Study Guide

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- master the basic structures of the language well enough to be able to manage further language studies
- understand everyday English
- discuss and write about familiar topics

Implementation and methods of teaching

This is an English preparatory course that reviews basic English grammar, basic writing skills, and basic speaking and reading skills. The course is only for IBU, BIT and nursing students studying in English. The course is offered 100% in English. The course is mostly online and self-study with some contact lessons to discuss coursework.

Timing and attendance

The course page on the Reppu platform opens in week 4. The first contact lesson is in week 4. See the course schedule on lukkarit.lamk.fi by using the course ID.

Learning material and recommended literature

All course materials will be available online either on the Reppu platform or as free ebooks and other online materials.

Exam retakes

A computer-based exam in class.

Learning environment

Online learning platform. Contact lessons on campus.

Student time use and work load

Estimated course workload 3 ECTS x 27 hours.

Contents

The course focuses on reviewing English grammar and basic communication skills.

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

Lower-intermediate skills in English (e.g. IELTS 4.5)

Assessment criteria

Active participation in contact lessons. Homework and final exam. Meeting coursework deadlines.

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

The student failed to meet the basic criteria.

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

The student is able to
- use basic structures and get the message across despite mistakes
- express her/himself understandably in everyday communication situations
- write simple, mostly understandable text about familiar topics

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

The student is able to
- use basic structures almost fully correctly to get the message across
- express her/himself understandably and mostly fluently in everyday communication situations
- write understandable, relatively well-flowing text about familiar topics

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

The student is able to
- use basic structures correctly and with variation
- express her/himself fluently in everyday communication situations
- write fluent, cohesive text about familiar topics