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Professional English (5 cr)

Code: KY00DS47-3239

General information


Enrollment
08.04.2024 - 21.04.2024
Registration for the implementation has ended.
Timing
02.09.2024 - 31.12.2024
Implementation has ended.
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 cr
Local portion
1 cr
Virtual portion
4 cr
Mode of delivery
Blended learning
Unit
Yhteisten opintojen koulutusyksikkö
Campus
Mikkeli Campus
Teaching languages
English
Finnish
Seats
20 - 50
Degree programmes
Degree Programme in Social Services
Teachers
Pekka Pennanen
Groups
SOMI24KM
Social Services, part-time studies
Course
KY00DS47

Realization has 3 reservations. Total duration of reservations is 3 h 30 min.

Time Topic Location
Wed 04.09.2024 time 12:45 - 13:45
(1 h 0 min)
Professional English KY00DS47-3239
A246 Teorialuokka
Wed 25.09.2024 time 10:15 - 11:15
(1 h 0 min)
Professional English KY00DS47-3239
A246 Teorialuokka
Tue 15.10.2024 time 12:45 - 14:15
(1 h 30 min)
Professional English KY00DS47-3239
A246 Teorialuokka
Changes to reservations may be possible.

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?

Course material

Provided by teacher.

Study forms and methods

Lessons according to schedule.

RDI and work-related cooperation

No.

Timing of exams and assignments

Sovitaan erikseen.

Student workload

5 op = 135h

Further information

Opettajan yhteystiedot: 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

Kirjalliset tehtävät, suullinen esitelmä ja lopputentti. Opintojakso päättyy vuosi sen alkamisesta.

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.

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