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Professional English (5 cr)

Code: AV00DK50-3001

General information


Enrollment

08.11.2021 - 21.11.2021

Timing

10.01.2022 - 31.05.2022

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

2 op

Mode of delivery

60 % Contact teaching, 40 % Distance learning

Unit

Open UAS and Continuing Education

Teaching languages

  • Finnish

Degree programmes

  • Open University

Teachers

  • Mariya Loginova

Teacher in charge

Mariya Loginova

Groups

  • AVMIYPSOS20S
  • AVMIYPSOS21S
  • AVKTYPSOS21S
    Avoin AMK, Kotka, Yhteisöpedagogista sosionomiksi

Objective

You are able to actively use the basic professional vocabulary of your field.
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 at the European level B2.

Content

What professional vocabulary is essential in your professional field?
How to look for information in professional sources in English and how to apply this information?
How to interact in spoken communication situations in English and how to draw up texts in English for professional purposes?

Materials

Study materials provided by teacher and students in Learn and Teams.

Teaching methods

This course is for students of social services, who have graduated as community educators.

Exam schedules

Exams during the course.

Student workload

5 CU = 135 hours of student's work

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

Tasks and assignments during the course, written and oral exams and active work during the course.

Qualifications

If you have been instructed to participate in the Intensive course in English, you must complete it or independently acquire the equivalent knowledge and skills before you can participate in this course.