Professional English (5 cr)

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?

Course material

Material available on Learn and handouts given in class.

Study forms and methods

Scheduled track:
This is a joint implementation of Professional English / English communication skills for Game Design students.
Students attend instruction according to the timetable. Studies follow the timetable of contact classes and assignments that are completed independently. This course is mainly implemented online, with contact sessions arranged on Kouvola campus.

Blended track:
Completing studies quicker takes place by choosing independent methods of study. These can include, for example, online courses or courses from other student groups’ timetables. Completing assignments through this track involves more independent work and learning compared to the scheduled track.

Identification and recognition of prior learning:
If you have previous higher education studies in professional English or professional English skills acquired at work and you want to accredit these, see more information on Student at: https://student.xamk.fi/koulutukset/languagestudies/SitePages/RPL%20and%20exemption.aspx?WikiPageMode=Edit&InitialTabId=Ribbon.EditingTools.CPEditTab&VisibilityContext=WSSWikiPage

Timing of exams and assignments

Resit exams may be taken in the e-exam room (examination aquarium).

Student workload

The extent of this course is 5 ECTS credits, which equals 135 hours of student work and comprises contact lessons, independents assignments and groupwork.

Further information

This is a joint implementation of Professional English / English communication skills for Game Design students.

The course consists of independent / groupwork on Learn and contact lessons on Kouvola campus.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Independent and group assignments, class work, written exam, oral exam or presentation, active participation in contact lessons.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

use professional vocabulary and concepts in an expert way in different situations

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.