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English for Electrical EngineeringLaajuus (2 cr)

Code: KE00BZ41

Credits

2 op

Teaching language

  • English

Responsible person

  • Matti Mäkelä

Objective

Proficiency level: B2

The students in Electrical Engineering (LUT) are able to
- read, listen, write and speak about topics of electric engineering
- promote their skills and expertise to possible future employers.

Enrollment

15.05.2023 - 01.09.2023

Timing

04.09.2023 - 17.12.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

2 op

Virtual portion

1 op

Mode of delivery

50 % Contact teaching, 50 % Distance learning

Unit

Kielikeskus (LAB)

Campus

Lappeenranta Campus

Teaching languages
  • English
Seats

18 - 44

Degree programmes
  • Language studies LUT
Teachers
  • Matti Mäkelä
Scheduling groups
  • Harjoitukset (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
  • KKIE23LUTH
Small groups
  • Lessons

Learning outcomes

Proficiency level: B2

The students in Electrical Engineering (LUT) are able to
- read, listen, write and speak about topics of electric engineering
- promote their skills and expertise to possible future employers.

Implementation and methods of teaching

The course is intended to be a support for "Basics of Electrical Engineering". The aim is to help the students grasp and master the content and terminology of the above mentioned course.

This course will consist of contact lessons, two written assignments, a group presentation and smaller online assignments, as well as a final test in the form of a Moodle quiz.

Timing and attendance

The course will take place during the autumn term of 2023. Attendance requirement of 75% of classes.

Learning material and recommended literature

All material is provided by the teacher, or is provided on the course BL10A0101 Basics of Electrical Engineering.

Learning environment

In class, material provided through Moodle.

Student time use and work load

There will be approximately 14 contact lessons (á 90 min, 1 per week) throughout the autumn term.s
The course is 2 credits, which translated to approximately 54 hours of work. This is divided roughly 50-50 between in-class and independent/group work.

Contents

Specialist vocabulary, reading professional texts on generation, transmission, utilization and pricing of electricity, discussions on specialist topics presented in the lectures on Basics of Electric Engineering, such as solar power, power-to-x, internet of things, and others.

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

The course is taught at a level of B2.

Assessment criteria

Grading on a scale of 1-5

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

The student fails to complete the required assignments in a satisfactory manner.

Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 1–5)

The student has satisfactory English language skills and he/she can understand and produce basic texts related to electrical engineering at a satisfactory level .Communication consists of simple expressions and/or there might be plentiful mistakes.

Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 1–5)

The student has a good command of the English language and he/she can understand and produce basic texts related to electrical engineering well. Communication is mostly clear and correct

Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 1–5)

The student has an excellent command of the English language and he/she masters basic texts related to electrical engineering in an excellent way. Communication is very fluent and versatile.

Enrollment

01.08.2022 - 02.09.2022

Timing

05.09.2022 - 18.12.2022

Number of ECTS credits allocated

2 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Kielikeskus (LAB)

Campus

Lappeenranta Campus

Teaching languages
  • English
Degree programmes
  • Language studies LUT
Teachers
  • Matti Mäkelä
Scheduling groups
  • Luennot 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
  • KKIE22LUTH
Small groups
  • Luennot 1

Learning outcomes

Proficiency level: B2

The students in Electrical Engineering (LUT) are able to
- read, listen, write and speak about topics of electric engineering
- promote their skills and expertise to possible future employers.

Implementation and methods of teaching

The course is intended to be a support for "Basics of Electrical Engineering". The aim is to help the students grasp and master the content and terminology of the above mentioned course.

This course will consist of contact lessons, two written assignments, a group presentation and smaller online assignments, as well as a final test in the form of a Moodle quiz.

Timing and attendance

The course will take place during the autumn term of 2022. Attendance requirement of 75% of classes.

Learning material and recommended literature

All material is provided by the teacher, or is provided on the course BL10A0101 Basics of Electrical Engineering.

Learning environment

In class, material provided through Moodle.

Student time use and work load

There will be approximately 14 contact lessons (á 90 min, 1 per week) throughout the autumn term.

Contents

Specialist vocabulary, reading professional texts on generation, transmission, utilization and pricing of electricity, discussions on specialist topics presented in the lectures on Basics of Electric Engineering, such as solar power, power-to-x, internet of things, and others.

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

The course is taught at a level of B2.

Assessment criteria

Grading on a scale of 1-5

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

The student fails to complete the required assignments in a satisfactory manner.

Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 1–5)

The student has satisfactory English language skills and he/she can understand and produce basic texts related to electrical engineering at a satisfactory level .Communication consists of simple expressions and/or there might be plentiful mistakes.

Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 1–5)

The student has a good command of the English language and he/she can understand and produce basic texts related to electrical engineering well. Communication is mostly clear and correct

Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 1–5)

The student has an excellent command of the English language and he/she masters basic texts related to electrical engineering in an excellent way. Communication is very fluent and versatile.