English for Higher Education Studies (5 cr)
Code: KE00CC77-3007
General information
Enrollment
04.08.2025 - 20.10.2025
Timing
03.11.2025 - 30.04.2026
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
5 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Unit
Kielikeskus (LAB)
Campus
E-campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
- English
Seats
10 - 35
Degree programmes
- Higher education preparatory program for immigrants (in Finnish)
Teachers
- Mariia Baliasina
Groups
-
KLTIVALM25SV
Learning outcomes
The students can communicate understandably in English in different kinds of written and spoken language situations of the chosen field. The students improve their English skills and know how to use English language materials relevant for higher education studies.
Implementation and methods of teaching
Online Zoom meetings, homework, exercises and other assignments in Moodle, and independent study. Note! Only students of the KLTIVALM25SV group are accepted.
Timing and attendance
Online (Zoom) according to the study schedule.
Learning material and recommended literature
Material shared by the teacher in Moodle. Recommended additional and supporting material (e.g. to borrow from the library):
Dive into English 2 (https://finnlectura.fi/oppimateriaalit/englanti/dive-into-english/)
Alternative completion methods
No options
Exam retakes
No renewal. Course assignments must be returned in due time during the course with a pass.
Learning environment
Online classes via Zoom or Teams. Tasks and study material in Moodle.
Student time use and work load
Online meetings - 30 hours, hometasks - 30 hours, exercises and self-stydy - 70 hours.
Contents
The course is aimed at students in a preparatory course for higher education for immigrants (30 credits). The course provides a review of the basic structures of English and practice in oral and written communication situations. The course teaches to speak clearly and understandably and to write clearly worded texts. The course increases students' confidence in using English and develops foreign language learning techniques including reading professional texts and vocabulary. The course gives students with an immigrant background an idea of what it is like to study English in higher education.
Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.
Basic English language skills (around A2 level)
The course covers language structures but does not start from the basics of English.
Assessment criteria
The course is assessed pass/fail. The course is considered successfully completed when the student has successfully completed all the given assignments.
Assessment scale
Approved/Failed
Assessment criteria: assessment scale failed/approved
The student actively participates in the lessons and has returned all the assignments given during the course.