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Preparatory English

Structure Type: Study unit
Code: HXV0007
Type: Optional / Basic Studies
Curriculum: H-VV 2007
Level: Continuing Education etc.
Credits: 3 cr
Responsible Teacher: Kiikkala, Sanna-Liisa
Language of Instruction: Finnish

Learning Outcomes

The student attains the language skills needed in learning professional language. The student has a working knowledge of standard language and manages in everyday speaking situations, is able to write simple texts and understands well English text.

Student's Workload

Total work load of the course: 81 h
- of which scheduled studies: 42 h
- of which autonomous studies: 39h

Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses

Secondary education English studies

Contents

The Basic structures of English, essential vocabulary, speaking exercises, reading and writing exercises, using various sources in language learning.

Recommended or Required Reading and Other Learning Resources/Tools

Will be announced at the beginning of the study unit.

Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Communicative language learning, pair and group exercises and independent studying.

Assessment Criteria

Grade 1: The student attains the level pass at English in everyday speaking and writing skills.
Grade 3: The student both speaks and writes fairly good English in everyday speaking situations.
Grade 5: The student speaks fluently in English in basic everyday speaking situations and writes well in English.

Assessment Methods

Exams, home assignments and continuous assessment.


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