Professional English, B2Laajuus (3 cr)
Code: 1000BI07
Credits
3 op
Objective
The student manages professional situations requiring language skills both orally and in writing. The student masters the central vocabulary of his/her own specific field and is able to apply information from sources available in English. The student has the language skills required by the internationalising working environment.
Content
The contents of the study module are based on communication situations occurring in working life. Main topics:
- Education and applying for a job: students are able to tell others about themselves and about their education and work experience
- Working environment and business life: students can communicate in a customer-oriented way in the working environment of their own field and pass information on their job, tasks and the field-specific functions as part of the surrounding society.
Enrollment
01.12.2023 - 09.01.2024
Timing
08.01.2024 - 10.05.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
3 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Engineering and Business
Campus
Kupittaa Campus
Teaching languages
- English
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Energy and Environmental Technology
Teachers
- Piia Pesso
Groups
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PEYTES23A
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PEYTES23B
Objective
The student manages professional situations requiring language skills both orally and in writing. The student masters the central vocabulary of his/her own specific field and is able to apply information from sources available in English. The student has the language skills required by the internationalising working environment.
Content
The contents of the study module are based on communication situations occurring in working life. Main topics:
- Education and applying for a job: students are able to tell others about themselves and about their education and work experience
- Working environment and business life: students can communicate in a customer-oriented way in the working environment of their own field and pass information on their job, tasks and the field-specific functions as part of the surrounding society.
Materials
Online material available in itslearning.
Field-related material chosen by the students.
Teaching methods
Self-study
Assignments and tasks
Learning by doing
Exam schedules
No exams, no re-sits.
Task-based assessment.
International connections
Flipped classroom method
Learning by doing
Completion alternatives
No options for passing the course.
Student workload
Pre-class work
Evaluated assignments (graded on a scale 0-5)
Weekly contact teaching
Self-study
Content scheduling
The aim of the course is to activate and develop the students’ field-relevant English language and communication skills. The students gain professional skills in various spoken and written communicative situations encountered in working life and society. In addition, they learn to utilize tools and techniques to further develop their skills in authentic, field-specific contexts.
Upon completing the course, the students have acquired sufficient skills to communicate at level B2 of the European Framework of Reference for Languages which states that at level B2, students should be able to produce clear, coherent and well-structured texts, present detailed descriptions related to their field of interest, express and exchange opinions using fluent language, follow complex argumentation, and read longer articles and reports.
The course includes the following topics:
- Communicating with Style, using correct register
- Professional emails
- Meetings
- Professional reporting
- Professional Presentation Skills
- Discussion Skills
- Field-specific terminology and vocabulary will be studied in context with the above-listed topics
Further information
The students are expected to take part in the lessons by answering questions, asking and commenting. Active participation is required.
The study material is available in itslearning.
The course starts on Tuesday, January 9 (PEYTES23A) and on Friday, January 12 (PEYTES23B) according to the timetable. Participation in the opening lesson is highly important.
The teacher can be contacted by email: piia.pesso(a)turkuamk.fi.
Evaluation scale
H-5
Assessment methods and criteria
Task-based assessment, no exams. The course is assessed on a scale of 1-5 based on the following criteria:
The scale of 1-5 per assignment:
1 Professional Email
2 Online Meeting
3 Professional Report
4 Presentation
The final evaluation: the average of assignments 1-4 and active participation in lessons + completion of pre-class work and other course tasks on time (+/-)
All assignments must be done even if they are returned late before any credits can be gained. If an evaluated assignment is not accepted when returned, it must be done again at the latest by the end of the course.
In addition, active attendance and participation in lessons is required due to the nature of the studied subject (some lessons are obligatory). Absences cannot be compensated with extra work and there are no exceptions to deadlines.
If the student passes the course, it is not possible to raise the score (and the grade) by redoing some of the assignments (as stated in the degree regulation).
Assessment criteria, fail (0)
Evaluated assignments not completed
Many absences from lessons.
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)
All assignments not completed on time, average 1.5 from the other assignments (grade 2) or at least 1 (grade 1).
Pre-class work not completed and/or many absences from lessons.
Assessment criteria, good (3-4)
The average from the assignments at least 3.5 (grade 4) and 2.5 (grade 3).
Active demonstration of skills in lessons and pre-class work completed (grade 4). Attendance in lessons.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
All assignments completed on time and the average at least 4.5.
Active demonstration of skills in lessons and pre-class work completed on time. Active attendance in lessons.
Enrollment
01.12.2022 - 13.01.2023
Timing
09.01.2023 - 28.04.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
3 op
Virtual portion
1 op
Mode of delivery
67 % Contact teaching, 33 % Distance learning
Unit
Engineering and Business
Campus
Kupittaa Campus
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
80 - 110
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Energy and Environmental Technology
Teachers
- Piia Pesso
Groups
-
PEYTES22APEYTES22A
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PEYTES22BPEYTES22B
Objective
The student manages professional situations requiring language skills both orally and in writing. The student masters the central vocabulary of his/her own specific field and is able to apply information from sources available in English. The student has the language skills required by the internationalising working environment.
Content
The contents of the study module are based on communication situations occurring in working life. Main topics:
- Education and applying for a job: students are able to tell others about themselves and about their education and work experience
- Working environment and business life: students can communicate in a customer-oriented way in the working environment of their own field and pass information on their job, tasks and the field-specific functions as part of the surrounding society.
Materials
Online material provided in itslearning.
Field-related material chosen by the students.
Teaching methods
Contact and online teaching, small group meetings
Teamwork (the students work in teams during the course)
Self-study
Learning by doing
Exam schedules
No exams, no re-sits.
Task-based assessment.
International connections
Flipped classroom method (theory studied individually and practice and guidance in class)
Teamwork
Learning by doing
Completion alternatives
No other options for passing the course.
Student workload
Contact teaching: online lessons and lessons at the campus
Some classes are mandatory
Active working in teams (including several assignments)
Evaluated assignments and self-study tasks
Content scheduling
The course deals with professional communication skills in English. The course includes the following topics:
- Communicating with Style, using correct register
- Professional emails
- Trade fairs & products and innovations
- Professional reporting
- Professional Presentation Skills
- Discussion Skills
Further information
The students need a laptop/ computer with a working microphone and a camera for online lessons. The students are expected to take part in the lessons by answering questions, asking and commenting. Active participation is required.
The study material is available in itslearning.
The course starts on Monday, January 16, 2023 according to the timetable.
PEYTES22A at 8.30 am
PEYTES22B at 2.00 pm
Evaluation scale
H-5
Assessment methods and criteria
Task-based assessment, no exams. The course is assessed on a scale of 1-5 based on the following criteria:
The scale of 1-5 per assignment:
1 Professional Email
2 Field-related discussion
3 Professional Report
4 Presentation
The final evaluation: the average of assignments 1-4 and active participation in lessons + completion of pre-class work and other course tasks on time (+/-)
All assignments must be done even if they are returned late before any credits can be gained. If an evaluated assignment is not accepted when returned, it must be done again at the latest by the end of the course.
In addition, active attendance and participation in lessons is required due to the nature of the studied subject (some lessons are obligatory). Absences cannot be compensated with extra work and there are no exceptions to deadlines.
If the student passes the course, it is not possible to raise the score (and the grade) by redoing some of the assignments (as stated in the degree regulation).
A failed course can be raised to grade 1 by doing some of the evaluated assignments according to the teacher's instructions.
Assessment criteria, fail (0)
Evaluated assignments not completed
Absence from obligatory meetings with the teacher/ team.
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)
One assignment not completed on time, average 1.5 from the other assignments (grade 2) or at least 1 (grade 1).
Pre-class work not completed and/or absence from some obligatory lessons.
Assessment criteria, good (3-4)
The average from the assignments at least 3.5 (grade 4) and 2.5 (grade 3).
Active demonstration of skills in lessons and pre-class work completed (grade 4). Attendance in obligatory meetings.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
All assignments completed on time and the average at least 4.5.
Active demonstration of skills in lessons and pre-class work completed on time. Attendance in obligatory lessons.
Enrollment
01.12.2021 - 12.01.2022
Timing
10.01.2022 - 29.04.2022
Number of ECTS credits allocated
3 op
Virtual portion
2 op
Mode of delivery
34 % Contact teaching, 66 % Distance learning
Unit
Engineering and Business
Campus
Kupittaa Campus
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
75 - 100
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Energy and Environmental Technology
Teachers
- Piia Pesso
Groups
-
PEYTES21BPEYTES21B
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PEYTES21APEYTES21A
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PEYTES21
Objective
The student manages professional situations requiring language skills both orally and in writing. The student masters the central vocabulary of his/her own specific field and is able to apply information from sources available in English. The student has the language skills required by the internationalising working environment.
Content
The contents of the study module are based on communication situations occurring in working life. Main topics:
- Education and applying for a job: students are able to tell others about themselves and about their education and work experience
- Working environment and business life: students can communicate in a customer-oriented way in the working environment of their own field and pass information on their job, tasks and the field-specific functions as part of the surrounding society.
Materials
Online material provided in itslearning.
Field-related material chosen by the students.
Teaching methods
Contact and online teaching, small group meetings
Teamwork (the students work in teams during the course)
Self-study
Learning by doing
Exam schedules
No exams, no re-sits.
Task-based assessment.
International connections
Flipped classroom method (theory studied individually and practice and guidance in class)
Teamwork
Learning by doing
Completion alternatives
No other options for passing the course.
Student workload
Contact teaching: online lessons and lessons at the campus
Small group meetings are all obligatory
Active working in teams (including several assignments)
Evaluated assignments and self-study tasks
Content scheduling
The course deals with professional communication skills in English. The course includes the following topics:
- Communicating with Style, using correct register
- Professional email communication
- Trade fairs & product presentations
- Professional reporting
- Professional Presentation Skills
- Discussion Skills
Further information
The students need a laptop/ computer with a working microphone and a camera for online lessons and meetings with the teacher. The students are expected to take part in the online lessons by answering questions, asking and commenting. Active participation is required.
The study material is available in itslearning.
The course starts on January 11, 2022 according to the timetable. The links to the opening lectures can be found in the timetable and in Teams > Professional English PEYTES21.
Evaluation scale
H-5
Assessment methods and criteria
Task-based assessment, no exams. The course is assessed on a scale of 1-5 based on the following criteria:
Part 1. Evaluated assignments (50%)
- Professional Email
- Presentation at the trade fair
- Field-related discussion
- Written report (team assignment)
- Professional presentation
Each item on the above list gives the student 0-5 points (max. score 25 points) as follows:
0 = failed/ late return after deadline, task not accepted
1 = pass (CEFR A level)
2 = ok (CEFR A2-B1)
3= good (CEFR B1-B2)
4 = very good (CEFR B2-C level)
5 = excellent (CEFR C level)
The score gives the final grade:
23-25p = grade 5
18-22p = grade 4
13-17 p = grade 3
8-12p = grade 2
5-7p = grade 1
4- 0 p = failed
Part 2. Pre-class work and continuous demonstration of skills in class
All assignments and pre-class work must be done even if they are returned late before any credits can be gained. If an evaluated assignment is not accepted when returned, it must be done again at the latest by the end of the course.
In addition, active attendance and participation in lessons is required due to the nature of the studied subject (small group meetings with the teacher are all obligatory). Absences cannot be compensated with extra work and there are no exceptions to deadlines.
If the student passes the course, it is not possible to raise the score (and the grade) by redoing some of the assignments (as stated in the degree regulation).
A failed course can be raised to grade 1 by doing some of the evaluated assignments according to the teacher's instructions.
Assessment criteria, fail (0)
4-0 points from the evaluated assignments
Absence from obligatory meetings with the teacher/ team.
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)
12- 8 p= grade 2
7-5 p = grade 1
Pre-class work not completed and/or absence from some obligatory meetings.
Assessment criteria, good (3-4)
13-17p = 3 (CEFR B1-B2)
18-22p = 4 (CEFR B2 level)
Active demonstration of skills in lessons and pre-class work completed (grade 4). Attendance in obligatory meetings.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
25- 23 p = grade 5
CEFR B2 - C level
Active demonstration of skills in lessons and pre-class work completed on time. Attendance in obligatory meetings.