English for Work (4 cr)
Code: KE00BT61-3049
General information
Enrollment
16.11.2020 - 10.01.2021
Timing
15.01.2021 - 28.03.2021
Number of ECTS credits allocated
4 op
Virtual portion
4 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Unit
Faculty of Health Care and Social Services (LAB)
Campus
E-campus, Lahti
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
13 - 35
Degree programmes
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Social Services
Teachers
- Anna-Riitta Pettinen
Scheduling groups
- Verkkoluento 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
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KKIE20LABHLanguage and Communication Studies 2020-2021, LAB
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08SOS20KV
Small groups
- Verkkoluento 1
Learning outcomes
Proficiency level: B2
The student is able to
- communicate clearly and effectively in different generic and field-specific workplace situations both orally and in writing
- find, evaluate and use information effectively
- function collaboratively in international working environments.
Implementation and methods of teaching
Online.
Spoken and written assignments that will be evaluated by the teacher/peer evaluation.
Timing and attendance
All compulsory assignments must be completed by deadline.
Learning material and recommended literature
All course materials are provided via Moodle.
Learning environment
The first meeting is on Zoom, the rest on Moodle.
Student time use and work load
Student's workload consists of studying the course material, completing written and oral assignments and participating in contact lessons.
Contents
- understanding the 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 the different sources and tools to help students improve their English skills
Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.
The course is taught at a B2 level according to the Common European Framework.
Assessment criteria
Continuous evaluation on the scale 5 - 0.
Assessment scale
1-5
Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 1–5)
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 (assessment scale 1–5)
The student can speak well and interacts with the speaking partner/audience. The student knows how to use ways of nonverbal communication. 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 (assessment scale 1–5)
The student can speak extremely well. Interaction is very skillful, and nonverbal communication effectively supports the speech. 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.