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English (3 cr)

Code: VÅV22EN01-3016

General information


Enrollment

30.11.2025 - 06.03.2026

Timing

09.03.2026 - 12.04.2026

Number of ECTS credits allocated

3 cr

Virtual portion

1 cr

Mode of delivery

67 % Contact teaching, 33 % Distance learning

Unit

Faculty of Health and Welfare

Teaching languages

  • Svenska

Seats

10 - 45

Degree programmes

  • Degree Programme in Nursing
  • Degree Programme in Public Health Nursing
  • Degree Programme in Midwifery

Teachers

  • Miranda Ekholm

Teacher in charge

Miranda Ekholm

Groups

  • USS25F-V
    Sjukskötare (YH), h25, flerform, Vasa
  • ÖH25USS-V
    Öppna YH, Sjukskötare (YH), Vasa

Objective

The student:
-shows the ability to communicate in a professional manner in a professional context in speaking as well as writing
-master essential terminology within his/her field and is able to benefit from professional
literature
-has a positive attitude to developing his/her receptive and productive language skills
-is aware of cultural differences in communication

Content

Working life related documents
Professional communication in working life

Location and time

Self-study. Introduction and tutoring online. The exam is written on campus.

Materials

Material in Moodle.

Teaching methods

Exercises and assignments.

Student workload

81 h for 3 sp (27 h = 1 sp)

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Criteria for evaluation of the exam
The student has a superficial knowledge of the subject (by heart reading)

Assessment criteria for written work
The student has followed the instructions and their knowledge of the other students' work is inadequate. The student shows limited substance knowledge, it can be essential.

The student shows insufficient knowledge about the other students' written work. The student has followed the instructions for the written work. They have a deficient knowledge of the substance also touching the essential.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Criteria for evaluation of the exam
The student can account for the literature, reflect and motivate his / her views

Assessment criteria for written work
The student has followed the instructions for the written work and shows insufficient knowledge about the other students' written work. The student master the substance of his work, but the application is limited

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Criteria for evaluation of the exam
The student shows in his answer an in-depth knowledge and maturity beyond the traditional

Criteria for evaluation of written work individually or in groups
The student has followed the instructions for the written work and shows that she has mastered the substance. They have read the other participants' written work and can ask relevant questions and lead a discussion at the seminar. The written work and the possible opponentship show something out of the ordinary (technical execution, oral presentation, mature reflections, and independent working methods)

The student has followed the instructions for the written work and shows that she has mastered the substance. They have read the other participants' work and can ask relevant questions and lead a discussion at the seminar.

Assessment methods and criteria

Oral exam (0-5), written exam (0-5), and other assignments (pass).

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

Inadequate competencies and uncompleted/failed assignments.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

Superficial competencies and a basic understanding of the subject. The student has partly followed instructions.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

Adequate competencies and the ability to make connections to the literature. The student is able to reflect on their views and explain their reasoning. The student has followed the instructions.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student demonstrates advanced competencies and shows a deeper understanding of the subject in relation to their future profession. The student has followed the instructions and completed the assignments well.

Qualifications

No prior knowledge required