English for Electrical Engineering (2 cr)
Code: KE00BZ41-3005
General information
Enrollment
15.05.2023 - 01.09.2023
Timing
04.09.2023 - 17.12.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
2 op
Virtual portion
1 op
Mode of delivery
50 % Contact teaching, 50 % Distance learning
Unit
Kielikeskus (LAB)
Campus
Lappeenranta Campus
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
18 - 44
Degree programmes
- Language studies LUT
Teachers
- Matti Mäkelä
Scheduling groups
- Harjoitukset (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
-
KKIE23LUTH
Small groups
- Lessons
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 2023. 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.s
The course is 2 credits, which translated to approximately 54 hours of work. This is divided roughly 50-50 between in-class and independent/group work.
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.