Intensive course in English (3 cr)
Code: VV00BH02-3136
General information
Enrollment
22.08.2022 - 28.08.2022
Timing
12.09.2022 - 31.12.2022
Number of ECTS credits allocated
3 op
Virtual portion
3 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Campus
Ecampus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
20 - 50
Teachers
- Ksenia Visser
Teacher in charge
Ksenia Visser
Groups
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SHMI22SVMNursing, online/part-time studies
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STMI21SPBElectrical and Automation Engineering, full-time studies
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LTMI22SMBusiness Management, part-time studies
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STMI21SPAElectrical and Automation Engineering, full-time studies
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SHMI22SMNursing, part-time studies
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MRMI22SPTourism and Service Business, full-time studies
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VV2022-2023Optional studies 2022-2023
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YPMI22SPCivic Activities and Youth Work, fulltime studies
Objective
You are able to write and speak in English in key communication situations. You are able to use various tools of learning English, for example in writing and improving pronunciation and vocabulary skills. You improve your language learning skills. The aim is to reach level B2 (CEFR) English skills which are required in the obligatory courses of professional English in the degree programme.
Content
What are the key structures of English that you need in your work? How do you respond in typical spoken communication situations? How do you write short texts in English? How do you improve your pronunciation and vocabulary skills and describe events in the correct tense? How do you develop your language learning skills and use related tools efficiently?
Materials
Material is provided by the teacher on the Learn-platform
Teaching methods
A work week based study track: studying according to the schedule of the course.
Employer connections
The course contains professional vocabulary and communication exercises that prepare students for Professional English courses that are based on the future work life needs.
Exam schedules
Learn- online exam
Student workload
3 credits that are awarded with completion of the course are equal to 80 hours of studying.
Evaluation scale
Approved/Failed
Assessment criteria, approved/failed
a) You are able to use the key structures and vocabulary of English both in spoken and written language. b) You are able to look for information relating to the English language. e) You are able to choose tools that support your English studies and personal methods of study and use them efficiently. In addition, the assessment of English studies relies on the competence levels defined in the Common European Frame of Reference and the national skill level descriptions that are based on the European framework.
Assessment methods and criteria
participation 60 % compulsory
online exam pass/fail
Exercises in Learn and in class pass/fail
Presentation pass/fail
A written task pass/fail