Electrical English 1
| Structure Type: | Study unit |
|---|---|
| Code: | ISTP0604 |
| Type: | Compulsory / Basic Studies |
| Curriculum: | I-ST 2011 |
| Level: | Bachelor of Engineering |
| Year of Study: | 2 (2012-2013) |
| Credits: | 1 cr |
| Responsible Teacher: | Kiikkala, Sanna-Liisa |
| Language of Instruction: | Finnish |
Courses During the Academic Year 2012-2013
| Impl. | Group(s) | Study Time | Teacher(s) | Language | Enrolment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | I-ST-2N | 2013-01-07 – 2013-03-01 | Sanna-Liisa Kiikkala | Finnish | 2012-12-07 – 2013-01-07 |
Learning Outcomes
The student can draw up a project report and give an oral presentation. The stuent can draw up simple instructions in English and can write business letters and emails in English. S/he understands the main points in texts dealing with electrical engineering and on the common core theme and can describe a process both orally and in writing.
Student's Workload
Total work load 27 hours of which
14 hours scheduled studies
and 13 hours autonomous studies.
Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses
Engineering English
Contents
Business correspondence, reports, instructions, oral presentations. Vocabulary and texts in the field of electrical engineering on the common core theme. Process description.
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, independent studying, e-learning.
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 as well as business letters and instructions in English.
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 and business letters and intructions in English.
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, and business letters using a template.
Assessment Methods
Exam, assessment of exercises and home assignments, active participation in contact teaching.