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Professional English (5 cr)

Code: KY00DS47-3117

General information


Enrollment

07.11.2022 - 18.11.2022

Timing

09.01.2023 - 30.04.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Yhteisten opintojen koulutusyksikkö

Campus

Mikkeli Campus

Teaching languages

  • English
  • Finnish

Seats

20 - 50

Degree programmes

  • Degree Programme in Electrical and Automation Engineering

Teachers

  • Pekka Pennanen

Teacher in charge

Pekka Pennanen

Groups

  • STMI21SPA
    Electrical and Automation Engineering, 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?

Opiskelumateriaali

Opettajan kokoama materiaali.

Yksilölliset oppimisväylät

Työviikkopohjainen oppimisväylä:
Lukujärjestyksen mukainen opetus.

TKI ja työelämäyhteistyö

Opintojaksolla ei tehdä TKI- tai työelämäyhteistyötä.

Tentit ja muut määräajat

Sovitaan erikseen.

Opiskelijan työmäärä

5 op = 135h

Further information

Opettajan yhteystiedot: pekka.pennanen@xamk.fi

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

Kirjallinen testi, suullinen esitelmä ja lopputentti. Opintojakso päättyy vuosi sen alkamisesta.

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.