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(3 cr)

Code: 7F00FV07-3001

General information


Enrolment period

01.07.2022 - 31.08.2022

Timing

01.01.2023 - 31.12.2023

Credits

3 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Physiotherapy

Campus

TAMK Main Campus

Teaching languages

  • English

Seats

25 - 25

Degree programmes

  • Degree Programme in Physiotherapy

Teachers

  • Ella Hakala

Person in charge

Ella Hakala

Groups

  • 22FYKEN

Objectives (course unit)

Student
• tells and understands where and when something happens
• describes at a basic level what a thing is like
• tells and understands what someone has or does not have
• masters the basics of polite communication
• indicates when something is mandatory, possible or worthwhile

Content (course unit)

• where, from, and to formats
• place words
• most common adjectives
• ownership phrases
• body and body parts
• the most common health problems and treatments
• using a conditional
• using the words must and should

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

• The student completes at least some of the required coursework. However, the student may neglect to review the instructions and / or prepare for the coursework.
• The student demonstrates at least minor activity on the course. However, it is difficult for a student to complete coursework independently and smoothly.
• The student is able to demonstrate that he / she masters at least the most important and most recurring course topics and areas of competence. However, students have great difficulty in progressing their studies smoothly and quickly enough.

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

• The student does at least most of the coursework in a smooth and orthodox way.
• The student participates in course work actively and concentrately.
• The student is able to demonstrate adequate and substantial progress in his / her studies. The student masters the main basics of language use in a commendable way.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

• The student does the course work in a smooth and orthodox way.
• The student participates in course work actively and concentrately. Student is interested in his / her studies and is happy to learn more about the topics he / she is studying.
• The student is able to demonstrate adequate and substantial progress in his / her studies. The student's progress in studies exceeds expectations.

Assessment criteria, pass/fail (course unit)

Failed
• The student does not do the required coursework.
• The student repeatedly shows indifference and disinterest in course work.
• The student is not able to show sufficient progress in their studies.

Location and time

Lessons once a week. Time and place might vary, see schedule.

Exam schedules

Exam dates will be informed later in the course.

Assessment scale

0-5

Teaching methods

Classroom meetings once a week
Course assignments
Exams .

We practise speaking, listening comprehension, writing, and reading. We will focus on active language use and comprehension also in occupational situations.

Learning materials

Teacher's materials

Student workload

You should prepare for the following schedule:
- Course meetings once a week.
- 3-6 hours of independent work (homework, course assignments, reviews) in each course week.
- The amount of independent work varies each week.

International connections

Course is for international students.

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

Failed
• The student does not do the required coursework.
• The student repeatedly shows indifference and disinterest in course work.
• The student is not able to show sufficient progress in their studies.

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

• The student completes at least some of the required coursework. However, the student may neglect to review the instructions and / or prepare for the coursework.
• The student demonstrates at least minor activity on the course. However, it is difficult for a student to complete coursework independently and smoothly.
• The student is able to demonstrate that he / she masters at least the most important and most recurring course topics and areas of competence. However, students have great difficulty in progressing their studies smoothly and quickly enough.

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

• The student does at least most of the coursework in a smooth and orthodox way.
• The student participates in course work actively and concentrately.
• The student is able to demonstrate adequate and substantial progress in his / her studies. The student masters the main basics of language use in a commendable way.

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

• The student does the course work in a smooth and orthodox way.
• The student participates in course work actively and concentrately. Student is interested in his / her studies and is happy to learn more about the topics he / she is studying.
• The student is able to demonstrate adequate and substantial progress in his / her studies. The student's progress in studies exceeds expectations.