English Professional Skills (3 cr)
Code: 5021135-3005
General information
Enrollment
01.06.2021 - 09.09.2021
Timing
30.08.2021 - 17.12.2021
Number of ECTS credits allocated
3 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Engineering and Business
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
Teachers
- Sari Loppela-Rauha
Teacher in charge
Sari Loppela-Rauha
Groups
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MKEMIS19
Objective
The student can function in English-language situations typically encountered within the field both in speaking and in writing. The student uses a varied range of language tools and strategies to develop his/her language skills within an authentic professional context. S/he can use field-related terminology and relevant written and spoken text types and registers. The student can realistically assess his/her English communication skills and needs for development, and can act accordingly. Level C1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages is aimed at.
Content
Information is sought and retrieved from various kinds of English-language sources, and processed to produce reports, talks and other relevant output. The more demanding field-specific text types are studied. Presentation skills are enhanced. The demands of an international working environment are pondered. The study unit is partly integrated with studies in chemical engineering and materials technology.
Materials
Links to materials can be found in itslearning. Some material is provided by the students themselves.
Teaching methods
The topics dealt with both in speaking and in writing are related to the content matter within the student's study programme.
Exam schedules
The course is assessed continuously based on tasks and active attendance. There is no final exam and thus also no retake exam. Possibly some small tests on limited subject area content (homework material) along the way.
International connections
This is a skills subject and skills need to be practised. Webcam + microphone needed for online sessions, if any.
Completion alternatives
None
Student workload
Two practice sessions in the classroom or online
Independent information retrieval
Reporting in speaking and in writing
Content scheduling
Two class meetings in September, otherwise independent or group work
Evaluation scale
H-5
Assessment methods and criteria
One pre-class task (Instrumentation skills profile), two detailed course tasks (instrument/device/system mastery from two different viewpoints), in-class presentation, and one post-course task.
All tasks need to be completed acceptably as instructed on itslearning.
Assessment criteria, fail (0)
Tasks not completed or not in compliance with instructions, attendance criteria not met, and/or language issues seriously hampering communication.
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)
- message not fully clear despite effort
- quite many issues with language mechanics
- tasks only partly completed
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
- tasks in compliance with instructions
- good use of relevant reference material and hence good grasp of content
- logical spoken and written text
- few or no grammar/vocabulary issues
- a communicative approach during contact sessions