English

Structure Type: Course
Code: YELENGLI05
Type: Compulsory
Level: Bachelor
Credits: 5.0 points
Responsible Teacher: Heikkilä, Erja
Teacher Team: Heikkilä, Erja ; Pearce, John
Language of Instruction: Finnish

Course Implementations, Planned Year of Study and Semester

Curriculum  Semester  Credits  Start of Semester  End of Semester
MAELINK-2014   1 spring   5.0   2015-01-02   2015-07-31  
PALVELUJ-2014   1 autumn   3.0   2014-09-01   2014-12-31  
PALVELUJ-2014   2 autumn   2.0   2015-08-01   2015-12-31  
BIOEL-2015   1 autumn   3.0   2015-08-01   2015-12-31  
BIOEL-2015   1 spring   2.0   2016-01-01   2016-07-31  
MAELINK-2015   1 spring   5.0   2016-01-01   2016-07-31  
PALVELUJ-2015   1 autumn   3.0   2015-08-01   2015-12-31  
PALVELUJ-2015   2 autumn   2.0   2016-08-01   2016-12-31  

Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes (common, 3 cr)
The students can communicate in English both orally and in writing in working life situations. They are able to discuss field related topics in English. They are able to develop their expertise using English literature as well as other sources in English.
Students
can tell about themselves, their education and work experience
can write a cv and a job application and can handle job interviews
can write work relevant messages (e.g. e-mails and business letters)
can use polite phrases and handle small talk

Field specific learning outcomes (3 cr)
Students know the basic terminology and vocabulary within their special field. They can apply the above mentioned skills in spoken and written communication in different professional contexts and can search and obtain professional information from various sources and apply it in spoken and written communication

Student's Workload

Total work load of the course: 135 h
-of which sheduled studies 60 h
-of which autonomous studies 75 h

Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses

No previous studies are required.

Contents

Common contents (3 cr):
Telling about oneself and ones studies
Job application, cv, job interview
Presentation skills (e.g. company presentations)
Polite phrases and small talk
Basic written messages and letters
Abstracts and summaries on field specific topics

Field specific contents (2 cr)
Basic terminology of the field
Professions and duties
Service situations
Oral field related presantations, discussions, meetings etc

Recommended or Required Reading

Will be announced at the beginning of the course

Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Listening comprehension and speaking exercises, written exercises, independent learning, virtual learning

Assessment Criteria

5 Students
can present themselves and their field of work spontaneously
can write letters and field specific texts on a variety of subjects - the resulting texts are clear and well-structured with hardly any mistakes.
can cope with job application situations effortlessly and can act as an interviewer
can communicate verbally on a variety of topics and can use polite phrases appropriately.
understand both the main points and details of field specific texts and can integrate and apply new information gained.

3 Students
can present themselves and their field of work
they can write letters and field specific texts with some mistakes but the text is easily understandable.
can cope with job application situations with some preparation and can act as an interviewer.
can communicate verbally without difficulty on familiar as well as field related topics.
understand the main points and most details of field specific texts without any help: mistakes or misunderstandings might occur.

1 Students
can present themselves and their field of work if sufficient time is given for preparation
can write simple letters and field specific texts on familiar subjects with the help of, for example, a dictionary - the resulting text may have many mistakes but is understandable.
can cope with job application situations with the support of the interviewer.
can communicate verbally using simple phrases at a basic level on familiar topics with support and assistance
understand the basic ideas behind field specific texts.

Assessment Methods

Assessment Methods
Active participation in contact lessons (a minimum of 70 - 75 % attendance). All assignments (written, spoken, presentations) are to be of an acceptable level. Students should pass vocabulary tests and the final exams. The final grade consists of the following: 3 cr common section 60 %; 2 cr field specific section 40 %.

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