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Professional English (5 cr)

Code: KY00AA04-3099

General information


Enrollment

02.01.2019 - 14.01.2019

Timing

01.01.2019 - 24.05.2019

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Campus

Kotka Campus

Teaching languages

  • Finnish

Degree programmes

  • Degree Programme in Business Logistics

Teachers

  • Mikko Koho

Groups

  • LLKT18SP

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 orally and in writing in various situations in your professional field.

Content

What professional vocabulary is essentially necessary?
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?
How to communicate in study-related situations and work communities in English?

Location and time

Each case must be initiated by the student and will be independently decided.

Materials

The student must acquire a course text book and additional materials will be provided by the teacher.

Teaching methods

Scheduled track:
The student attends the required number of lessons and completes obligatory assignments as instructed by the teacher.

Independent track:
Each case must be initiated by the student and will be independently decided.

Blended track:
Each case must be initiated by the student and will be independently decided.

Exam schedules

All re-sit exam dates within 12 months of the end date of the course.

Completion alternatives

Each case must be initiated by the student and will be independently decided.

Student workload

5 ECTS credits

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Written skills will be assessed by means of an examination, and oral skills will be assessed on the basis of an individual presentation and a group communication assignment. The course grade will be the average grade of written and oral skills.

Qualifications

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