Higher education studies and Finnish as a second language 3 (B2) (5 cr)

Objective

The students know the requirements for versatile texts related to higher education studies and know how to write comprehensive and well-structured texts. The students know the stylistic requirements of professional texts and can analyze, synthesize and summarize information from various sources. The students have a good command of vocabulary and grammatical structures of their chosen professional or educational fields. The students know the requirements and entrance examination material for the degree studies in the target field. Finnish language proficiency level: B1.2–B2 (CEFR).

Content

The course focuses on the development of writing and argumentation skills and vocabulary needed in higher education studies. The course provides practice in using textual styles, searching for information and in critical literacy. The course gives the chance to practice more demanding grammatical structures. The students also study the entrance examination requirements of the target degree program.

Course material

Online platform "Learn", electronic study material

Study forms and methods

Lectures, team working and assignments according to the schedule

RDI and work-related cooperation

Vocabulary and communication related to professional field-specific studies (higher education) and working life

Timing of exams and assignments

Lectures, team working and assignments according to the scedule (available in the Learn platform)

International cooperation

Cultural diversity among students

Student workload

5 x 27 hours = 135 hours of the student's work (lectures, team work, assignments, material)

Course part description

Written and oral assignment by the themes (description in Learn)

Further information

This course is particularly for the students in the Higher education preparatory
program for immigrants. In the special cases, this is possible to join also for the degree students of Xamk.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

1-2
Student has achieved the course objectives fairly. Student is able to identify and use the course subject area’s concepts and understands the conditions of knowledge and skills development.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

3-4
Student has achieved the course objectives well, even though the knowledge and skills need improvement on some areas. Student is able to use well the course concepts and to apply his/her knowledge in study and work situations. Student is able to analyze his/her own knowledge and skills.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

5
Student has achieved the objectives of the course with excellent marks. Student masters commendably the course subject area’s concepts and is able to make justified and fluent analysis on course subject area. Students is well prepared to apply his/her knowledge and skills in study and work situations. Student is able to analyze the competencies of the study field and the development of his/her own knowledge and skills.

Assessment methods and criteria

The criteria of the assignments available in the "Learn" platform. The course grade bases on the assessment of the individual assignments, and each of them should be passed. Teacher gives feedback that supports the student's learning process.

Qualifications

B1-tason suomen kielen taito