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Professional English (5 cr)

Code: KY00AA04-3147

General information


Enrollment

15.08.2020 - 04.09.2020

Timing

31.08.2020 - 18.12.2020

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 Information Technology

Teachers

  • Elina Halonen

Teacher in charge

Elina Halonen

Groups

  • ITMI19SP
    Information technology, full-time studies

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

Contact the teacher prior to the beginning of the course.

Materials

To be informed at the beginning of the course.

Teaching methods

Scheduled track:
Lessons according to the schedule.

Blended track:
Contact the teacher prior to the beginning of the course.

Exam schedules

As agreed with the teacher.

Student workload

5 credits equal 135 hours of student's work.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

To be informed at the beginning of the course.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

a) You can use the professional vocabulary actively.
b) You can look for information in English in professional sources.
c) You can communicate fluently in English orally and in writing in various situations in your professional field.

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.