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Professional English (5 cr)

Code: KY00DS47-3083

General information


Enrollment

15.08.2020 - 04.09.2020

Timing

01.08.2020 - 31.12.2020

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

3 op

Mode of delivery

40 % Contact teaching, 60 % Distance learning

Campus

Kotka Campus

Teaching languages

  • English

Degree programmes

  • Degree Programme in Logistics

Teachers

  • Elena Kavlak

Teacher in charge

Elena Kavlak

Groups

  • LOKT20SM2
    Logistics, part-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

Teacher's material via Learn-platform

Exam schedules

Test 12.12
Project task in December

Student workload

offline lessons 10h, online tasks 50h, other learning activities 40h, project 10h

Content scheduling

Main concepts of logistics. 2cr
Intercultural communication. 1 cr
Presentation techniques. 1 cr
Project task. 1cr

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

Satisfactory 1-2
Ability to work in English in various oral and written communication situations in one's field, mainly at the level of the Common European Framework (CEFR) B1.
Good 3-4
Ability to work in English in a variety of oral and written communication situations in one's field, mainly at level B2 of the Common European Framework (CEFR).
Excellent 5
Ability to work in English in a variety of oral and written communication situations in one's field, mainly at level C1 of the Common European Framework (CEFR).

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.