Learning outcomes

After completing this course, students will
- understand the basics of intercultural communication
- be able to express themselves clearly and in any way necessary
- be able to handle professional doctor-patient situations in English

Contents

During this course, students will
- develop their awareness and skills of intercultural communication
- become familiar with the sources/programmes needed in English professional oral communication (dictionaries and websites concerning oral skills)
- practise doctor-patient treatment situations in small groups of two or more

Further information on prerequisites and recommendations

For students studying for the degree of Licentiate in Medicine

Teaching methods

Teaching method	Contact	Online
Tutorials	14 h	0 h
Independent work	0 h	13 h

Teaching language

English, Finnish

Evaluation and evaluation criteria

Pass/fail.
Evaluation by vocabulary test and active participation in exercises.

Recommended year of study

Second or third year of studies, in accordance with the Medical School timetable.

Study materials

The necessary materials will be available online through Moodle.

Belongs to following study modules