Academic and Professional English (1 op) |
| Abbreviation: APE/HO |
| Learning outcomes: To encourage participants to develop their own oral English skills and confidence in using English, in particular for health education and nursing science purposes |
| Content: Small-group discussion on relevant academic and professional topics, such as health education and management issues, the Finnish health care system, and cross-cultural communication in the health system; also role-play exercises e.g. patient
consultations, class and home exercises on pronunciation and vocabulary, and writing exercises. |
| Learning Material: Materials will be supplied by the lecturer either as handouts for class work (which must be paid for by students) or by posting on the course website. |
| Degree / Programme: Nursing Science (HO, TO) |
| Point in time: Year 1 autumn |
| Teaching / Learning methods: Lectures 14 h, Independent Study 13 h. Details: 1) Pair / group discussion / role play exercises based on a variety of academic and professional situations 2) Oral exercises to develop pronunciation and typical health vocabulary 3) Writing exercises to develop vocabulary and practice relevant
writing skills |
| Teaching Languages: English. Details: Exchange students and others whose first language is not Finnish are very welcome to join the course. |
| Conduct: Assessment is based on: 1) active participation in the whole programme (min. 24h attendance); 2) continuous oral assessment; and 3) completion of writing and other exercises |
| Assessment: Passed / Fail. Details: Exemption test: if you have studied in English or worked abroad using English for a substantial period, you may be eligible for an exemption test and can apply to Lecturer Vivian Paganuzzi outlining your foreign experience. If you are approved as a
candidate for exemption, you will then be invited to demonstrate your ability in English for academic and professional purposes. |
| Prerequisites: Students must already be able to discuss general topics freely in English (B1 level in the Common European Framework of Reference). If in doubt, they should first improve their oral skills on other courses e.g. through the Open University. |
| Organizing Department: Language Centre |
| Course Director: John Mills |
| Teachers: John Mills |
| Contact Persons: John.Mills@uku.fi |
| Registration for the course: Registration is through Wossikka. Participation in the first session is compulsory to ensure a place on the course |
| Keywords: APE |