Working English (2 cr)

Evaluation scale

H-5

Content scheduling

The course runs from week 36 to week 44.

The following topics are dealt with:
- education, workplace communication
- career options and job ads
- the chemistry lab environment, equipment and safety
- discussions on field-related topics and content
- current news related to the field/ industry
- describing material properties
- the basic math, geometry, chemistry terminology

Objective

The student can function in English-language situations typically encountered within the field both in speaking and in writing. The student uses a varied range of language structures and communicates with clarity. S/he knows and can use essential field-related terminology and web-based dictionaries and proofreading aids. The student can realistically assess his/her English communication skills and needs for development, and can act accordingly.

Content

Spoken and written English as used by engineering students andengineers for professional purposes.

Materials

Videos,news, articles are used.
The study material is provided by the teacher on itslearning and the students choose some of the study material on their own (job ads, topics for pitching and news).

Teaching methods

Task-based studying, learning by doing
Weekly contact lessons

Exam schedules

No exams, no re-sits. Task-based assessment.

Completion alternatives

No optional ways to complete the course.

Evaluation methods and criteria

Task-based assessment, no exam. All tasks must be completed acceptably by the due date. Active attendance and contribution in lessons are expected. Terminology tests must be passed with a minimum of 40% of available points.

Numerically graded tasks:
- Memo
- Pitching
- Terminology tests (3)
- written homework tasks

Active attendance and well prepared and completed homework tasks may result in the final grade being rounded up. Some tasks are graded pass/ fail and must also be completed in order to pass the course.

Failed (0)

Absences from lessons (attendance less than 6/7 lessons).
Missing tasks or tasks not completed according to the instructions.

Further information

The teacher can be contacted by email during office hours (8 a.m. to 4 p.m.) at: piia.pesso(a)turkuamk.fi.

The course starts on XX according to the timetable. The students are expected to participate in the lessons and only one absence is allowed.