Finnish Language 4Laajuus (3 op)

Osaamistavoitteet

The student extends knowledge of vocabulary and grammar and strengthen his/ her spoken and written communication skills. After the course, the student understands the main points in a clear, slow, standard language speech related to familiar topics dealing with work. The student understands texts with everyday, standard language and texts related to the work. The student understands descriptions of wishes and events and can participate without preparation in a conversation on topics which are familiar and interesting and which deal with topics of everyday life, e.g. family, work and current topics. The student can connect expressions in a simple way and describe experiences and occasions, wishes and goals and is able to argue and explain opinions and plans. The student is able to explain patient cases and describe reactions and can write coherent text on topics which are familiar and interesting. The student can write patient cases and read and write patient’s data under guidance. Portfolio: improve knowledge on nursing processes and how to write a nursing care plan.
The target level of the course is A2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.

Sisältö

Telling about work and everyday life, e.g. at the ward and laboratory; expressions of wishes and dreams.
Portfolio: basic vocabulary related to health promotion, prevention of sickness and rehabilitation. Portfolio: basic vocabulary of medical care.
Grammar: improving the use of verbs: consonant gradation of verbs, passive voice, past tense, conditional; more word types, sentence types, more spoken language elements of Finnish

Esitietovaatimukset

Finnish 1-3 or equivalent knowledge.

Arviointikriteerit, tyydyttävä (1)

1-2
The student knows some vocabulary and polite phrases learnt during the course. He/ she can use simple constructions but mistakes can impede comprehension. The student can communicate in some everyday situations when helped. Other languages strongly influence the pronunciation. The student can tell only a few main facts about the country and its culture.

Arviointikriteerit, hyvä (3)

3-4
The student knows most of the vocabulary and polite phrases learnt during the course. He/ she can use simple constructions almost without mistakes. He/ she manages independently in most everyday situations. The pronunciation is mainly understandable. The student knows detailed facts widely - although some false information might appear - and is therefore relatively well acquainted with the country and its culture.

Arviointikriteerit, kiitettävä (5)

5
The student knows the vocabulary and polite phrases learnt during the course. He/ she can use simple constructions making hardly any mistakes. He/ she manages independently and fluently in everyday situations. The pronunciation is close to that of a native speaker. The student knows precise and detailed facts and is well acquainted with the country and its culture.

Arviointikriteeri, hyväksytty/hylätty

Fail
The student does not achieve the learning outcomes satisfactorily