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

This course is run wholly online, with some online workshops. Workshops will be held on March 18, April 1, April 8 and April 29 2022 (through Zoom).

Ajoitus ja läsnäolo

Workshops will be held on March 18, April 1, April 8 and April 29 2022 (through Zoom).

On each date, there will be two sessions students can attend - 8-9:30am or 9:30-11:00am. However, there will be a maximum limit for each session, and students will be asked at the beginning of the course to sign up for the following sessions.

It is recommended students make the effort to attend these sessions. Those students who have other commitments that prevent them from attending will be provided with alternative tasks.

Oppimateriaali ja suositeltava kirjallisuus

Compiled by the teacher and provided through the Moodle platform.

Toteutuksen valinnaiset suoritustavat

If needed, discussed on a case-by-case basis with the teacher.

Oppimisympäristö

Moodle and Zoom (all online).

Opiskelijan ajankäyttö ja kuormitus

This is a 4 credit course, meaning the workload for students is estimated to be 100-110 hours of work.

Students' workload consists of regularly and actively participating in lessons, studying the course material, watching video materials, completing written and oral assignments, which include pass/ fail assignments as well as assignments for teacher's evaluation.

Sisältö

Students will:
- learn the main terminology and concepts of their own field
- manage in written and oral communication situations required in professional studies and in the work life
- recognize and apply different sources and tools to help improve their English skills
- learn to participate in workshops and group discussions as well as give presentations

Lisätietoja opiskelijalle: mm. edeltävä osaaminen

The course is taught at a B2 level according to the Common European Framework.

Arviointimenetelmät

More information on the course assignments will be provided at the beginning of the course.

This information is not currently available as it is subject to change prior to the commencement of the course.

Arviointiasteikko

1-5

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Arviointikriteerit: taso 1: (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

The student has met the assignment requirements minimally. Work displays vaguely consistent and appropriate register. Content is vaguely effective and diverse. The text is not in keeping with style-specific conventions. The student constructs minimally understandable sentences. Grammatical irregularities occur often. Vocabulary is minimally appropriate to context.

The student speaks in a style vaguely appropriate to the assignment. Student interacts minimally with participants. Performance meets few of the set expectations of given assignment. The student speaks in a vaguely consistent manner. Delivery is minimally structured. Linguistic performance is minimally accurate and appropriate to the context. Pauses are rather long and at times pronunciation hinders comprehension.

Arviointikriteerit: taso 3 (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

The student has met the assignment requirements adequately. Work displays somewhat consistent and appropriate register. Content is somewhat effective and diverse. The text has a reasonably logical structure. The text is rather cohesive. Minor mistakes occur in style. The student mostly constructs sentences well. Grammatical irregularities occur. Vocabulary is adequately professional and mostly appropriate to context.

In most cases the student speaks in a style appropriate to the assignment. Student interacts with participants. Performance meets most set expectations of given assignment. The student speaks in a consistent manner. Delivery is structured. Linguistic performance is somewhat accurate and appropriate to the context, although short pauses and hesitations may occur.

Arviointikriteerit: taso 5 (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

The student has met the assignment requirements fully. Work displays consistent and appropriate register. Content is effective, diverse, and skillfully delivered. The text has a clear and logical structure. The text is cohesive, fluent, and versatile. The student uses varied structures although occasional grammatical irregularities may occur. Vocabulary is varied and professional and typically appropriate to context.

The student speaks in a style appropriate to the assignment. Student interacts fluently and competently. Performance meets all set expectations of given assignment. The student speaks in a clear, concise, and consistent manner. Delivery is well-structured, intentional. Linguistic performance is accurate, appropriate to the context, and speech tempo is natural.