Energy Engineering English 1Laajuus (5 cr)

Objective

Common objectives After 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 a Bachelor’s thesis according to KyUAS guidelines. Field-specific objectives After completing this study unit, students are able to compare different forms of energy generation and assess their feasibility in the Finnish industrial and economic environment discuss matters pertaining to energy generation from the viewpoint of sustainable development give a presentation on a device or industrial process related to energy engineering write an English language summary of an energy engineering 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 renewable and non-renewable sources of energy   impact of energy generation on the environment   measurements and quantities in energy engineering spoken presentation on a device or a process summary of an article  

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Description of targets of 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 pass 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 lecturer in the contact lessons.  completes the given homework according to the lecturer's instructions and on time.