Spanish 2 Programme description

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After completing the programme, the candidate is expected to have achieved the following learning outcomes defined in terms of knowledge, skills and general competence:

Knowledge

The candidate

• has detailed knowledge of the sound system, intonation and grammatical structure of the Spanish language, and insight into cultural conventions on language use.
• has knowledge of the culture, geography, history, social structures, institutions and linguistic features of the Spanish language areas.
• has knowledge of different genres and media of textual expressions in Spanish.
• has extensive knowledge of language didactics adapted for years 8–10.
• has knowledge of language learning theories and metacognition in a multicultural perspective.
• has thorough knowledge of the curriculum, the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages, the European Language Portfolio ages 6–12 and 13–18 and the European Language Portfolio for language teacher students.

Skills

The candidate

• is capable of communicating orally and in writing and freely using key language structures of Spanish and varied vocabulary in different social situations.
• is capable of understanding fiction and other authentic texts in different genres and using different understanding and interpretation strategies.
• is capable of facilitating the pupils’ exploration of the culture of Spanish speaking areas in relation to their own culture.
• is capable of encouraging pupils to produce different types of texts adapted for different purposes.
• is capable of planning and applying different work methods that promote exploration, curiosity and creativity in Spanish and in an interdisciplinary perspective.
• is capable of using midway evaluation as a means of motivating the pupils in their language learning.
• has pedagogical digital competence and is able to use digital tools related to language learning activities.

General competence

The candidate

• is capable of assessing his/her own teaching practice and interaction with others in professional practice.
• is capable of guiding the pupils in the development of learning and communication strategies.
• is capable of integrating the basic skills in the Spanish language subject.
• is capable of integrating the development of intercultural competence in the Spanish language subject.
• is capable of using scientific methods to further develop his/her own practice and actively contribute to the work on innovation processes at school.

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Spanish 2 is a Blended Learning course with digital learning combined with three periods of campus training at OsloMet and two at the University of Valencia (Spain). The first semester is structured in an initial face-to-face week in Spain, and online training, with regular online classes, and an intermediate face-to-face period (1-3 days) in Oslo. The second semester starts with a 1-3 days face-to-face training in Oslo, followed by online training, one week face-to face training in Valencia, and a final 1‒3 days’ face-to-face training in Oslo.

The course takes on a communicative approach, giving priority to the acquisition of skills in the teaching of Spanish as a Second Language, and will employ a mixed methodology (classroom and online) through the creation of a virtual space in a networked platform. In this way, tasks and assessments will be carried out from different methodological approaches that students can subsequently apply in their daily teaching.

The lecturers of the course are from the University of Valencia. Integrated in Spanish 2 is two periods of studying at the University of Valencia.

For the two courses that are included in Spanish 2, students will be asked to carry out different tasks (both face-to-face and online), that will be used as an element of evaluation of the work done, prior to the final exams that will take place in Norway at the end of each course. There is an 80 % attendance requirement for each course in both face-to-face weeks and online sessions. Attendance is compulsory because of the work methods involving dialogue and discussions. The programme emphasises student participation, cooperative learning and dialogue.

The Bachelor’s Degree Programme in Biomedical Laboratory Sciences is a three-year programme of professional study (180 credits). Students who complete the programme are awarded a Bachelor’s Degree in Biomedical Laboratory Sciences, which forms the basis for authorisation as a biomedical laboratory scientist in accordance with the Act relating to Health Personnel etc. section 48.

The programme description is based on the Regulations relating to a common curriculum for health and social care education adopted by the Ministry of Education and Research. The programme was established under the Act relating to Universities and University Colleges and the Regulations relating to Studies and Examinations at OsloMet – Oslo Metropolitan University.

The biomedical laboratory scientist’s tasks range from routine tasks to biomedical research and development work. Biomedical laboratory scientists examine blood and other body fluids, cells and tissues from patients to obtain reliable test results for diagnostic purposes and to prevent and treat diseases. They look for microorganisms, perform cell counts, and measure medicines, chemical and biological components. They conduct gene analyses, prepare samples and look for cell and tissue changes. They also perform necessary laboratory investigations in connection with blood transfusions and transplantations.

Biomedical laboratory scientists are responsible for providing the right answers to laboratory tests at the right time. They have knowledge about biological samples, laboratory techniques, laboratory methods and analytical and biological processes that are necessary to assess the quality and medical significance of test results. Precision and honesty in laboratory work are basic requirements for the professional practice.

The work of a biomedical laboratory scientist combines knowledge of methodology and medicine with technological competence. The application of everything from simple point of care instruments to advanced laboratory equipment, automation systems and information technology are included in the professional practice.

The profession is rooted in both natural sciences and health sciences. Biomedical laboratory scientists perform their profession on the basis of values that apply to all health professionals. An overarching goal for the programme is to educate reflected professionals, through interdisciplinary cooperation, can contribute to diagnostics, reporting and follow-up of disease with the patient in focus.

A large proportion of the programme comprises practical laboratory assignments that take place in the university’s laboratories. The students also take practical training at different hospitals and research laboratories in the region. OsloMet – Oslo Metropolitan University's location in Oslo facilitates access competence in the relevant subject areas.

Relevance to working life

The Bachelor’s Programme in Biomedical Laboratory Sciences qualifies students for work in all types of medical laboratories, in the medical industry, environmental health care, infection control and medical research. Most biomedical laboratory scientists work in medical laboratories in hospitals and in the primary healthcare service.

Relevance to further education

The Bachelor’s Programme in Biomedical Laboratory Sciences qualifies students for admission to several master’s degree programmes. Master’s programmes in health sciences and biomedicine are particularly relevant.

The Bachelor’s Programme in Biomedical Laboratory Sciences covers subjects in the fields of biomedical laboratory sciences, natural sciences and the social and humanistic sciences. The programme has three main focus areas:

• laboratory medicine and medical laboratory technology
• health and disease
• professional role

The topics are closely intertwined in the teaching and form the basis for the skills that are necessary to practise the profession. Students will develop knowledge, skills and general competence that enable them to follow up and influence development of the discipline and what society requires of biomedical laboratory services.

First year of study: Fundamentals of biomedical analysis and laboratory medicine

In the first year of study, fundamental knowledge in laboratory technology and the natural sciences will be emphasised. A course in evidence-based practice is also included. Students take practical training in an outpatient clinic.

Second year of study: Biomedical analysis, methodology and diagnosis

The emphasis in this year of the programme is laboratory medicine and medical laboratory technology as a basis for diagnosis. This includes knowledge of methods, analysis, quality assurance and assessment of test results within the laboratory subjects. The students take external practical training at a laboratory for medical biochemistry.

Third year of study: Biomedical laboratory sciences and professional knowledge in practice

The last year of the programme emphasises laboratory medicine and medical laboratory technology focusing on professional knowledge in practice. Main topics are quality assurance, quality development, evidence-based practice and ethical reflection in relation to practising the profession and the practitioner’s professional role.

The students take external practical training in a blood bank and later in another laboratory for instance in microbiology, histopathology or immunology. The programme concludes with a bachelor’s thesis in biomedical laboratory science research and development work.

The structure of the programme

The programme is divided into 18 compulsory courses and incorporates both practical and theoretical teaching at the university and supervised external practical training. Each year of the programme has a scope of 60 credits.

The courses in the programme description build on each other to ensure progress, with increasing requirements for knowledge and understanding of biomedical laboratory sciences. All the courses conclude with a final assessment. The students are divided into two groups in parts of the second year of the programme. Reference is made to the course descriptions for more detailed information about of the content of the individual courses in the programme.

The academic year is 40 weeks long, and the expected normal workload is 40 hours per week. This includes scheduled activities, students’ own activity and exams.

Study progress

The following progress requirements apply to the programme:

• The blood sample collection course in BIOB1000 must be approved in order to be able to take the two days’ practical training in an outpatient clinic with blood sample collection from patients.
• The first year of study must be passed before the student can start the second year*
• The second year must be passed before starting the third year**

*Exception from the progression requirement:

• The second year of study can be started even if the course BIOB1060 is not passed

** Exception from the progression requirement:

• The course BIOB1050 can be started even if the second year of study is not passed