Study Guide

Objective

You are able to look for information in English in professional sources and apply it in different study and work related communication situations.
You are able to communicate in English in various spoken and written situations in your professional field.

Content

How do you look for information in professional sources in English and apply this information?
How do you interact in spoken communication situations in English and compose texts in English for professional purposes?
How do you communicate in work communities and study-related situations in English?

Opiskelumateriaali

Study material on Learn

Yksilölliset oppimisväylät

Scheduled track:
Classes in accordance with the schedule on Kouvola campus.

TKI ja työelämäyhteistyö

The course offers exercises on subject-specific vocabulary and professional communication of the field. The course material has a big focus on development of academic writing skills for the purpose of future research assignments.

Opiskelijan työmäärä

5 credits = 5 x 27 hours of student work

Further information

This implementation is for the Game Design students

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Ability to communicate in English orally and in writing in various situations in the professional field mainly at the European (CEFR) level B1.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Ability to communicate in English orally and in writing in various situations in the professional field mainly at the European (CEFR) level B2.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Ability to communicate in English orally and in writing in various situations in the professional field mainly at the European (CEFR) level C1.

Assessment methods and criteria

Independent assignments, class work, written exam, presentation, active participation in contact lessons, a written assignment to develop academic writing skills.

Objective

You are able to look for information in English in professional sources and apply it in different study and work related communication situations.
You are able to communicate in English in various spoken and written situations in your professional field.

Content

How do you look for information in professional sources in English and apply this information?
How do you interact in spoken communication situations in English and compose texts in English for professional purposes?
How do you communicate in work communities and study-related situations in English?

Location and time

Completing studies quicker takes place by choosing independent methods of study. These can include, for example, online courses or courses from other student groups’ timetables. Completing assignments through this track involves more independent work and learning compared to the scheduled track.

Opiskelumateriaali

Material available on Learn and handouts given in class.

Yksilölliset oppimisväylät

Scheduled track:
This is an implementation of English communication skills for International Business students aimed at group IBKV23SP.
Students attend instruction according to the timetable. Studies follow the timetable of contact classes and assignments that are completed independently. This course is implemented with contact sessions arranged on the Kouvola campus.

Blended track:
Completing studies quicker takes place by choosing independent methods of study. These can include, for example, online courses or courses from other student groups’ timetables. Completing assignments through this track involves more independent work and learning compared to the scheduled track.

TKI ja työelämäyhteistyö

Short-term group project included. To be announced at the start of the course.

Tentit ja muut määräajat

Resit exams may be taken in the e-exam room (examination aquarium).

Opiskelijan työmäärä

The extent of this course is 5 ECTS credits, which equals 135 hours of student work and comprises contact lessons, independents assignments and groupwork.

Further information

English communication skills for Digital International Business students.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Ability to communicate in English orally and in writing in various situations in the professional field mainly at the European (CEFR) level B1.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Ability to communicate in English orally and in writing in various situations in the professional field mainly at the European (CEFR) level B2.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Ability to communicate in English orally and in writing in various situations in the professional field mainly at the European (CEFR) level C1.

Assessment methods and criteria

Independent assignments, class work, written exam, oral exam or presentation, active participation in contact lessons.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

Students can
a) use professional vocabulary systematically.
b) look for information in the key information sources of the field.
c) identify interrelated tasks.
d) communicate orally and in writing in the workplace, with customers, target groups and the users of applications and services provided in the field.
In addition to these, the assessment of English studies relies on the competence levels defined in the Common European Framework of Reference and the national skills level descriptions based on the European framework.

Objective

You are able to look for information in English in professional sources and apply it in different study and work related communication situations.
You are able to communicate in English in various spoken and written situations in your professional field.

Content

How do you look for information in professional sources in English and apply this information?
How do you interact in spoken communication situations in English and compose texts in English for professional purposes?
How do you communicate in work communities and study-related situations in English?

Opiskelumateriaali

Material in Learn

Yksilölliset oppimisväylät

Contact the teacher.

TKI ja työelämäyhteistyö

Will be informed at the beginning of the study module.

Tentit ja muut määräajat

Will be informed at the beginning of the study module.

Opiskelijan työmäärä

5 credits equal 135 hours of student work.

Toteutuksen osien kuvaus

Academic writing and communication, communication in the working life.

Further information

Teacher: Elina Halonen

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Ability to communicate in English orally and in writing in various situations in the professional field mainly at the European (CEFR) level B1.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Ability to communicate in English orally and in writing in various situations in the professional field mainly at the European (CEFR) level B2.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Ability to communicate in English orally and in writing in various situations in the professional field mainly at the European (CEFR) level C1.

Assessment methods and criteria

Will be informed at the beginning of the study module.

Objective

You are able to look for information in English in professional sources and apply it in different study and work related communication situations.
You are able to communicate in English in various spoken and written situations in your professional field.

Content

How do you look for information in professional sources in English and apply this information?
How do you interact in spoken communication situations in English and compose texts in English for professional purposes?
How do you communicate in work communities and study-related situations in English?

Opiskelumateriaali

Provided by teacher

Yksilölliset oppimisväylät

According to schedule.

TKI ja työelämäyhteistyö

No

Tentit ja muut määräajat

Information will be given at the beginning of the course.

Kansainvälinen yhteistyö

No

Opiskelijan työmäärä

5 credits

Toteutuksen osien kuvaus

-

Further information

Contact information: pekka.pennanen@xamk.fi

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Ability to communicate in English orally and in writing in various situations in the professional field mainly at the European (CEFR) level B1.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Ability to communicate in English orally and in writing in various situations in the professional field mainly at the European (CEFR) level B2.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Ability to communicate in English orally and in writing in various situations in the professional field mainly at the European (CEFR) level C1.

Assessment methods and criteria

Information will be given at the beginning of the course.

Objective

You are able to look for information in English in professional sources and apply it in different study and work related communication situations.
You are able to communicate in English in various spoken and written situations in your professional field.

Content

How do you look for information in professional sources in English and apply this information?
How do you interact in spoken communication situations in English and compose texts in English for professional purposes?
How do you communicate in work communities and study-related situations in English?

Opiskelumateriaali

Study material on Learn

Yksilölliset oppimisväylät

Scheduled track:
Classes in accordance with the schedule on Kouvola campus +
completion of assignments on Learn platform.

TKI ja työelämäyhteistyö

The course offers exercises on subject-specific vocabulary and professional communication of the field with special attention to Academic English.

Opiskelijan työmäärä

5 credits = 5 x 27 hours of student work

Further information

This implementation is for the Game Design students

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Ability to communicate in English orally and in writing in various situations in the professional field mainly at the European (CEFR) level B1.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Ability to communicate in English orally and in writing in various situations in the professional field mainly at the European (CEFR) level B2.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Ability to communicate in English orally and in writing in various situations in the professional field mainly at the European (CEFR) level C1.

Assessment methods and criteria

Independent assignments, class work, written exam, presentation, active participation in contact lessons.

Objective

You are able to look for information in English in professional sources and apply it in different study and work related communication situations.
You are able to communicate in English in various spoken and written situations in your professional field.

Content

How do you look for information in professional sources in English and apply this information?
How do you interact in spoken communication situations in English and compose texts in English for professional purposes?
How do you communicate in work communities and study-related situations in English?

Opiskelumateriaali

Study material on Learn

Yksilölliset oppimisväylät

Scheduled track:
Classes in accordance with the schedule on Kouvola campus.

TKI ja työelämäyhteistyö

The course offers exercises on subject-specific vocabulary and professional communication of the field.

Opiskelijan työmäärä

5 credits = 5 x 27 hours of student work

Further information

This implementation is for the Game Design students

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Ability to communicate in English orally and in writing in various situations in the professional field mainly at the European (CEFR) level B1.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Ability to communicate in English orally and in writing in various situations in the professional field mainly at the European (CEFR) level B2.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Ability to communicate in English orally and in writing in various situations in the professional field mainly at the European (CEFR) level C1.

Assessment methods and criteria

Independent assignments, class work, written exam, oral exam or presentation, active participation in contact lessons.

Objective

You are able to look for information in English in professional sources and apply it in different study and work related communication situations.
You are able to communicate in English in various spoken and written situations in your professional field.

Content

How do you look for information in professional sources in English and apply this information?
How do you interact in spoken communication situations in English and compose texts in English for professional purposes?
How do you communicate in work communities and study-related situations in English?

Location and time

Completing studies quicker takes place by choosing independent methods of study. These can include, for example, online courses or courses from other student groups’ timetables. Completing assignments through this track involves more independent work and learning compared to the scheduled track.

Opiskelumateriaali

All material is to be found in Learn. You will get the rest of the info on the first day of the course.

Yksilölliset oppimisväylät

Scheduled track:
This is an implementation of English communication skills for International Business students, aimed at group DIBKV21SP.
Students attend instruction according to the timetable. Studies follow the timetable of contact classes and assignments that are completed independently. This course is implemented online.

Opiskelijan työmäärä

The extent of this course is 5 ECTS credits, which equals 135 hours of student work and comprises contact lessons, independents assignments and groupwork.

Further information

English communication skills for Digital International Business students.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Ability to communicate in English orally and in writing in various situations in the professional field mainly at the European (CEFR) level B1.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Ability to communicate in English orally and in writing in various situations in the professional field mainly at the European (CEFR) level B2.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Ability to communicate in English orally and in writing in various situations in the professional field mainly at the European (CEFR) level C1.

Assessment methods and criteria

Independent assignments, classwork, written exam, oral exam or presentation, active participation in online lessons.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

Students can
a) use professional vocabulary systematically.
b) look for information in the key information sources of the field.
c) identify interrelated tasks.
d) communicate orally and in writing in the workplace, with customers, target groups and the users of applications and services provided in the field.
In addition to these, the assessment of English studies relies on the competence levels defined in the Common European Framework of Reference and the national skills level descriptions based on the European framework.

Objective

You are able to look for information in English in professional sources and apply it in different study and work related communication situations.
You are able to communicate in English in various spoken and written situations in your professional field.

Content

How do you look for information in professional sources in English and apply this information?
How do you interact in spoken communication situations in English and compose texts in English for professional purposes?
How do you communicate in work communities and study-related situations in English?

Opiskelumateriaali

Material in Learn.

Yksilölliset oppimisväylät

Will be informed at the beginning of the course.

TKI ja työelämäyhteistyö

-

Tentit ja muut määräajat

Will be informed at the beginning of the course.

Opiskelijan työmäärä

135 hours.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Ability to communicate in English orally and in writing in various situations in the professional field mainly at the European (CEFR) level B1.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Ability to communicate in English orally and in writing in various situations in the professional field mainly at the European (CEFR) level B2.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Ability to communicate in English orally and in writing in various situations in the professional field mainly at the European (CEFR) level C1.

Assessment methods and criteria

Will be informed at the beginning of the course.

Objective

You are able to look for information in English in professional sources and apply it in different study and work related communication situations.
You are able to communicate in English in various spoken and written situations in your professional field.

Content

How do you look for information in professional sources in English and apply this information?
How do you interact in spoken communication situations in English and compose texts in English for professional purposes?
How do you communicate in work communities and study-related situations in English?

Opiskelumateriaali

Material in Learn.

Tentit ja muut määräajat

Will be informed at the beginning of the course.

Opiskelijan työmäärä

135 hrs of student work

Further information

This course will be held online with scheduled lessons once a week.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Ability to communicate in English orally and in writing in various situations in the professional field mainly at the European (CEFR) level B1.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Ability to communicate in English orally and in writing in various situations in the professional field mainly at the European (CEFR) level B2.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Ability to communicate in English orally and in writing in various situations in the professional field mainly at the European (CEFR) level C1.

Assessment methods and criteria

Will be informed at the beginning of the course.

Objective

You are able to look for information in English in professional sources and apply it in different study and work related communication situations.
You are able to communicate in English in various spoken and written situations in your professional field.

Content

How do you look for information in professional sources in English and apply this information?
How do you interact in spoken communication situations in English and compose texts in English for professional purposes?
How do you communicate in work communities and study-related situations in English?

Yksilölliset oppimisväylät

Professional English for the Game Design students.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Ability to communicate in English orally and in writing in various situations in the professional field mainly at the European (CEFR) level B1.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Ability to communicate in English orally and in writing in various situations in the professional field mainly at the European (CEFR) level B2.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Ability to communicate in English orally and in writing in various situations in the professional field mainly at the European (CEFR) level C1.

Assessment methods and criteria

Opiskelijan osallistuttava webinaariin/seminaariin sekä tehtävä oppimisalustan pakolliset tehtävät hyväksytysti, kirjallinen tentti.

Objective

You are able to look for information in English in professional sources and apply it in different study and work related communication situations.
You are able to communicate in English in various spoken and written situations in your professional field.

Content

How do you look for information in professional sources in English and apply this information?
How do you interact in spoken communication situations in English and compose texts in English for professional purposes?
How do you communicate in work communities and study-related situations in English?

Yksilölliset oppimisväylät

Professional English for the Game Design students.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Ability to communicate in English orally and in writing in various situations in the professional field mainly at the European (CEFR) level B1.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Ability to communicate in English orally and in writing in various situations in the professional field mainly at the European (CEFR) level B2.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Ability to communicate in English orally and in writing in various situations in the professional field mainly at the European (CEFR) level C1.

Objective

You are able to look for information in English in professional sources and apply it in different study and work related communication situations.
You are able to communicate in English in various spoken and written situations in your professional field.

Content

How do you look for information in professional sources in English and apply this information?
How do you interact in spoken communication situations in English and compose texts in English for professional purposes?
How do you communicate in work communities and study-related situations in English?

Location and time

Completing studies quicker takes place by choosing independent methods of study. These can include, for example, online courses or courses from other student groups’ timetables. Completing assignments through this track involves more independent work and learning compared to the scheduled track.

Opiskelumateriaali

Material available on Learn and handouts given in class.

Yksilölliset oppimisväylät

Scheduled track:
This is an implementation of English communication skills for International Business students, aimed at group DIBKV21SP.
Students attend instruction according to the timetable. Studies follow the timetable of contact classes and assignments that are completed independently. This course is mainly implemented online, with contact sessions arranged on the Kouvola campus.

Blended track:
Completing studies quicker takes place by choosing independent methods of study. These can include, for example, online courses or courses from other student groups’ timetables. Completing assignments through this track involves more independent work and learning compared to the scheduled track.

Tentit ja muut määräajat

Resit exams may be taken in the e-exam room (examination aquarium).

Opiskelijan työmäärä

The extent of this course is 5 ECTS credits, which equals 135 hours of student work and comprises contact lessons, independents assignments and groupwork.

Further information

English communication skills for Digital International Business students.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Ability to communicate in English orally and in writing in various situations in the professional field mainly at the European (CEFR) level B1.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Ability to communicate in English orally and in writing in various situations in the professional field mainly at the European (CEFR) level B2.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Ability to communicate in English orally and in writing in various situations in the professional field mainly at the European (CEFR) level C1.

Assessment methods and criteria

Independent assignments, class work, written exam, oral exam or presentation, active participation in contact lessons.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

Students can
a) use professional vocabulary systematically.
b) look for information in the key information sources of the field.
c) identify interrelated tasks.
d) communicate orally and in writing in the workplace, with customers, target groups and the users of applications and services provided in the field.
In addition to these, the assessment of English studies relies on the competence levels defined in the Common European Framework of Reference and the national skills level descriptions based on the European framework.