Opinto-opas

Osaamistavoitteet

Students are able to
-communicate clearly and effectively in different generic and field-specific studying situations both orally and in writing
-find, evaluate and use information effectively
-function collaboratively in Finnish university culture.

Toteutustapa ja opetusmenetelmät

The course is for the first-year students only. It is taught in Lappeenranta mainly in class (2 x 2 lessons per week for 13 weeks) and based on face-to-face interaction.

Ajoitus ja läsnäolo

75% of the lessons with active participation.

Oppimateriaali ja suositeltava kirjallisuus

Specified by the teacher at the beginning of the course.

Oppimisympäristö

Campus

Opiskelijan ajankäyttö ja kuormitus

3 ECTS, equivalent to 80 hours of work.

Sisältö

Finnish university and work culture
- understanding the key terminology, current topics and concepts of the engineering field (activities include participating in meetings, discussions, presentations, process descriptions)
- managing written and oral communication situations required in professional studies and at work: correct/appropriate use of language (grammar, formal vs. informal style)
- recognizing and applying the different sources and tools to help students improve their English skills
- managing job application processes (CV, video application, job interview).

Lisätietoja opiskelijalle: mm. edeltävä osaaminen

The course is taught at a B1 (-B2) level according to the Common European Framework.

Arviointiasteikko

1-5

Hylätty (0)

The student has insufficient knowledge of the course content. The spoken and written messages are not clear. The grammar has errors that unfortunately hinder communication greatly.

Arviointikriteerit: taso 1: (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

The student has a basic command of the course content. The student can understand the main points of familiar matters regularly encountered in work, school, leisure, etc. The problems with grammar and vocabulary are present but although they may hinder communication, the main message is still clear. The student can speak in familiar everyday communication situations.

Arviointikriteerit: taso 3 (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

The student has a good command of the course content. The student can deliver messages clearly in writing; possible problems with grammar and vocabulary do not hinder communication. The student can speak relatively clearly in everyday communication situations.

Arviointikriteerit: taso 5 (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

The student has a comprehensive command of the course content. The student can deliver messages quite fluently and explicitly in writing, making only occasional mistakes with simple grammar and vocabulary. The student can speak confidently and effortlessly in everyday communication situations.