Professional English (5 cr)

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 orally and in writing in various situations in your professional field.

Content

What professional vocabulary is essentially necessary?
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?

Evaluation

Students are able to
a) use professional vocabulary systematically.
b) look for information in the key information sources of the field.
c) identify interrelated tasks.
d) communicate orally and in writing in the workplace, with customers, target groups and the users of applications and services provided in the field.

In addition to these, the assessment of English studies relies on the competence levels defined in the Common European Framework of Reference and the national skills level descriptions based on the European framework.

Course material

Opiskelumateriaalin saa opettajalta.

Study forms and methods

Työviikkopohjainen oppimisväylä:
Opiskelija osallistuu säännöllisesti oppitunneille ja tekee hänelle osoitetut tehtävät.

Opintoja nopeuttava oppimisväylä:
Sovitaan tapauskohtaisesti erikseen opiskelijan aloitteesta.

Timing of exams and assignments

Kaikki uusintatenttipäivät 12 kk sisällä opintojakson päättymisestä.

Student workload

5 op

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Kirjallisen osaamisen arviointi perustuu tenttiin.
Suullisen osaamisen arviointi perustuu ensisijaisesti suulliseen esitelmään ja toissijaisesti jatkuvaan näyttöön pari- ja pienryhmäharjoituksissa oppitunneilla.

Qualifications

If you have been instructed to participate in the Intensive course of English, you must complete it or independently acquire the equivalent knowledge and skills before you can participate in this course.