Professional English (5 cr)
Code: KY00DS47-3318
General information
Enrollment
04.11.2024 - 17.11.2024
Timing
13.01.2025 - 25.04.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Yhteisten opintojen koulutusyksikkö
Campus
Kotka Campus
Teaching languages
- English
- Finnish
Seats
20 - 39
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Energy Engineering
Teachers
- Tarmo Ahvenainen
Groups
-
ENKT24SPEnergy engineering, full-time studies
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
To be provided by the teacher on Learn platform.
Yksilölliset oppimisväylät
The course is conducted entirely on campus according to the schedule. Remote participation is not possible. Instruction is not recorded.
There are three kinds of classes: seminars, workshops and ordinary classes.
It is possible to demonstrate your priorly leaned competences if you have experience in international tasks in the field. Contact the teacher.
TKI ja työelämäyhteistyö
The students can use their work experience in learning tasks.
Tentit ja muut määräajat
To be announced at the beginning of the course.
The course ends at the time specified in the implementation details, by which the student must have submitted the required assignments, participated in two seminars, and completed the exams, all with a passing grade.
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
The course grade is based on four components: an oral presentation, a written exam, an applied Learn exam, and either a report or a group negotiation simulation. Each component must be passed. Each component has a weight of 25%. The assessment of the components is partly based on the European language proficiency levels: C1 = 5, B2 = 3-4, B1 = 1-2
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.