•   English for Work KE00BT61-3047 06.09.2021-19.12.2021  4 credits  (TLTIPUU21S, ...) +-
    Name of lecturer(s)

    Vesa Koskela

    Learning material and recommended literature

    All course materials are provided via Moodle.

    Implementation and methods of teaching

    2h Zoom lessons and 2 contact lessons for CV workshop, job interview, panel discussion, and final exam. Spoken and written assignments. Course assignments will be graded 5-0 (CV+application, job interview, panel discussion, final exam). Other assignments are evaluated on pass/ fail scale.

    Assessment methods and criteria

    Continuous evaluation on the scale 5 - 0.

    Language of instruction

    English

    Timing

    06.09.2021 - 19.12.2021

    Enrollment date

    03.05.2021 - 05.09.2021

    Enrolment in Peppi http://peppi.lab.fi. If you need assistance, please contact the student office.

    Group(s)
    • TLTIPUU21S
    • KKIE21LABH
    Seats

    15 - 35

    Unit, in charge

    Faculty of Technology (LAB)

    Small group(s)
    • Luennot (Size: 0.
    • Harjoitukset (Size: 0.
    • Tentti (Size: 0.
    Teacher(s)

    Vesa Koskela

    Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

    The course is taught at a B2 level according to the Common European Framework.

    Degree Programme(s)

    Bachelor’s Degree Programme in Wood Technology

    Unit location

    Lahti Campus

    Virtual proportion

    1 credits

    Assessment methods

    1-5

    Dates for exams and retakes

    Final exam will be held at the end of the course. Date to be announced. Students are entitled to retake a failed exam two times or if they were unable to attend the first time.

    Timing and attendance

    Attendance 80% of the contact lessons, regular and active participation during lessons. All compulsory assignments must be completed by deadline.

    Learning environment

    Moodle, Zoom lectures, and potentially contact lessons.

    Students use of time and workload

    4 ECTS course, which means about 108 hour of student's work. Student's workload consists of studying course materials, completing written and oral assignments (3 assignments for teacher's evaluation + homework) and participating in contact lessons.

    Contents

    - managing job application processes (video application, CV; job interview simulation) - understanding basic terminology and concepts of their own field - managing in written and oral communication situations required in professional studies and in the work life - recognizing and applying different sources and tools to help students improve their English skills

    Assessment criteria
    Assessment criteria - level 1

    The student can speak satisfactorily. Interaction is occasional. Speech lacks structuring, logic and cohesion almost totally. Linguistic performance (speech, pronunciation and intonation) is quite hesitant, pauses are rather long and pronunciation mistakes sometimes disturb the message. The student uses only a few basic structures and makes mistakes. Written communication consists mostly of simple expressions and there are plentiful mistakes. The language is clumsy, but the message is delivered. Much of the text lacks logic and cohesive elements. The text is not in keeping with the genre- and/or style-specific conventions. The topic is handled briefly and one-sidedly. There are considerable flaws in meeting the task requirements.

    Assessment criteria - level 3

    The student can speak well and interacts with the speaking partner/audience. Speech is easy to follow but lacks cohesion in places. Linguistic performance (speech, pronunciation and intonation) is fluent and clear but short pauses, hesitations and pronunciation mistakes may occur. Written communication is quite fluent, clear and mostly correct. The structures and professional vocabulary are adequate to deliver the message. The text has a reasonably logical structure. The text is cohesive but minor flaws occur. Minor mistakes occur concerning the genre and/or style. The topic is handled in the usual way, meeting the task requirements.

    Assessment criteria - level 5

    The student can speak extremely well. Interaction is very skillful. Speech is target-oriented, very consistent, to the point and logical. Transitions are very smooth. Linguistic performance (speech, pronunciation and intonation) is fluent, clear and accurate, and speech tempo is normal. Written communication is very fluent and versatile. The student uses varied structures and extensive professional vocabulary, but makes occasional mistakes in the most advanced structures. The text has a very clear and logical structure. The text is cohesive and transitions are smooth. The student can deliver the message effortlessly in the appropriate, genre-specific style. The handling of the topic is diverse and skillful, meeting all the task requirements.