English
| Structure Type: | Course |
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| Code: | KA01AVIVA07 |
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| Level: | Bachelor |
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| Credits: | 5.0 points |
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| Responsible Teacher: | Tiainen, Juha |
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| Teacher Team: | Pearce, John |
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| Language of Instruction: | English |
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Course Implementations, Planned Year of Study and Semester
| Curriculum | Semester | Credits | Start of Semester | End of Semester |
| MAELINK-2013 |
1 spring |
5.0 |
2014-01-02 |
2014-07-31 |
Learning Outcomes
Students will be competent in communicating with others using the English language verbally and in writing in issues pertaining to their own professional field, their education and leisure time.
Student's Workload
Will be announced at the beginning of the course.
Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses
No previous studies are required.
Contents
- Telling about oneself and one's education
- Applying for a job, interviews and making a CV
- Describing one's work environment and duties
- Describing farm work and work in rural areas and understanding related texts
- Discussions and other verbal exercises
- Written communication, e.g. summaries and reports
- Terminology related to farming
Recommended or Required Reading
- Yates. 1995. Agriculture. Phoenix;
ISBN 0-13-280132-9
Availability: https://plari.amkit.fi/vwebv/holdingsInfo?searchId=1686&recCount=25&recPointer=1&bibId=21702
- Håska. 1998. English for you in Agriculture, Forestry and Horticulture. LTS Förlag.
ISBN 91-27-34979-9
Availability: https://plari.amkit.fi/vwebv/holdingsInfo?searchId=1687&recCount=25&recPointer=0&bibId=26775
- Promentor 4: computer programme for learning languages
- Material distributed by the lecturer
Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
- Written and oral exercises such as dialogues, group discussions and presentations
- Written assignments
- Independent study
- Computer work
- Contact teaching: 50 %
- Independent study: 50 %
Assessment Criteria
- Students must attend over 70% of contact lessons
- Grades
1. Simple structures, limited professional vocabulary, mistakes disturb understanding. Students understand slow and clear speech and some parts of easy field-related texts. CEF level A2.
3. Satisfactory use of professional vocabulary in relation to the student’s field of expertise. Students understand the most common field-related texts. Performs fairly well in predictable field-related situations. CEF level B2.
5. Skilful use of professional vocabulary in relation to the student’s field of expertise. Students understand and manage to produce complex professional material. Performs very well in field-related situations. CEF level C1.
Assessment Methods
- Active participation in lessons
- Active practice of oral skills
- Completion of written assignments
- Word tests
- Exams
- Continuous evaluation; all parts of the course must be successfully completed to receive a final grade.
Work Placement
None
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