•   English Professional Skills, B2 1001004-3203 01.08.2022-31.12.2022  3 credits  (PMEDIS21jour, ...) +-
    Competence objectives of study unit
    The aim of the course is to activate and develop the students’ field-relevant English language and communication skills. The students will gain professional skills in various spoken and written communicative situations encountered in working life and society. In addition, they will learn to utilize tools and techniques to further develop their skills in authentic, field-specific contexts. More specifically, students will focus on developing their language and communication skills in.
    Upon completing the course, the students should have acquired skills to communicate at level B2 according to European Framework of Reference for Languages, which states that at B2-level students should be able to produce clear, coherent and well-structured texts, present detailed descriptions related to one’s field of interest, express and exchange opinions using fluent language, follow complex arguments, and read longer articles and reports.
    Content of study unit
    - writing professional, field-specific texts

    - presenting and discussing field-specific topics in a professional manner

    - reading field-specific texts and utilizing the information in professional contexts

    - learning and using key terminology of their field

    - becoming professional, autonomous language users in working life

    Teacher(s) in charge

    Heli Söderlund

    Learning material

    - On-line materials
    - Materials provided by the teacher

    Learning methods

    Written and oral distance tasks, online discussions, presentations

    Objects, timing and methods of assessment

    - Activity in online sessions (100% presence)
    - Distance tasks

    Teaching language

    English

    Timing

    01.08.2022 - 31.12.2022

    Enrollment date range

    02.07.2022 - 30.09.2022

    Group(s)
    • PMEDIS21jour
    • PMEDIS21masn
    Seats

    15 - 40

    Responsible unit

    Arts Academy

    Teachers and responsibilities

    Heli Söderlund

    Additional information

    Teams

    Degree Programme(s)

    Degree Programme in Media Arts

    Campus

    Location-independent

    Share of online studies

    3 credits

    Assessment scale

    H-5

    Student's schedule and workload

    3cr = 80h

    Content scheduling

    - writing professional, field-specific texts
    - presenting and discussing field-specific topics in a professional manner
    - reading field-specific texts and utilizing the information in professional contexts
    - learning and using the key terminology of the field