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Professional English (5 cr)

Code: KY00DS47-3020

General information


Enrollment

14.12.2020 - 14.01.2021

Timing

04.01.2021 - 30.04.2021

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

1 op

Mode of delivery

80 % Contact teaching, 20 % Distance learning

Campus

Kotka Campus

Teaching languages

  • Finnish

Degree programmes

  • Degree Programme in Cyber Security

Teachers

  • Mikko Koho

Teacher in charge

Mikko Koho

Groups

  • KTKT20SP
    Cybersecurity, 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 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?
How to communicate in study-related situations and work communities in English?

Materials

The teacher may require that the students obtain a particular textbook.
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.

Student workload

5 ECTS credits

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

Assessment of written skills is primarily based on an examination.
Assessment of oral skills is primarily based on a presentation, and secondarily on a group communication assignment.

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.