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Intensive course in EnglishLaajuus (3 cr)

Code: VV00BH02

Credits

3 op

Objective

You are able to write and speak in English in key communication situations. You are able to use various tools of learning English, for example in writing and improving pronunciation and vocabulary skills. You improve your language learning skills. The aim is to reach level B2 (CEFR) English skills which are required in the obligatory courses of professional English in the degree programme.

Content

What are the key structures of English that you need in your work? How do you respond in typical spoken communication situations? How do you write short texts in English? How do you improve your pronunciation and vocabulary skills and describe events in the correct tense? How do you develop your language learning skills and use related tools efficiently?

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

a) You are able to use the key structures and vocabulary of English both in spoken and written language. b) You are able to look for information relating to the English language. e) You are able to choose tools that support your English studies and personal methods of study and use them efficiently. In addition, the assessment of English studies relies on the competence levels defined in the Common European Frame of Reference and the national skill level descriptions that are based on the European framework.

Enrollment

14.08.2024 - 08.09.2024

Timing

09.09.2024 - 31.12.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

3 op

Virtual portion

1 op

Mode of delivery

67 % Contact teaching, 33 % Distance learning

Unit

Yhteisten opintojen koulutusyksikkö

Campus

Mikkeli Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 60

Teachers
  • Pekka Pennanen
Teacher in charge

Pekka Pennanen

Groups
  • VV2024-2025
    Optional studies 2024-2025

Objective

You are able to write and speak in English in key communication situations. You are able to use various tools of learning English, for example in writing and improving pronunciation and vocabulary skills. You improve your language learning skills. The aim is to reach level B2 (CEFR) English skills which are required in the obligatory courses of professional English in the degree programme.

Content

What are the key structures of English that you need in your work? How do you respond in typical spoken communication situations? How do you write short texts in English? How do you improve your pronunciation and vocabulary skills and describe events in the correct tense? How do you develop your language learning skills and use related tools efficiently?

Opiskelumateriaali

Material is provided by the teacher on Learn.

Yksilölliset oppimisväylät

A work week based study track: studying according to the schedule of the course.

TKI ja työelämäyhteistyö

No.

Tentit ja muut määräajat

Tenttipäivämäärä sovitaan yhdessä opintojakson alussa.

Opiskelijan työmäärä

3 credits awarded upon completion of the course are equal to 80 hours of studying.

Further information

Opettajan sähköposti: pekka.pennanen@xamk.fi

Evaluation scale

Approved/Failed

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

a) You are able to use the key structures and vocabulary of English both in spoken and written language. b) You are able to look for information relating to the English language. e) You are able to choose tools that support your English studies and personal methods of study and use them efficiently. In addition, the assessment of English studies relies on the competence levels defined in the Common European Frame of Reference and the national skill level descriptions that are based on the European framework.

Assessment methods and criteria

Lopputentti

Enrollment

14.08.2024 - 02.09.2024

Timing

09.09.2024 - 31.12.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

3 op

Virtual portion

3 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Yhteisten opintojen koulutusyksikkö

Campus

Ecampus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 60

Teachers
  • Mikko Koho
Teacher in charge

Mikko Koho

Groups
  • VV2024-2025
    Optional studies 2024-2025

Objective

You are able to write and speak in English in key communication situations. You are able to use various tools of learning English, for example in writing and improving pronunciation and vocabulary skills. You improve your language learning skills. The aim is to reach level B2 (CEFR) English skills which are required in the obligatory courses of professional English in the degree programme.

Content

What are the key structures of English that you need in your work? How do you respond in typical spoken communication situations? How do you write short texts in English? How do you improve your pronunciation and vocabulary skills and describe events in the correct tense? How do you develop your language learning skills and use related tools efficiently?

Opiskelumateriaali

Opettajan laatima materiaali Learnissa.

Yksilölliset oppimisväylät

Työviikkopohjainen oppimisväylä:
Tämä on verkkototeutus (eKampus), jossa ei ole aikataulutettuja tapaamisia.
Työhön integroitu oppimisväylä:
Verkkototeutuksen voi mahdollisuuksien mukaan suorittaa annettua aikataulua nopeamminkin.

TKI ja työelämäyhteistyö

Ei ole

Tentit ja muut määräajat

Sovitaan erikseen

Opiskelijan työmäärä

3 op vastaa noin 80 tuntia opiskelijan työtä.

Further information

Kurssin suoritusaikataulu

Evaluation scale

Approved/Failed

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

a) You are able to use the key structures and vocabulary of English both in spoken and written language. b) You are able to look for information relating to the English language. e) You are able to choose tools that support your English studies and personal methods of study and use them efficiently. In addition, the assessment of English studies relies on the competence levels defined in the Common European Frame of Reference and the national skill level descriptions that are based on the European framework.

Assessment methods and criteria

Tehtävien suorittaminen

Enrollment

14.08.2024 - 08.09.2024

Timing

09.09.2024 - 31.12.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

3 op

Virtual portion

1 op

Mode of delivery

67 % Contact teaching, 33 % Distance learning

Unit

Yhteisten opintojen koulutusyksikkö

Campus

Savonlinna Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 50

Teachers
  • Sirpa Juusola
Teacher in charge

Sirpa Juusola

Groups
  • VV2024-2025
    Optional studies 2024-2025
  • LISA24SP
    Physical Education, full-time studies
  • BISA24SP
    Bioproduct Technology, full-time studies
  • TUSA24SP
    Business Management, safety and security, full-time studies
  • KHSA24SP
    Social Services, school wellbeing, full-time studies

Objective

You are able to write and speak in English in key communication situations. You are able to use various tools of learning English, for example in writing and improving pronunciation and vocabulary skills. You improve your language learning skills. The aim is to reach level B2 (CEFR) English skills which are required in the obligatory courses of professional English in the degree programme.

Content

What are the key structures of English that you need in your work? How do you respond in typical spoken communication situations? How do you write short texts in English? How do you improve your pronunciation and vocabulary skills and describe events in the correct tense? How do you develop your language learning skills and use related tools efficiently?

Opiskelumateriaali

Material is provided by the teacher on Learn.

Yksilölliset oppimisväylät

A work week based study track: studying according to the schedule of the course.

TKI ja työelämäyhteistyö

No.

Tentit ja muut määräajat

Kirjallinen kertaustentti viimeisellä kerralla 9.12.

Opiskelijan työmäärä

3 credits awarded upon completion of the course are equal to 80 hours of studying.

Further information

Opettajan sähköposti: sirpa.juusola@xamk.fi

Evaluation scale

Approved/Failed

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

a) You are able to use the key structures and vocabulary of English both in spoken and written language. b) You are able to look for information relating to the English language. e) You are able to choose tools that support your English studies and personal methods of study and use them efficiently. In addition, the assessment of English studies relies on the competence levels defined in the Common European Frame of Reference and the national skill level descriptions that are based on the European framework.

Assessment methods and criteria

Aktiivinen osallistuminen opetukseen, itsenäiset tehtävät, lopuksi kertaustentti

Enrollment

14.08.2024 - 02.09.2024

Timing

09.09.2024 - 31.12.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

3 op

Virtual portion

3 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Yhteisten opintojen koulutusyksikkö

Campus

Ecampus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 60

Teachers
  • Pekka Pennanen
Teacher in charge

Pekka Pennanen

Groups
  • VV2024-2025
    Optional studies 2024-2025

Objective

You are able to write and speak in English in key communication situations. You are able to use various tools of learning English, for example in writing and improving pronunciation and vocabulary skills. You improve your language learning skills. The aim is to reach level B2 (CEFR) English skills which are required in the obligatory courses of professional English in the degree programme.

Content

What are the key structures of English that you need in your work? How do you respond in typical spoken communication situations? How do you write short texts in English? How do you improve your pronunciation and vocabulary skills and describe events in the correct tense? How do you develop your language learning skills and use related tools efficiently?

Opiskelumateriaali

Opettajan laatima materiaali Learnissa.

Yksilölliset oppimisväylät

Työviikkopohjainen oppimisväylä:
Tämä on verkkototeutus (eKampus), jossa ei ole aikataulutettuja tapaamisia.
Työhön integroitu oppimisväylä:
Verkkototeutuksen voi mahdollisuuksien mukaan suorittaa annettua aikataulua nopeamminkin.

TKI ja työelämäyhteistyö

Ei ole

Tentit ja muut määräajat

Sovitaan erikseen

Opiskelijan työmäärä

3 op vastaa noin 80 tuntia opiskelijan työtä.

Further information

Kurssin suoritusaikataulu

Evaluation scale

Approved/Failed

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

a) You are able to use the key structures and vocabulary of English both in spoken and written language. b) You are able to look for information relating to the English language. e) You are able to choose tools that support your English studies and personal methods of study and use them efficiently. In addition, the assessment of English studies relies on the competence levels defined in the Common European Frame of Reference and the national skill level descriptions that are based on the European framework.

Assessment methods and criteria

Tehtävien suorittaminen

Enrollment

18.03.2024 - 28.03.2024

Timing

06.05.2024 - 31.07.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

3 op

Virtual portion

3 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Yhteisten opintojen koulutusyksikkö

Campus

Ecampus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 60

Teachers
  • Slaveya Hämäläinen
Teacher in charge

Slaveya Hämäläinen

Groups
  • VV2023-2024
    Optional studies 2023-2024

Objective

You are able to write and speak in English in key communication situations. You are able to use various tools of learning English, for example in writing and improving pronunciation and vocabulary skills. You improve your language learning skills. The aim is to reach level B2 (CEFR) English skills which are required in the obligatory courses of professional English in the degree programme.

Content

What are the key structures of English that you need in your work? How do you respond in typical spoken communication situations? How do you write short texts in English? How do you improve your pronunciation and vocabulary skills and describe events in the correct tense? How do you develop your language learning skills and use related tools efficiently?

Opiskelumateriaali

Opettajan laatima materiaali Learnissa.

Yksilölliset oppimisväylät

Työviikkopohjainen oppimisväylä:
Tämä on verkkototeutus (eKampus), jossa ei ole aikataulutettuja tapaamisia.
Työhön integroitu oppimisväylä:
Verkkototeutuksen voi mahdollisuuksien mukaan suorittaa annettua aikataulua nopeamminkin.

TKI ja työelämäyhteistyö

Ei ole

Tentit ja muut määräajat

Sovitaan erikseen

Opiskelijan työmäärä

3 op vastaa noin 80 tuntia opiskelijan työtä.

Further information

Kurssin suoritusaikataulu on 06.05.2024 - 31.07.2024.

Evaluation scale

Approved/Failed

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

a) You are able to use the key structures and vocabulary of English both in spoken and written language. b) You are able to look for information relating to the English language. e) You are able to choose tools that support your English studies and personal methods of study and use them efficiently. In addition, the assessment of English studies relies on the competence levels defined in the Common European Frame of Reference and the national skill level descriptions that are based on the European framework.

Assessment methods and criteria

Tehtävien suorittaminen

Enrollment

06.11.2023 - 30.09.2024

Timing

22.01.2024 - 31.12.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

3 op

Virtual portion

3 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Yhteisten opintojen koulutusyksikkö

Campus

Ecampus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 240

Teachers
  • Ksenia Visser
  • Slaveya Hämäläinen
Groups
  • VV2024-2025
    Optional studies 2024-2025
  • VV2023-2024
    Optional studies 2023-2024

Objective

You are able to write and speak in English in key communication situations. You are able to use various tools of learning English, for example in writing and improving pronunciation and vocabulary skills. You improve your language learning skills. The aim is to reach level B2 (CEFR) English skills which are required in the obligatory courses of professional English in the degree programme.

Content

What are the key structures of English that you need in your work? How do you respond in typical spoken communication situations? How do you write short texts in English? How do you improve your pronunciation and vocabulary skills and describe events in the correct tense? How do you develop your language learning skills and use related tools efficiently?

Opiskelumateriaali

Opettajan laatima materiaali Learnissa.

Yksilölliset oppimisväylät

Opiskelijan eteneminen verkko-opinnoissa

TKI ja työelämäyhteistyö

Työelämässä tarvittavaa sanastoa

Evaluation scale

Approved/Failed

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

a) You are able to use the key structures and vocabulary of English both in spoken and written language. b) You are able to look for information relating to the English language. e) You are able to choose tools that support your English studies and personal methods of study and use them efficiently. In addition, the assessment of English studies relies on the competence levels defined in the Common European Frame of Reference and the national skill level descriptions that are based on the European framework.

Assessment methods and criteria

Independent work.
Approved assignments and a short test.

Grading dates: 30 April, 30 May, 15 June, 30 August, 30 September, 10 November, 12 December.
Please note that there will be no grades or approval in the course from 16 June to 10 August.

Enrollment

08.01.2024 - 14.01.2024

Timing

22.01.2024 - 30.04.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

3 op

Virtual portion

1 op

Mode of delivery

67 % Contact teaching, 33 % Distance learning

Unit

Yhteisten opintojen koulutusyksikkö

Campus

Mikkeli Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 50

Teachers
  • Pekka Pennanen
Teacher in charge

Pekka Pennanen

Groups
  • STMI23SPB
    Electrical and Automation Engineering, full-time studies
  • OTMI24SP
    Software Engineering, full-time studies
  • STMI23SPA
    Electrical and Automation Engineering, full-time studies
  • SOMI24SP
    Social Services, full-time studies
  • MEMI24SPB
    Forestry, full-time studies
  • MEMI24SPA
    Forestry, full-time studies
  • YPMI24SP
    Civic Activities and Youth Work, fulltime studies
  • VV2023-2024
    Optional studies 2023-2024

Objective

You are able to write and speak in English in key communication situations. You are able to use various tools of learning English, for example in writing and improving pronunciation and vocabulary skills. You improve your language learning skills. The aim is to reach level B2 (CEFR) English skills which are required in the obligatory courses of professional English in the degree programme.

Content

What are the key structures of English that you need in your work? How do you respond in typical spoken communication situations? How do you write short texts in English? How do you improve your pronunciation and vocabulary skills and describe events in the correct tense? How do you develop your language learning skills and use related tools efficiently?

Opiskelumateriaali

Opettajan laatima materiaali Learnissa.

Yksilölliset oppimisväylät

Työviikkopohjainen oppimisväylä:
Tämä on Mikkelin lähitoteutus

TKI ja työelämäyhteistyö

-

Tentit ja muut määräajat

-

Kansainvälinen yhteistyö

-

Opiskelijan työmäärä

3 op vastaa noin 80 tuntia opiskelijan työtä.

Further information

Tämä on Mikkelin kampuksen lähitoteutus.

Kurssi on suoritettava kurssin alussa sovittavaan päivämäärään mennessä (yleensä opintojakson päättymispäivämäärä). Kesken jäänyt kurssisuoritus raukeaa ja kurssi on aloitettava alusta uudelleen mikäli haluat sen suorittaa.

Evaluation scale

Approved/Failed

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

a) You are able to use the key structures and vocabulary of English both in spoken and written language. b) You are able to look for information relating to the English language. e) You are able to choose tools that support your English studies and personal methods of study and use them efficiently. In addition, the assessment of English studies relies on the competence levels defined in the Common European Frame of Reference and the national skill level descriptions that are based on the European framework.

Assessment methods and criteria

Lopputentti

Enrollment

08.01.2024 - 14.01.2024

Timing

22.01.2024 - 30.04.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

3 op

Virtual portion

3 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Yhteisten opintojen koulutusyksikkö

Campus

Ecampus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 60

Teachers
  • Mariya Loginova
Teacher in charge

Mariya Loginova

Groups
  • VV2023-2024
    Optional studies 2023-2024

Objective

You are able to write and speak in English in key communication situations. You are able to use various tools of learning English, for example in writing and improving pronunciation and vocabulary skills. You improve your language learning skills. The aim is to reach level B2 (CEFR) English skills which are required in the obligatory courses of professional English in the degree programme.

Content

What are the key structures of English that you need in your work? How do you respond in typical spoken communication situations? How do you write short texts in English? How do you improve your pronunciation and vocabulary skills and describe events in the correct tense? How do you develop your language learning skills and use related tools efficiently?

Opiskelumateriaali

Material is provided by the teacher on Learn.

Yksilölliset oppimisväylät

Opiskelu Learnissa kuvatulla tavalla

TKI ja työelämäyhteistyö

Yleiset työelämän kielitaidot kehittämiskohteena

Tentit ja muut määräajat

Tenttipäivämäärä sovitaan yhdessä opintojakson alussa.

Kansainvälinen yhteistyö

Kansainvälisyysosaamisen vahvistaminen kielitaidon kautta

Opiskelijan työmäärä

3 credits awarded upon completion of the course are equal to 80 hours of studying.

Evaluation scale

Approved/Failed

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

a) You are able to use the key structures and vocabulary of English both in spoken and written language. b) You are able to look for information relating to the English language. e) You are able to choose tools that support your English studies and personal methods of study and use them efficiently. In addition, the assessment of English studies relies on the competence levels defined in the Common European Frame of Reference and the national skill level descriptions that are based on the European framework.

Assessment methods and criteria

Lopputentti

Enrollment

08.01.2024 - 14.01.2024

Timing

22.01.2024 - 30.04.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

3 op

Virtual portion

3 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Yhteisten opintojen koulutusyksikkö

Campus

Ecampus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 60

Teachers
  • Pekka Pennanen
Teacher in charge

Pekka Pennanen

Groups
  • VV2023-2024
    Optional studies 2023-2024

Objective

You are able to write and speak in English in key communication situations. You are able to use various tools of learning English, for example in writing and improving pronunciation and vocabulary skills. You improve your language learning skills. The aim is to reach level B2 (CEFR) English skills which are required in the obligatory courses of professional English in the degree programme.

Content

What are the key structures of English that you need in your work? How do you respond in typical spoken communication situations? How do you write short texts in English? How do you improve your pronunciation and vocabulary skills and describe events in the correct tense? How do you develop your language learning skills and use related tools efficiently?

Opiskelumateriaali

Material is provided by the teacher on Learn.

Yksilölliset oppimisväylät

Opiskelu Learnissa kuvatulla tavalla

TKI ja työelämäyhteistyö

Yleiset työelämän kielitaidot kehittämiskohteena

Tentit ja muut määräajat

Tenttipäivämäärä sovitaan yhdessä opintojakson alussa.

Kansainvälinen yhteistyö

Kansainvälisyysosaamisen vahvistaminen kielitaidon kautta

Opiskelijan työmäärä

3 credits awarded upon completion of the course are equal to 80 hours of studying.

Evaluation scale

Approved/Failed

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

a) You are able to use the key structures and vocabulary of English both in spoken and written language. b) You are able to look for information relating to the English language. e) You are able to choose tools that support your English studies and personal methods of study and use them efficiently. In addition, the assessment of English studies relies on the competence levels defined in the Common European Frame of Reference and the national skill level descriptions that are based on the European framework.

Assessment methods and criteria

Lopputentti

Enrollment

21.08.2023 - 01.09.2023

Timing

30.10.2023 - 15.12.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

3 op

Virtual portion

3 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Yhteisten opintojen koulutusyksikkö

Campus

Ecampus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 60

Teachers
  • Mikko Höglund
Teacher in charge

Mikko Höglund

Groups
  • VV2023-2024
    Optional studies 2023-2024

Objective

You are able to write and speak in English in key communication situations. You are able to use various tools of learning English, for example in writing and improving pronunciation and vocabulary skills. You improve your language learning skills. The aim is to reach level B2 (CEFR) English skills which are required in the obligatory courses of professional English in the degree programme.

Content

What are the key structures of English that you need in your work? How do you respond in typical spoken communication situations? How do you write short texts in English? How do you improve your pronunciation and vocabulary skills and describe events in the correct tense? How do you develop your language learning skills and use related tools efficiently?

Opiskelumateriaali

Opettajan laatima materiaali Learnissa.

Yksilölliset oppimisväylät

Työviikkopohjainen oppimisväylä:
Tämä on loppusyksyn verkkototeutus (eKampus), jossa ei ole aikataulutettuja tapaamisia.
Työhön integroitu oppimisväylä:
Verkkototeutuksen voi mahdollisuuksien mukaan suorittaa annettua aikataulua nopeamminkin.

TKI ja työelämäyhteistyö

Ei ole

Tentit ja muut määräajat

Sovitaan erikseen

Opiskelijan työmäärä

3 op vastaa noin 80 tuntia opiskelijan työtä.

Further information

Kurssin suoritusaikataulu on 30.10.2023 - 15.12.2023.

Evaluation scale

Approved/Failed

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

a) You are able to use the key structures and vocabulary of English both in spoken and written language. b) You are able to look for information relating to the English language. e) You are able to choose tools that support your English studies and personal methods of study and use them efficiently. In addition, the assessment of English studies relies on the competence levels defined in the Common European Frame of Reference and the national skill level descriptions that are based on the European framework.

Assessment methods and criteria

Tehtävien suorittaminen

Enrollment

21.08.2023 - 01.09.2023

Timing

11.09.2023 - 30.11.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

3 op

Virtual portion

3 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Yhteisten opintojen koulutusyksikkö

Campus

Ecampus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 60

Teachers
  • Pekka Pennanen
Teacher in charge

Pekka Pennanen

Groups
  • VV2023-2024
    Optional studies 2023-2024

Objective

You are able to write and speak in English in key communication situations. You are able to use various tools of learning English, for example in writing and improving pronunciation and vocabulary skills. You improve your language learning skills. The aim is to reach level B2 (CEFR) English skills which are required in the obligatory courses of professional English in the degree programme.

Content

What are the key structures of English that you need in your work? How do you respond in typical spoken communication situations? How do you write short texts in English? How do you improve your pronunciation and vocabulary skills and describe events in the correct tense? How do you develop your language learning skills and use related tools efficiently?

Opiskelumateriaali

Opettajan laatima materiaali Learnissa.

Yksilölliset oppimisväylät

Työviikkopohjainen oppimisväylä:
Tämä on verkkototeutus (eKampus), jossa ei ole aikataulutettuja tapaamisia.
Työhön integroitu oppimisväylä:
Verkkototeutuksen voi mahdollisuuksien mukaan suorittaa annettua aikataulua nopeamminkin.

TKI ja työelämäyhteistyö

Ei ole

Tentit ja muut määräajat

Sovitaan erikseen

Opiskelijan työmäärä

3 op vastaa noin 80 tuntia opiskelijan työtä.

Further information

Kurssin suoritusaikataulu on 11.09.2023 - 30.11.2023.

Evaluation scale

Approved/Failed

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

a) You are able to use the key structures and vocabulary of English both in spoken and written language. b) You are able to look for information relating to the English language. e) You are able to choose tools that support your English studies and personal methods of study and use them efficiently. In addition, the assessment of English studies relies on the competence levels defined in the Common European Frame of Reference and the national skill level descriptions that are based on the European framework.

Assessment methods and criteria

Tehtävien suorittaminen

Enrollment

21.08.2023 - 01.09.2023

Timing

11.09.2023 - 30.11.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

3 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Yhteisten opintojen koulutusyksikkö

Campus

Mikkeli Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 50

Teachers
  • Pekka Pennanen
Teacher in charge

Pekka Pennanen

Groups
  • VV2023-2024
    Optional studies 2023-2024

Objective

You are able to write and speak in English in key communication situations. You are able to use various tools of learning English, for example in writing and improving pronunciation and vocabulary skills. You improve your language learning skills. The aim is to reach level B2 (CEFR) English skills which are required in the obligatory courses of professional English in the degree programme.

Content

What are the key structures of English that you need in your work? How do you respond in typical spoken communication situations? How do you write short texts in English? How do you improve your pronunciation and vocabulary skills and describe events in the correct tense? How do you develop your language learning skills and use related tools efficiently?

Opiskelumateriaali

Material is provided by the teacher on Learn.

Yksilölliset oppimisväylät

A work week based study track: studying according to the schedule of the course.

TKI ja työelämäyhteistyö

No.

Tentit ja muut määräajat

Tenttipäivämäärä sovitaan yhdessä opintojakson alussa.

Opiskelijan työmäärä

3 credits awarded upon completion of the course are equal to 80 hours of studying.

Further information

Opettajan sähköposti: pekka.pennanen@xamk.fi

Evaluation scale

Approved/Failed

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

a) You are able to use the key structures and vocabulary of English both in spoken and written language. b) You are able to look for information relating to the English language. e) You are able to choose tools that support your English studies and personal methods of study and use them efficiently. In addition, the assessment of English studies relies on the competence levels defined in the Common European Frame of Reference and the national skill level descriptions that are based on the European framework.

Assessment methods and criteria

Lopputentti

Enrollment

21.08.2023 - 01.09.2023

Timing

11.09.2023 - 30.11.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

3 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Yhteisten opintojen koulutusyksikkö

Campus

Savonlinna Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 50

Teachers
  • Sirpa Juusola
Teacher in charge

Sirpa Juusola

Groups
  • TUSA23SP
    Business Management, safety and security, full-time studies
  • KHSA23SP
    Social Services, school wellbeing, full-time studies
  • BISA23SP
    Bioproduct Technology, full-time studies
  • LISA23SP
    Physical Education, full-time studies
  • VV2023-2024
    Optional studies 2023-2024

Objective

You are able to write and speak in English in key communication situations. You are able to use various tools of learning English, for example in writing and improving pronunciation and vocabulary skills. You improve your language learning skills. The aim is to reach level B2 (CEFR) English skills which are required in the obligatory courses of professional English in the degree programme.

Content

What are the key structures of English that you need in your work? How do you respond in typical spoken communication situations? How do you write short texts in English? How do you improve your pronunciation and vocabulary skills and describe events in the correct tense? How do you develop your language learning skills and use related tools efficiently?

Opiskelumateriaali

Material is provided by the teacher on Learn.

Yksilölliset oppimisväylät

A work week based study track: studying according to the schedule of the course.

TKI ja työelämäyhteistyö

No.

Tentit ja muut määräajat

Tenttipäivämäärä sovitaan yhdessä opintojakson alussa.

Opiskelijan työmäärä

3 credits awarded upon completion of the course are equal to 80 hours of studying.

Further information

Opettajan sähköposti: sirpa.juusola@xamk.fi

Evaluation scale

Approved/Failed

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

a) You are able to use the key structures and vocabulary of English both in spoken and written language. b) You are able to look for information relating to the English language. e) You are able to choose tools that support your English studies and personal methods of study and use them efficiently. In addition, the assessment of English studies relies on the competence levels defined in the Common European Frame of Reference and the national skill level descriptions that are based on the European framework.

Assessment methods and criteria

Aktiivinen osallistuminen opetukseen, lopputentti

Enrollment

21.08.2023 - 01.09.2023

Timing

11.09.2023 - 30.11.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

3 op

Virtual portion

3 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Yhteisten opintojen koulutusyksikkö

Campus

Ecampus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 60

Teachers
  • Tiina Karvinen
Teacher in charge

Tiina Karvinen

Groups
  • VV2023-2024
    Optional studies 2023-2024

Objective

You are able to write and speak in English in key communication situations. You are able to use various tools of learning English, for example in writing and improving pronunciation and vocabulary skills. You improve your language learning skills. The aim is to reach level B2 (CEFR) English skills which are required in the obligatory courses of professional English in the degree programme.

Content

What are the key structures of English that you need in your work? How do you respond in typical spoken communication situations? How do you write short texts in English? How do you improve your pronunciation and vocabulary skills and describe events in the correct tense? How do you develop your language learning skills and use related tools efficiently?

Opiskelumateriaali

Opettajan laatima materiaali Learnissa.

Yksilölliset oppimisväylät

Työviikkopohjainen oppimisväylä:
Tämä on verkkototeutus (eKampus), jossa ei ole aikataulutettuja tapaamisia.
Työhön integroitu oppimisväylä:
Verkkototeutuksen voi mahdollisuuksien mukaan suorittaa annettua aikataulua nopeamminkin.

TKI ja työelämäyhteistyö

Ei ole

Tentit ja muut määräajat

Sovitaan erikseen

Opiskelijan työmäärä

3 op vastaa noin 80 tuntia opiskelijan työtä.

Further information

Kurssin suoritusaikataulu on 11.09.2023 - 30.11.2023.

Evaluation scale

Approved/Failed

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

a) You are able to use the key structures and vocabulary of English both in spoken and written language. b) You are able to look for information relating to the English language. e) You are able to choose tools that support your English studies and personal methods of study and use them efficiently. In addition, the assessment of English studies relies on the competence levels defined in the Common European Frame of Reference and the national skill level descriptions that are based on the European framework.

Assessment methods and criteria

Tehtävien suorittaminen

Enrollment

21.08.2023 - 01.09.2023

Timing

11.09.2023 - 30.11.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

3 op

Virtual portion

3 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Yhteisten opintojen koulutusyksikkö

Campus

Ecampus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 60

Teachers
  • Hanna Aronen
Teacher in charge

Hanna Aronen

Groups
  • VV2023-2024
    Optional studies 2023-2024

Objective

You are able to write and speak in English in key communication situations. You are able to use various tools of learning English, for example in writing and improving pronunciation and vocabulary skills. You improve your language learning skills. The aim is to reach level B2 (CEFR) English skills which are required in the obligatory courses of professional English in the degree programme.

Content

What are the key structures of English that you need in your work? How do you respond in typical spoken communication situations? How do you write short texts in English? How do you improve your pronunciation and vocabulary skills and describe events in the correct tense? How do you develop your language learning skills and use related tools efficiently?

Opiskelumateriaali

Opettajan laatima materiaali Learnissa.

Yksilölliset oppimisväylät

Työviikkopohjainen oppimisväylä:
Tämä on verkkototeutus (eKampus), jossa ei ole aikataulutettuja tapaamisia.
Työhön integroitu oppimisväylä:
Verkkototeutuksen voi mahdollisuuksien mukaan suorittaa annettua aikataulua nopeamminkin.

TKI ja työelämäyhteistyö

Ei ole

Tentit ja muut määräajat

Sovitaan erikseen

Opiskelijan työmäärä

3 op vastaa noin 80 tuntia opiskelijan työtä.

Further information

Kurssin suoritusaikataulu on 11.09.2023 - 30.11.2023.

Evaluation scale

Approved/Failed

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

a) You are able to use the key structures and vocabulary of English both in spoken and written language. b) You are able to look for information relating to the English language. e) You are able to choose tools that support your English studies and personal methods of study and use them efficiently. In addition, the assessment of English studies relies on the competence levels defined in the Common European Frame of Reference and the national skill level descriptions that are based on the European framework.

Assessment methods and criteria

Tehtävien suorittaminen

Enrollment

21.08.2023 - 01.09.2023

Timing

11.09.2023 - 08.12.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

3 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Yhteisten opintojen koulutusyksikkö

Campus

Kotka Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 50

Teachers
  • Mikko Höglund
Teacher in charge

Mikko Höglund

Groups
  • VV2023-2024
    Optional studies 2023-2024

Objective

You are able to write and speak in English in key communication situations. You are able to use various tools of learning English, for example in writing and improving pronunciation and vocabulary skills. You improve your language learning skills. The aim is to reach level B2 (CEFR) English skills which are required in the obligatory courses of professional English in the degree programme.

Content

What are the key structures of English that you need in your work? How do you respond in typical spoken communication situations? How do you write short texts in English? How do you improve your pronunciation and vocabulary skills and describe events in the correct tense? How do you develop your language learning skills and use related tools efficiently?

Opiskelumateriaali

Material is provided by the teacher on Learn.

Yksilölliset oppimisväylät

A week -based study track: studying according to the schedule of the course.

TKI ja työelämäyhteistyö

Language skills as a part of general working life competences.

Tentit ja muut määräajat

The time of exam is announced at the beginning of the course.

Kansainvälinen yhteistyö

Language skills as a part of intercultural competences.

Opiskelijan työmäärä

3 credits awarded upon completion of the course are equal to 80 hours of studying.

Evaluation scale

Approved/Failed

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

a) You are able to use the key structures and vocabulary of English both in spoken and written language. b) You are able to look for information relating to the English language. e) You are able to choose tools that support your English studies and personal methods of study and use them efficiently. In addition, the assessment of English studies relies on the competence levels defined in the Common European Frame of Reference and the national skill level descriptions that are based on the European framework.

Assessment methods and criteria

A written exam

Enrollment

14.03.2023 - 31.03.2023

Timing

02.05.2023 - 31.07.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

3 op

Virtual portion

3 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Yhteisten opintojen koulutusyksikkö

Campus

Ecampus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 120

Teachers
  • Slaveya Hämäläinen
Teacher in charge

Slaveya Hämäläinen

Groups
  • VV2022-2023
    Optional studies 2022-2023

Objective

You are able to write and speak in English in key communication situations. You are able to use various tools of learning English, for example in writing and improving pronunciation and vocabulary skills. You improve your language learning skills. The aim is to reach level B2 (CEFR) English skills which are required in the obligatory courses of professional English in the degree programme.

Content

What are the key structures of English that you need in your work? How do you respond in typical spoken communication situations? How do you write short texts in English? How do you improve your pronunciation and vocabulary skills and describe events in the correct tense? How do you develop your language learning skills and use related tools efficiently?

Opiskelumateriaali

Opettajan laatima materiaali Learnissa.

Yksilölliset oppimisväylät

Opiskelijan eteneminen verkko-opinnoissa

TKI ja työelämäyhteistyö

Työelämässä tarvittavaa sanastoa

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

a) You are able to use the key structures and vocabulary of English both in spoken and written language. b) You are able to look for information relating to the English language. e) You are able to choose tools that support your English studies and personal methods of study and use them efficiently. In addition, the assessment of English studies relies on the competence levels defined in the Common European Frame of Reference and the national skill level descriptions that are based on the European framework.

Enrollment

02.01.2023 - 15.01.2023

Timing

16.01.2023 - 30.04.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

3 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Yhteisten opintojen koulutusyksikkö

Campus

Mikkeli Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 50

Teachers
  • Pekka Pennanen
Teacher in charge

Pekka Pennanen

Groups
  • VV2022-2023
    Optional studies 2022-2023

Objective

You are able to write and speak in English in key communication situations. You are able to use various tools of learning English, for example in writing and improving pronunciation and vocabulary skills. You improve your language learning skills. The aim is to reach level B2 (CEFR) English skills which are required in the obligatory courses of professional English in the degree programme.

Content

What are the key structures of English that you need in your work? How do you respond in typical spoken communication situations? How do you write short texts in English? How do you improve your pronunciation and vocabulary skills and describe events in the correct tense? How do you develop your language learning skills and use related tools efficiently?

Opiskelumateriaali

Opettajan laatima materiaali Learnissa.

Yksilölliset oppimisväylät

Työviikkopohjainen oppimisväylä:
Tämä on Mikkelin lähitoteutus

TKI ja työelämäyhteistyö

-

Tentit ja muut määräajat

-

Kansainvälinen yhteistyö

-

Opiskelijan työmäärä

3 op vastaa noin 80 tuntia opiskelijan työtä. Mikäli et jostain syystä pysty etenemään kurssilla aikataulussa, ilmoittaudu sellaiselle toteutukselle joka sopii paremmin aikatauluusi.

Further information

Tämä on Mikkelin kampuksen lähitoteutus.

Kurssi on suoritettava kurssin alussa sovittavaan päivämäärään mennessä (yleensä opintojakson päättymispäivämäärä). Kesken jäänyt kurssisuoritus raukeaa ja kurssi on aloitettava alusta uudelleen mikäli haluat sen suorittaa.

Evaluation scale

Approved/Failed

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

a) You are able to use the key structures and vocabulary of English both in spoken and written language. b) You are able to look for information relating to the English language. e) You are able to choose tools that support your English studies and personal methods of study and use them efficiently. In addition, the assessment of English studies relies on the competence levels defined in the Common European Frame of Reference and the national skill level descriptions that are based on the European framework.

Assessment methods and criteria

Lopputentti

Enrollment

02.01.2023 - 15.01.2023

Timing

16.01.2023 - 30.04.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

3 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Yhteisten opintojen koulutusyksikkö

Campus

Kotka Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 50

Teachers
  • Oxana Turko
Teacher in charge

Oxana Turko

Groups
  • VV2022-2023
    Optional studies 2022-2023

Objective

You are able to write and speak in English in key communication situations. You are able to use various tools of learning English, for example in writing and improving pronunciation and vocabulary skills. You improve your language learning skills. The aim is to reach level B2 (CEFR) English skills which are required in the obligatory courses of professional English in the degree programme.

Content

What are the key structures of English that you need in your work? How do you respond in typical spoken communication situations? How do you write short texts in English? How do you improve your pronunciation and vocabulary skills and describe events in the correct tense? How do you develop your language learning skills and use related tools efficiently?

Opiskelumateriaali

Material is provided by the teacher on Learn.

Yksilölliset oppimisväylät

A work week based study track: studying according to the schedule of the course.

TKI ja työelämäyhteistyö

No.

Tentit ja muut määräajat

Tenttipäivämäärä sovitaan yhdessä opintojakson alussa.

Opiskelijan työmäärä

3 credits awarded upon completion of the course are equal to 80 hours of studying.

Further information

Opettajan sähköposti: oxana.turko@xamk.fi

Evaluation scale

Approved/Failed

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

a) You are able to use the key structures and vocabulary of English both in spoken and written language. b) You are able to look for information relating to the English language. e) You are able to choose tools that support your English studies and personal methods of study and use them efficiently. In addition, the assessment of English studies relies on the competence levels defined in the Common European Frame of Reference and the national skill level descriptions that are based on the European framework.

Assessment methods and criteria

Lopputentti

Enrollment

02.01.2023 - 15.01.2023

Timing

16.01.2023 - 30.04.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

3 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Yhteisten opintojen koulutusyksikkö

Campus

Savonlinna Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 50

Teachers
  • Hannele Ylönen
Teacher in charge

Hannele Ylönen

Groups
  • BISA23KM
    Bioproduct Technology, part-time studies
  • JTSA23KVM
    Jalkaterapeutti, verkkopainotteinen monimuotototeutus
  • PRSA22SP
    Industrial Wood Construction, full-time studies
  • VV2022-2023
    Optional studies 2022-2023
  • FTSA23KP
    Physiotherapy, full-time studies
  • LISA23KP
    Physical Education, full-time studies
  • SHSA23KVM
    Nursing, online/part-time studies

Objective

You are able to write and speak in English in key communication situations. You are able to use various tools of learning English, for example in writing and improving pronunciation and vocabulary skills. You improve your language learning skills. The aim is to reach level B2 (CEFR) English skills which are required in the obligatory courses of professional English in the degree programme.

Content

What are the key structures of English that you need in your work? How do you respond in typical spoken communication situations? How do you write short texts in English? How do you improve your pronunciation and vocabulary skills and describe events in the correct tense? How do you develop your language learning skills and use related tools efficiently?

Opiskelumateriaali

Opettajan laatima materiaali Learn-alustalla.

Yksilölliset oppimisväylät

Työviikkopohjainen oppimisväylä:
Tämä on Savonlinnan lähitoteutus.

Työhön integroitu oppimisväylä:
Mikäli lähiopetus ei jostain syystä sovi aikatauluusi, valitse sopiva verkkototeutus.

TKI ja työelämäyhteistyö

Ei ole.

Tentit ja muut määräajat

Opintojakson lopputentti suoritetaan verkossa, samoin uusintatentit.

Opiskelijan työmäärä

3 op vastaa noin 80 tuntia opiskelijan työtä.
Mikäli et jostain syystä pysty etenemään kurssilla aikataulussa,
ilmoittaudu sellaiselle toteutukselle joka sopii paremmin aikatauluusi.

Further information

Tämä on Savonlinnan kampuksen kevään 2022 lähitoteutus.
Opintojakso on suoritettava opintojakson alussa sovittavaan päivämäärään mennessä (yleensä opintojakson päättymispäivämäärä).
Kesken jäänyt opintojaksosuoritus raukeaa ja opintojakso on aloitettava alusta uudelleen mikäli haluat sen suorittaa.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

a) You are able to use the key structures and vocabulary of English both in spoken and written language. b) You are able to look for information relating to the English language. e) You are able to choose tools that support your English studies and personal methods of study and use them efficiently. In addition, the assessment of English studies relies on the competence levels defined in the Common European Frame of Reference and the national skill level descriptions that are based on the European framework.

Assessment methods and criteria

Opintojakson lopputentti
Suoritusmerkintää ei voi saada, jos tehtäviä ei ole palautettu toteutusaikana ennen tenttiä ja/tai poissaoloja on liikaa.

Enrollment

02.01.2023 - 15.01.2023

Timing

16.01.2023 - 30.04.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

3 op

Virtual portion

3 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Yhteisten opintojen koulutusyksikkö

Campus

Ecampus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

0 - 36

Teachers
  • Oxana Turko
Teacher in charge

Oxana Turko

Groups
  • VV2022-2023
    Optional studies 2022-2023

Objective

You are able to write and speak in English in key communication situations. You are able to use various tools of learning English, for example in writing and improving pronunciation and vocabulary skills. You improve your language learning skills. The aim is to reach level B2 (CEFR) English skills which are required in the obligatory courses of professional English in the degree programme.

Content

What are the key structures of English that you need in your work? How do you respond in typical spoken communication situations? How do you write short texts in English? How do you improve your pronunciation and vocabulary skills and describe events in the correct tense? How do you develop your language learning skills and use related tools efficiently?

Opiskelumateriaali

Material is provided by the teacher on Learn.

Yksilölliset oppimisväylät

A work week based study track: studying according to the schedule of the course.

TKI ja työelämäyhteistyö

Yleiset työelämän kielitaidot kehittämiskohteena

Tentit ja muut määräajat

Tenttipäivämäärä sovitaan yhdessä opintojakson alussa.

Kansainvälinen yhteistyö

Kansainvälisyysosaamisen vahvistaminen kielitaidon kautta

Opiskelijan työmäärä

3 credits awarded upon completion of the course are equal to 80 hours of studying.

Evaluation scale

Approved/Failed

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

a) You are able to use the key structures and vocabulary of English both in spoken and written language. b) You are able to look for information relating to the English language. e) You are able to choose tools that support your English studies and personal methods of study and use them efficiently. In addition, the assessment of English studies relies on the competence levels defined in the Common European Frame of Reference and the national skill level descriptions that are based on the European framework.

Assessment methods and criteria

Lopputentti

Enrollment

06.03.2023 - 07.03.2023

Timing

16.01.2023 - 30.04.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

3 op

Virtual portion

3 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Yhteisten opintojen koulutusyksikkö

Campus

Ecampus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 60

Teachers
  • Oxana Turko
Teacher in charge

Oxana Turko

Groups
  • VV2022-2023
    Optional studies 2022-2023

Objective

You are able to write and speak in English in key communication situations. You are able to use various tools of learning English, for example in writing and improving pronunciation and vocabulary skills. You improve your language learning skills. The aim is to reach level B2 (CEFR) English skills which are required in the obligatory courses of professional English in the degree programme.

Content

What are the key structures of English that you need in your work? How do you respond in typical spoken communication situations? How do you write short texts in English? How do you improve your pronunciation and vocabulary skills and describe events in the correct tense? How do you develop your language learning skills and use related tools efficiently?

Opiskelumateriaali

Material is provided by the teacher on Learn.

Yksilölliset oppimisväylät

A work week based study track: studying according to the schedule of the course.

TKI ja työelämäyhteistyö

No.

Tentit ja muut määräajat

Tenttipäivämäärä sovitaan yhdessä opintojakson alussa.

Kansainvälinen yhteistyö

Kansainvälisyystaitojen vahvistaminen kielitaidon kautta

Opiskelijan työmäärä

3 credits awarded upon completion of the course are equal to 80 hours of studying.

Evaluation scale

Approved/Failed

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

a) You are able to use the key structures and vocabulary of English both in spoken and written language. b) You are able to look for information relating to the English language. e) You are able to choose tools that support your English studies and personal methods of study and use them efficiently. In addition, the assessment of English studies relies on the competence levels defined in the Common European Frame of Reference and the national skill level descriptions that are based on the European framework.

Assessment methods and criteria

Lopputentti