Engineering English I
| Structure Type: | Study unit |
|---|---|
| Code: | IRTP0409 |
| Type: | Compulsory / Basic Studies |
| Curriculum: | I-RT 2010V |
| Level: | Bachelor of Engineering |
| Year of Study: | 2 (2011-2012) |
| Credits: | 3 cr |
| Responsible Teacher: | Kiikkala, Sanna-Liisa |
| Language of Instruction: | Finnish |
Courses During the Academic Year 2011-2012
| Impl. | Group(s) | Study Time | Teacher(s) | Language | Enrolment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | I-RT-2N | 2011-08-29 – 2011-12-23 | Ritva Rapila | Finnish | 2011-08-19 – 2011-09-04 |
Learning Outcomes
The student can communicate in English in various communication situations in working life, such as telephoning situations, company and product presentations, telling about one's education. The students understands the professional texts and has a working professional.
Student's Workload
Total work load of the course: 81 h
- of which scheduled studies: 42h
- of which autonomous studies: 39 h
The assessment of student’s own learning 1 h is included in contact lessons.
Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses
Preparatory English or secondary education English studies.
Contents
Oral and written communication needed in working life, e.g. telling about education, telephoning, company/product presentation. Texts and vocabulary in the field construction engineering.
Recommended or Required Reading and Other Learning Resources/Tools
Material compiled by the teacher
Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Contact teaching, home assignments and independent studying.
Assessment Criteria
Grade 5: The student is able to communicate fluently, almost without mistakes, both in speech and in writing in work-related situations. S/he has an extensive vocabulary of the field and understands field-specific texts without difficulty. The student can produce a well-structured and almost faultless project report.
Grade 3: The student knows the essential vocabulary and understands the texts in the field. S/he is able to participate in a work-related conversation, with occasional mistakes and errors in the speech. The student is able to produce a project report or an abstract for it.
Grade 1: The student knows the basic vocabulary of the field and understands the main points of texts in the field. S/he can follow work discussions and can give a presentation by reading it from the paper. The student is able to produce a satisfactory project report, or an abstract for it, using a template.
Assessment Methods
Exams, continuous assessment and active participation in contact teaching.