Opinto-opas

Osaamistavoitteet

The student is able to
- recognise the different sources and tools to help them improve their English skills
- gain confidence and manage in written and oral communication situations required in professional studies and in the work life
- describe their education and qualifications
- understand the terminology and concepts of their own field

Toteutustapa ja opetusmenetelmät

Active discussions during contact lessons. Oral and written group assignments and individual assignments. Possible assignments and activities.
-An oral presentation (a company, a product or service) based on the student's own research
-A job application package including a self SWOT, a written CV/a video CV
-A job interview

Ajoitus ja läsnäolo

-According to the timetable
-Compulsory attendance
-No substitute work. Missing contact lessons may affect the final grade.

Oppimateriaali ja suositeltava kirjallisuus

Materials provided by the lecturer. The Internet.
Suggested reading:
-The Bloomberg Job Skills Report (available online: https://www.bloomberg.com/graphics/2016-job-skills-report/)
-Five Ways Work Will Change in the Future (available online: https://www.theguardian.com/society/2015/nov/29/five-ways-work-will-change-future-of-workplace-ai-cloud-retirement-remote)
Recommended reading to review writing in English:
-Writing for Success, Chapter 2, Chapter 3 and Chapter 5. (available online: http://open.lib.umn.edu/writingforsuccess/)

Oppimisympäristö

Campus, Reppu

Opiskelijan ajankäyttö ja kuormitus

The estimated workload is 3 x 27 hours, including contact lessons, homework, reading, and course assignments.
-Contact lessons: 16-22 hrs
-Reading and homework: 25-30 hrs
-Assignments and activities: 25-30 hrs

Sisältö

Basic tools for language learning; some key business topics and concepts discussed in English; education and qualifications; identifying key job skills and managing in job-related situations in English.

Lisätietoja opiskelijalle: mm. edeltävä osaaminen

Intermediate to upper-intermediate level skills in English (e.g. CEFR B2 / IELTS 6)

Arviointimenetelmät

Active participation, course assignments, a possible final exam. No substitute assignments.

Arviointiasteikko

1-5

Hylätty (0)

The student did not achieve the learning objectives.

Arviointikriteerit: taso 1: (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

The student can perform in some communication situations in English according to instructions and can write acceptable English.

Arviointikriteerit: taso 3 (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

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

Arviointikriteerit: taso 5 (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

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