•   English USS20GV06-3003 19.09.2022-18.12.2022  3 credits  (USS21F-Å) +-
    Competence objectives of the study unit
    The student:

    Has knowledge of the central terminology within his/her field of study and can adopt the main content of specialised literature

    Can present his/her education, work experience and knowledge

    Is able to participate in professional and field-specific contexts both verbally and in writing
    Prerequisites
    No preliminary requirements
    Content of the study unit
    Terminology concerning studies, working life and job applications in one's own professional field

    Oral and written communication

    Oral and written presentations

    Language correctness and language planning
    Assessment criteria
    Failed (0)
    Grade 0
    The student fails to submit the assignments by the deadline provided and/or fails to take part in oral presentations/simulations.
    Name of lecturer(s)

    Cindy Forsblom

    Learning material

    Text material and assignments are part of the course.

    Learning methods

    Contact lessons based on communication, adaption of text material, individual work, work in pairs/groups, essay writing.

    Objects, timing and methods of assessment

    Grading on a scale 1-5 or fail. An approved course requires approved oral presentations, approved written assignments, and approved compensation assignments.

    Teaching language

    English

    Timing

    19.09.2022 - 18.12.2022

    Enrollment date range

    16.06.2022 - 18.09.2022

    Group(s)
    • USS21F-Å
    Responsible unit

    Faculty of Health and Welfare

    Teachers and responsibilities

    Maria Engberg, Cindy Forsblom

    Additional information

    Attendance is mandatory and any absences must be compensated.

    Degree Programme(s)

    Degree Programme in Nursing

    Campus

    Åbo, Henriksgatan 7

    Assessment scale

    H-5

    Alternative methods of attainment for implementation

    N/A

    Practical training and working life co-operation

    N/A

    Exam dates and retake possibilities

    Assignments will be presented and deadlines will be agreed on at the introduction to the course.
    There will be a vocabulary exam on November 16. You will need a laptop for this exam.
    December 12 will be a remote session.

    Timing and attendance

    Henriksgatan 7, 20500 Åbo

    Internationa connections

    N/A

    Student's schedule and workload

    The courses comprises 3 credits and the the students are expected to work approximately 81 hours.

    Content scheduling

    N/A

    Assessment criteria
    Failed (0)

    Grade 0
    The student fails to submit the assignments by the deadline provided and/or fails to take part in oral presentations/simulations.

    Assessment criteria – satisfactory (1-2)

    Grade 1-2
    The student can express himself in a simple but coherent way and write reports in a simple but often unstructured way. There are spelling mistakes and weaknesses in basic structures of a written text. The student manages to present orally but the presentation may be difficult for foreigners to understand. Limited ability express oneself fluently in speech, the student pauses to find suitable expressions or uses words in his native language. Have problems to find synonyms and a suitable style.

    Assessment criteria – good (3-4)

    Grade 3
    The student can write coherent, analytical and structured texts including his own opinions and arguments and can draw conclusions of information from different sources. Breach of style, spelling mistakes and other small mistakes can be found but the student has a good command of the basic structures and can use difficult structures more correctly. Oral presentations are of a routine nature but structured.
    Grade 4
    The student writes almost flawless English and expresses himself fluently and professionally in speech and writing. The student writes well structured, analytical texts with well-grounded conclusions about more demanding topics and manages to pinpoint the most important in a text and provide examples. The student can express himself orally within a wide variety of topics spontaneously and rarely needs to look for the right expression. A versatile vocabulary.

    Assessment criteria – excellent (5)

    Grade 5
    The language is idiomatic and flawless. The student can write scientific texts in a well-structured, interesting and correct way. Manages to vary the style and use of language depending on the target group. Can in speech use professional, balanced and idiomatic language, make corrections without the audience being disturbed by it and has a good command of insinuations and multi-faceted expressions. Oral speeches are interesting, creative and well structured.