English, Communication in Working Life
| Structure Type: | Course |
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| Code: | KB02AENTV3 |
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| Level: | Bachelor |
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| Credits: | 3.0 points |
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| Responsible Teacher: | Pearce, John |
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| Language of Instruction: | Finnish |
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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 forestry work and understanding related texts
- Discussions and other verbal exercises
- Written communication, e.g. summaries and reports
- Terminology related to forestry
Recommended or Required Reading
Lecturer's material
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. Skillful 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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