English for Construction EngineeringLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

Students are able to communicate assertively in English in the professional context, paying attention to the demands of the situation, and can also manage in unexpected situations. Students are familiar with the main concepts of the field and can utilise their language skills in tasks requiring expertise. The target level is B2 in the European Framework (CEF) also in work-related situations. The prerequisite for the course is grade cum laude in the Finnish matriculation examination, level B2 in the entrance level test, or pass grade in the preparatory course. A student who has been instructed to participate in the preparatory course must pass the preparatory course before they can take the exam of this course. It is advisable to pass the preparatory course before starting this course. Common goals After the successful completion of the course, students are able to evaluate their own learning, evaluate the success of communication situations, and apply their skills in new situations are able to efficiently use language tools (eg. Internet dictionaries, search machines, and proof-reading tools) are able to adapt their communication style according to the situation, interlocutor, and language skills of participants. are aware of the impact of culture on communication are able in English to draft a job application and participate in a job interview, and in these situations describe their competence and education compose clear and well-structured email messages that display a professional style communicate fluently and comprehensibly on the phone describe a company or other organisation in English in a professional manner compose an abstract for the Bachelor’s thesis according to KyUAS guidelines. Field-specific goals is able in English to explain their views on matters related to construction engineering, using appropriate English concepts to describe plans, working methods and materials using appropriate English vocabulary to participate in an informal meeting related to their tasks to write a summary in English of a Finnish professional journal article.

Content

Common content learning skills using language tools applying for a job, including description of one’s education and competence email and telephone communication description of a company/organisation writing an abstract of the Bachelor’s thesis independent revision of grammar using Opinaika pages and instructions available in Moodle internationally intelligible pronunciation Field-specific content subfields of civil engineering phases of house construction working methods, techniques and professions concepts of sustainable construction and repair project meeting communication related to the commercial aspects of construction

Assessment criteria, good (3)

A description of targets for the assessment is given in the description of the implementation. Scale: Excellent (5), good (4-3), pass (2-1),  fail (0). Grades 3-5 require language skills in the European B2 level. In addition to the criteria for a passed grade specified in the course implementation description, active participation in the tuition is a prerequisite for passing a course. Active participation means that the student - attends 75% of the amount of contact lessons unless the course implementation informs otherwise. The language lecturers record attendances in attendance registers. A course that is failed due to too many absences cannot be resat by retaking the exam. Instead, the student has to attend the course again. - makes sure that they have the study material (e.g. the textbook) specified in the curriculum. - takes part in the activities instructed by the lecture in the contact lessons. - completes the given homework according to the lecturer's instructions and on time.