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Academic writing skills (5 cr)

Code: EE00CX57-3002

General information


Enrollment

20.08.2018 - 07.09.2018

Timing

27.08.2018 - 31.12.2018

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Campus

Mikkeli Campus

Teaching languages

  • English

Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes

  • Degree Programme in Environmental Engineering

Teachers

  • Jari Hartikainen

Teacher in charge

Jari Hartikainen

Groups

  • EEMI18SP

Objective

You master the professional vocabulary of environmental engineering.
You can use academic English fluently in writing.
You can communicate effectively both in speaking and in writing in the professional situations.
You can find information in the professional sources.

Content

How do you communicate effectively in writing and speaking?
How do you compile academic texts of your own field?
What professional vocabulary do you need in your field?

Location and time

Please contact your mentor teacher.

Materials

Produced by the teacher.

Teaching methods

Scheduled track:
Lessons according to the schedule. Attendance 70%.

Independent track:
It is possible to integrate the course with your work only if you are currently working in the field of environmental engineering. In that case, please contact the teacher.

Blended track:
Please contact your mentor teacher.

Completion alternatives

It is possible to integrate the course with your work only if you are currently working in the field of environmental engineering. In that case, please contact the teacher.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Written and oral assignments as agreed at the beginning of the course. No exam.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

a. You can use professional vocabulary fluently.
b. You can look for information in the key information sources.
d. You can work together with customers and target groups.