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Professional English (5 cr)

Code: XY00EX58-3003

General information


Enrollment
07.04.2025 - 21.04.2025
Registration for introductions has not started yet.
Timing
27.10.2025 - 19.12.2025
The implementation has not yet started.
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 cr
Local portion
0 cr
Virtual portion
5 cr
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Unit
Yhteisten opintojen koulutusyksikkö
Campus
Ecampus
Teaching languages
English
Finnish
Seats
20 - 60
Degree programmes
Degree Programme in Civic Activities and Youth Work
Teachers
Pekka Pennanen
Groups
YPMI25KV
Civic Activities and Youth Work, online studies
Course
XY00EX58

Realization has 6 reservations. Total duration of reservations is 16 h 0 min.

Time Topic Location
Mon 27.10.2025 time 13:00 - 15:00
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Professional English XY00EX58-3003
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Mon 03.11.2025 time 13:00 - 15:00
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Mon 17.11.2025 time 12:00 - 16:00
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Wed 26.11.2025 time 13:00 - 15:00
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Mon 01.12.2025 time 12:00 - 16:00
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Mon 15.12.2025 time 13:00 - 15:00
(2 h 0 min)
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Changes to reservations may be possible.

Objective

You can actively use the basic vocabulary of your own field in English.

You can act in English in different communication situations in your field at the European skill level B2.

You can search for information in English-language sources and apply it to study and work.

Content

What essential professional vocabulary do you need?
How do you search information in sources of your field and apply it?
How do you act in English in spoken communication situations and compose texts needed in your field?
How do you communicate in English in the study community and in the workplace?

Course material

Material provided by teacher.

Study forms and methods

This course is completed online. There are six scheduled classroom lessons.

RDI and work-related cooperation

No

Timing of exams and assignments

Assignments can be completed according to one's own schedule. There will be a final exam at the end of the course.

International cooperation

-

Student workload

5 credits equal 135 hours of work.

Course part description

- studies
- working life
- field-specific terminology

Further information

Contact information:
pekka.pennanen@xamk.fi

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Grading will be based on:
final exam
oral presentation

Qualifications

The student can communicate independently in communication situations (level B1).

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