Communication in English
| Structure Type: | Study unit |
|---|---|
| Code: | ET00BN17 |
| Curriculum: | ETE 2023 |
| Level: | Bachelor of Engineering |
| Year of Study: | 1 (2023) |
| Semester: | Spring |
| Credits: | 3 cr |
| Responsible Teacher: | Kiikkala, Sanna-Liisa |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
Courses During the Year 2023
| Impl. | Group(s) | Study Time | Teacher(s) | Language | Enrolment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3001 | ETE2023-1, ETE2023-1A, ETE2023-1B, ETE2023-1C, ETE2023-1D | 2023-03-06 – 2023-05-15 | Tim Reus | English | 2022-12-01 – 2023-01-16 |
Learning Outcomes
This course has the following learning outcomes.
• The student can speak confidently in professional settings.
• The student can give effective presentations.
• The student can write and recognise effective CVs and cover letters.
• The student can write and recognise effective technical language.
Student's Workload
81 hours, which includes 28 hours of scheduled contact studies.
Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses
Senior secondary school or vocational school level English (B1).
Contents
Various writing and speaking exercises, grammar and vocabulary for professional settings, AI writing tools, presentation, report-writing, and job application simulation.
Recommended or Required Reading and Other Learning Resources/Tools
Material compiled by the teacher.
Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Lectures and in-class pair and group exercises; homework reading, writing and listening exercises.
Assessment Criteria
Grade 5: The student produces professional, largely error-free texts, uses AI writing tools critically and effectively, participates in discussions spontaneously and in detail, and presents information in a clear and structured way.
Grade 3: The student knows the essential vocabulary and understands the main points of texts, produces generally professional-sounding texts, uses AI writing tools critically and effectively, participates in discussions spontaneously, and presents information in a structured way.
Grade 1: The student knows basic vocabulary, understands the main points of texts, produces understandable texts, uses AI writing tools (if at all) critically and effectively, understands discussions pertaining to work and the field the study, and can give presentations in English.
Assessment Methods
A job application writing task, a presentation, and a capstone report writing task. Other requirements for passing the course are regular participation in classes and completion of at least 75% of exercises and assignments.