First Foreign Language, English, Part 1Laajuus (2 cr)

Objectives

The student
-can maintain, develop and evaluate his/her knowledge of the language and language learning skills
-can manage in various multicultural work environments demanding field-specific written and oral skills in English
- understands that the English language is a key to internationality and international labour markets as well as information search
- can search for information needed in his/her professional field from different sources and understand and interpret the information
- understands that the foreign language skills are part of intercultural communication and human education
- the competence level B2 (CEF*)

Content

Type of course
Compulsory

Level of course
Professional studies

Objective of course
The student
-can maintain, develop and evaluate his/her knowledge of the language and language learning skills
-can manage in various multicultural work environments demanding field-specific written and oral skills in English
- understands that the English language is a key to internationality and international labour markets as well as information search
- can search for information needed in his/her professional field from different sources and understand and interpret the information
- understands that the foreign language skills are part of intercultural communication and human education
- the competence level B2 (CEF*)

Course contents
The core content, terminology and communication situations needed in professional interaction in physiotherapy in meaningful contexts.

Teaching methods
Contact teaching based on authentic, communicative, experiential and cooperative methods and independent studying

Assessment methods
Active participation in the planning of one's own learning and work forms of the course, written and oral assignments and self-evaluation. Examination and/or a language portfolio compiled during the course

Prerequisites
The general upper secondary school syllabus (A-level) or an equivalent level (the competence level B1.2-B2.1, CEF*)

Required/Recommended reading
Agreed at the beginning of the course

Name of lecturer
Minna Lindström

Year of study
First, second year, period 1,2,3,4

Semester
Autumn-spring

Language of instruction
Finnish and English

* Common European Framework of Reference for Languages: Learning, teaching, assessment, 2001, Council of Europe