Study Guide

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

Provided by the teacher.

Yksilölliset oppimisväylät

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.

TKI ja työelämäyhteistyö

None.

Tentit ja muut määräajat

All mandatory assignments must be completed and the exam passed within 12 months of the end date of the course.

Kansainvälinen yhteistyö

Open.

Opiskelijan työmäärä

5 ECTS
Classes 20 x 3 hrs = 60 hrs.
Independent work approximately 75 hrs.

Further information

Students must attend at least 50% of the classes.

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 is primarily based on an examination.
Assessment of oral skills is primarily based on a presentation, and secondarily on a group communication assignment.
Each part must be passed. Assessment is based on CERF levels: C1 = 5, B2 = 3-4, B1 = 1-2.

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.