Academic English in Nursing 1 (3 cr)

Objective

Students will improve their oral and written communication skills and academic vocabulary. In written communication, the focus will be on academic writing and in oral communication, formal English language usage in nursing.

Content

Genres of academic English
Academic style and structures
Paraphrase and summary
Avoiding plagiarism: referencing
Academic presentations

Location and time

On campus, autumn 2025

Materials

As shown by the lecturer
Available on Reppu

Teaching methods

Appr. 30 classes on campus and independent study

Exam schedules

Dates for the written course exam and retakes will be announced later.

Further information

CEFR: B2

Evaluation scale

0 - 5

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student can use the features of formal and academic writing systematically and reflectively. His/her grammar usage is impeccable. The student can write a text according to the features of academic writing with fluency using varied and appropriate vocabulary, and correctly referenced academic sources. The student has an extensive academic vocabulary. The student is able to communicate fluently in both writing and speaking while demonstrating an awareness of formal academic style

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student can identify and apply the features of academic writing fairly consistently. The student is able to use grammar correctly although some errors might occur. The student can write a text according to the main features of academic writing with relative fluency, using a variety of vocabulary and sources that are mainly referenced correctly. The student has a good command of academic vocabulary. The student is able to communicate clearly in writing and orally without reading directly from a text.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student can recognize and name the features of academic writing. However, the student's language usage may be inconsistent with the norms of standard English and academic writing and basic errors in style, grammar, pronunciation, and intonation occur. The student can write an understandable and logical text with appropriate content using some academic concepts of his/her field. The student is able to communicate the main ideas of a topic in writing and orally.

To be awarded a grade 1, all assessed assignments must be completed and approved and any possible exam result must be at least 50%.

Assessment methods and criteria

Course tasks named later
Written course exam and/ or essay written under supervision

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student applies the features of formal and academic writing systematically and reflectively. The student writes grammatically correct texts using varied and appropriate vocabulary, and correctly referenced academic sources. The student communicates fluently in both writing and speaking while demonstrating an awareness of formal academic style.

Toteutuksen arviointikriteerit, hyvä (3-4)

The student applies the features of academic writing fairly consistently and uses grammar correctly although some errors might occur. The student writes a text according to the main features of academic writing using a variety of vocabulary and sources that are mainly referenced correctly. The student communicates clearly in writing and speaking without reading directly from a text.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student recognizes and names the features of academic writing. However, their language usage may be inconsistent with the norms of standard English and academic writing and basic errors in style, grammar, pronunciation, and intonation occur. The student writes an understandable and logical text with appropriate content using some academic concepts of his/her field. The student communicates the main ideas of a topic in writing and speaking.

Further information

If you have completed a course of similar content and scope (3 ECTS) please inquire about the possibility of having the course accredited.
Please note previous courses cannot be more than 10 years old

Objective

Students will improve their oral and written communication skills and academic vocabulary. In written communication, the focus will be on academic writing and in oral communication, formal English language usage in nursing.

Execution methods

Contact teaching and independent work for students on campus.

Accomplishment methods

This course includes approx. 40 h contact teaching (lectures, classroom assignments), 40 h independent work
The independent tasks may vary from year to year, but generally they include a 1-2 page summary of a field-specific academic article, a presentation, and an exam.
It is mandatory to attend at least 80% of the classes, to return all of the independent assignments and to pass the exam (at least 50% to pass it)

Content

Genres of academic English
Academic style and structures
Paraphrase and summary
Avoiding plagiarism: referencing
Academic presentations