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English Professional Skills, B2 (3 op)

Toteutuksen tunnus: 1001004-3282

Toteutuksen perustiedot


Ilmoittautumisaika
30.09.2023 - 15.11.2023
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Ajoitus
30.10.2023 - 22.12.2023
Toteutus on päättynyt.
Opintopistemäärä
3 op
Lähiosuus
3 op
Toteutustapa
Lähiopetus
Yksikkö
Taideakatemia
Opetuskielet
englanti
Opettajat
Judi Rose
Opintojakso
1001004
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Arviointiasteikko

H-5

Sisällön jaksotus

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

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: 10.12.2023

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

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