Study Guide

Objectives (course unit)

Student
- can pronounce Finnish well
- will have the courage to use the language at his/her own level outside classroom to get the information passed
- will be able to describe the environment
- can communicate and understand simple speech and messages concerning everyday things in Finnish
- will be motivated to study health care related language
- can understand simple texts with standard vocabulary and terminology
- can write short texts and descriptions of familiar things and events
- can actively use Finnish language in everyday situations, for example in service transaction situations and in health care

Content (course unit)

- developing awareness of different text types by using example texts
- utilizing target language environment in different communication situations
- reading, listening and communication strategies, for example by using euphemisms
- key language structures
- professional vocabulary and terminology
- communication situations in nursing field

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

The student has completed all course assignments acceptably. The student can explain the contents mentioned in the goals of the course, but the expression is concise and there are structural errors. The student can maintain short discussions in Finnish. The pronunciation of the words is still inadequate.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

The student will study Finnish language actively and will complete course assignments within given timeframes. The student can take part in short discussions well which are part of the course. The student can write short messages related to the environment and future profession.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

The student has a positive and active attitude towards language learning. The student pronounces Finnish clearly and knows how to use appropriate, alternative expressions in everyday interaction. The student is able to form grammatically correct sentences. The student can take part in discussions, by explaining, asking and answering questions and he/she can manage topics studied during the course. The student can write descriptions or reviews and utilize words and expressions learnt during the course in new contexts.

Location and time

Meeting time and place change weekly. Please, check your calendar.

Exam schedules

The mid exam
- The chat: You need to attend one 15 minute meeting in one of the available slots on Tuesday, April 19th or Wednesday, April 20th.

The final exam
- The written part: Monday 23th (from 10 AM to 12 PM, for everyone)
- The nursing simulation: Tuesday 24th (from 10 AM to 4 PM, around 20 min. per a group)

Assessment methods and criteria

The evaluation will be mainly based on the final exam (written part + nursing simulation). In unclear cases, the mid exam and overall course participation can either increase or decrease the grade.

Weight of the evaluation:
- The nursing simulation has 60 % weight on the evaluation.
- The written exam has 40 % weight on the evaluation.
- Other course work can have a positive, negative, or neutral affect on the evaluation.

For example:
The student receives the grade 3,5 in the exam. The student has done their course work very diligently, and showed active participation already before the exam. Student's course grade will be 4.

The student receives the grade 3,5 in the exam. It has been a bit difficult to co-operate with the student, and they also failed to sow their knowledge in the mid exam. Student's course grade will be 3.

Assessment scale

0-5

Teaching methods

- Meetings.
- Homework.
- Exams.

We practice both speaking, writing, speech comprehension, and reading.

Learning materials

Suomen mestari 1 (provided by TAMK) + teacher's material in OneDrive

Student workload

- A 2-3 hour meeting per week.
- 2-3 hours of independent working.
- Exams.

In order to pass the course, the student needs to attend at least the final exam. Other type of attendance is not supervised but can have a decreasing effect on the evaluation.

Content scheduling

We will discuss this in the beginning of the course.

Completion alternatives

Not available.

Practical training and working life cooperation

Not available.

International connections

Not available.

Assessment criteria - fail (0) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

Less than 30 % success in the course work (exam + other work).

In practise, grade 0 participation can look something like this:

Nursing simulation:
Student does not attend in the simulation or fails to show adequate Finnish proficiency in the simulation.

Written exam:
Student does not attend in the simulation or fails to show adequate Finnish proficiency in the simulation.

Other course work:
Student shows very little participation in the meetings and the mid exam.

Assessment criteria - satisfactory (1-2) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

Grade 1: 30-45 % success in the course work (exam + other work).
Grade 2: 45-60 % success in the course work (exam + other work).

In practise, grade 1-2 participation can look something like this:

Nursing simulation:
Student attends the simulation, and is able to use Finnish on a rudimentary level. However, student has hard time showcasing Finnish skills beyond the Finnish 1 level.

Written exam:
Student attends the written exam, and is able to use Finnish on a rudimentary level. However, student has hard time showcasing Finnish skills beyond the Finnish 1 level.

Other course work:
Student takes part in the course work (e.g., the mid exam). However, student has difficulties with attending the meetings and showcasing active participation in the exercises.

Assessment criteria - good (3-4) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

Grade 3: 60-75 % success in the course work (exam + other work).
Grade 2: 75-90 % success in the course work (exam + other work).

In practise, grade 3-4 participation can look something like this:

Nursing simulation:
Student attends the simulation, and is able to use Finnish on an advanced basic level. However, student might have recurring problems with fluency, pronunciation, grammar, or other aspect of language use.

Written exam:
Student attends the simulation, and is able to use Finnish on an advanced basic level. However, student might have recurring problems with fluency, spelling, grammar, or other aspect of language use.

Other course work:
Student takes part in the course work (e.g., the mid exam). Student does not have any major issues with participation.

Assessment criteria - excellent (5) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

Grade 5: Over 90 % success in the course work (exam + other work).

In practise, grade 5 participation can look something like this:

Nursing simulation:
Student attends the simulation, and is able to use Finnish on an advanced basic level. Student does not have any major issues with the language use, and is able to express their thoughts and actions in a comprehensible, natural-sounding way.

Written exam:
Student attends the written exam, and is able to use Finnish on an advanced basic level. Student does not have any major issues with the language use, and is able to express their thoughts in a comprehensible, natural-sounding way.

Other course work:
Student takes part in the course work (e.g., the mid exam). Student shows active participation and engagement in the course work.