Study Guide

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?

Opiskelumateriaali

Study materials are collected to Learn during the course.

Yksilölliset oppimisväylät

The course is taught on campus in Mikkeli according to the schedule. Distance participation is not possible and contact lessons are not recorded. It is not possible to replace scheduled contact teaching by online lessons.
The course consists of scheduled group meetings and independent individual and group work.
Teacher is available for tutoring in the lessons and on agreement.
The assessed assignments are done individually, in pairs and in small groups.
Feedback includes written and oral feedback and peer feedback.

TKI ja työelämäyhteistyö

The course enhances general working life skills.

Tentit ja muut määräajat

Written and oral assignments are done individually and together in groups. The course has a written test and an oral assignment that is graded. Assignments need to be handed in before the end of the course.

Opiskelijan työmäärä

5 credit course equals 135 hours of student work of which xx hours are scheduled contact lessons and xx hours independent work.

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

Assessment is based on the learning outcomes and assessment criteria. To pass the course, the written test and oral assignment need to pass and the course assignments need to be done.
The assessment scale is 1 - 5.

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.