English communication skills (5 cr)

Objective

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.

Content

How do you look for information in professional sources in English and apply this information?
How do you interact in spoken communication situations in English and compose texts in English for professional purposes?
How do you communicate in work communities and study-related situations in English?

Course material

Study material is presented on the course platform in Learn.

Study forms and methods

The course involves face-to-face meetings, 3 hours per week. Classes are organised in accordance with the group schedule on Kouvola campus. Participation in classes is compulsory. There will be no additional assignments given to compensate missed classes. The course contains online exercises, class discussions, and independent assignments. Professional presentations take place in week 17. Different forms of feedback will be offered, including peer feedback possibilities.

RDI and work-related cooperation

The course offers exercises on subject-specific vocabulary and professional communication of the field. The course material has a big focus on development of academic writing skills for the purpose of future research assignments.

Timing of exams and assignments

The exam takes place in week 18. The exam is held on campus. The exam questions can be found on the course platform on the day of implementation.

Student workload

5 credits = 5 x 27 hours of student work

Course part description

The course is built around academic writing and general topics of professional communication.

Further information

This course is for the Game Design students

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

Evaluation is based on independent assignments, class work, written exam, professional presentation, active participation in contact lessons and a written assignment to develop academic writing skills.