Swedish, Second National Language, Oral Swedish (2 cr)

Objectives (course unit)

Students
-are capable of guiding a patient in Swedish
-are able to communicate in multicultural work environments which demand field-specific oral skills
-are able to use articles and texts
-can develop their language skills using diverse learning media
-acquire the oral and written language skills in Swedish required of state officials functioning in a position requiring a higher education in a bilingual office (Civil Service Language Proficiency Certificate; the competence level B1 = satisfactory, B2 = good, CEF*)
-The students acquire the written and oral language skills in the second domestic language that are necessary in their professional field, as required by national legislation (352/2003 8§).

Content (course unit)

-patient interview
-guidance and instruction sessions prior to and during examinations
-relevant terminology in own field
-relevant terminology in anatomy
-research report

Prerequisites (course unit)

A passed matriculation examination (B-language) or equal competence is required as a ground level of Swedish. The ground level is equivalent to the B1 level in the European framework.

Exam schedules

Lopputentti 11.10.2016

Further information

Kurssin ajankohta 16.8 - 11.10.2016