Preparatory studies in English language and communication (5 cr)

Objective

The students can communicate understandably in English in different kinds of written and spoken language situations of the chosen field. The students improve their English skills and know how to use English language materials relevant for higher education studies.

Content

The course includes the basics of the English language. It also offers the chance to practice different field-related oral and written communication situations and to increase the courage to use the English language. An essential target is to produce clear, logical and readable texts in different styles. The material used in spoken and written tasks is related to the chosen field. In addition, the students develop their language learning techniques (e.g. reading professional texts, studying vocabulary).

Course material

The Learn e-learning environment and its digital material. Team's materials.

Study forms and methods

Lectures, team working and assignments according to the schedule

RDI and work-related cooperation

Vocabulary and communication related to professional field-specific studies (higher education) and working life

Timing of exams and assignments

Lectures, team working and assignments according to the scedule (available in the Learn platform)

International cooperation

Cultural diversity among students

Student workload

5 x 27 hours = 135 hours of the student's work: active participation in lectures and team work, doing assignments, and getting acquainted with the material

Course part description

Written and oral assignment by the themes (description in Learn)

Further information

This course is first and foremost a part of the Higher Education Preparatory Program for Immigrants Studies (30 ECTS). In special cases, participation is possible for the degree students of Xamk, whose level of skills is in accordance with the objectives of the course.

Evaluation scale

Approved/Failed

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

PASS
Student has achieved the course objectives. Student is able to identify and use the course subject area’s concepts and to put to use his/her knowledge and skills.

FAIL

Student has not achieved the course objectives. Student is able to identify and use only a few course subject area’s concepts and cannot put to use his/her knowledge.

Assessment methods and criteria

Active participation in shared online classes and the approved performance of small group work, independent and group tasks.