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English for Work (4 cr)

Code: KE00BT61-3081

General information


Enrollment

19.11.2021 - 09.01.2022

Timing

10.01.2022 - 27.02.2022

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

Degree programmes

  • Language studies LAB

Teachers

  • Samu Lattu

Scheduling groups

  • Luennot (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
  • 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.)

Groups

  • HLTISH20S

Small groups

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

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

Content consists of conversational classes, online video and text tutorials, and online spoken and written assignments.

Timing and attendance

Opening session on week 2 - available remotely, recording available. Weekly in-person classes are optional. Scheduled work concludes week 8. Final deadline for submissions is end of week 9.

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.

Research article reading, professional writing, summaries, speaking to an audience.

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

Students select the level they wish to attain or demonstrate.

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

Student has not passed required minimum 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.