Academic English Language and Information Searching II (3cr)

Code: BA00DO19-3001

General information

Enrollment: 20.10.2025 - 07.12.2025; Registration for introductions has not started yet.

Timing: 08.12.2025 - 15.03.2026; The implementation has not yet started.

Number of ECTS credits allocated: 3 cr

Local portion: 3 cr

Mode of delivery: Contact learning

Unit: SeAMK Nursing (RN)

Campus: SeAMK Seinäjoki, Kampustalo

Teaching languages: English

Degree programmes: Bachelor of Health Care, Nursing

Teachers: Suzana Zegrea; Leena Elenius

Groups: MRN24
Bachelor of Health Care, Nursing

Course: BA00DO19

Evaluation scale

Passed/failed

Objective

After the study module, students are able to use academic English accurately, effectively, and with confidence. Students have developed skills required for academic study, including language accuracy, authenticity and avoiding plagiarism, critically searching, choosing and using scientific sources, while at the same time developing time management and clear and logical organizational skills.

The student knows how to search, locate, evaluate and use scholarly information in studies and working life. The student knows how to use databases of health sciences. The student knows how to use library and information services effectively.

Execution methods

Academic English Language: multimodal online implementation

Content

Part 1: the writing process (avoiding plagiarism, planning, finding key points and note-making, paraphrasing, summarizing, references, combining sources, organizing paragraphs, introductions and conclusions, re-writing and proof-reading).
Part 2: elements of writing (cohesion, examples, style, visual information).

Information searching from nursing data bases with the help of informatics.

Location and time

Lessons as marked in the schedule in class at SeUAS Campus or on Teams.

Materials

APA 7, SeAMK written work guidelines, online materials
SEAMK Library webpages, SEAMK Library libguides and other online materials

Teaching methods

Moodle learning space and contact lessons in class. Attendance at least 80%.
Individual learning, pair work and group work.

Exam schedules

There is no final exam. The student must complete all the required assignments and return them on time.

Student workload

3cr = 81h of work

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Academic English Language
Pass
The student meets the targets of the course, completes the assignments required on time, actively participates during lessons.
Fail
The students does not reach the targets of the course, fails to return the required assignments, does not participate during lessons.