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English for Work (4 cr)

Code: KE00BT61-3051

General information


Enrollment

16.11.2020 - 10.01.2021

Timing

11.01.2021 - 28.05.2021

Number of ECTS credits allocated

4 op

Virtual portion

3 op

Mode of delivery

25 % Contact teaching, 75 % Distance learning

Unit

Faculty of Health Care and Social Services (LAB)

Campus

Lahti Campus

Teaching languages

  • English

Seats

13 - 35

Degree programmes

  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Social Services

Teachers

  • Samu Lattu

Scheduling groups

  • Harjoitus R 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
  • Harjoitus R 2 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
  • Harjoitus R 3 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
  • Harjoitus R 4 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
  • Luennot (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)

Groups

  • KKIE20LABH
    Language and Communication Studies 2020-2021, LAB
  • 08SOS20KM

Small groups

  • Harjoitus R 1
  • Harjoitus R 2
  • Harjoitus R 3
  • Harjoitus R 4
  • Luennot

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

Course is mostly accessible remotely. Content consists of conversational classes, online video and text tutorials, and online spoken and written assignments. All assignments are compulsory. In-person attendance at conversational classes is encouraged, but remote participation can be arranged. Ultimate deadline for work to be assessed is week 21. Other deadlines are flexible, though you miss them at your peril.

Timing and attendance

Course runs from week 3 to week 21. Attendance at conversation classes on weeks 3, 7, 12, 16 and 20 is compulsory. Otherwise content is fully online and asynchronous, no attendance required.

Learning material and recommended literature

All course materials are provided via Moodle.

Alternative completion methods

Discuss with teacher.

Exam retakes

Any exams on this course are online to be taken at your leisure.

Learning environment

LAB Lahti Mukkulankatu and Niemenkatu campuses, Moodle.

Student time use and work load

The course should be about 108 hours of work. Student's workload consists of attending class and completing written and oral assignments. Work is evenly paced throughout the course.

Contents

Tools and techniques for learning beyond this course.

Conversation classes with conversation practice and simulated client interaction.

Administrative concepts.

Written professional communication.

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

This course does not review English grammar. It is expected that the students enrolled in the course have an intermediate-level command of English (CEFR B2).

Assessment criteria

A number of assignments are graded on a scale of 0-5. Other assignments are pass/fail. Students must attain a passing grade (1 or pass) on all assignments to pass the course.

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

Student has not passed all assignments.

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

The student can perform in communicative situations in English and can speak and write acceptable English.

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

The student can perform well in varied communicative situations and can speak and write easy-to-understand English.

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

The student can perform well and in a professional manner in varied communicative situations and write easy-to-read professional English.