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Professional English (5 cr)

Code: KY00DS47-3185

General information


Enrollment

21.08.2023 - 01.09.2023

Timing

31.08.2023 - 17.12.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

1 op

Mode of delivery

80 % Contact teaching, 20 % Distance learning

Unit

Yhteisten opintojen koulutusyksikkö

Campus

Kotka Campus

Teaching languages

  • English
  • Finnish

Seats

20 - 50

Degree programmes

  • Degree Programme in Logistics

Teachers

  • Mikko Koho

Teacher in charge

Mikko Koho

Groups

  • LOKT23SP
    Logistics, full-time studies
  • Professional English KY00DS47-3185 / 05.09.2023 08:15 - 10:30
  • Professional English KY00DS47-3185 / 13.09.2023 12:00 - 14:15
  • Professional English KY00DS47-3185 / 19.09.2023 08:15 - 10:30
  • Professional English KY00DS47-3185 / 26.09.2023 08:15 - 10:30
  • Professional English KY00DS47-3185 / 03.10.2023 08:15 - 10:30
  • Professional English KY00DS47-3185 / 10.10.2023 08:15 - 10:30
  • Professional English KY00DS47-3185 / 17.10.2023 08:15 - 10:30
  • Professional English KY00DS47-3185 / 31.10.2023 08:15 - 10:30
  • Professional English KY00DS47-3185 / 07.11.2023 08:15 - 10:30
  • Professional English KY00DS47-3185 / 14.11.2023 08:15 - 10:30
  • Professional English KY00DS47-3185 / 21.11.2023 08:15 - 10:30
  • Professional English KY00DS47-3185 / 28.11.2023 08:15 - 10:30
  • Professional English KY00DS47-3185 / 05.12.2023 08:15 - 10:30

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

Study materials are provided by the teacher on the Learn platform.

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.

Employer connections

The course does not feature a specifically designed RDI content or collaboration with the world of work.

Exam schedules

The exam must be taken under supervised circumstances as scheduled in the course timetable.

The resit exam must be passed within 12 months from the end 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:
- exam
- assignments on Learn
Assessment of oral skills:
- presentation
- group communication situation

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.