Opinto-opas

Osaamistavoitteet

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.

Toteutustapa ja opetusmenetelmät

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 18. Other deadlines are flexible, though you miss them at your peril.

Ajoitus ja läsnäolo

Course runs from week 3 to week 18. Attendance at conversational lessons every other week is compulsory. Otherwise content is fully online and asynchronous, no attendance required.

Oppimateriaali ja suositeltava kirjallisuus

All course materials are provided via Moodle.

Toteutuksen valinnaiset suoritustavat

Discuss with teacher.

Uusintamahdollisuudet

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

Oppimisympäristö

LAB Lahti Mukkulankatu and Niemenkatu campuses, Moodle.

Opiskelijan ajankäyttö ja kuormitus

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.

Sisältö

Tools and techniques for learning beyond this course.

Conversation classes with conversation practice and simulated client interaction.

Research article reading, professional writing, summaries, presentation.

Lisätietoja opiskelijalle: mm. edeltävä osaaminen

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).

Arviointimenetelmät

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.

Arviointiasteikko

1-5

Hylätty (0)

Student has not passed all assignments.

Arviointikriteerit: taso 1: (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

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

Arviointikriteerit: taso 3 (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

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

Arviointikriteerit: taso 5 (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

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