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Professional English (5 cr)

Code: KY00AA04-3167

General information


Enrollment

16.12.2019 - 10.01.2020

Timing

06.01.2020 - 30.04.2020

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

2 op

Mode of delivery

60 % Contact teaching, 40 % Distance learning

Campus

Kouvola Campus

Teaching languages

  • Finnish

Seats

20 - 50

Degree programmes

  • Degree Programme in Restoration
  • Degree Programme in Fashion and Costume Design
  • Degree Programme in Interior Architecture and Furniture Design

Teachers

  • Hanna Aronen
  • Slaveya Hämäläinen

Teacher in charge

Slaveya Hämäläinen

Groups

  • SKKV19SP
    Sisustusarkkitehtuuri ja kalustesuunnittelu, päivätoteutus
  • REKV18SP
    Restoration, full-time studies
  • MPKV19KP
    Muoti ja puvustus, päivätoteutus

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?

Materials

The Interior Design Course, Thames & Hudson, ISBN 978-0-500-29447-5 - only for the interior designers

The book for the fashion designers is in pdf format and will be uploaded to the course page

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

Students can
a) use professional vocabulary systematically.
b) look for information in the key information sources of the field.
c) identify interrelated tasks.
d) communicate in the workplace, with customers, target groups and the users of applications and services provided in the field, orally and in writing.

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.