Intensive course in English (3 cr)

Objective

You master the basic structures of English grammar.

You are able to use tools that support your English studies and improve your language learning skills.

Content

What are the key structures of English that you need in your work?
How do you write short texts in English?
How do you practice your reading and listening skills?
How do you practice your speaking skills?
How do you develop your language learning skills and use related tools efficiently?

Course material

Study material is provided by the teacher in class or via the Learn platform.

Study forms and methods

The course is carried out by way of contact teaching on Savonlinna campus according to a weekly schedule. Remote participation is not possible.

Participation in contact classes is mandatory.

Students make progress by attending scheduled lessons and completing tasks and assignments individually or in groups.

RDI and work-related cooperation

Yleisten työelämätaitojen kehittäminen.

Timing of exams and assignments

The course entails weekly assignments. At the end of the course, an exam must be taken on campus.

The end date of the course is presented in the course details. By this date, the student must submit all assignments, take the required exams and meet all other conditions set for an approved course completion.

Student workload

1 ECTS credits equals 27 hours of work by the student. In a 3-credit course, the student's total maximum workload is approximately 80 hours including lessons, group work and independent study.

Evaluation scale

Approved/Failed

Assessment methods and criteria

The student’s performance is assessed with reference to the learning objectives and assessment criteria of the course. The completion of the course requires the assignments and the written exam to be completed with a passing grade, and participation in contact classes.

The assessment scale: pass/fail.

Qualifications

Basic skills in English at level A2.