kieliä koskeva yhteinen eurooppalainen viitekehys: https://europa.eu/europass/system/files/2020-05/CEFR%20self-assessment%20grid%20FI.pdf.
Hyväksytty suoritus englannin ja ruotsin kielen opinnoista toisella asteella.

Teaching methods

These studies begin at 1st of February 2023. Studies are e-learning studies in MOODLE.
An information meeting for all students will be conducted via ZOOM on 2nd of February 2023 at 15pm
The studies include independent studies and collaboration with other students in ZOOM.

Tasks:
Introductions and evaluations
Communication (in Finnish): Tasks 1-5, approved performance in task 6
English language: Tasks 1-3, approved performance in task 4
Swedish language: Task 1, approved performance in task 2

Location and time

E-learning:1.2.2023 - 30.4.2023 in Moodle
The studies are mostly independent studies. However, there are tasks that have to be completed on a certain week.

Learning materials and recommended literature

Moodle

Alternative completion methods of implementation

Ei valinnaisia suoritustapoja

Student workload

5 learning credits = 135 working hours

Attendees will receive a weekly e-mail to support personal schedule planning.

Content scheduling

Communications in Finnish: 2 credits, English language: 1.5 credits, Swedish language: 1.5 credits

Further information for students

The main language in the studies is Finnish. The course and the assingments are instructed in Finnish. Tasks in English language and in Swedish language are instructed either in Finnish or English / Swedish, depending on the task.

Language level B2 and above in Finnish is necessary for passing the studies.Common European Framework of Reference (in Finnish): https://europa.eu/europass/system/files/2020-05/CEFR%20self-assessment%20grid%20FI.pdf . Previous studies in secondary education (english, swedish) is essential for completing this course.

Assessment methods and criteria

Evaluation: Pass - supplements needed

Evaluation scale

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Pass - supplements needed

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