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Professional English (5 cr)

Code: AV00DK50-3004

General information


Timing

08.01.2024 - 31.05.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Open UAS and Continuing education

Campus

Ecampus

Teaching languages

  • English
  • Finnish

Seats

20 - 50

Degree programmes

  • Open University

Teachers

  • Pekka Pennanen

Groups

  • AVMIYPSOS23S
    Avoin AMK, Mikkeli, Yhteisöpedagogista sosionomiksi, 23S
  • 24.01.2024 15:00 - 16:00, Professional English AV00DK50-3004
  • 21.02.2024 15:45 - 16:45, Professional English AV00DK50-3004
  • 10.04.2024 15:45 - 16:45, Professional English AV00DK50-3004

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?

Opiskelumateriaali

Study materials provided by teacher and students on Learn.

Yksilölliset oppimisväylät

This course is for students of social services, who have graduated as community educators.

TKI ja työelämäyhteistyö

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Tentit ja muut määräajat

Exam during the course.

Opiskelijan työmäärä

5 CU = 135 hours of student's work

Further information

Opettajan yhteystieto:
pekka.pennanen@xamk.fi

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

Independent work and exam.

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.