Technical English II
| Structure Type: | Study unit |
|---|---|
| Code: | IXP0224 |
| Type: | Compulsory / Basic Studies |
| Curriculum: | I-ST 2006 |
| Level: | Bachelor of Engineering |
| Year of Study: | 3 (2008-2009) |
| Credits: | 3 cr |
| Responsible Teacher: | Rapila, Ritva |
| Language of Instruction: | Finnish |
Courses During the Academic Year 2008-2009
| Impl. | Group(s) | Study Time | Teacher(s) | Language | Enrolment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | I-TT-3N | 2008-08-25 – 2008-12-20 | Ritva Rapila | Finnish | 2008-08-15 – 2008-08-31 |
| 2 | I-ST-3N | 2008-08-25 – 2008-12-20 | Sanna-Liisa Kiikkala | Finnish | 2008-08-15 – 2008-08-31 |
| 3 | I-YT-3N | 2008-10-27 – 2009-03-07 | Ritva Rapila | Finnish | 2008-10-06 – 2008-11-02 |
| 4 | I-RT-3V, I-ST-3V | 2008-10-27 – 2009-03-07 | Sanna-Liisa Kiikkala | Finnish | 2008-10-06 – 2008-11-02 |
| 6 | 2009-01-05 – 2009-05-02 | Ritva Rapila | Finnish | 2008-12-08 – 2009-01-23 | |
| 7 | I-KT-3N | 2009-01-05 – 2009-05-02 | Sanna-Liisa Kiikkala | Finnish | 2008-12-08 – 2009-01-11 |
| 8 | I-RT-3N | 2009-01-05 – 2009-05-02 | Ritva Rapila | Finnish | 2008-12-08 – 2009-01-11 |
Learning Outcomes
The student understands even more difficult language used in the professional field and is able to produce oral and written professional language needed in the engineer's work, such as trade fair situations, process description, e-mails and business correspondence.
The student can draw business letters and business e-mails in English. S/he understands texts on his/her field of study. The student can write a process description and instructions. S/he knows meeting and negoatiation terminology in English.
Student's Workload
Total work load of the course: 81 h
of which contact teaching based studies 42
and independent studies 39h.
Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses
Technical english I
Contents
Oral and written communication of the professional field, e.g. business correspondence, presentations (e.g. in trade fair situations, describing a process), production of engineering field texts; terms and vocabulary of the professional field.
Recommended or Required Reading and Other Learning Resources/Tools
Material announced by the teacher at the beginning of the study unit.
Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Contact teaching, home assignments and independent study.
Assessment Criteria
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.
Grade 3: The student knows the essential vocabulary and understands the texts in the field. The student is able to participate in a work-related conversation, with occasional mistakes and errors in the speech.
Grade 5: The student is able to communicate fluently, almost without mistakes, both in speech and in writing. S/he has an extensive vocabulary of the field and understands field-specific texts without difficulty.
Assessment Methods
Exams, continuous assessment and active participation in contact teaching or portfolio assessment.