SP-1-193 (0) - Finnish for Physiotherapists

• Physiotherapy 2021 - Physiotherapeutic assessments and methods - advanced studies
• Physiotherapy 2022 - Physiotherapeutic assessments and methods - advanced studies
• Physiotherapy 2023 - Professional communication - basic studies

• 1 (2023-08-01 to 2023-10-22)
• 2 (2023-10-23 to 2023-12-31)

Finnish

Compulsory

First

2

5 cr

Within this study unit we will focus on the
following competencies:
You can function professionally in your own field
in Finnish and you are able to adapt your language
to different communication situations. You have
tools and ability to develop your communication
skills.

If you have Swedish as your language of education
(education from Finland), you meet the competence
requirements of state officials functioning in a
position requiring a higher education in a
bilingual office according to the Act 424/2003
when you have passed the study unit. This means
that you are linguistically at least at level B1
according to the Common European Framework of
Reference for Languages (satisfactory skills). The
target level of the studies is good knowledge of
Finnish (minimum level B2).
SDG?s in focus:
#4 QUALITY EDUCATION
#5 GENDER EQUALITY
#8 DECENT WORK AND ECONOMIC GROWTH
#10 REDUCED INEQUALITIES
#16 PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS

Once you have completed the study unit
Knowledge:
You
- demonstrate knowledge in the language of your
field and know how to develop it
- you know how to communicate with different
target groups.

Skills:
You can
- describe your education, your work experience
and your work contribution
- communicate both orally and in writing within
your own work community, with partners and in
multiprofessional situations
- present and discuss topics within your own field
of work
- distinguish between formal and informal
communication
- understand the central content of professional
publications and other sources
- write texts and documents needed within your
field of work
- use references.

Attitude:
You are ready to use the language in different
situations and have the tools to develop and
deepen your professional skills during your
studies and later in working life.

Lectures
Oral and written exercises
Meeting exercise and documents related to meetings
Presentation skills
Writing and using references
Digital exercises and resources
CV, job application and interview

E-mail (formal)
Documentation at work
Simulation of situations within supervision
Phone calls

Skill level B1.1 in the European Framework of
Reference for Languages.

Written assignments 20 %

Oral presentations 20 %

Exam 30 %

Oral test 30 %

Material provided by the lecturer.

• Lectures - 20 hours
• Individual- and group instruction - 6 hours
• Practical exercises - 36 hours
• Individual studies - 43 hours
• Internet-based studies - 21 hours
• Written exam Oral test - 9 hours

• Total workload of the course: 135 hours
• Of which autonomous studies: 135 hours
• Of which scheduled studies: 0 hours

Participation in tuition

• Exams (written-, oral-, home-)
• Essays, reports, productions and portfolio
• Job application and CV

To pass the course the student should pass the
following examinations:
Written exam
Oral exam
Oral presentation
Written report related to the study field
Work related communication

Herva Marja

Herva Marja

https://arcada.itslearning.com/ External link

No limit (33 students enrolled)

Until date 2024-03-12

2023-05-10 to 2023-09-17

• 2023-11-15 - Exams
• 2023-09-15 - Reports and productions
• Date will be announced later - Other assignments