English Professional Skills, B2 (5op)

Arviointiasteikko

H-5

Sisällön jaksotus

September – December 2019
Theme 1: Studies and professional profile (w 36 - 38)
Theme 2: Giving and writing instructions (w39 - 41)
Theme 3: Technical writing (w43 – 46)
Theme 4: Workplace communication (w47 – 48)
Theme 5: Meetings (w49 - 50)

Tavoitteet

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.

Sisältö

- 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

Aika ja paikka

03.09.2018 - 14.12.2018, ICT, Joukahainen Campus

Oppimateriaalit

teacher’s own and web-based material

Opetusmenetelmät

teacher-directed classroom activities, independent work, pair work, group work, project work, online activities (quizzes, meetings)

Tenttien ajankohdat ja uusintamahdollisuudet

No exam. There is continuous assessment.

Pedagogiset toimintatavat ja kestävä kehitys

The contents and the assessed outputs of the course are designed to provide the students with English language communication skills they need in working life especially when working in projects. Examples include producing instructions and reports, organizing physical and online meetings and producing the relevant documents and emails, collaborative writing and presentation of results. In addition, the students have to complete tasks individually, in pairs and as a group which enhances their communication and interpersonal skills. The assessment is continuous and teacher and peer assessment is provided after the completion of each task.

Toteutuksen valinnaiset suoritustavat

A: The student can complete the English Professional Skills B2 (5ECTS) and complete Accreditation of Prior Learning based on Competence (not transfer of credits):
Within two weeks prior since the course start, student submits a video and a written report showcasing expertise in oral and written work place communication and professional communication. The report must include concrete examples of work place communication (e.g. meetings, negotiations, written reports, instructions, emails and so on). If the submission fulfils the assessment criteria, student can attain the credits. If the submission does not meet the criteria, student joins the course.
B: The student can complete the English Professional Skills B2 (5ECTS) and complete Transfer of Credits within the first two weeks of the course if the student has completed a course with the same credits and similar content at a samel level (higher education)) educational institution within the last 5 years. The student will also need to provide an official transcript and course content description.

Opiskelijan ajankäyttö ja kuormitus

classroom activities: 35 h
individual work: 45 h
pairwork work: 30 h
group work: 20h

Arviointimenetelmät ja arvioinnin perusteet

Each theme has a relevant assessed task, which can yield 0-2 points. In addition up to 2 points max are given for active participation and preparation. In total, the student can yield 12 points. All assessed outputs must be completed on time. Late assessed outputs may not yield any points. The student needs to accumulate 5 points to pass with grade 1. Class attendance is compulsory. Peer-assessed tasks are accompanied with evaluation criteria.
Theme 1 assessed output: Professional profile (individual, written & oral task, teacher & peer assessment)
Theme 2 assessed output: a set of instructions (individual, written or multi-media task, teacher & peer assessment)
Theme 3 assessed output: a collaborative written report (pair, written task, teacher assessment)
Theme 4 assessed task output: a presentation (pair, oral task, teacher and peer assessment)
Theme 5 assessed outcome: an online meeting portfolio including documents, emails and an online meeting and evaluation (group, oral and written task, teacher assessment and self–reflection)

Hylätty (0)

The student has insufficient attendance (has been absent in more than 4 classes). The student has not completed all the tasks. The student has completed tasks but they are not of acceptable standard,