Professional English (5 cr)

Objective

You can use the basic professional vocabulary actively.
You can look for information in English in professional sources and apply it in different study and work related communication situations.
You can communicate in English orally and in writing in various situations in your professional field.

Content

What professional vocabulary is essentially necessary?
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?

Evaluation

Students can
a) use professional vocabulary systematically.
b) look for information in the key information sources of the field.
c) identify interrelated tasks.
d) communicate orally and in writing in the workplace, with customers, target groups and the users of applications and services provided in the field.

In addition to these, the assessment of English studies relies on the competence levels defined in the Common European Framework of Reference and the national skills level descriptions based on the European framework.

Course material

Opiskelumateriaali Learnissa.

Study forms and methods

Lukujärjestyksen mukainen opetus.

RDI and work-related cooperation

ei ole

Timing of exams and assignments

Tenttiajankohta sovitaan yhdessä opintojakson alussa.

International cooperation

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Student workload

5 op = 135 h

Course part description

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Further information

opettajan yhteystiedot: pekka.pennanen@xamk.fi

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Sovitaan yhdessä opintojakson aikana.

Qualifications

If you have been instructed to participate in the Intensive course of English, you must complete it or independently acquire the equivalent knowledge and skills before you can participate in this course.