English communication skillsLaajuus (5 cr)
Code: KY00DS48
Credits
5 op
Teaching language
- English
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?
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.
Enrollment
08.04.2024 - 21.04.2024
Timing
16.09.2024 - 20.12.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Yhteisten opintojen koulutusyksikkö
Campus
Kouvola Campus
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
20 - 50
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Digital International Business
Teachers
- Slaveya Hämäläinen
Groups
-
IBKV24SP1Digital international business, full-time studies
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.
Materials
Material available on Learn and handouts given in class.
Teaching methods
Scheduled track:
This is an implementation of English communication skills for International Business students aimed at group IBKV24SP.
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.
Employer connections
Short-term group project included. To be announced at the start of the course.
Exam schedules
Resit exams may be taken upon agreement with the lecturer.
Student workload
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.
Enrollment
08.04.2024 - 21.04.2024
Timing
16.09.2024 - 20.12.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Yhteisten opintojen koulutusyksikkö
Campus
Kouvola Campus
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
20 - 50
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Digital International Business
Teachers
- Slaveya Hämäläinen
Groups
-
IBKV24SP2Digital international business, full-time studies
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.
Materials
Material available on Learn and handouts given in class.
Teaching methods
Scheduled track:
This is an implementation of English communication skills for International Business students aimed at group IBKV24SP.
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.
Employer connections
Short-term group project included. To be announced at the start of the course.
Exam schedules
Resit exams may be taken upon agreement with the lecturer.
Student workload
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.
Enrollment
08.04.2024 - 21.04.2024
Timing
02.09.2024 - 20.12.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Yhteisten opintojen koulutusyksikkö
Campus
Mikkeli Campus
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
20 - 50
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Information Technology
Teachers
- Elina Halonen
Groups
-
ITMI23SPInformation technology, full-time studies
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?
Materials
Material in Learn.
Teaching methods
Will be informed at the beginning of the course.
Employer connections
-
Exam schedules
Will be informed at the beginning of the course.
Student workload
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.
Enrollment
08.04.2024 - 21.04.2024
Timing
02.09.2024 - 20.12.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Yhteisten opintojen koulutusyksikkö
Campus
Ecampus
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
20 - 50
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Environmental Engineering
Teachers
- Opettaja 2 Yhteiset_opinnot
Groups
-
EEMI24SPEnvironmental Engineering, full-time studies
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?
Materials
Material in Learn
Teaching methods
Contact the teacher.
Employer connections
Will be informed at the beginning of the study module.
Exam schedules
Will be informed at the beginning of the study module.
Student workload
5 credits equal 135 hours of student work.
Content scheduling
Academic writing and communication, communication in the working life.
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.
Enrollment
08.04.2024 - 21.04.2024
Timing
02.09.2024 - 31.12.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
3 op
Mode of delivery
40 % Contact teaching, 60 % Distance learning
Unit
Yhteisten opintojen koulutusyksikkö
Campus
Kouvola Campus
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
20 - 40
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Game Design
Teachers
- Ksenia Visser
Groups
-
GDKV24KMGame design, part-time studies
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?
Materials
Study material on Learn
Teaching methods
Scheduled track:
Classes in accordance with the schedule on Kouvola campus +
completion of assignments on Learn platform.
Employer connections
The course offers exercises on subject-specific vocabulary and professional communication of the field with special attention to Academic English.
Student workload
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.
Enrollment
06.11.2023 - 17.11.2023
Timing
08.01.2024 - 30.04.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
1 op
Mode of delivery
80 % Contact teaching, 20 % Distance learning
Unit
Yhteisten opintojen koulutusyksikkö
Campus
Kouvola Campus
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
20 - 40
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Game Design
Teachers
- Ksenia Visser
Groups
-
GDKV23SPGame design, full-time studies
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?
Materials
Study material on Learn
Teaching methods
Scheduled track:
Classes in accordance with the schedule on Kouvola campus.
Employer connections
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.
Student workload
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.
Enrollment
28.08.2023 - 10.09.2023
Timing
25.09.2023 - 15.12.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Yhteisten opintojen koulutusyksikkö
Campus
Kouvola Campus
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
20 - 50
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Digital International Business
Teachers
- Slaveya Hämäläinen
Groups
-
IBKV23SPDigital international business, full-time studies
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.
Materials
Material available on Learn and handouts given in class.
Teaching methods
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.
Employer connections
Short-term group project included. To be announced at the start of the course.
Exam schedules
Resit exams may be taken in the e-exam room (examination aquarium).
Student workload
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.
Enrollment
21.08.2023 - 01.09.2023
Timing
04.09.2023 - 17.12.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
5 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Unit
Yhteisten opintojen koulutusyksikkö
Campus
Ecampus
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
20 - 50
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Environmental Engineering
Teachers
- Elina Halonen
Groups
-
EEMI23SPEnvironmental Engineering, full-time studies
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?
Materials
Material in Learn
Teaching methods
Contact the teacher.
Employer connections
Will be informed at the beginning of the study module.
Exam schedules
Will be informed at the beginning of the study module.
Student workload
5 credits equal 135 hours of student work.
Content scheduling
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.
Enrollment
06.04.2023 - 21.04.2023
Timing
28.08.2023 - 17.12.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Yhteisten opintojen koulutusyksikkö
Campus
Mikkeli Campus
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
20 - 50
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Information Technology
Teachers
- Pekka Pennanen
Groups
-
ITMI22SPInformation technology, full-time studies
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?
Materials
Provided by teacher
Teaching methods
According to schedule.
Employer connections
No
Exam schedules
Information will be given at the beginning of the course.
International connections
No
Student workload
5 credits
Content scheduling
-
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.
Enrollment
06.04.2023 - 21.04.2023
Timing
28.08.2023 - 31.12.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Yhteisten opintojen koulutusyksikkö
Campus
Kouvola Campus
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
20 - 50
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Game Design
Teachers
- Ksenia Visser
Groups
-
GDKV23KMGame design, part-time studies
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?
Materials
Study material on Learn
Teaching methods
Scheduled track:
Classes in accordance with the schedule on Kouvola campus +
completion of assignments on Learn platform.
Employer connections
The course offers exercises on subject-specific vocabulary and professional communication of the field with special attention to Academic English.
Student workload
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.
Enrollment
07.11.2022 - 18.11.2022
Timing
09.01.2023 - 30.04.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
1 op
Mode of delivery
80 % Contact teaching, 20 % Distance learning
Unit
Yhteisten opintojen koulutusyksikkö
Campus
Kouvola Campus
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
20 - 50
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Game Design
Teachers
- Ksenia Visser
Groups
-
GDKV22SPGame design, full-time studies
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?
Materials
Study material on Learn
Teaching methods
Scheduled track:
Classes in accordance with the schedule on Kouvola campus.
Employer connections
The course offers exercises on subject-specific vocabulary and professional communication of the field.
Student workload
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.
Enrollment
22.08.2022 - 28.08.2022
Timing
05.09.2022 - 31.12.2022
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Campus
Ecampus
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
0 - 50
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Digital International Business
Teachers
- Slaveya Hämäläinen
Teacher in charge
Slaveya Hämäläinen
Groups
-
IBKV22SPDigital international business, full-time studies
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.
Materials
All material is to be found in Learn. You will get the rest of the info on the first day of the course.
Teaching methods
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.
Student workload
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.
Enrollment
06.04.2022 - 22.04.2022
Timing
29.08.2022 - 16.12.2022
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Campus
Mikkeli Campus
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
20 - 50
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Information Technology
Teachers
- Elina Halonen
Teacher in charge
Elina Halonen
Groups
-
ITMI21SPInformation technology, full-time studies
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?
Materials
Material in Learn.
Teaching methods
Will be informed at the beginning of the course.
Employer connections
-
Exam schedules
Will be informed at the beginning of the course.
Student workload
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.
Enrollment
22.08.2022 - 28.08.2022
Timing
29.08.2022 - 18.12.2022
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
5 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Campus
Mikkeli Campus
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
20 - 50
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Wellbeing Management
Teachers
- Elina Halonen
Teacher in charge
Elina Halonen
Groups
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EEMI22SVPEnvironmental Engineering, online/full-time studies
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WMMI22SPWellbeing Management, full-time studies
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?
Materials
Material in Learn.
Exam schedules
Will be informed at the beginning of the course.
Student workload
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.
Enrollment
06.04.2022 - 22.04.2022
Timing
29.08.2022 - 31.12.2022
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Campus
Kouvola Campus
Teaching languages
- English
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Wellbeing Management
Teachers
- Oxana Turko
Teacher in charge
Oxana Turko
Groups
-
GDKV22KMGame design, part-time studies
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?
Teaching methods
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.
Enrollment
08.11.2021 - 21.11.2021
Timing
12.01.2022 - 13.04.2022
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Campus
Kouvola Campus
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
20 - 50
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Game Design
Teachers
- Oxana Turko
Teacher in charge
Oxana Turko
Groups
-
GDKV21SPGame design, full-time studies
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?
Teaching methods
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.
Enrollment
08.11.2021 - 21.11.2021
Timing
10.01.2022 - 29.04.2022
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Campus
Kouvola Campus
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
20 - 40
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Digital International Business
Teachers
- Slaveya Hämäläinen
Teacher in charge
Slaveya Hämäläinen
Groups
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IBKV21SPDigital international business, full-time studies
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.
Materials
Material available on Learn and handouts given in class.
Teaching methods
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.
Exam schedules
Resit exams may be taken in the e-exam room (examination aquarium).
Student workload
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.