Technical English
| Structure Type: | Study unit |
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| Code: | IK00BE70 |
| Curriculum: | ET 2024 |
| Level: | Bachelor of Engineering |
| Year of Study: | 2 (2025-2026) |
| Semester: | Spring |
| Credits: | 5 cr |
| Responsible Teacher: | Kiikkala, Sanna-Liisa |
| Language of Instruction: | Finnish |
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Learning Outcomes
The student enhances written and oral communication skills. The student understands texts related to engineering and working life and knows the most important vocabulary. The student can also write technical texts and documents. The student recognises the various registers of language, she can write appropriate texts and can discuss various topics within engineering and working life.
The student’s courage to speak in general and in various professional situations increases, the student learns to speak English in working life and in general social situations and s/he learns to give an effective presentation contents wise and interaction wise. The student can participate in meetings and negotiations in English
Student's Workload
135 hours, of which 45-50 contact teaching.
Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses
Senior secondary school or vocational school syllabus.
Contents
Written communications and speaking situations in working life, such as emails, application letter and CV, presentations, trade fair discussions, meetings and negotiations; writing technical documents, texts and vocabulary in the field of study; essential vocabulary in working life and technology.
Recommended or Required Reading and Other Learning Resources/Tools
Material compiled by the teacher.
Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Oral and written exercises, pair and group work.
Assessment Criteria
Satisfactory (1-2): The student has a basic vocabulary in the field and understands the main points of a text of technical nature. The student is able to follow discussions on a technical topic or working life and is able to write a comprehensible report.
Good (3-4): The student knows the most essential vocabulary and can understand most parts of texts pertaining to the field of study. The student is able to participate in discussions on the topic within engineering and is able to write clear and detailed text.
Excellent: The student has no difficulties in understanding texts pertaining to the field of study, has an extensive vocabulary and is able to express one's thoughts precisely, recognises the nuances of the language and can write a unified, detailed and effective report.
Assessment Methods
Written and oral exam, continuous assessment.