Restoration EnglishLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

Students are able to communicate assertively in English in the professional context, paying attention to the demands of the situation, and also 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 a pass grade in the preparatory course. Students who have been instructed to participate in the preparatory course must pass the preparatory course before they can take the exam of this course. It is highly recommended that students pass the Preparatory course before starting this course. 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. is aware of the impact of culture on communication Is 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 e-mail messages that displaya  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 objectives After completion of the course, students able to: form arguments on restoration-related topics using appropriate concepts from the field desribe a design process, a product, working methods or materials using a professional vocabulary participate in a working meeting in their own field summarise a Finnish article on restoration in writing

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 essential vocabulary for restoration on the basis of various publications and online sources negotiations, meetings, trade fairs oral presentation on a professional topic

Assessment criteria, good (3)

A description of the assessment targets 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 at 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 the 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.