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English for Work (4 cr)

Code: KE00BT61-3146

General information


Enrollment

15.05.2023 - 01.09.2023

Timing

25.09.2023 - 05.11.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

4 op

Virtual portion

4 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Faculty of Health Care and Social Services (LAB)

Campus

E-campus, Lahti

Teaching languages

  • English

Seats

0 - 35

Degree programmes

  • Language studies LAB

Teachers

  • Anna-Riitta Pettinen

Scheduling groups

  • Harjoitukset 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)

Groups

  • HLTIEH21SM

Small groups

  • Harjoitukset 1

Learning outcomes

Proficiency level: B2

The student is able to
- communicate clearly and effectively in different generic and field-specific workplace situations both orally and in writing
- find, evaluate and use information effectively
- function collaboratively in international working environments.

Implementation and methods of teaching

Online on Moodle.
Online Zoom meetings
27.9., 4.10., 11.10., 18.10. at 8.15 - 10.30

Learning material and recommended literature

Provided by the teacher through Moodle.

Learning environment

Online on Moodle.

Student time use and work load

4 ECTS, equivalent to 110 hours of work,

Contents

Topics of relevance to the paramedic profession, for example, getting around the hospital, health interviews, anatomical words, nursing procedures, various symptoms and illnesses, medication and treatment methods, patient education.

Assessment criteria

Continuous assessment. Spoken and written assignments completed by deadline and accepted.

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

The student cannot convey messages at the required level or meet task requirements.

Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 1–5)

Grade 1: The student has a satisfactory knowledge of the course content. The student can perform in communicative situations in English and can speak and write acceptable English

Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 1–5)

Grade 3: The student has a good command of the course content. The student can perform well in varied communicative situations and can speak and write easy-to-understand English.

Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 1–5)

Grade 5: The student has an excellent command of the course content. The student can perform well and in a professional manner in varied communicative situations and write easy-to-read professional English.