Study Guide

Objective

The student is able to read texts related to the field and to communicate orally in situations connected with the future work tasks.
 

Content

Command of the basic special vocabulary in the field. Reading texts related to the field, learning to communicate in oral situations.

Location and time

Classes twice a week in Sepänkatu campus.

Materials

Teacher's material.
Online material in itslearning.
Material chosen by the students.

Teaching methods

Contact teaching, self-study tasks, assessed assignments

Exam schedules

Task-based assessment. No exams or re-sits. No possibility to raise the score or redo any of the course assignments (as stated in the degree regulation).

International connections

Flipped classroom method (tasks and vocabulary done by the students on their own) , practise and guidance in class
Teamwork, pairwork

Completion alternatives

No optional ways for passing the course except completing the assignments and tasks according to the given instructions.

Student workload

Contact teaching and teamwork
Self-study tasks and homework, 5 evaluated assignments
Active working in teams

Content scheduling

The aim of this course is to make the student familiar with logistics terminology in English. The English language used in different areas and operations in the field of logistics will be be studied both in speaking and in writing. 

The course includes discussion and negotiation skills, as well as enhancing the student's skills in writing professionally and communicating confidently in various work life situations using logistics terminology.

Further information

The course starts on 6 September according to the group's timetable.

The prerequisite for taking this course is that the student has completed the English Professional Skills course that is an obligatory course for the group.

There are obligatory lessons that the students must participate in. Absences cannot be compensated with extra work and all deadlines must be followed and are non-negotiable.

The obligatory lessons are on:
Sep 6
Sep 13
Sep 27
Oct 7
Oct 14
Nov 1 and 4
Nov 15 or 18 (separate schedule available in itslearning)

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%)
1. Planning transportation
2. Telephone dialog
3. PESTEL Report
4. PESTEL Presentation
5. Negotiation
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 = good (CEFR B2-C level)
5 = excellent (CEFR B2-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. Team tasks, pre-class work and continuous demonstration of skills in class (50%)
All five evaluated 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 class is required due to the nature of the studied subject. Participation in some classes is 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.

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

4- 0 points from the five evaluated assignments.
Absence from obligatory classes and team meetings.
Team tasks missing partly or completely.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

8-12p = grade 2 (CEFR A2-B1) or late return of assignments
5-7p = grade 1 (CEFR A level) or late return of assignments
Team tasks missing partly or completely, absence from obligatory classes.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

18-22p = grade 4 (CEFR B2-C level)
13-17 p = grade 3 (CEFR B1-B2) or late return of assignments
Team tasks done (most), active demonstration of skills in class.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

23-25p = grade 5
(CEFR B2-C)
Team tasks done, active demonstration of skills in class.