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Engelska 3

Code: ENG2RT203
Extent: 3 cr (81h)
Timing: 4th semester
Language: English
Level: Professional studies
Type: Compulsory

Starting level and linkage with other courses

Engelska 1 and Engelska 2 completed. Minimum competence level B1.

Learning outcomes

Upon completion of the course, the student

  • has professional communication skills required in the industry with particular emphasis on  product development.
  • is able to communicate efficiently in customer service situations
  • is able to implement professional language competence in projects of the term
  • knows the key vocabulary of the themes of the term
  • is able to search professional literature and other sources to acquire and share  information efficiently in English
  • knows how to write academic texts  in the proper structure and style
  • is able to give professional presentations

Course contents

  • Integrated to the study modules of the term 
  • Spoken communication related to the study modules of term : presentations, reporting, interviews 
  • Written English communication related  to the study modules of the term: e.g. e-mails summaries, reports
  • Academic writing and research  language: e.g. abstracts, questionnaires, interviews

Cooperation with the business community

Guest lectures and company visits together with the major subjects of the term

International dimension

Possible international semester projects, involving international partners. 

Teaching and learning methods

Contact hours 40
Independent study and teamwork 38 h
Examination 2h
The own learning assessment 1 h

Recognition of prior learning (RPL)

The student displays with the competence demonstration that s/he manages the course objectives and contents mentioned in the course description. The student contacts the instructor before the course is implemented. The student displays her/his competence in various parts of the course by course related documentation, e.g. a language portfolio. In the competence demonstration includes an examination and oral presentation.

Teacher responsible

Liisa Wallenius, Porvoo

Course materials

Material posted on Moodle:
Material prepared by the students as course work
Material provided by the lecturer

Assessment criteria

The course is evaluated on scale 1 to 5. The assessment criteria is presented on scale 1 to 3.

 

Components 1 (50%) 3 (70%) 5 (90%)
Knowledge The student knows the core contents of the course at a passable level. The student knows well the core contents of the course. The student masters the core contents of the course.
Skills The course assignments are completed at a passable level. The student performs oral tasks at a basic level. The course assignments are completed at an appropriate level. The student performs oral tasks well. All the course assignments are completed at a proficient level. The student performs oral tasks fluently.
Competence With great difficulty and under strict supervision, the student can use English in professional tasks. The student works well in a team. S/he shows some independence in the performance of professional tasks. The student can work very professionally in a team. S/he can apply the acquired knowledge independently in professional tasks.

Assessment components and their respective weights

30% class activity (80% attendance requirement)
40% presentations and written assignments, course portfolio
30% examination

The own learning assessment assignment does not impact your grade. The assignment is the same for all courses/modules and your answers will be used also for course/module development. The assignment is completed online in WinhaOpaali.

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