Study Guide

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.

Timing and attendance

Active attendance (75%).

Learning material and recommended literature

Provided by the teacher through Moodle.

Alternative completion methods

Discuss with the teacher.

Learning environment

Classroom

Student time use and work load

4 ECTS, equivalent to 110 hours of work.

Contents

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

Conversation practice and simulated client interaction; reading articles; giving a presentation; writing assignment, tasks in Moodle.

A number of assignments are graded on a scale of 0-5. Other assignments/tasks are pass/fail. Students must attain a passing grade (1 or pass) on all assignments/tasks to pass the course.

Assessment criteria

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; the
student has not passed all assignments.

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.