Finnish language 3 (3cr)

Objective

Students extend their vocabulary and knowledge of grammar and improve their spoken and written language skills. They also extend their knowledge of nursing vocabulary, nursing science and medical care. After the course, students are able to tell about their work and profession and they can cope with simple everyday situations. Students are able to express their emotions. They can make simple phone calls. Students understand the most common, simple texts and phrases related to their work and they understand the main points in clear, simple messages and announcements. Students understand short texts related to nursing and can find predictable information in them. Students are able to communicate in routine tasks with familiar subjects and they can cope with short conversations. Students can write notes and messages on things related to their everyday needs and their own profession.
The target level of the course is A2 on the Common European Framework of reference.

Content

Telling about work at the ward and everyday life, e.g. evaluating functional ability, making telephone calls, filling in forms
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.

Materials

Mustonen, Sippola & Tuononen 2012: Hoidetaan suomeksi.
Web and other material will be announced at the beginning of the course

Teaching methods

- Face-to-face learning, independent studies (written and oral exercises, incl. Moodle forum assignments)

Exam schedules

The exam will take place on the last lesson of the course.

Student workload

81h, incl. lectures 28h

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

1-2
The student knows some vocabulary and polite phrases learnt during the course. He 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.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

3-4
The student knows the most of the vocabulary and polite phrases learnt during the course. He can use simple constructions almost without mistakes. He 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.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

5
The student knows the vocabulary and polite phrases learnt during the course. He can use simple constructions making hardly any mistakes. He 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.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Failed
The student doesn`t achieve the satisfactory outcomes.

Qualifications

Finnish 1?2 or equivalent knowledge.