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Engineering English I

Structure Type: Study unit
Code: IYTP0409
Type: Compulsory / Basic Studies
Curriculum: I-YT 2013
Level: Bachelor of Engineering
Year of Study: 2 (2014-2015)
Credits: 3 cr
Responsible Teacher: Kiikkala, Sanna-Liisa
Language of Instruction: Finnish

Courses During the Academic Year 2014-2015

Impl.Group(s)Study TimeTeacher(s)LanguageEnrolment
5I-YT-2N2014-09-01 – 2014-12-20Sanna-Liisa KiikkalaFinnish2014-08-15 – 2014-09-14
6I-EY-1N2015-01-05 – 2015-05-02Sanna-Liisa KiikkalaFinnish2014-12-08 – 2015-01-12

Learning Outcomes

The student can present a company and a product in the field of environmental technology. S/he can read professional texts and understands the majority of the text.. S/he also knows the most important vocabulary in the field. The student can tell about her/his own education in English. S/he also manages in telephone situations related to work .

Student's Workload

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

Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses

Preparatory English or secondary education English

Contents

Oral and written communication needed in working life, e.g. telling about education, telephoning, company/product presentation. Texts and vocabulary in the field.

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. S/he has an extensive vocabulary of the field and understands field-specific texts without difficulty.
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.
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.

Assessment Methods

Exams, continuous assessment and active participation in contact teaching.


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