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English for Electrical Engineering (2 cr)

Code: KE00BZ41-3004

General information


Enrollment

01.08.2022 - 02.09.2022

Timing

05.09.2022 - 18.12.2022

Number of ECTS credits allocated

2 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Kielikeskus (LAB)

Campus

Lappeenranta Campus

Teaching languages

  • English

Degree programmes

  • Language studies LUT

Teachers

  • Matti Mäkelä

Scheduling groups

  • Luennot 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)

Groups

  • KKIE22LUTH

Small groups

  • Luennot 1

Learning outcomes

Proficiency level: B2

The students in Electrical Engineering (LUT) are able to
- read, listen, write and speak about topics of electric engineering
- promote their skills and expertise to possible future employers.

Implementation and methods of teaching

The course is intended to be a support for "Basics of Electrical Engineering". The aim is to help the students grasp and master the content and terminology of the above mentioned course.

This course will consist of contact lessons, two written assignments, a group presentation and smaller online assignments, as well as a final test in the form of a Moodle quiz.

Timing and attendance

The course will take place during the autumn term of 2022. Attendance requirement of 75% of classes.

Learning material and recommended literature

All material is provided by the teacher, or is provided on the course BL10A0101 Basics of Electrical Engineering.

Learning environment

In class, material provided through Moodle.

Student time use and work load

There will be approximately 14 contact lessons (á 90 min, 1 per week) throughout the autumn term.

Contents

Specialist vocabulary, reading professional texts on generation, transmission, utilization and pricing of electricity, discussions on specialist topics presented in the lectures on Basics of Electric Engineering, such as solar power, power-to-x, internet of things, and others.

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

The course is taught at a level of B2.

Assessment criteria

Grading on a scale of 1-5

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

The student fails to complete the required assignments in a satisfactory manner.

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

The student has satisfactory English language skills and he/she can understand and produce basic texts related to electrical engineering at a satisfactory level .Communication consists of simple expressions and/or there might be plentiful mistakes.

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

The student has a good command of the English language and he/she can understand and produce basic texts related to electrical engineering well. Communication is mostly clear and correct

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

The student has an excellent command of the English language and he/she masters basic texts related to electrical engineering in an excellent way. Communication is very fluent and versatile.