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Professional ReadingLaajuus (3 cr)

Code: AL00CD72

Credits

3 op

Teaching language

  • English

Objective

Proficiency level: B2

Students are able to
- comprehend, analyze and summarize authentic professional texts in English
- learn and master strategies for expanding professional vocabulary
- use strategies for effective reading.

Enrollment

20.11.2024 - 03.01.2025

Timing

07.01.2025 - 23.02.2025

Number of ECTS credits allocated

3 op

Virtual portion

3 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Faculty of Business and Hospitality Management (LAB)

Campus

E-campus

Teaching languages
  • English
Seats

20 - 44

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Business (in Finnish)
Teachers
  • Tarja Ahonen
Groups
  • LLTILII24SH1

Learning outcomes

Proficiency level: B2

Students are able to
- comprehend, analyze and summarize authentic professional texts in English
- learn and master strategies for expanding professional vocabulary
- use strategies for effective reading.

Implementation and methods of teaching

Course implementation for group LLTILII24SH1 students - only.

The student will complete the course 100% online via Moodle. There are no (contact) lessons. The student will study the course material independently and practice their reading and writing skills through assignments. The assignments consist of reading both popular and academic texts using various reading strategies, completing Moodle quizzes based on their understanding of the text, as well as completing (a) written assignment(s). As this is a seven-week intensive course, hard deadlines - > given deadlines must be adhered to for successful continuation of course content (from one part to the next) and for the successful completion of the course.

Timing and attendance

1st period of spring semester (term) 2025.
This is an intensive, seven-week course, i.e., the duration of the course is seven (7) weeks (7 January - 23 February).

Online course, no Zoom, no classroom attendance requirements.
Hard deadlines. If a student fails to meet a deadline, they fail the course.
Once the course ends/closes, i.e., 23 February, no assignment parts/assignments/tasks/quiz completions are accepted/graded/allowed.

Learning material and recommended literature

Material and instructions provided in Moodle (course platform).

Alternative completion methods

No alternate completion methods.

Learning environment

The course is completed independently by the student and fully online through Moodle.

Student time use and work load

The overall workload estimate is 81 hours of individual work, including studying the course material, reading texts, completing quizzes, and working on (the) assignment(s).
A student will study the theory material, read popular science and academic articles and complete Moodle quizzes and written assignments based on them. In addition, the student will read one popular science article and one academic article of their choice and complete (a) written assignment(s) based on them.
Hard deadlines. In other words, it is expected that students adhere to given course/assignment deadlines. If a student fails to meet a deadline, they fail the course.

Contents

Learning vocabulary-building strategies, reading techniques (skimming, scanning, critical reading), text structure by using reading comprehension exercises and summary writing.

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

No prerequisites. Course taught at a level of B2.

Assessment criteria

Grading on a scale of 1 - 5.

Students are expected to complete all assignments/tasks/online quizzes according to given instructions and given deadlines. If a student fails to meet a deadline, they fail the course.

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

The student fails to complete the assignments according to given assignment instructions in/on time or the submitted assignment(s) repeatedly fail(s) to meet the required criteria.

The student does not pass the test quizzes.

The student fails to capture any of the main points of a given text in their summary and the summary is very difficult to understand due to problems in grammar, syntax or spelling.

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

The student masters the contents of the course in a satisfactory way.

The student can read specialized texts using basic reading strategies.
The student has a poor active reading vocabulary.

The student can obtain information, ideas and opinions from specialized sources within his/her field, provided he/she can use a dictionary. The student can understand the main ideas of specialized articles outside his/her field.

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

The student masters the contents of the course well.

The student can read with a certain degree of independence, adapting style and speed of reading to different texts and purposes.
The student has a good active reading vocabulary.

The student can obtain information, ideas and opinions from specialized sources within his/her field, provided he/she can use a dictionary to confirm his/her interpretation of terminology.
The student can understand the main ideas of specialized articles outside his/her field.

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

The student masters the contents of the course in an excellent way.

The student can read with large degree of independence, adapting style and speed of reading to different texts and purposes.
The student has a broad active reading vocabulary.

The student can obtain information, ideas and opinions from highly specialized sources within his/her field.
The student can understand specialized articles outside his/her field, provided he/she can use a dictionary occasionally to confirm his/her interpretation of terminology.

Enrollment

20.11.2024 - 03.01.2025

Timing

07.01.2025 - 23.02.2025

Number of ECTS credits allocated

3 op

Virtual portion

3 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Faculty of Business and Hospitality Management (LAB)

Campus

E-campus

Teaching languages
  • English
Seats

20 - 44

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Business (in Finnish)
Teachers
  • Tarja Ahonen
Groups
  • LLTILII24SH2

Learning outcomes

Proficiency level: B2

Students are able to
- comprehend, analyze and summarize authentic professional texts in English
- learn and master strategies for expanding professional vocabulary
- use strategies for effective reading.

Implementation and methods of teaching

Course implementation for group LLTILII24SH2 students - only.

The student will complete the course 100% online via Moodle. There are no (contact) lessons. The student will study the course material independently and practice their reading and writing skills through assignments. The assignments consist of reading both popular and academic texts using various reading strategies, completing Moodle quizzes based on their understanding of the text, as well as completing (a) written assignment(s). As this is a seven-week intensive course, hard deadlines - > given deadlines must be adhered to for successful continuation of course content (from one part to the next) and for the successful completion of the course.

Timing and attendance

1st period of spring semester (term) 2025.
This is an intensive, seven-week course, i.e., the duration of the course is seven (7) weeks (7 January - 23 February).

Online course, no Zoom, no classroom attendance requirements.
Hard deadlines. If a student fails to meet a deadline, they fail the course.
Once the course ends/closes, i.e., 23 February, no assignment parts/assignments/tasks/quiz completions are accepted/graded/allowed.

Learning material and recommended literature

Material and instructions provided in Moodle (course platform).

Alternative completion methods

No alternate completion methods.

Learning environment

The course is completed independently by the student and fully online through Moodle.

Student time use and work load

The overall workload estimate is 81 hours of individual work, including studying the course material, reading texts, completing quizzes, and working on (the) assignment(s).
A student will study the theory material, read popular science and academic articles and complete Moodle quizzes and written assignments based on them. In addition, the student will read one popular science article and one academic article of their choice and complete (a) written assignment(s) based on them.
Hard deadlines. In other words, it is expected that students adhere to given course/assignment deadlines. If a student fails to meet a deadline, they fail the course.

Contents

Learning vocabulary-building strategies, reading techniques (skimming, scanning, critical reading), text structure by using reading comprehension exercises and summary writing.

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

No prerequisites. Course taught at a level of B2.

Assessment criteria

Grading on a scale of 1 - 5.

Students are expected to complete all assignments/tasks/online quizzes according to given instructions and given deadlines. If a student fails to meet a deadline, they fail the course.

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

The student fails to complete the assignments according to given assignment instructions in/on time or the submitted assignment(s) repeatedly fail(s) to meet the required criteria.

The student does not pass the test quizzes.

The student fails to capture any of the main points of a given text in their summary and the summary is very difficult to understand due to problems in grammar, syntax or spelling.

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

The student masters the contents of the course in a satisfactory way.

The student can read specialized texts using basic reading strategies.
The student has a poor active reading vocabulary.

The student can obtain information, ideas and opinions from specialized sources within his/her field, provided he/she can use a dictionary. The student can understand the main ideas of specialized articles outside his/her field.

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

The student masters the contents of the course well.

The student can read with a certain degree of independence, adapting style and speed of reading to different texts and purposes.
The student has a good active reading vocabulary.

The student can obtain information, ideas and opinions from specialized sources within his/her field, provided he/she can use a dictionary to confirm his/her interpretation of terminology.
The student can understand the main ideas of specialized articles outside his/her field.

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

The student masters the contents of the course in an excellent way.

The student can read with large degree of independence, adapting style and speed of reading to different texts and purposes.
The student has a broad active reading vocabulary.

The student can obtain information, ideas and opinions from highly specialized sources within his/her field.
The student can understand specialized articles outside his/her field, provided he/she can use a dictionary occasionally to confirm his/her interpretation of terminology.

Enrollment

20.11.2024 - 03.01.2025

Timing

07.01.2025 - 30.03.2025

Number of ECTS credits allocated

3 op

Virtual portion

3 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Faculty of Business and Hospitality Management (LAB)

Campus

E-campus

Teaching languages
  • English
Seats

20 - 60

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Business and Logistics (in Finnish)
Teachers
  • Natalia Bagrova
Groups
  • LLTILIL24SV

Learning outcomes

Proficiency level: B2

Students are able to
- comprehend, analyze and summarize authentic professional texts in English
- learn and master strategies for expanding professional vocabulary
- use strategies for effective reading.

Implementation and methods of teaching

This implementation is for students in the LAB degree group LLTILIL24SV.

The course is delivered online through Moodle and there are no lessons for the course.

Students study the course material independently and practice their reading skills through assignments. The assignments consist of reading both popular and academic texts using various reading strategies, completing Moodle quizzes based on their understanding of the text, completing practice written assignments, as well as completing one final written assignment.

Timing and attendance

Online course, no attendance requirements as there are no lessons.

Learning material and recommended literature

Provided by the teacher through Moodle.

Alternative completion methods

None

Working life cooperation

None

Learning environment

Moodle (including external links for texts needed for reading).

Student time use and work load

The overall workload estimate is 81 hours of individual work, including studying the course materials, reading texts, completing quizzes, completing practice assignments, and working on the final written assignment. It is expected students will adhere to given deadlines.

Contents

Learning vocabulary-building strategies, reading techniques (skimming, scanning, critical reading), and text structure by using reading comprehension exercises.

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

The course is taught at minimum of B2 level, according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).

Assessment criteria

The final course grade will be based on the following:
- Completion of the theory assignment (Pass/Fail)
- Completion of the practice quizzes and practice assignments
- Quiz results in the 'Testing' section
- Grade for final written assignment

The student must complete and pass all work in the final Testing section of the course in order to pass the course.

The student must complete all work in the course during the implementation time of the course.

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

The student fails to complete the assignments in time or the submitted assignment repeatedly fails to meet the required criteria.

The student does not pass the testing section or does not complete all of the necessary coursework.

The student fails to capture any of the main points of a given text in their summary and the summary is very difficult to understand due to problems in grammar, syntax or spelling.

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

The student masters the contents of the course in a satisfactory way.

The student can read specialized texts using basic reading strategies and has a poor active reading vocabulary.

The student can obtain information, ideas and opinions from specialized sources within his/her field, provided he/she can use a dictionary. The student can understand the main ideas of specialized articles outside his/her field.

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

The student masters the contents of the course well.

The student can read with a certain degree of independence, adapting style and speed of reading to different texts and purposes, and has a good active reading vocabulary.

The student can obtain information, ideas and opinions from specialized sources within his/her field, provided he/she can use a dictionary to confirm his/her interpretation of terminology. The student can understand the main ideas of specialized articles outside his/her field.

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

The student masters the contents of the course in an excellent way.

The student can read with large degree of independence, adapting style and speed of reading to different texts and purposes, and has a broad active reading vocabulary.

The student can obtain information, ideas and opinions from highly specialized sources within his/her field. The student can understand specialized articles outside his/her field, provided he/she can use a dictionary occasionally to confirm his/her interpretation of terminology.

Enrollment

20.11.2024 - 03.01.2025

Timing

07.01.2025 - 23.02.2025

Number of ECTS credits allocated

3 op

Virtual portion

3 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Faculty of Business and Hospitality Management (LAB)

Campus

E-campus

Teaching languages
  • English
Seats

20 - 60

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Business (in Finnish)
Teachers
  • Tarja Ahonen
Groups
  • LLPRLII24SV

Learning outcomes

Proficiency level: B2

Students are able to
- comprehend, analyze and summarize authentic professional texts in English
- learn and master strategies for expanding professional vocabulary
- use strategies for effective reading.

Implementation and methods of teaching

Course implementation for group LLPRLII24SV students - only.

The student will complete the course 100% online via Moodle. There are no (contact) lessons. The student will study the course material independently and practice their reading and writing skills through assignments. The assignments consist of reading both popular and academic texts using various reading strategies, completing Moodle quizzes based on their understanding of the text, as well as completing (a) written assignment(s). As this is a seven-week intensive course, hard deadlines - > given deadlines must be adhered to for successful continuation of course content (from one part to the next) and for the successful completion of the course.

Timing and attendance

1st period of spring semester (term) 2025.
This is an intensive, seven-week course, i.e., the duration of the course is seven (7) weeks (7 January - 23 February).

Online course, no Zoom, no classroom attendance requirements.
Hard deadlines. If a student fails to meet a deadline, they fail the course.
Once the course ends/closes, i.e., 23 February, no assignment parts/assignments/tasks/quiz completions are accepted/graded/allowed.

Learning material and recommended literature

Material and instructions provided in Moodle (course platform).

Alternative completion methods

No alternate completion methods.

Learning environment

The course is completed independently by the student and fully online through Moodle.

Student time use and work load

The overall workload estimate is 81 hours of individual work, including studying the course material, reading texts, completing quizzes, and working on (the) assignment(s).
A student will study the theory material, read popular science and academic articles and complete Moodle quizzes and written assignments based on them. In addition, the student will read one popular science article and one academic article of their choice and complete (a) written assignment(s) based on them.
Hard deadlines. In other words, it is expected that students adhere to given course/assignment deadlines. If a student fails to meet a deadline, they fail the course.

Contents

Learning vocabulary-building strategies, reading techniques (skimming, scanning, critical reading), text structure by using reading comprehension exercises and summary writing.

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

No prerequisites. Course taught at a level of B2.

Assessment criteria

Grading on a scale of 1 - 5.

Students are expected to complete all assignments/tasks/online quizzes according to given instructions and given deadlines. If a student fails to meet a deadline, they fail the course.

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

The student fails to complete the assignments according to given assignment instructions in/on time or the submitted assignment(s) repeatedly fail(s) to meet the required criteria.

The student does not pass the test quizzes.

The student fails to capture any of the main points of a given text in their summary and the summary is very difficult to understand due to problems in grammar, syntax or spelling.

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

The student masters the contents of the course in a satisfactory way.

The student can read specialized texts using basic reading strategies.
The student has a poor active reading vocabulary.

The student can obtain information, ideas and opinions from specialized sources within his/her field, provided he/she can use a dictionary. The student can understand the main ideas of specialized articles outside his/her field.

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

The student masters the contents of the course well.

The student can read with a certain degree of independence, adapting style and speed of reading to different texts and purposes.
The student has a good active reading vocabulary.

The student can obtain information, ideas and opinions from specialized sources within his/her field, provided he/she can use a dictionary to confirm his/her interpretation of terminology.
The student can understand the main ideas of specialized articles outside his/her field.

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

The student masters the contents of the course in an excellent way.

The student can read with large degree of independence, adapting style and speed of reading to different texts and purposes.
The student has a broad active reading vocabulary.

The student can obtain information, ideas and opinions from highly specialized sources within his/her field.
The student can understand specialized articles outside his/her field, provided he/she can use a dictionary occasionally to confirm his/her interpretation of terminology.

Enrollment

20.11.2024 - 03.01.2025

Timing

07.01.2025 - 23.02.2025

Number of ECTS credits allocated

3 op

Virtual portion

3 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Faculty of Business and Hospitality Management (LAB)

Campus

E-campus

Teaching languages
  • English
Seats

15 - 30

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Business (in Finnish)
Teachers
  • Tarja Ahonen
Groups
  • LLPRLII24SM

Learning outcomes

Proficiency level: B2

Students are able to
- comprehend, analyze and summarize authentic professional texts in English
- learn and master strategies for expanding professional vocabulary
- use strategies for effective reading.

Implementation and methods of teaching

Course implementation for group LLPRLII24SM students - only.

The student will complete the course 100% online via Moodle. There are no (contact) lessons. The student will study the course material independently and practice their reading and writing skills through assignments. The assignments consist of reading both popular and academic texts using various reading strategies, completing Moodle quizzes based on their understanding of the text, as well as completing (a) written assignment(s). As this is a seven-week intensive course, hard deadlines - > given deadlines must be adhered to for successful continuation of course content (from one part to the next) and for the successful completion of the course.

Timing and attendance

1st period of spring semester (term) 2025.
This is an intensive, seven-week course, i.e., the duration of the course is seven (7) weeks (7 January - 23 February).

Online course, no Zoom, no classroom attendance requirements.
Hard deadlines. If a student fails to meet a deadline, they fail the course.
Once the course ends/closes, i.e., 23 February, no assignment parts/assignments/tasks/quiz completions are accepted/graded/allowed.

Learning material and recommended literature

Material and instructions provided in Moodle (course platform).

Alternative completion methods

No alternate completion methods.

Learning environment

The course is completed independently by the student and fully online through Moodle.

Student time use and work load

The overall workload estimate is 81 hours of individual work, including studying the course material, reading texts, completing quizzes, and working on (the) assignment(s).
A student will study the theory material, read popular science and academic articles and complete Moodle quizzes and written assignments based on them. In addition, the student will read one popular science article and one academic article of their choice and complete (a) written assignment(s) based on them.
Hard deadlines. In other words, it is expected that students adhere to given course/assignment deadlines. If a student fails to meet a deadline, they fail the course.

Contents

Learning vocabulary-building strategies, reading techniques (skimming, scanning, critical reading), text structure by using reading comprehension exercises and summary writing.

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

No prerequisites. Course taught at a level of B2.

Assessment criteria

Grading on a scale of 1 - 5.

Students are expected to complete all assignments/tasks/online quizzes according to given instructions and given deadlines. If a student fails to meet a deadline, they fail the course.

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

The student fails to complete the assignments according to given assignment instructions in/on time or the submitted assignment(s) repeatedly fail(s) to meet the required criteria.

The student does not pass the test quizzes.

The student fails to capture any of the main points of a given text in their summary and the summary is very difficult to understand due to problems in grammar, syntax or spelling.

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

The student masters the contents of the course in a satisfactory way.

The student can read specialized texts using basic reading strategies.
The student has a poor active reading vocabulary.

The student can obtain information, ideas and opinions from specialized sources within his/her field, provided he/she can use a dictionary. The student can understand the main ideas of specialized articles outside his/her field.

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

The student masters the contents of the course well.

The student can read with a certain degree of independence, adapting style and speed of reading to different texts and purposes.
The student has a good active reading vocabulary.

The student can obtain information, ideas and opinions from specialized sources within his/her field, provided he/she can use a dictionary to confirm his/her interpretation of terminology.
The student can understand the main ideas of specialized articles outside his/her field.

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

The student masters the contents of the course in an excellent way.

The student can read with large degree of independence, adapting style and speed of reading to different texts and purposes.
The student has a broad active reading vocabulary.

The student can obtain information, ideas and opinions from highly specialized sources within his/her field.
The student can understand specialized articles outside his/her field, provided he/she can use a dictionary occasionally to confirm his/her interpretation of terminology.

Enrollment

20.11.2024 - 03.01.2025

Timing

07.01.2025 - 23.02.2025

Number of ECTS credits allocated

3 op

Virtual portion

3 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Faculty of Business and Hospitality Management (LAB)

Campus

E-campus

Teaching languages
  • English
Seats

15 - 30

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Business (in Finnish)
Teachers
  • Tarja Ahonen
Groups
  • LLPRLII24SK

Learning outcomes

Proficiency level: B2

Students are able to
- comprehend, analyze and summarize authentic professional texts in English
- learn and master strategies for expanding professional vocabulary
- use strategies for effective reading.

Implementation and methods of teaching

Course implementation for group LLPRLII24SK students - only.

The student will complete the course 100% online via Moodle. There are no (contact) lessons. The student will study the course material independently and practice their reading and writing skills through assignments. The assignments consist of reading both popular and academic texts using various reading strategies, completing Moodle quizzes based on their understanding of the text, as well as completing (a) written assignment(s). As this is a seven-week intensive course, hard deadlines - > given deadlines must be adhered to for successful continuation of course content (from one part to the next) and for the successful completion of the course.

Timing and attendance

1st period of spring semester (term) 2025.
This is an intensive, seven-week course, i.e., the duration of the course is seven (7) weeks (7 January - 23 February).

Online course, no Zoom, no classroom attendance requirements.
Hard deadlines. If a student fails to meet a deadline, they fail the course.
Once the course ends/closes, i.e., 23 February, no assignment parts/assignments/tasks/quiz completions are accepted/graded/allowed.

Learning material and recommended literature

Material and instructions provided in Moodle (course platform).

Alternative completion methods

No alternate completion methods.

Learning environment

The course is completed independently by the student and fully online through Moodle.

Student time use and work load

The overall workload estimate is 81 hours of individual work, including studying the course material, reading texts, completing quizzes, and working on (the) assignment(s).
A student will study the theory material, read popular science and academic articles and complete Moodle quizzes and written assignments based on them. In addition, the student will read one popular science article and one academic article of their choice and complete (a) written assignment(s) based on them.
Hard deadlines. In other words, it is expected that students adhere to given course/assignment deadlines. If a student fails to meet a deadline, they fail the course.

Contents

Learning vocabulary-building strategies, reading techniques (skimming, scanning, critical reading), text structure by using reading comprehension exercises and summary writing.

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

No prerequisites. Course taught at a level of B2.

Assessment criteria

Grading on a scale of 1 - 5.

Students are expected to complete all assignments/tasks/online quizzes according to given instructions and given deadlines. If a student fails to meet a deadline, they fail the course.

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

The student fails to complete the assignments according to given assignment instructions in/on time or the submitted assignment(s) repeatedly fail(s) to meet the required criteria.

The student does not pass the test quizzes.

The student fails to capture any of the main points of a given text in their summary and the summary is very difficult to understand due to problems in grammar, syntax or spelling.

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

The student masters the contents of the course in a satisfactory way.

The student can read specialized texts using basic reading strategies.
The student has a poor active reading vocabulary.

The student can obtain information, ideas and opinions from specialized sources within his/her field, provided he/she can use a dictionary. The student can understand the main ideas of specialized articles outside his/her field.

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

The student masters the contents of the course well.

The student can read with a certain degree of independence, adapting style and speed of reading to different texts and purposes.
The student has a good active reading vocabulary.

The student can obtain information, ideas and opinions from specialized sources within his/her field, provided he/she can use a dictionary to confirm his/her interpretation of terminology.
The student can understand the main ideas of specialized articles outside his/her field.

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

The student masters the contents of the course in an excellent way.

The student can read with large degree of independence, adapting style and speed of reading to different texts and purposes.
The student has a broad active reading vocabulary.

The student can obtain information, ideas and opinions from highly specialized sources within his/her field.
The student can understand specialized articles outside his/her field, provided he/she can use a dictionary occasionally to confirm his/her interpretation of terminology.

Enrollment

06.05.2024 - 28.08.2024

Timing

28.10.2024 - 13.12.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

3 op

Virtual portion

3 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Faculty of Business and Hospitality Management (LAB)

Campus
  • E-campus
  • Lahti Campus
Teaching languages
  • English
Seats

20 - 45

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Business (in Finnish)
  • Language studies LAB
Teachers
  • Tarja Ahonen
Groups
  • LLTILII24K

Learning outcomes

Proficiency level: B2

Students are able to
- comprehend, analyze and summarize authentic professional texts in English
- learn and master strategies for expanding professional vocabulary
- use strategies for effective reading.

Implementation and methods of teaching

Course implementation for group LLTILII24K

The student will complete the course 100% online via Moodle. There are no (contact) lessons. The student will study the course material independently and practice their reading and writing skills through assignments. The assignments consist of reading both popular and academic texts using various reading strategies, completing Moodle quizzes based on their understanding of the text, as well as completing (a) written assignment(s). As this is a seven-week intensive course, hard deadlines - > given deadlines must be adhered to for successful continuation of course content (from one part to the next) and for the successful completion of the course.

Timing and attendance

2nd period of autumn semester (term) 2024.
This is an intensive, seven-week course, i.e., the duration of the course is seven (7) weeks (28 October - 13 December).
Online course, no Zoom, no classroom attendance requirements.
Hard deadlines. If a student fails to meet a deadline, they fail the course.
Once the course ends/closes, i.e., 13 December, no assignment parts/assignments/tasks/quiz completions are accepted/graded/allowed.

Learning material and recommended literature

Material and instructions provided in Moodle (course platform).

Alternative completion methods

No alternate completion methods.

Learning environment

The course is completed independently by the student and fully online through Moodle.

Student time use and work load

The overall workload estimate is 81 hours of individual work, including studying the course material, reading texts, completing quizzes, and working on (the) assignment(s).
A student will study the theory material, read popular science and academic articles and complete Moodle quizzes and written assignments based on them. In addition, the student will read one popular science article and one academic article of their choice and complete (a) written assignment(s) based on them.
Hard deadlines. In other words, it is expected that students adhere to given course/assignment deadlines. If a student fails to meet a deadline, they fail the course.

Contents

Learning vocabulary-building strategies, reading techniques (skimming, scanning, critical reading), text structure by using reading comprehension exercises and summary writing.

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

No prerequisites. Course taught at a level of B2.

Assessment criteria

Grading on a scale of 1 - 5.

Students are expected to complete all assignments/tasks/online quizzes according to given instructions and given deadlines. If a student fails to meet a deadline, they fail the course.

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

The student fails to complete the assignments according to given assignment instructions in/on time or the submitted assignment(s) repeatedly fail(s) to meet the required criteria.

The student does not pass the test quizzes.

The student fails to capture any of the main points of a given text in their summary and the summary is very difficult to understand due to problems in grammar, syntax or spelling.

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

The student masters the contents of the course in a satisfactory way.

The student can read specialized texts using basic reading strategies.
The student has a poor active reading vocabulary.

The student can obtain information, ideas and opinions from specialized sources within his/her field, provided he/she can use a dictionary. The student can understand the main ideas of specialized articles outside his/her field.

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

The student masters the contents of the course well.

The student can read with a certain degree of independence, adapting style and speed of reading to different texts and purposes.
The student has a good active reading vocabulary.

The student can obtain information, ideas and opinions from specialized sources within his/her field, provided he/she can use a dictionary to confirm his/her interpretation of terminology.
The student can understand the main ideas of specialized articles outside his/her field.

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

The student masters the contents of the course in an excellent way.

The student can read with large degree of independence, adapting style and speed of reading to different texts and purposes.
The student has a broad active reading vocabulary.

The student can obtain information, ideas and opinions from highly specialized sources within his/her field.
The student can understand specialized articles outside his/her field, provided he/she can use a dictionary occasionally to confirm his/her interpretation of terminology.

Enrollment

06.05.2024 - 28.08.2024

Timing

02.09.2024 - 20.10.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

3 op

Virtual portion

3 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Faculty of Business and Hospitality Management (LAB)

Campus

E-campus

Teaching languages
  • English
Seats

20 - 30

Degree programmes
  • Language studies LAB
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Business and Logistics (in Finnish)
Teachers
  • Tarja Ahonen
Groups
  • LLTILIL24KV

Learning outcomes

Proficiency level: B2

Students are able to
- comprehend, analyze and summarize authentic professional texts in English
- learn and master strategies for expanding professional vocabulary
- use strategies for effective reading.

Implementation and methods of teaching

Course implementation for group LLTILIL24KV

The student will complete the course 100% online via Moodle. There are no (contact) lessons. The student will study the course material independently and practice their reading and writing skills through assignments. The assignments consist of reading both popular and academic texts using various reading strategies, completing Moodle quizzes based on their understanding of the text, as well as completing (a) written assignment(s). As this is a seven-week intensive course, hard deadlines - > given deadlines must be adhered to for successful continuation of course content (from one part to the next) and for the successful completion of the course.

Timing and attendance

1st period of autumn semester (term) 2024.
This is an intensive, seven-week course, i.e., the duration of the course is seven (7) weeks (2 September - 18 October).
Online course, no Zoom, no classroom attendance requirements.
Hard deadlines. If a student fails to meet a deadline, they fail the course.
Once the course ends/closes, i.e., 18 October, no assignment parts/assignments/tasks/quiz completions are accepted/graded/allowed.

Learning material and recommended literature

Material and instructions provided in Moodle (course platform).

Alternative completion methods

No alternate completion methods.

Learning environment

The course is completed independently by the student and fully online through Moodle.

Student time use and work load

The overall workload estimate is 81 hours of individual work, including studying the course material, reading texts, completing quizzes, and working on (the) assignment(s).
A student will study the theory material, read popular science and academic articles and complete Moodle quizzes and written assignments based on them. In addition, the student will read one popular science article and one academic article of their choice and complete (a) written assignment(s) based on them.
Hard deadlines. In other words, it is expected that students adhere to given course/assignment deadlines. If a student fails to meet a deadline, they fail the course.

Contents

Learning vocabulary-building strategies, reading techniques (skimming, scanning, critical reading), text structure by using reading comprehension exercises and summary writing.

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

No prerequisites. Course taught at a level of B2.

Assessment criteria

Grading on a scale of 1 - 5.

Students are expected to complete all assignments/tasks/online quizzes according to given instructions and given deadlines. If a student fails to meet a deadline, they fail the course.

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

The student fails to complete the assignments according to given assignment instructions in/on time or the submitted assignment(s) repeatedly fail(s) to meet the required criteria.

The student does not pass the test quizzes.

The student fails to capture any of the main points of a given text in their summary and the summary is very difficult to understand due to problems in grammar, syntax or spelling.

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

The student masters the contents of the course in a satisfactory way.

The student can read specialized texts using basic reading strategies.
The student has a poor active reading vocabulary.

The student can obtain information, ideas and opinions from specialized sources within his/her field, provided he/she can use a dictionary. The student can understand the main ideas of specialized articles outside his/her field.

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

The student masters the contents of the course well.

The student can read with a certain degree of independence, adapting style and speed of reading to different texts and purposes.
The student has a good active reading vocabulary.

The student can obtain information, ideas and opinions from specialized sources within his/her field, provided he/she can use a dictionary to confirm his/her interpretation of terminology.
The student can understand the main ideas of specialized articles outside his/her field.

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

The student masters the contents of the course in an excellent way.

The student can read with large degree of independence, adapting style and speed of reading to different texts and purposes.
The student has a broad active reading vocabulary.

The student can obtain information, ideas and opinions from highly specialized sources within his/her field.
The student can understand specialized articles outside his/her field, provided he/she can use a dictionary occasionally to confirm his/her interpretation of terminology.

Enrollment

06.05.2024 - 28.08.2024

Timing

02.09.2024 - 20.10.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

3 op

Virtual portion

3 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Faculty of Business and Hospitality Management (LAB)

Campus

E-campus

Teaching languages
  • English
Seats

20 - 30

Degree programmes
  • Language studies LAB
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Business and Logistics (in Finnish)
Teachers
  • Tarja Ahonen
Groups
  • LLTILIL24KV

Learning outcomes

Proficiency level: B2

Students are able to
- comprehend, analyze and summarize authentic professional texts in English
- learn and master strategies for expanding professional vocabulary
- use strategies for effective reading.

Implementation and methods of teaching

Course implementation for group LLTILIL24KV

The student will complete the course 100% online via Moodle. There are no (contact) lessons. The student will study the course material independently and practice their reading and writing skills through assignments. The assignments consist of reading both popular and academic texts using various reading strategies, completing Moodle quizzes based on their understanding of the text, as well as completing (a) written assignment(s). As this is a seven-week intensive course, hard deadlines - > given deadlines must be adhered to for successful continuation of course content (from one part to the next) and for the successful completion of the course.

Timing and attendance

1st period of autumn semester (term) 2024.
This is an intensive, seven-week course, i.e., the duration of the course is seven (7) weeks (2 September - 18 October).
Online course, no Zoom, no classroom attendance requirements.
Hard deadlines. If a student fails to meet a deadline, they fail the course.
Once the course ends/closes, i.e., 18 October, no assignment parts/assignments/tasks/quiz completions are accepted/graded/allowed.

Learning material and recommended literature

Material and instructions provided in Moodle (course platform).

Alternative completion methods

No alternate completion methods.

Learning environment

The course is completed independently by the student and fully online through Moodle.

Student time use and work load

The overall workload estimate is 81 hours of individual work, including studying the course material, reading texts, completing quizzes, and working on (the) assignment(s).
A student will study the theory material, read popular science and academic articles and complete Moodle quizzes and written assignments based on them. In addition, the student will read one popular science article and one academic article of their choice and complete (a) written assignment(s) based on them.
Hard deadlines. In other words, it is expected that students adhere to given course/assignment deadlines. If a student fails to meet a deadline, they fail the course.

Contents

Learning vocabulary-building strategies, reading techniques (skimming, scanning, critical reading), text structure by using reading comprehension exercises and summary writing.

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

No prerequisites. Course taught at a level of B2.

Assessment criteria

Grading on a scale of 1 - 5.

Students are expected to complete all assignments/tasks/online quizzes according to given instructions and given deadlines. If a student fails to meet a deadline, they fail the course.

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

The student fails to complete the assignments according to given assignment instructions in/on time or the submitted assignment(s) repeatedly fail(s) to meet the required criteria.

The student does not pass the test quizzes.

The student fails to capture any of the main points of a given text in their summary and the summary is very difficult to understand due to problems in grammar, syntax or spelling.

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

The student masters the contents of the course in a satisfactory way.

The student can read specialized texts using basic reading strategies.
The student has a poor active reading vocabulary.

The student can obtain information, ideas and opinions from specialized sources within his/her field, provided he/she can use a dictionary. The student can understand the main ideas of specialized articles outside his/her field.

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

The student masters the contents of the course well.

The student can read with a certain degree of independence, adapting style and speed of reading to different texts and purposes.
The student has a good active reading vocabulary.

The student can obtain information, ideas and opinions from specialized sources within his/her field, provided he/she can use a dictionary to confirm his/her interpretation of terminology.
The student can understand the main ideas of specialized articles outside his/her field.

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

The student masters the contents of the course in an excellent way.

The student can read with large degree of independence, adapting style and speed of reading to different texts and purposes.
The student has a broad active reading vocabulary.

The student can obtain information, ideas and opinions from highly specialized sources within his/her field.
The student can understand specialized articles outside his/her field, provided he/she can use a dictionary occasionally to confirm his/her interpretation of terminology.

Enrollment

20.11.2023 - 05.01.2024

Timing

04.03.2024 - 21.04.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

3 op

Virtual portion

3 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Faculty of Business and Hospitality Management (LAB)

Campus

E-campus

Teaching languages
  • English
Seats

15 - 43

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Business (in Finnish)
Teachers
  • Tarja Ahonen
Groups
  • LLTILII23SH1

Learning outcomes

Proficiency level: B2

Students are able to
- comprehend, analyze and summarize authentic professional texts in English
- learn and master strategies for expanding professional vocabulary
- use strategies for effective reading.

Implementation and methods of teaching

The students will complete the course 100% online via Moodle. There are no (contact) lessons. The students will study the course material independently and practice their reading and writing skills through assignments. The assignments consist of reading both popular and academic texts using various reading strategies, completing Moodle quizzes based on their understanding of the text, as well as completing (a) written assignment(s). Hard deadlines - > given deadlines must be adhered to for the successful completion of the course.

Timing and attendance

2nd period of spring semester (term) 2024.
This is an intensive, seven-week course, i.e., the duration of the course is seven (7) weeks (4 March - 21 April).
Online course, no Zoom, no classroom attendance requirements.
Hard deadlines. If a student fails to meet a deadline, they fail the course.
Once the course ends/closes, i.e., 21 April, no assignment parts/assignments/tasks/quiz completions are accepted/graded/allowed.

Learning material and recommended literature

Material and instructions provided in Moodle (course platform).

Learning environment

The course is completed independently by the student and fully online through Moodle.

Student time use and work load

The overall workload estimate is 81 hours of individual work, including studying the course material, reading texts, completing quizzes, and working on (the) assignment(s).
A student will study the theory material, read popular science and academic articles and complete Moodle quizzes and written assignments based on them. In addition, the student will read one popular science article and one academic article of their choice and complete (a) written assignment(s) based on them.
Hard deadlines. In other words, it is expected that students adhere to given course/assignment deadlines. If a student fails to meet a deadline, they fail the course.

Contents

Learning vocabulary-building strategies, reading techniques (skimming, scanning, critical reading), text structure by using reading comprehension exercises and summary writing.

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

No prerequisites. Course taught at a level of B2.

Assessment criteria

Grading on a scale of 1 - 5.

Students are expected to complete all assignments/tasks/online quizzes according to the given deadlines. If a student fails to meet a deadline, they fail the course.

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

The student fails to complete the assignments in/on time or the submitted assignment(s) repeatedly fail(s) to meet the required criteria.

The student does not pass the test quizzes.

The student fails to capture any of the main points of a given text in their summary and the summary is very difficult to understand due to problems in grammar, syntax or spelling.

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

The student masters the contents of the course in a satisfactory way.

The student can read specialized texts using basic reading strategies.
The student has a poor active reading vocabulary.

The student can obtain information, ideas and opinions from specialized sources within his/her field, provided he/she can use a dictionary. The student can understand the main ideas of specialized articles outside his/her field.

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

The student masters the contents of the course well.

The student can read with a certain degree of independence, adapting style and speed of reading to different texts and purposes.
The student has a good active reading vocabulary.

The student can obtain information, ideas and opinions from specialized sources within his/her field, provided he/she can use a dictionary to confirm his/her interpretation of terminology.
The student can understand the main ideas of specialized articles outside his/her field.

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

The student masters the contents of the course in an excellent way.

The student can read with large degree of independence, adapting style and speed of reading to different texts and purposes.
The student has a broad active reading vocabulary.

The student can obtain information, ideas and opinions from highly specialized sources within his/her field.
The student can understand specialized articles outside his/her field, provided he/she can use a dictionary occasionally to confirm his/her interpretation of terminology.

Enrollment

20.11.2023 - 05.01.2024

Timing

04.03.2024 - 21.04.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

3 op

Virtual portion

3 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Faculty of Business and Hospitality Management (LAB)

Campus

E-campus

Teaching languages
  • English
Seats

15 - 43

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Business (in Finnish)
Teachers
  • Tarja Ahonen
Groups
  • LLTILII23SH2

Learning outcomes

Proficiency level: B2

Students are able to
- comprehend, analyze and summarize authentic professional texts in English
- learn and master strategies for expanding professional vocabulary
- use strategies for effective reading.

Implementation and methods of teaching

The students will complete the course 100% online via Moodle. There are no (contact) lessons. The students will study the course material independently and practice their reading and writing skills through assignments. The assignments consist of reading both popular and academic texts using various reading strategies, completing Moodle quizzes based on their understanding of the text, as well as completing (a) written assignment(s). Hard deadlines - > given deadlines must be adhered to for the successful completion of the course.

Timing and attendance

2nd period of spring semester (term) 2024.
This is an intensive, seven-week course, i.e., the duration of the course is seven (7) weeks (4 March - 21 April).
Online course, no Zoom, no classroom attendance requirements.
Hard deadlines. If a student fails to meet a deadline, they fail the course.
Once the course ends/closes, i.e., 21 April, no assignment parts/assignments/tasks/quiz completions are accepted/graded/allowed.

Learning material and recommended literature

Material and instructions provided in Moodle (course platform).

Learning environment

The course is completed independently by the student and fully online through Moodle.

Student time use and work load

The overall workload estimate is 81 hours of individual work, including studying the course material, reading texts, completing quizzes, and working on (the) assignment(s).
A student will study the theory material, read popular science and academic articles and complete Moodle quizzes and written assignments based on them. In addition, the student will read one popular science article and one academic article of their choice and complete (a) written assignment(s) based on them.
Hard deadlines. In other words, it is expected that students adhere to given course/assignment deadlines. If a student fails to meet a deadline, they fail the course.

Contents

Learning vocabulary-building strategies, reading techniques (skimming, scanning, critical reading), text structure by using reading comprehension exercises and summary writing.

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

No prerequisites. Course taught at a level of B2.

Assessment criteria

Grading on a scale of 1 - 5.

Students are expected to complete all assignments/tasks/online quizzes according to the given deadlines. If a student fails to meet a deadline, they fail the course.

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

The student fails to complete the assignments in/on time or the submitted assignment(s) repeatedly fail(s) to meet the required criteria.

The student does not pass the test quizzes.

The student fails to capture any of the main points of a given text in their summary and the summary is very difficult to understand due to problems in grammar, syntax or spelling.

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

The student masters the contents of the course in a satisfactory way.

The student can read specialized texts using basic reading strategies.
The student has a poor active reading vocabulary.

The student can obtain information, ideas and opinions from specialized sources within his/her field, provided he/she can use a dictionary. The student can understand the main ideas of specialized articles outside his/her field.

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

The student masters the contents of the course well.

The student can read with a certain degree of independence, adapting style and speed of reading to different texts and purposes.
The student has a good active reading vocabulary.

The student can obtain information, ideas and opinions from specialized sources within his/her field, provided he/she can use a dictionary to confirm his/her interpretation of terminology.
The student can understand the main ideas of specialized articles outside his/her field.

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

The student masters the contents of the course in an excellent way.

The student can read with large degree of independence, adapting style and speed of reading to different texts and purposes.
The student has a broad active reading vocabulary.

The student can obtain information, ideas and opinions from highly specialized sources within his/her field.
The student can understand specialized articles outside his/her field, provided he/she can use a dictionary occasionally to confirm his/her interpretation of terminology.

Enrollment

20.11.2023 - 26.02.2024

Timing

04.03.2024 - 21.04.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

3 op

Virtual portion

3 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Faculty of Business and Hospitality Management (LAB)

Campus

E-campus

Teaching languages
  • English
Seats

20 - 70

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Business (in Finnish)
Teachers
  • Matti Mäkelä
Groups
  • LLPRLII23SV

Learning outcomes

Proficiency level: B2

Students are able to
- comprehend, analyze and summarize authentic professional texts in English
- learn and master strategies for expanding professional vocabulary
- use strategies for effective reading.

Implementation and methods of teaching

The course will be taught online through Moodle and will consist of the students studying the course material independently and practising their reading skills through assignments. The assignments consist of reading both popular and academic texts using various reading strategies, completing Moodle quizzes based on their understanding of the text, as well as completing written assignments.

Timing and attendance

Online course, no attendance requirements.
Spring 2024

Learning material and recommended literature

Provided by the teacher through Moodle.

Alternative completion methods

Recognition of prior learning: a language portfolio demonstrating the acquisition of required reading skills plus the Testing section of the course for evaluation.

Learning environment

Moodle

Student time use and work load

The overall workload estimate is 81 hours of individual work, including studying the course materials, reading texts, completing quizzes, and working on the assignments. It is expected students will adhere to given deadlines. Degree regulations apply.

Contents

Learning vocabulary-building strategies, summary writing, reading techniques (skimming, scanning, critical reading), and text structure by using reading comprehension exercises.

Assessment criteria

Assignments and quizzes on Moodle.

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

The student fails to complete the assignments in time or the submitted assignment repeatedly fails to meet the required criteria.
The student does not pass the test quizzes.
The student fails to capture any of the main points of a given text in their summary and the summary is very difficult to understand due to problems in grammar, syntax or spelling.

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

The student masters the contents of the course in a satisfactory way.
Can read specialized texts using basic reading strategies. Has a poor active reading vocabulary.
Can obtain information, ideas and opinions from specialized sources within his/her field, provided he/she can use a dictionary. Can understand the main ideas of specialized articles outside his/her field.

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

The student masters the contents of the course well.
Can read with a certain degree of independence, adapting style and speed of reading to different texts and purposes. Has a good active reading vocabulary.
Can obtain information, ideas and opinions from specialized sources within his/her field, provided he/she can use a dictionary to confirm his/her interpretation of terminology. Can understand the main ideas of specialized articles outside his/her field.

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

The student masters the contents of the course in an excellent way.
Can read with large degree of independence, adapting style and speed of reading to different texts and purposes. Has a broad active reading vocabulary.
Can obtain information, ideas and opinions from highly specialized sources within his/her field. Can understand specialized articles outside his/her field, provided he/she can use a dictionary occasionally to confirm his/her interpretation of terminology.

Enrollment

20.11.2023 - 05.01.2024

Timing

08.01.2024 - 25.02.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

3 op

Virtual portion

3 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Faculty of Business and Hospitality Management (LAB)

Campus

E-campus

Teaching languages
  • English
Seats

15 - 30

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Business (in Finnish)
Teachers
  • Tarja Ahonen
Groups
  • LLPRLII23SM

Learning outcomes

Proficiency level: B2

Students are able to
- comprehend, analyze and summarize authentic professional texts in English
- learn and master strategies for expanding professional vocabulary
- use strategies for effective reading.

Implementation and methods of teaching

The students will complete the course 100% online via Moodle. There are no (contact) lessons. The students will study the course material independently and practice their reading and writing skills through assignments. The assignments consist of reading both popular and academic texts using various reading strategies, completing Moodle quizzes based on their understanding of the text, as well as completing (a) written assignment(s). Hard deadlines - > given deadlines must be adhered to for the successful completion of the course.

Timing and attendance

1st period of spring semester (term) 2024.
This is an intensive, seven-week course, i.e., the duration of the course is seven (7) weeks (8 January - 25 February).
Online course, no Zoom, no classroom attendance requirements.
Hard deadlines. If a student fails to meet a deadline, they fail the course.
Once the course ends/closes, i.e., 25 February, no assignment parts/assignments/tasks/quiz completions are accepted/graded/allowed.

Learning material and recommended literature

Material and instructions provided in Moodle (course platform).

Learning environment

The course is completed independently by the student and fully online through Moodle.

Student time use and work load

The overall workload estimate is 81 hours of individual work, including studying the course material, reading texts, completing quizzes, and working on (the) assignment(s).
A student will study the theory material, read popular science and academic articles and complete Moodle quizzes and written assignments based on them. In addition, the student will read one popular science article and one academic article of their choice and complete (a) written assignment(s) based on them.
Hard deadlines. In other words, it is expected that students adhere to given course/assignment deadlines. If a student fails to meet a deadline, they fail the course.

Contents

Learning vocabulary-building strategies, reading techniques (skimming, scanning, critical reading), text structure by using reading comprehension exercises and summary writing.

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

No prerequisites. Course taught at a level of B2.

Assessment criteria

Grading on a scale of 1 - 5.

Students are expected to complete all assignments/tasks/online quizzes according to the given deadlines. If a student fails to meet a deadline, they fail the course.

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

The student fails to complete the assignments in/on time or the submitted assignment(s) repeatedly fail(s) to meet the required criteria.

The student does not pass the test quizzes.

The student fails to capture any of the main points of a given text in their summary and the summary is very difficult to understand due to problems in grammar, syntax or spelling.

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

The student masters the contents of the course in a satisfactory way.

The student can read specialized texts using basic reading strategies.
The student has a poor active reading vocabulary.

The student can obtain information, ideas and opinions from specialized sources within his/her field, provided he/she can use a dictionary. The student can understand the main ideas of specialized articles outside his/her field.

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

The student masters the contents of the course well.

The student can read with a certain degree of independence, adapting style and speed of reading to different texts and purposes.
The student has a good active reading vocabulary.

The student can obtain information, ideas and opinions from specialized sources within his/her field, provided he/she can use a dictionary to confirm his/her interpretation of terminology.
The student can understand the main ideas of specialized articles outside his/her field.

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

The student masters the contents of the course in an excellent way.

The student can read with large degree of independence, adapting style and speed of reading to different texts and purposes.
The student has a broad active reading vocabulary.

The student can obtain information, ideas and opinions from highly specialized sources within his/her field.
The student can understand specialized articles outside his/her field, provided he/she can use a dictionary occasionally to confirm his/her interpretation of terminology.

Enrollment

20.11.2023 - 05.01.2024

Timing

08.01.2024 - 25.02.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

3 op

Virtual portion

3 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Faculty of Business and Hospitality Management (LAB)

Campus

E-campus

Teaching languages
  • English
Seats

15 - 30

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Business and Logistics (in Finnish)
Teachers
  • Tarja Ahonen
Groups
  • LLTILIL23SV

Learning outcomes

Proficiency level: B2

Students are able to
- comprehend, analyze and summarize authentic professional texts in English
- learn and master strategies for expanding professional vocabulary
- use strategies for effective reading.

Implementation and methods of teaching

The students will complete the course 100% online via Moodle. There are no (contact) lessons. The students will study the course material independently and practice their reading and writing skills through assignments. The assignments consist of reading both popular and academic texts using various reading strategies, completing Moodle quizzes based on their understanding of the text, as well as completing (a) written assignment(s). Hard deadlines - > given deadlines must be adhered to for the successful completion of the course.

Timing and attendance

1st period of spring semester (term) 2024.
This is an intensive, seven-week course, i.e., the duration of the course is seven (7) weeks (8 January - 25 February).
Online course, no Zoom, no classroom attendance requirements.
Hard deadlines. If a student fails to meet a deadline, they fail the course.
Once the course ends/closes, i.e., 25 February, no assignment parts/assignments/tasks/quiz completions are accepted/graded/allowed.

Learning material and recommended literature

Material and instructions provided in Moodle (course platform).

Learning environment

The course is completed independently by the student and fully online through Moodle.

Student time use and work load

The overall workload estimate is 81 hours of individual work, including studying the course material, reading texts, completing quizzes, and working on (the) assignment(s).
A student will study the theory material, read popular science and academic articles and complete Moodle quizzes and written assignments based on them. In addition, the student will read one popular science article and one academic article of their choice and complete (a) written assignment(s) based on them.
Hard deadlines. In other words, it is expected that students adhere to given course/assignment deadlines. If a student fails to meet a deadline, they fail the course.

Contents

Learning vocabulary-building strategies, reading techniques (skimming, scanning, critical reading), text structure by using reading comprehension exercises and summary writing.

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

No prerequisites. Course taught at a level of B2.

Assessment criteria

Grading on a scale of 1 - 5.

Students are expected to complete all assignments/tasks/online quizzes according to the given deadlines. If a student fails to meet a deadline, they fail the course.

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

The student fails to complete the assignments in/on time or the submitted assignment(s) repeatedly fail(s) to meet the required criteria.

The student does not pass the test quizzes.

The student fails to capture any of the main points of a given text in their summary and the summary is very difficult to understand due to problems in grammar, syntax or spelling.

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

The student masters the contents of the course in a satisfactory way.

The student can read specialized texts using basic reading strategies.
The student has a poor active reading vocabulary.

The student can obtain information, ideas and opinions from specialized sources within his/her field, provided he/she can use a dictionary. The student can understand the main ideas of specialized articles outside his/her field.

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

The student masters the contents of the course well.

The student can read with a certain degree of independence, adapting style and speed of reading to different texts and purposes.
The student has a good active reading vocabulary.

The student can obtain information, ideas and opinions from specialized sources within his/her field, provided he/she can use a dictionary to confirm his/her interpretation of terminology.
The student can understand the main ideas of specialized articles outside his/her field.

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

The student masters the contents of the course in an excellent way.

The student can read with large degree of independence, adapting style and speed of reading to different texts and purposes.
The student has a broad active reading vocabulary.

The student can obtain information, ideas and opinions from highly specialized sources within his/her field.
The student can understand specialized articles outside his/her field, provided he/she can use a dictionary occasionally to confirm his/her interpretation of terminology.

Enrollment

20.11.2023 - 05.01.2024

Timing

08.01.2024 - 25.02.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

3 op

Virtual portion

3 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Faculty of Business and Hospitality Management (LAB)

Campus

E-campus

Teaching languages
  • English
Seats

15 - 30

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Business and Logistics (in Finnish)
Teachers
  • Tarja Ahonen
Groups
  • LLTILIL23SV

Learning outcomes

Proficiency level: B2

Students are able to
- comprehend, analyze and summarize authentic professional texts in English
- learn and master strategies for expanding professional vocabulary
- use strategies for effective reading.

Implementation and methods of teaching

The students will complete the course 100% online via Moodle. There are no (contact) lessons. The students will study the course material independently and practice their reading and writing skills through assignments. The assignments consist of reading both popular and academic texts using various reading strategies, completing Moodle quizzes based on their understanding of the text, as well as completing (a) written assignment(s). Hard deadlines - > given deadlines must be adhered to for the successful completion of the course.

Timing and attendance

1st period of spring semester (term) 2024.
This is an intensive, seven-week course, i.e., the duration of the course is seven (7) weeks (8 January - 25 February).
Online course, no Zoom, no classroom attendance requirements.
Hard deadlines. If a student fails to meet a deadline, they fail the course.
Once the course ends/closes, i.e., 25 February, no assignment parts/assignments/tasks/quiz completions are accepted/graded/allowed.

Learning material and recommended literature

Material and instructions provided in Moodle (course platform).

Learning environment

The course is completed independently by the student and fully online through Moodle.

Student time use and work load

The overall workload estimate is 81 hours of individual work, including studying the course material, reading texts, completing quizzes, and working on (the) assignment(s).
A student will study the theory material, read popular science and academic articles and complete Moodle quizzes and written assignments based on them. In addition, the student will read one popular science article and one academic article of their choice and complete (a) written assignment(s) based on them.
Hard deadlines. In other words, it is expected that students adhere to given course/assignment deadlines. If a student fails to meet a deadline, they fail the course.

Contents

Learning vocabulary-building strategies, reading techniques (skimming, scanning, critical reading), text structure by using reading comprehension exercises and summary writing.

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

No prerequisites. Course taught at a level of B2.

Assessment criteria

Grading on a scale of 1 - 5.

Students are expected to complete all assignments/tasks/online quizzes according to the given deadlines. If a student fails to meet a deadline, they fail the course.

Assessment scale

1-5

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

The student masters the contents of the course in a satisfactory way.

The student can read specialized texts using basic reading strategies.
The student has a poor active reading vocabulary.

The student can obtain information, ideas and opinions from specialized sources within his/her field, provided he/she can use a dictionary. The student can understand the main ideas of specialized articles outside his/her field.

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

The student masters the contents of the course well.

The student can read with a certain degree of independence, adapting style and speed of reading to different texts and purposes.
The student has a good active reading vocabulary.

The student can obtain information, ideas and opinions from specialized sources within his/her field, provided he/she can use a dictionary to confirm his/her interpretation of terminology.
The student can understand the main ideas of specialized articles outside his/her field.

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

The student masters the contents of the course in an excellent way.

The student can read with large degree of independence, adapting style and speed of reading to different texts and purposes.
The student has a broad active reading vocabulary.

The student can obtain information, ideas and opinions from highly specialized sources within his/her field.
The student can understand specialized articles outside his/her field, provided he/she can use a dictionary occasionally to confirm his/her interpretation of terminology.

Enrollment

15.05.2023 - 31.08.2023

Timing

04.09.2023 - 22.10.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

3 op

Virtual portion

3 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Faculty of Business and Hospitality Management (LAB)

Campus

E-campus

Teaching languages
  • English
Seats

15 - 70

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Business (in Finnish)
  • Language studies LAB
Teachers
  • Tarja Ahonen
Groups
  • KKIE23LABH
  • LLTILII23K

Learning outcomes

Proficiency level: B2

Students are able to
- comprehend, analyze and summarize authentic professional texts in English
- learn and master strategies for expanding professional vocabulary
- use strategies for effective reading.

Implementation and methods of teaching

The students will complete the course 100% online via Moodle. There are no (contact) lessons. The students will study the course material independently and practice their reading and writing skills through assignments. The assignments consist of reading both popular and academic texts using various reading strategies, completing Moodle quizzes based on their understanding of the text, as well as completing (a) written assignment(s). Hard deadlines - > given deadlines must be adhered to for the successful completion of the course.

Timing and attendance

Period 1 of autumn semester (term) 2023.
The duration of the course is seven (7) weeks (4 September - 22 October).
Online course, no Zoom, classroom attendance requirements.
Hard deadlines. If a student fails to meet a deadline, they fail the course.

Learning material and recommended literature

Material and instructions provided in Moodle (course platform).

Learning environment

The course is completed independently by the student and fully online through Moodle.

Student time use and work load

The overall workload estimate is 81 hours of individual work, including studying the course material, reading texts, completing quizzes, and working on (the) assignment(s).
A student will study the theory material, read popular science and academic articles and complete Moodle quizzes and written assignments based on them. In addition, the student will read one popular science article and one academic article of their choice and complete (a) written assignment(s) based on them.
Hard deadlines. In other words, it is expected that students adhere to given course/assignment deadlines. If a student fails to meet a deadline, they fail the course.

Contents

Learning vocabulary-building strategies, reading techniques (skimming, scanning, critical reading), text structure by using reading comprehension exercises and summary writing.

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

No prerequisites. Course taught at a level of B2.

Assessment criteria

Grading on a scale of 1 - 5.

Students are expected to complete all assignments/online quizzes according to the given deadlines. If a student fails to meet a deadline, they fail the course.

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

The student fails to complete the assignments in/on time or the submitted assignment(s) repeatedly fail(s) to meet the required criteria.

The student does not pass the test quizzes.

The student fails to capture any of the main points of a given text in their summary and the summary is very difficult to understand due to problems in grammar, syntax or spelling.

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

The student masters the contents of the course in a satisfactory way.

The student can read specialized texts using basic reading strategies.
The student has a poor active reading vocabulary.

The student can obtain information, ideas and opinions from specialized sources within his/her field, provided he/she can use a dictionary. The student can understand the main ideas of specialized articles outside his/her field.

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

The student masters the contents of the course well.

The student can read with a certain degree of independence, adapting style and speed of reading to different texts and purposes.
The student has a good active reading vocabulary.

The student can obtain information, ideas and opinions from specialized sources within his/her field, provided he/she can use a dictionary to confirm his/her interpretation of terminology.
The student can understand the main ideas of specialized articles outside his/her field.

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

The student masters the contents of the course in an excellent way.

The student can read with large degree of independence, adapting style and speed of reading to different texts and purposes.
The student has a broad active reading vocabulary.

The student can obtain information, ideas and opinions from highly specialized sources within his/her field.
The student can understand specialized articles outside his/her field, provided he/she can use a dictionary occasionally to confirm his/her interpretation of terminology.

Enrollment

15.05.2023 - 27.08.2023

Timing

04.09.2023 - 17.12.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

3 op

Virtual portion

3 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Faculty of Business and Hospitality Management (LAB)

Campus

E-campus

Teaching languages
  • English
Seats

15 - 70

Degree programmes
  • Language studies LAB
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Business and Logistics (in Finnish)
Teachers
  • Matti Mäkelä
Groups
  • LLTILIL23KV

Learning outcomes

Proficiency level: B2

Students are able to
- comprehend, analyze and summarize authentic professional texts in English
- learn and master strategies for expanding professional vocabulary
- use strategies for effective reading.

Implementation and methods of teaching

The course will be taught online through Moodle and will consist of the students studying the course material independently and practising their reading skills through assignments. The assignments consist of reading both popular and academic texts using various reading strategies, completing Moodle quizzes based on their understanding of the text, as well as completing written assignments.

Timing and attendance

Online course, no attendance requirements.
Autumn 2023

Learning material and recommended literature

Provided by the teacher through Moodle.

Alternative completion methods

Recognition of prior learning: a language portfolio demonstrating the acquisition of required reading skills plus the Testing section of the course for evaluation.

Learning environment

Moodle

Student time use and work load

The overall workload estimate is 81 hours of individual work, including studying the course materials, reading texts, completing quizzes, and working on the assignments. It is expected students will adhere to given deadlines.

Contents

Learning vocabulary-building strategies, summary writing, reading techniques (skimming, scanning, critical reading), and text structure by using reading comprehension exercises.

Assessment criteria

Assignments and quizzes on Moodle.

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

The student fails to complete the assignments in time or the submitted assignment repeatedly fails to meet the required criteria.
The student does not pass the test quizzes.
The student fails to capture any of the main points of a given text in their summary and the summary is very difficult to understand due to problems in grammar, syntax or spelling.

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

The student masters the contents of the course in a satisfactory way.
Can read specialized texts using basic reading strategies. Has a poor active reading vocabulary.
Can obtain information, ideas and opinions from specialized sources within his/her field, provided he/she can use a dictionary. Can understand the main ideas of specialized articles outside his/her field.

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

The student masters the contents of the course well.
Can read with a certain degree of independence, adapting style and speed of reading to different texts and purposes. Has a good active reading vocabulary.
Can obtain information, ideas and opinions from specialized sources within his/her field, provided he/she can use a dictionary to confirm his/her interpretation of terminology. Can understand the main ideas of specialized articles outside his/her field.

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

The student masters the contents of the course in an excellent way.
Can read with large degree of independence, adapting style and speed of reading to different texts and purposes. Has a broad active reading vocabulary.
Can obtain information, ideas and opinions from highly specialized sources within his/her field. Can understand specialized articles outside his/her field, provided he/she can use a dictionary occasionally to confirm his/her interpretation of terminology.

Enrollment

21.11.2022 - 08.01.2023

Timing

13.03.2023 - 30.04.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

3 op

Virtual portion

3 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Faculty of Business and Hospitality Management (LAB)

Campus

E-campus

Teaching languages
  • English
Seats

15 - 35

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Business (in Finnish)
Teachers
  • Tarja Ahonen
Groups
  • LLTILII22SH1
  • KKIE22LABH

Learning outcomes

Proficiency level: B2

Students are able to
- comprehend, analyze and summarize authentic professional texts in English
- learn and master strategies for expanding professional vocabulary
- use strategies for effective reading.

Implementation and methods of teaching

The students will complete the course 100% online via Moodle. There are no (contact) lessons. The students will study the course material independently and practice their reading and writing skills through assignments. The assignments consist of reading both popular and academic texts using various reading strategies, completing Moodle quizzes based on their understanding of the text, as well as completing (a) written assignment(s).Hard deadlines - > given deadlines must be adhered to for the successful completion of the course.

Timing and attendance

Period 4 of spring semester (term) 2023.
The duration of the course is seven (7) weeks.
Online course, no Zoom, classroom attendance requirements.
Hard deadlines. If a student fails to meet a deadline, they fail the course.

Learning material and recommended literature

Material and instructions provided in Moodle (course platform).

Learning environment

The course is completed independently and fully online through Moodle.

Student time use and work load

The overall workload estimate is 81 hours of individual work, including studying the course material, reading texts, completing quizzes, and working on (the) assignment(s).
A student will study the theory material, read popular science and academic articles and complete Moodle quizzes based on them. In addition, the student will read one popular science article and one academic article of their choice and complete (a) written assignment(s) based on them.
Hard deadlines. In other words, it is expected that students will adhere to given deadlines. If a student fails to meet a deadline, they fail the course.

Contents

Learning vocabulary-building strategies, reading techniques (skimming, scanning, critical reading), and text structure by using reading comprehension exercises.

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

No prerequisites. Course taught at a level of B2.

Assessment criteria

Grading on a scale of 1 - 5.

Students are expected to complete all assignments/online quizzes according to the given deadlines. If a student fails to meet a deadline, they fail the course.

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

The student fails to complete the assignments in/on time or the submitted assignment(s) repeatedly fail(s) to meet the required criteria.

The student does not pass the test quizzes.

The student fails to capture any of the main points of a given text in their summary and the summary is very difficult to understand due to problems in grammar, syntax or spelling.

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

The student masters the contents of the course in a satisfactory way.

The student can read specialized texts using basic reading strategies.
The student has a poor active reading vocabulary.

The student can obtain information, ideas and opinions from specialized sources within his/her field, provided he/she can use a dictionary. The student can understand the main ideas of specialized articles outside his/her field.

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

The student masters the contents of the course well.

The student can read with a certain degree of independence, adapting style and speed of reading to different texts and purposes.
The student has a good active reading vocabulary.

The student can obtain information, ideas and opinions from specialized sources within his/her field, provided he/she can use a dictionary to confirm his/her interpretation of terminology.
The student can understand the main ideas of specialized articles outside his/her field.

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

The student masters the contents of the course in an excellent way.

The student can read with large degree of independence, adapting style and speed of reading to different texts and purposes.
The student has a broad active reading vocabulary.

The student can obtain information, ideas and opinions from highly specialized sources within his/her field.
The student can understand specialized articles outside his/her field, provided he/she can use a dictionary occasionally to confirm his/her interpretation of terminology.

Enrollment

21.11.2022 - 08.01.2023

Timing

13.03.2023 - 30.04.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

3 op

Virtual portion

3 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Faculty of Business and Hospitality Management (LAB)

Campus

E-campus

Teaching languages
  • English
Seats

15 - 35

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Business (in Finnish)
Teachers
  • Tarja Ahonen
Groups
  • LLTILII22SH2
  • KKIE22LABH

Learning outcomes

Proficiency level: B2

Students are able to
- comprehend, analyze and summarize authentic professional texts in English
- learn and master strategies for expanding professional vocabulary
- use strategies for effective reading.

Implementation and methods of teaching

The students will complete the course 100% online via Moodle. There are no (contact) lessons. The students will study the course material independently and practice their reading and writing skills through assignments. The assignments consist of reading both popular and academic texts using various reading strategies, completing Moodle quizzes based on their understanding of the text, as well as completing (a) written assignment(s).Hard deadlines - > given deadlines must be adhered to for the successful completion of the course.

Timing and attendance

Period 4 of spring semester (term) 2023.
The duration of the course is seven (7) weeks.
Online course, no Zoom, classroom attendance requirements.
Hard deadlines. If a student fails to meet a deadline, they fail the course.

Learning material and recommended literature

Material and instructions provided in Moodle (course platform).

Learning environment

The course is completed independently and fully online through Moodle.

Student time use and work load

The overall workload estimate is 81 hours of individual work, including studying the course material, reading texts, completing quizzes, and working on (the) assignment(s).
A student will study the theory material, read popular science and academic articles and complete Moodle quizzes based on them. In addition, the student will read one popular science article and one academic article of their choice and complete (a) written assignment(s) based on them.
Hard deadlines. In other words, it is expected that students will adhere to given deadlines. If a student fails to meet a deadline, they fail the course.

Contents

Learning vocabulary-building strategies, reading techniques (skimming, scanning, critical reading), and text structure by using reading comprehension exercises.

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

No prerequisites. Course taught at a level of B2.

Assessment criteria

Grading on a scale of 1 - 5.

Students are expected to complete all assignments/online quizzes according to the given deadlines. If a student fails to meet a deadline, they fail the course.

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

The student fails to complete the assignments in/on time or the submitted assignment(s) repeatedly fail(s) to meet the required criteria.

The student does not pass the test quizzes.

The student fails to capture any of the main points of a given text in their summary and the summary is very difficult to understand due to problems in grammar, syntax or spelling.

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

The student masters the contents of the course in a satisfactory way.

The student can read specialized texts using basic reading strategies.
The student has a poor active reading vocabulary.

The student can obtain information, ideas and opinions from specialized sources within his/her field, provided he/she can use a dictionary. The student can understand the main ideas of specialized articles outside his/her field.

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

The student masters the contents of the course well.

The student can read with a certain degree of independence, adapting style and speed of reading to different texts and purposes.
The student has a good active reading vocabulary.

The student can obtain information, ideas and opinions from specialized sources within his/her field, provided he/she can use a dictionary to confirm his/her interpretation of terminology.
The student can understand the main ideas of specialized articles outside his/her field.

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

The student masters the contents of the course in an excellent way.

The student can read with large degree of independence, adapting style and speed of reading to different texts and purposes.
The student has a broad active reading vocabulary.

The student can obtain information, ideas and opinions from highly specialized sources within his/her field.
The student can understand specialized articles outside his/her field, provided he/she can use a dictionary occasionally to confirm his/her interpretation of terminology.

Enrollment

21.11.2022 - 08.01.2023

Timing

13.03.2023 - 30.04.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

3 op

Virtual portion

3 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Faculty of Business and Hospitality Management (LAB)

Campus

E-campus

Teaching languages
  • English
Seats

15 - 70

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Business (in Finnish)
Teachers
  • Tarja Ahonen
Groups
  • KKIE22LABH
  • LLPRLII22SV

Learning outcomes

Proficiency level: B2

Students are able to
- comprehend, analyze and summarize authentic professional texts in English
- learn and master strategies for expanding professional vocabulary
- use strategies for effective reading.

Implementation and methods of teaching

The students will complete the course 100% online via Moodle. There are no (contact) lessons. The students will study the course material independently and practice their reading and writing skills through assignments. The assignments consist of reading both popular and academic texts using various reading strategies, completing Moodle quizzes based on their understanding of the text, as well as completing (a) written assignment(s).Hard deadlines - > given deadlines must be adhered to for the successful completion of the course.

Timing and attendance

Period 4 of spring semester (term) 2023.
The duration of the course is seven (7) weeks.
Online course, no Zoom, classroom attendance requirements.
Hard deadlines. If a student fails to meet a deadline, they fail the course.

Learning material and recommended literature

Material and instructions provided in Moodle (course platform).

Learning environment

The course is completed independently and fully online through Moodle.

Student time use and work load

The overall workload estimate is 81 hours of individual work, including studying the course material, reading texts, completing quizzes, and working on (the) assignment(s).
A student will study the theory material, read popular science and academic articles and complete Moodle quizzes based on them. In addition, the student will read one popular science article and one academic article of their choice and complete (a) written assignment(s) based on them.
Hard deadlines. In other words, it is expected that students will adhere to given deadlines. If a student fails to meet a deadline, they fail the course.

Contents

Learning vocabulary-building strategies, reading techniques (skimming, scanning, critical reading), and text structure by using reading comprehension exercises.

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

No prerequisites. Course taught at a level of B2.

Assessment criteria

Grading on a scale of 1 - 5.

Students are expected to complete all assignments/online quizzes according to the given deadlines. If a student fails to meet a deadline, they fail the course.

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

The student fails to complete the assignments in/on time or the submitted assignment(s) repeatedly fail(s) to meet the required criteria.

The student does not pass the test quizzes.

The student fails to capture any of the main points of a given text in their summary and the summary is very difficult to understand due to problems in grammar, syntax or spelling.

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

The student masters the contents of the course in a satisfactory way.

The student can read specialized texts using basic reading strategies.
The student has a poor active reading vocabulary.

The student can obtain information, ideas and opinions from specialized sources within his/her field, provided he/she can use a dictionary. The student can understand the main ideas of specialized articles outside his/her field.

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

The student masters the contents of the course well.

The student can read with a certain degree of independence, adapting style and speed of reading to different texts and purposes.
The student has a good active reading vocabulary.

The student can obtain information, ideas and opinions from specialized sources within his/her field, provided he/she can use a dictionary to confirm his/her interpretation of terminology.
The student can understand the main ideas of specialized articles outside his/her field.

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

The student masters the contents of the course in an excellent way.

The student can read with large degree of independence, adapting style and speed of reading to different texts and purposes.
The student has a broad active reading vocabulary.

The student can obtain information, ideas and opinions from highly specialized sources within his/her field.
The student can understand specialized articles outside his/her field, provided he/she can use a dictionary occasionally to confirm his/her interpretation of terminology.

Enrollment

21.11.2022 - 08.01.2023

Timing

16.01.2023 - 05.03.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

3 op

Virtual portion

3 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Faculty of Business and Hospitality Management (LAB)

Campus

E-campus

Teaching languages
  • English
Seats

15 - 50

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Business and Logistics (in Finnish)
Teachers
  • Tarja Ahonen
Groups
  • LLTILIL22SV
  • KKIE22LABH

Learning outcomes

Proficiency level: B2

Students are able to
- comprehend, analyze and summarize authentic professional texts in English
- learn and master strategies for expanding professional vocabulary
- use strategies for effective reading.

Implementation and methods of teaching

The students will complete the course 100% online via Moodle. There are no (contact) lessons. The students will study the course material independently and practice their reading and writing skills through assignments. The assignments consist of reading both popular and academic texts using various reading strategies, completing Moodle quizzes based on their understanding of the text, as well as completing (a) written assignment(s).Hard deadlines - > given deadlines must be adhered to for the successful completion of the course.

Timing and attendance

Period 3 of spring semester (term) 2023.
The duration of the course is seven (7) weeks.
Online course, no Zoom, classroom attendance requirements.
Hard deadlines. If a student fails to meet a deadline, they fail the course.

Learning material and recommended literature

Material and instructions provided in Moodle (course platform).

Learning environment

The course is completed independently and fully online through Moodle.

Student time use and work load

The overall workload estimate is 81 hours of individual work, including studying the course material, reading texts, completing quizzes, and working on (the) assignment(s).
A student will study the theory material, read popular science and academic articles and complete Moodle quizzes based on them. In addition, the student will read one popular science article and one academic article of their choice and complete (a) written assignment(s) based on them.
Hard deadlines. In other words, it is expected that students will adhere to given deadlines. If a student fails to meet a deadline, they fail the course.

Contents

Learning vocabulary-building strategies, reading techniques (skimming, scanning, critical reading), and text structure by using reading comprehension exercises.

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

No prerequisites. Course taught at a level of B2.

Assessment criteria

Grading on a scale of 1 - 5.

Students are expected to complete all assignments/online quizzes according to the given deadlines. If a student fails to meet a deadline, they fail the course.

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

The student fails to complete the assignments in/on time or the submitted assignment(s) repeatedly fail(s) to meet the required criteria.

The student does not pass the test quizzes.

The student fails to capture any of the main points of a given text in their summary and the summary is very difficult to understand due to problems in grammar, syntax or spelling.

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

The student masters the contents of the course in a satisfactory way.

The student can read specialized texts using basic reading strategies.
The student has a poor active reading vocabulary.

The student can obtain information, ideas and opinions from specialized sources within his/her field, provided he/she can use a dictionary. The student can understand the main ideas of specialized articles outside his/her field.

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

The student masters the contents of the course well.

The student can read with a certain degree of independence, adapting style and speed of reading to different texts and purposes.
The student has a good active reading vocabulary.

The student can obtain information, ideas and opinions from specialized sources within his/her field, provided he/she can use a dictionary to confirm his/her interpretation of terminology.
The student can understand the main ideas of specialized articles outside his/her field.

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

The student masters the contents of the course in an excellent way.

The student can read with large degree of independence, adapting style and speed of reading to different texts and purposes.
The student has a broad active reading vocabulary.

The student can obtain information, ideas and opinions from highly specialized sources within his/her field.
The student can understand specialized articles outside his/her field, provided he/she can use a dictionary occasionally to confirm his/her interpretation of terminology.

Enrollment

21.11.2022 - 08.01.2023

Timing

09.01.2023 - 26.02.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

3 op

Virtual portion

3 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Faculty of Business and Hospitality Management (LAB)

Campus

E-campus

Teaching languages
  • English
Seats

15 - 35

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Business (in Finnish)
Teachers
  • Olesia Kullberg
Groups
  • LLPRLII22SM
  • KKIE22LABH

Learning outcomes

Proficiency level: B2

Students are able to
- comprehend, analyze and summarize authentic professional texts in English
- learn and master strategies for expanding professional vocabulary
- use strategies for effective reading.

Implementation and methods of teaching

The course will be taught online through Moodle and will consist of the students studying the course material independently and practising their reading skills through assignments. The assignments consist of reading both popular and academic texts using various reading strategies, completing Moodle quizzes based on their understanding of the text, as well as completing written assignments.

Timing and attendance

Online course, no attendance requirements.
Period 3 of spring semester 2023.
Hard deadlines. If a student fails to meet a deadline, they fail the course.

Learning material and recommended literature

Provided by the teacher through Moodle.

Alternative completion methods

Recognition of prior learning: a language portfolio demonstrating the acquisition of required reading skills plus the Testing section of the course for evaluation.

Learning environment

Moodle

Student time use and work load

The overall workload estimate is 81 hours of individual work, including studying the course materials, reading texts, completing quizzes, and working on the assignments. It is expected students will adhere to given deadlines. A student will study the theory materials, read 3 popular science articles and 3 academic articles and complete Moodle quizzes and written assignments based on them, as well as read one popular science article and one academic article of their choice and complete one written assignment based on them.

Contents

Learning vocabulary-building strategies, reading techniques (skimming, scanning, critical reading), and text structure by using reading comprehension exercises.

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

The student fails to complete the assignments in time or the submitted assignment repeatedly fails to meet the required criteria.
The student does not pass the test quizzes.
The student fails to capture any of the main points of a given text in their summary and the summary is very difficult to understand due to problems in grammar, syntax or spelling.

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

The student masters the contents of the course in a satisfactory way.
Can read specialized texts using basic reading strategies. Has a poor active reading vocabulary.
Can obtain information, ideas and opinions from specialized sources within his/her field, provided he/she can use a dictionary. Can understand the main ideas of specialized articles outside his/her field.

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

The student masters the contents of the course well.
Can read with a certain degree of independence, adapting style and speed of reading to different texts and purposes. Has a good active reading vocabulary.
Can obtain information, ideas and opinions from specialized sources within his/her field, provided he/she can use a dictionary to confirm his/her interpretation of terminology. Can understand the main ideas of specialized articles outside his/her field.

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

The student masters the contents of the course in an excellent way.
Can read with large degree of independence, adapting style and speed of reading to different texts and purposes. Has a broad active reading vocabulary.
Can obtain information, ideas and opinions from highly specialized sources within his/her field. Can understand specialized articles outside his/her field, provided he/she can use a dictionary occasionally to confirm his/her interpretation of terminology.

Enrollment

01.07.2022 - 11.08.2022

Timing

05.09.2022 - 21.10.2022

Number of ECTS credits allocated

3 op

Virtual portion

3 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Faculty of Business and Hospitality Management (LAB)

Campus

E-campus

Teaching languages
  • English
Seats

15 - 35

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Business (in Finnish)
  • Language studies LAB
Teachers
  • Anna-Riitta Pettinen
Scheduling groups
  • Itsenäinen 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
  • LLTILII22K
  • KKIE22LABH
Small groups
  • Itsenäinen 1

Learning outcomes

Proficiency level: B2

Students are able to
- comprehend, analyze and summarize authentic professional texts in English
- learn and master strategies for expanding professional vocabulary
- use strategies for effective reading.

Implementation and methods of teaching

The course will be taught online through Moodle and will consist of the students studying the course material independently and practising their reading skills through assignments. The assignments consist of reading both popular and academic texts using various reading strategies, completing Moodle quizzes based on their understanding of the text, as well as completing one written assignment.

Timing and attendance

Period 1 of the autumn term 2022. Online course, no attendance requirements.

Learning material and recommended literature

Provided by the teacher through Moodle.

Learning environment

The course is taught wholly online through Moodle.

Student time use and work load

The overall workload estimate is 81 hours of individual work, including studying the course materials, reading texts, completing quizzes, and working on the assignment. Hard deadlines. A student will study the theory materials, read 3 popular science articles and 3 academic articles and complete Moodle quizzes based on them, as well as read one popular science article and one academic article of their choice and complete one written assignment based on them.

Contents

Learning vocabulary building strategies, reading techniques (skimming, scanning, critical reading), and text structure by using reading comprehension exercises.

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

No prerequisites. Course taught at a level of B2.

Assessment criteria

Grading on a scale of 1-5.

Students are expected to complete all assignments and online quizzes according to the timetable on time.

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

A student fails to complete the assignments in time or the submitted assignment repeatedly fail to meet the required criteria.

A student does not pass the test quizzes.

A student fails to capture any of the main points of a given text in their summary and the summary is very difficult to understand due to problems in grammar, syntax or spelling.

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

The student masters the contents of the course in a satisfactory way.

Can read specialized texts using basic reading strategies. Has a poor active reading vocabulary.

Can obtain information, ideas and opinions from specialized sources within his/her field, provided he/she can use a dictionary. Can understand the main ideas of specialized articles outside his/her field.

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

The student masters the contents of the course well.

Can read with a certain degree of independence, adapting style and speed of reading to different texts and purposes. Has a good active reading vocabulary.

Can obtain information, ideas and opinions from specialized sources within his/her field, provided he/she can use a dictionary to confirm his/her interpretation of terminology. Can understand the main ideas of specialized articles outside his/her field.

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

The student masters the contents of the course in an excellent way.

Can read with large degree of independence, adapting style and speed of reading to different texts and purposes. Has a broad active reading vocabulary.

Can obtain information, ideas and opinions from highly specialized sources within his/her field. Can understand specialized articles outside his/her field, provided he/she can use a dictionary occasionally to confirm his/her interpretation of terminology.

Enrollment

01.07.2022 - 24.08.2022

Timing

05.09.2022 - 16.10.2022

Number of ECTS credits allocated

3 op

Virtual portion

3 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Faculty of Business and Hospitality Management (LAB)

Campus

E-campus

Teaching languages
  • English
Seats

13 - 44

Degree programmes
  • Language studies LAB
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Business and Logistics (in Finnish)
Teachers
  • Tessa Laba
Groups
  • LLTILIL22KV
  • KKIE22LABH

Learning outcomes

Proficiency level: B2

Students are able to
- comprehend, analyze and summarize authentic professional texts in English
- learn and master strategies for expanding professional vocabulary
- use strategies for effective reading.

Implementation and methods of teaching

The course will be taught online through Moodle and will consist of the students studying the course material independently and practicing their reading skills through assignments. The assignments consist of reading both popular and academic texts using various reading strategies, completing Moodle quizzes based on their understanding of the text, as well as completing one written assignment.

Timing and attendance

Online course, no attendance requirements.

Learning material and recommended literature

Provided by the teacher through Moodle.

Learning environment

Moodle (including external links for texts needed for reading).

Student time use and work load

The overall workload estimate is 81 hours of individual work, including studying the course materials, reading texts, completing quizzes, and working on the assignment. It is expected students will adhere to given deadlines.

Contents

Learning vocabulary-building strategies, reading techniques (skimming, scanning, critical reading), and text structure by using reading comprehension exercises.

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

The course is taught at minimum of B2 level, according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).

Assessment criteria

The final course grade will be based on the following:
- Completion of the theory assignment (Pass/Fail)
- Quiz results in the 'Testing' section
- Final assignment submission (Grade 0-5)

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

The student fails to complete the assignments in time or the submitted assignment repeatedly fails to meet the required criteria.
The student does not pass the test quizzes.
The student fails to capture any of the main points of a given text in their summary and the summary is very difficult to understand due to problems in grammar, syntax or spelling.

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

The student masters the contents of the course in a satisfactory way.
Can read specialized texts using basic reading strategies. Has a poor active reading vocabulary.
Can obtain information, ideas and opinions from specialized sources within his/her field, provided he/she can use a dictionary. Can understand the main ideas of specialized articles outside his/her field.

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

The student masters the contents of the course well.
Can read with a certain degree of independence, adapting style and speed of reading to different texts and purposes. Has a good active reading vocabulary.
Can obtain information, ideas and opinions from specialized sources within his/her field, provided he/she can use a dictionary to confirm his/her interpretation of terminology. Can understand the main ideas of specialized articles outside his/her field.

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

The student masters the contents of the course in an excellent way.
Can read with large degree of independence, adapting style and speed of reading to different texts and purposes. Has a broad active reading vocabulary.
Can obtain information, ideas and opinions from highly specialized sources within his/her field. Can understand specialized articles outside his/her field, provided he/she can use a dictionary occasionally to confirm his/her interpretation of terminology.

Enrollment

19.11.2021 - 09.01.2022

Timing

10.01.2022 - 27.02.2022

Number of ECTS credits allocated

3 op

Virtual portion

3 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Faculty of Business and Hospitality Management (LAB)

Campus

E-campus

Teaching languages
  • English
Seats

15 - 44

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Business (in Finnish)
  • Language studies LAB
Teachers
  • Tessa Laba
Groups
  • LLPRLII21SV

Learning outcomes

Proficiency level: B2

Students are able to
- comprehend, analyze and summarize authentic professional texts in English
- learn and master strategies for expanding professional vocabulary
- use strategies for effective reading.

Implementation and methods of teaching

The course will be taught online through Moodle and will consist of the students studying the course material independently and practising their reading skills through assignments. The assignments consist of reading both popular and academic texts using various reading strategies, completing Moodle quizzes based on their understanding of the text, as well as completing one written assignment.

Timing and attendance

Period 3 of the spring term 2022. Online course, no attendance requirements.

Learning material and recommended literature

Provided by the teacher through Moodle.

Learning environment

The course is taught wholly online through Moodle.

Student time use and work load

The overall workload estimate is 81 hours of individual work, including studying the course materials, reading texts, completing quizzes, and working on the assignment. Hard deadlines. A student will study the theory materials, read 3 popular science articles and 3 academic articles and complete Moodle quizzes based on them, as well as read one popular science article and one academic article of their choice and complete one written assignment based on them.

Contents

Learning vocabulary building strategies, reading techniques (skimming, scanning, critical reading), and text structure by using reading comprehension exercises.

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

No prerequisites. Course taught at a level of B2.

Assessment criteria

Grading on a scale of 1-5.

Students are expected to complete all assignments and online quizzes according to the timetable on time.

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

A student fails to complete the assignments in time or the submitted assignment repeatedly fail to meet the required criteria.

A student does not pass the test quizzes.

A student fails to capture any of the main points of a given text in their summary and the summary is very difficult to understand due to problems in grammar, syntax or spelling.

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

The student masters the contents of the course in a satisfactory way.

Can read specialized texts using basic reading strategies. Has a poor active reading vocabulary.

Can obtain information, ideas and opinions from specialized sources within his/her field, provided he/she can use a dictionary. Can understand the main ideas of specialized articles outside his/her field.

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

The student masters the contents of the course well.

Can read with a certain degree of independence, adapting style and speed of reading to different texts and purposes. Has a good active reading vocabulary.

Can obtain information, ideas and opinions from specialized sources within his/her field, provided he/she can use a dictionary to confirm his/her interpretation of terminology. Can understand the main ideas of specialized articles outside his/her field.

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

The student masters the contents of the course in an excellent way.

Can read with large degree of independence, adapting style and speed of reading to different texts and purposes. Has a broad active reading vocabulary.

Can obtain information, ideas and opinions from highly specialized sources within his/her field. Can understand specialized articles outside his/her field, provided he/she can use a dictionary occasionally to confirm his/her interpretation of terminology.

Enrollment

19.11.2021 - 09.01.2022

Timing

10.01.2022 - 01.04.2022

Number of ECTS credits allocated

3 op

Virtual portion

3 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Faculty of Business and Hospitality Management (LAB)

Campus

E-campus

Teaching languages
  • English
Seats

0 - 35

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Business (in Finnish)
  • Language studies LAB
Teachers
  • Tarja Ahonen
Groups
  • LLTILII21SH1

Learning outcomes

Proficiency level: B2

Students are able to
- comprehend, analyze and summarize authentic professional texts in English
- learn and master strategies for expanding professional vocabulary
- use strategies for effective reading.

Implementation and methods of teaching

The students will complete the course 100% online via Moodle. There are no (contact) lessons. The students will study the course material independently and practice their reading skills through assignments. The assignments consist of reading both popular and academic texts using various reading strategies, completing Moodle quizzes based on their understanding of the text, as well as completing (a) written assignment(s).

Timing and attendance

Period 3 (10.1. - 27.2.2022) of the spring term 2022. 100% online course. Independent studying, independent completion of course.

Learning material and recommended literature

Material provided via Moodle.

Alternative completion methods

No alternate completion method.

Learning environment

The course is completed fully online through Moodle.

Student time use and work load

The overall workload estimate is 81 hours of individual work, including studying the course material, reading texts, completing quizzes, and working on (the) assignment(s).
A student will study the theory material, read popular science and academic articles and complete Moodle quizzes based on them. In addition, the student will read one popular science article and one academic article of their choice and complete (a) written assignment(s) based on them.
Hard deadlines.

Contents

Learning vocabulary building strategies, reading techniques (skimming, scanning, critical reading), and text structure by using reading comprehension exercises.

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

No prerequisites. Course taught at a level of B2.

Assessment criteria

Grading on a scale of 1-5.

Students are expected to complete all assignments/online quizzes according to the timetable - on time.

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

A student fails to complete the assignments in/on time or the submitted assignment(s) repeatedly fail(s) to meet the required criteria.

A student does not pass the test quizzes.

A student fails to capture any of the main points of a given text in their summary and the summary is very difficult to understand due to problems in grammar, syntax or spelling.

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

The student masters the contents of the course in a satisfactory way.

Can read specialized texts using basic reading strategies. Has a poor active reading vocabulary.

Can obtain information, ideas and opinions from specialized sources within his/her field, provided he/she can use a dictionary. Can understand the main ideas of specialized articles outside his/her field.

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

The student masters the contents of the course well.

Can read with a certain degree of independence, adapting style and speed of reading to different texts and purposes. Has a good active reading vocabulary.

Can obtain information, ideas and opinions from specialized sources within his/her field, provided he/she can use a dictionary to confirm his/her interpretation of terminology. Can understand the main ideas of specialized articles outside his/her field.

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

The student masters the contents of the course in an excellent way.

Can read with large degree of independence, adapting style and speed of reading to different texts and purposes. Has a broad active reading vocabulary.

Can obtain information, ideas and opinions from highly specialized sources within his/her field. Can understand specialized articles outside his/her field, provided he/she can use a dictionary occasionally to confirm his/her interpretation of terminology.

Enrollment

19.11.2021 - 09.01.2022

Timing

10.01.2022 - 01.04.2022

Number of ECTS credits allocated

3 op

Virtual portion

3 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Faculty of Business and Hospitality Management (LAB)

Campus

E-campus

Teaching languages
  • English
Seats

15 - 35

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Business (in Finnish)
  • Language studies LAB
Teachers
  • Tarja Ahonen
Groups
  • LLTILII21SH2

Learning outcomes

Proficiency level: B2

Students are able to
- comprehend, analyze and summarize authentic professional texts in English
- learn and master strategies for expanding professional vocabulary
- use strategies for effective reading.

Implementation and methods of teaching

The students will complete the course 100% online via Moodle. There are no (contact) lessons. The students will study the course material independently and practice their reading skills through assignments. The assignments consist of reading both popular and academic texts using various reading strategies, completing Moodle quizzes based on their understanding of the text, as well as completing (a) written assignment(s).

Timing and attendance

Period 3 (10.1. - 27.2.2022) of the spring term 2022. 100% online course. Independent studying, independent completion of course.

Learning material and recommended literature

Material provided via Moodle.

Alternative completion methods

No alternate completion method.

Learning environment

The course is completed fully online through Moodle.

Student time use and work load

The overall workload estimate is 81 hours of individual work, including studying the course material, reading texts, completing quizzes, and working on (the) assignment(s).
A student will study the theory material, read popular science and academic articles and complete Moodle quizzes based on them. In addition, the student will read one popular science article and one academic article of their choice and complete (a) written assignment(s) based on them.
Hard deadlines.

Contents

Learning vocabulary building strategies, reading techniques (skimming, scanning, critical reading), and text structure by using reading comprehension exercises.

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

No prerequisites. Course taught at a level of B2.

Assessment criteria

Grading on a scale of 1-5.

Students are expected to complete all assignments/online quizzes according to the timetable - on time.

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

A student fails to complete the assignments in/on time or the submitted assignment(s) repeatedly fail(s) to meet the required criteria.

A student does not pass the test quizzes.

A student fails to capture any of the main points of a given text in their summary and the summary is very difficult to understand due to problems in grammar, syntax or spelling.

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

The student masters the contents of the course in a satisfactory way.

Can read specialized texts using basic reading strategies. Has a poor active reading vocabulary.

Can obtain information, ideas and opinions from specialized sources within his/her field, provided he/she can use a dictionary. Can understand the main ideas of specialized articles outside his/her field.

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

The student masters the contents of the course well.

Can read with a certain degree of independence, adapting style and speed of reading to different texts and purposes. Has a good active reading vocabulary.

Can obtain information, ideas and opinions from specialized sources within his/her field, provided he/she can use a dictionary to confirm his/her interpretation of terminology. Can understand the main ideas of specialized articles outside his/her field.

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

The student masters the contents of the course in an excellent way.

Can read with large degree of independence, adapting style and speed of reading to different texts and purposes. Has a broad active reading vocabulary.

Can obtain information, ideas and opinions from highly specialized sources within his/her field. Can understand specialized articles outside his/her field, provided he/she can use a dictionary occasionally to confirm his/her interpretation of terminology.

Enrollment

19.11.2021 - 09.01.2022

Timing

10.01.2022 - 01.04.2022

Number of ECTS credits allocated

3 op

Virtual portion

3 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Faculty of Business and Hospitality Management (LAB)

Campus

E-campus

Teaching languages
  • English
Seats

0 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Language studies LAB
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Business and Logistics (in Finnish)
Teachers
  • Tarja Ahonen
Groups
  • LLTILIL21SV

Learning outcomes

Proficiency level: B2

Students are able to
- comprehend, analyze and summarize authentic professional texts in English
- learn and master strategies for expanding professional vocabulary
- use strategies for effective reading.

Implementation and methods of teaching

The students will complete the course 100% online via Moodle. There are no (contact) lessons. The students will study the course material independently and practice their reading skills through assignments. The assignments consist of reading both popular and academic texts using various reading strategies, completing Moodle quizzes based on their understanding of the text, as well as completing (a) written assignment(s).

Timing and attendance

Period 3 (10.1. - 27.2.2022) of the spring term 2022. 100% online course. Independent studying, independent completion of course.

Learning material and recommended literature

Material provided via Moodle.

Alternative completion methods

No alternative completion method.

Learning environment

The course is completed fully online through Moodle.

Student time use and work load

The overall workload estimate is 81 hours of individual work, including studying the course material, reading texts, completing quizzes, and working on (the) assignment(s).
A student will study the theory material, read popular science and academic articles and complete Moodle quizzes based on them. In addition, the student will read one popular science article and one academic article of their choice and complete (a) written assignment(s) based on them.
Hard deadlines.

Contents

Learning vocabulary building strategies, reading techniques (skimming, scanning, critical reading), and text structure by using reading comprehension exercises.

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

No prerequisites. Course taught at a level of B2.

Assessment criteria

Grading on a scale of 1-5.

Students are expected to complete all assignments/online quizzes according to the timetable - on time.

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

A student fails to complete the assignments in/on time or the submitted assignment(s) repeatedly fail(s) to meet the required criteria.

A student does not pass the test quizzes.

A student fails to capture any of the main points of a given text in their summary and the summary is very difficult to understand due to problems in grammar, syntax or spelling.

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

The student masters the contents of the course in a satisfactory way.

Can read specialized texts using basic reading strategies. Has a poor active reading vocabulary.

Can obtain information, ideas and opinions from specialized sources within his/her field, provided he/she can use a dictionary. Can understand the main ideas of specialized articles outside his/her field.

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

The student masters the contents of the course well.

Can read with a certain degree of independence, adapting style and speed of reading to different texts and purposes. Has a good active reading vocabulary.

Can obtain information, ideas and opinions from specialized sources within his/her field, provided he/she can use a dictionary to confirm his/her interpretation of terminology. Can understand the main ideas of specialized articles outside his/her field.

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

The student masters the contents of the course in an excellent way.

Can read with large degree of independence, adapting style and speed of reading to different texts and purposes. Has a broad active reading vocabulary.

Can obtain information, ideas and opinions from highly specialized sources within his/her field. Can understand specialized articles outside his/her field, provided he/she can use a dictionary occasionally to confirm his/her interpretation of terminology.

Enrollment

19.11.2021 - 09.01.2022

Timing

10.01.2022 - 27.02.2022

Number of ECTS credits allocated

3 op

Virtual portion

3 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Faculty of Business and Hospitality Management (LAB)

Campus

E-campus

Teaching languages
  • English
Seats

15 - 35

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Business (in Finnish)
  • Language studies LAB
Teachers
  • Olesia Kullberg
Groups
  • LLPRLII21SM

Learning outcomes

Proficiency level: B2

Students are able to
- comprehend, analyze and summarize authentic professional texts in English
- learn and master strategies for expanding professional vocabulary
- use strategies for effective reading.

Implementation and methods of teaching

The course will be taught online through Moodle and will consist of the students studying the course material independently and practising their reading skills through assignments. The assignments consist of reading both popular and academic texts using various reading strategies, completing Moodle quizzes based on their understanding of the text, as well as completing one written assignment.

Timing and attendance

Period 3 of the spring term 2022. Online course, no attendance requirements.

Learning material and recommended literature

Provided by the teacher through Moodle.

Learning environment

The course is taught wholly online through Moodle.

Student time use and work load

The overall workload estimate is 81 hours of individual work, including studying the course materials, reading texts, completing quizzes, and working on the assignment. Hard deadlines. A student will study the theory materials, read 3 popular science articles and 3 academic articles and complete Moodle quizzes based on them, as well as read one popular science article and one academic article of their choice and complete one written assignment based on them.

Contents

Learning vocabulary building strategies, reading techniques (skimming, scanning, critical reading), and text structure by using reading comprehension exercises.

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

No prerequisites. Course taught at a level of B2.

Assessment criteria

Grading on a scale of 1-5.

Students are expected to complete all assignments and online quizzes according to the timetable on time.

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

A student fails to complete the assignments in time or the submitted assignment repeatedly fail to meet the required criteria.

A student does not pass the test quizzes.

A student fails to capture any of the main points of a given text in their summary and the summary is very difficult to understand due to problems in grammar, syntax or spelling.

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

The student masters the contents of the course in a satisfactory way.

Can read specialized texts using basic reading strategies. Has a poor active reading vocabulary.

Can obtain information, ideas and opinions from specialized sources within his/her field, provided he/she can use a dictionary. Can understand the main ideas of specialized articles outside his/her field.

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

The student masters the contents of the course well.

Can read with a certain degree of independence, adapting style and speed of reading to different texts and purposes. Has a good active reading vocabulary.

Can obtain information, ideas and opinions from specialized sources within his/her field, provided he/she can use a dictionary to confirm his/her interpretation of terminology. Can understand the main ideas of specialized articles outside his/her field.

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

The student masters the contents of the course in an excellent way.

Can read with large degree of independence, adapting style and speed of reading to different texts and purposes. Has a broad active reading vocabulary.

Can obtain information, ideas and opinions from highly specialized sources within his/her field. Can understand specialized articles outside his/her field, provided he/she can use a dictionary occasionally to confirm his/her interpretation of terminology.