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English for Higher Education Studies (5 cr)

Code: YK00BH38-3006

General information


Enrollment

24.05.2024

Timing

07.04.2025 - 30.05.2025

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

5 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Turku University of Applied Sciences

Campus

Location-independent

Teaching languages

  • Finnish
  • English

Seats

15 - 30

Degree programmes

  • Higher education preparatory program for immigrants

Teachers

  • Marjo Aaltonen

Groups

  • VALMEK25B
  • VALMEK25

Objective

The students can communicate understandably in English in different kinds of written and spoken language situations of the chosen field. The students improve their English skills and know how to use English language materials relevant for higher education studies.

Content

The course includes the basics of the English language. It also offers the chance to practice different field-related oral and written communication situations and to increase the courage to use the English language. An essential target is to produce clear, logical and readable texts in different styles. The material used in spoken and written tasks is related to the chosen field. In addition, the students develop their language learning techniques (e.g. reading professional texts, studying vocabulary).

Evaluation scale

H-5