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.

Implementation and methods of teaching

Online through Moodle and Zoom.

Timing and attendance

Course material on Moodle. Zoom lecture attendance voluntary.

Learning material and recommended literature

Provided by the teacher through Moodle and Zoom.

Alternative completion methods

No alternative completion methods.

Exam retakes

No retake option available for the whole course. The student must complete all required assignments and quizzes to pass and complete the course.

Learning environment

Moodle and Zoom.

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.

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.