English Professional Skills, B2 (3 op)
Toteutuksen tunnus: 1001004-3265
Toteutuksen perustiedot
- Ilmoittautumisaika
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02.07.2023 - 29.09.2023
Ilmoittautuminen toteutukselle on päättynyt.
- Ajoitus
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06.09.2023 - 13.10.2023
Toteutus on päättynyt.
- Opintopistemäärä
- 3 op
- Lähiosuus
- 3 op
- Toteutustapa
- Lähiopetus
- Yksikkö
- Taideakatemia
- Opetuskielet
- englanti
- Opettajat
- Judi Rose
- Eero Linjama
- Opintojakso
- 1001004
Arviointiasteikko
H-5
Sisällön jaksotus
Online-tapaamiset
11.9. klo 13.30-16.00
18.9. klo 13.30-16.00
25.9. klo 13.30-16.00
2.10. klo 13.30-16.00
9.10. klo 13.30-16.00
https://utu.zoom.us/j/67225569913
Meeting ID: 672 2556 9913
Session 1:
- Introductions
- Housekeeping, course requirements, syllabus
- Portfolio instructions
- Video presentation instructions
- Course assignments + due dates
- Assignment: Evaluating language skills, setting learning goals, professional profile
Session 2:
- Foreign language listening strategies
- Listening comprehension task(s) + discussion
- Terminology exercises
- Assignment: Field-related podcast + written critique
Session 3:
- Reading strategies
- Peer reading (articles to be announced) + discussion
- Terminology exercises
- Assignment: Article + written/oral critique/opinion
Session 4:
- Writing conventions and tips, process writing
- Types of texts commonly needed in the profession
- Thematic discussion
- Terminology exercises
- Assignment: (Peer) writing on chosen topic and chosen text type
Session 5:
- Oral presentations: structure and tips
- Oral presentation examples + discussion
- Terminology exercises
- Assignment: Short video presentation on chosen topic
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 the field
- becoming professional, autonomous language users in working life
Oppimateriaalit
The instructor will provide most of the learning materials, and therefore students do not need to purchase any. For some of the tasks, students will be requested to search for various materials to support their writing, reading and presentations.
Opetusmenetelmät
Listening, reading and writing exercises, video presentation, thematic discussions, online tasks.
Tenttien ajankohdat ja uusintamahdollisuudet
This course does not require students to take a test. Rather, students will submit a portfolio of the various tasks completed during the course, including video and reflections.
Due date: 22.10.2023 (music and dance), 10.12.2023 (circus and theater)
Kansainvälisyys
Digital learning, peer learning, self-regulated learning, feedback, process learning
Opiskelijan ajankäyttö ja kuormitus
Three credits are equivalent to 81 hours of study.
• Online lessons and assignments: 26 hours
• Video presentations and preparation: 15 hours
• Online tasks, portfolio and independent study: 40 hours
Lisätiedot
Learning platform, email and individual consultation as needed