KKRU7
SWEDISH ORAL AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATION-NURSING SCIENCE
3
ECTS
Organised by
Swedish
Preceding studies
A2-B1 language proficiency level on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. To achieve the required starting level, it is recommended that students participate in a preparation course. Language skills can be tested in a written exam.
This course is in accordance with the Finnish legislation Act 424/2003 on the knowledge of languages required of personnel in public bodies, Act 481/2003 on demonstrated proficiency in the Swedish and Finnish languages, and with Decree 794/2004 on university degrees.
Learning outcomes
After successful completion of the course, students will be able to communicate appropriately in tasks concerning working life. Students will - be able to read Swedish texts on nursing science and find their main points - be able to use Swedish sources of information independently for their own purposes - be able to use resources and media to produce short, grammatically and structurally correct text on nursing science - understand discussions related to their own field - be able to articulate questions in their own field and express and justify their opinions on them
Contents
During this course, students will - go through issues of their own special fields both orally and in writing, expand their general vocabulary, and become familiar with the terminology of their own field - retrieve information from written and oral sources - write texts related to professional communication situations - practice oral communication (telephone conversations, counseling, descriptions, summarising, etc.) and hold an oral presentation - practice the use of linguistic tools and aids - revise the core grammatical structures
Further information on prerequisites and recommendations
For students of Nursing Science
Teaching methods
Teaching method
Contact
Online
Tutorials
42 h
0 h
Independent work
38 h
0 h
Teaching language
Swedish,
Finnish
Modes of study
Evaluation
and evaluation criteria
Numeric 1-5.
Evaluation by active participation. Evaluation of oral skills is based on continuous assessment, an oral presentation and an oral final examination. Written skills are assessed by the written assignments done during the course, and/or by a written final examination. Swedish oral and written skills will be marked separately on the degree certificate on a scale satisfactory or good (1-3 satisfactory, 4-5 good).
Recommended year of study
Second year of study, in accordance with the faculty timetable. Students with large amount of previous studies may participate in this course during their first year, space permitting.
Study materials
Handouts liable to a fee, and/or web material.
Further information
During the semester, an optional written test will be organised for students who already possess the language skills this course aims at. Those who pass the test will be exempted from the written communication part of the course. A test for oral skills will be organised by agreement for those who have worked in nursing in a Swedish-speaking environment for a minimum of six months.