English for higher education studiesLaajuus (5 cr)
Code: VA00DM79
Credits
5 op
Objective
The students can communicate understandably in English in different kinds of written and spoken language situations of the chosen field. The students improve their English skills and know how to use English language materials relevant for higher education studies.
Content
The course includes the basics of the English language. It also offers the chance to practice different field-related oral and written communication situations and to increase the courage to use the English language. An essential target is to produce clear, logical and readable texts in different styles. The material used in spoken and written tasks is related to the chosen field. In addition, the students develop their language learning techniques (e.g. reading professional texts, studying vocabulary).
Assessment criteria, approved/failed
PASS
Student has achieved the course objectives. Student is able to identify and use the course subject area’s concepts and to put to use his/her knowledge and skills.
FAIL
Student has not achieved the course objectives. Student is able to identify and use only a few course subject area’s concepts and cannot put to use his/her knowledge.
Timing
05.02.2024 - 13.05.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
5 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Unit
Yhteisten opintojen koulutusyksikkö
Campus
Ecampus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
20 - 50
Degree programmes
- Higher education preparatory program for immigrants
Teachers
- Tarmo Ahvenainen
- Mariya Loginova
Teacher in charge
Mariya Loginova
Groups
-
VALME24KHigher Education Preparatory Program for Immigrants
Objective
The students can communicate understandably in English in different kinds of written and spoken language situations of the chosen field. The students improve their English skills and know how to use English language materials relevant for higher education studies.
Content
The course includes the basics of the English language. It also offers the chance to practice different field-related oral and written communication situations and to increase the courage to use the English language. An essential target is to produce clear, logical and readable texts in different styles. The material used in spoken and written tasks is related to the chosen field. In addition, the students develop their language learning techniques (e.g. reading professional texts, studying vocabulary).
Opiskelumateriaali
The Learn e-learning environment and its digital material. Team's materials.
Yksilölliset oppimisväylät
Lectures, team working and assignments according to the schedule
TKI ja työelämäyhteistyö
Vocabulary and communication related to professional field-specific studies (higher education) and working life
Tentit ja muut määräajat
Lectures, team working and assignments according to the scedule (available in the Learn platform)
Kansainvälinen yhteistyö
Cultural diversity among students
Opiskelijan työmäärä
5 x 27 hours = 135 hours of the student's work: active participation in lectures and team work, doing assignments, and getting acquainted with the material
Toteutuksen osien kuvaus
Written and oral assignment by the themes (description in Learn)
Further information
This course is first and foremost a part of the Higher Education Preparatory Program for Immigrants Studies (30 ECTS). In special cases, participation is possible for the degree students of Xamk, whose level of skills is in accordance with the objectives of the course.
Evaluation scale
Approved/Failed
Assessment criteria, approved/failed
PASS
Student has achieved the course objectives. Student is able to identify and use the course subject area’s concepts and to put to use his/her knowledge and skills.
FAIL
Student has not achieved the course objectives. Student is able to identify and use only a few course subject area’s concepts and cannot put to use his/her knowledge.
Assessment methods and criteria
Active participation in shared online classes and the approved performance of small group work, independent and group tasks.
Timing
26.09.2023 - 12.12.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
5 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Unit
Yhteisten opintojen koulutusyksikkö
Campus
Ecampus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
20 - 50
Degree programmes
- Higher education preparatory program for immigrants
Teachers
- Hannele Ylönen
- Elina Halonen
Groups
-
VALME23SHigher Education Preparatory Program for Immigrants
Objective
The students can communicate understandably in English in different kinds of written and spoken language situations of the chosen field. The students improve their English skills and know how to use English language materials relevant for higher education studies.
Content
The course includes the basics of the English language. It also offers the chance to practice different field-related oral and written communication situations and to increase the courage to use the English language. An essential target is to produce clear, logical and readable texts in different styles. The material used in spoken and written tasks is related to the chosen field. In addition, the students develop their language learning techniques (e.g. reading professional texts, studying vocabulary).
Opiskelumateriaali
The Learn e-learning environment and its digital material. Team's materials.
Yksilölliset oppimisväylät
Lectures, team working and assignments according to the schedule
TKI ja työelämäyhteistyö
Vocabulary and communication related to professional field-specific studies (higher education) and working life
Tentit ja muut määräajat
Lectures, team working and assignments according to the scedule (available in the Learn platform)
Kansainvälinen yhteistyö
Cultural diversity among students
Opiskelijan työmäärä
5 x 27 hours = 135 hours of the student's work: active participation in lectures and team work, doing assignments, and getting acquainted with the material
Toteutuksen osien kuvaus
Written and oral assignment by the themes (description in Learn)
Further information
This course is first and foremost a part of the Higher Education Preparatory Program for Immigrants Studies (30 ECTS). In special cases, participation is possible for the degree students of Xamk, whose level of skills is in accordance with the objectives of the course.
Evaluation scale
Approved/Failed
Assessment criteria, approved/failed
PASS
Student has achieved the course objectives. Student is able to identify and use the course subject area’s concepts and to put to use his/her knowledge and skills.
FAIL
Student has not achieved the course objectives. Student is able to identify and use only a few course subject area’s concepts and cannot put to use his/her knowledge.
Assessment methods and criteria
Active participation in shared online classes and the approved performance of small group work, independent and group tasks.
Enrollment
06.04.2022 - 22.04.2022
Timing
15.08.2022 - 11.10.2022
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
5 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Unit
Yhteisten opintojen koulutusyksikkö
Campus
Ecampus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
20 - 50
Degree programmes
- Higher education preparatory program for immigrants
Teachers
- Hanna Aronen
Teacher in charge
Hanna Aronen
Groups
-
VALME22KMaahanmuuttajien valmentava koulutus
Objective
The students can communicate understandably in English in different kinds of written and spoken language situations of the chosen field. The students improve their English skills and know how to use English language materials relevant for higher education studies.
Content
The course includes the basics of the English language. It also offers the chance to practice different field-related oral and written communication situations and to increase the courage to use the English language. An essential target is to produce clear, logical and readable texts in different styles. The material used in spoken and written tasks is related to the chosen field. In addition, the students develop their language learning techniques (e.g. reading professional texts, studying vocabulary).
Opiskelumateriaali
Learn-verkko-oppimisympäristö ja sen digitaaliset materiaali
Yksilölliset oppimisväylät
Lectures, team working and assignments according to the schedule
TKI ja työelämäyhteistyö
Vocabulary and communication related to professional field-specific studies (higher education) and working life
Tentit ja muut määräajat
Lectures, team working and assignments according to the scedule (available in the Learn platform)
Kansainvälinen yhteistyö
Cultural diversity among students
Opiskelijan työmäärä
5 x 27 hours = 135 hours of the student's work (lectures, team work, assignments, material)
Toteutuksen osien kuvaus
Written and oral assignment by the themes (description in Learn)
Further information
This course is particularly for the students in the Higher education preparatory
program for immigrants. In the special cases, this is possible to join also for the degree students of Xamk.
Evaluation scale
Approved/Failed
Assessment criteria, approved/failed
PASS
Student has achieved the course objectives. Student is able to identify and use the course subject area’s concepts and to put to use his/her knowledge and skills.
FAIL
Student has not achieved the course objectives. Student is able to identify and use only a few course subject area’s concepts and cannot put to use his/her knowledge.
Assessment methods and criteria
Aktiivinen osallistuminen yhteisille verkkotunneille sekä pienryhmätyöskentelyyn, itsenäisten sekä ryhmätehtävien hyväksytty suorittaminen.