Study Guide

Objective

Students will be proficient in the main terminology and vocabulary of nursing, being able to communicate using spoken and written English in nursing interaction situations. They will be able to converse in English in multicultural nursing situations.

Content

Main nursing vocabulary
Written and spoken communication and interaction
Transacting with patients/clients and intercultural communication

Materials

Course material is available on Moodle.

Teaching methods

Onsite and online classes (Teams)

Exam schedules

Course exam on 12.10.2023 (Kuusamon lukio)
1st retake in November 2023 (Kuusamon lukio) - date agreed with students and teacher tutor
2nd retake in December 2023 (Kuusamon lukio) - date agreed with students and teacher tutor

Evaluation scale

0 - 5

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The students are able to use other words to explain a topic and compensate imperceptibly for a lack of vocabulary. They understand and accurately use the vocabulary of their own field. They are also able to communicate fluently in demanding interactive multi-professional and multicultural situations (e.g. dealing with customers, reporting, feedback discussions).

Assessment criteria, good (3)

If necessary, students can express an issue in other words. They understand and use the vocabulary of their own field fairly accurately. They are able to communicate clearly in typical interactive multi-professional and multicultural situations (e.g. admission interviews, telephone conversations, instructing).

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Students are able to use the basic vocabulary of their field so that the basic message can be understood. They are able to communicate in simple, routine interaction situations (e.g. email, form filling, CV, presenting their department).

Assessment methods and criteria

80% attendance and active participation, and completed course tasks
You can find the instructions for course tasks on Moodle. Follow the deadlines.
Note that all the assignments must be returned for assessment by 7.6.2024.
#1: Initial self-assessment of English skills (DL: 15.9.2023)
#2: Multimedia CV (DLs 30.9 and 15.10.2023)
#3: Presentation 0n 12.10.2023 (5 – 0)
#4: Course exam on 26.10.2023
1st retake on ?
2nd retake on ?
#5: Summary (DL: 15.12.2023)
#6: End-of-course self-assessment of English Skills (DL: 15.12.2023)

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student can communicate fluently both in speaking and writing in demanding professional contexts.

Toteutuksen arviointikriteerit, hyvä (3-4)

The student can communicate well both in speaking and writing in professional contexts.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student can communicate adequately both in speaking and writing in certain professional contexts.

Prerequisites

European framework language level B2