Engineering English II
| Structure Type: | Study unit |
|---|---|
| Code: | IYTP0603 |
| Type: | Compulsory / Basic Studies |
| Curriculum: | I-YT 2010 |
| Level: | Bachelor of Engineering |
| Year of Study: | 3 (2012-2013) |
| Credits: | 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | I-YT-3N | 2013-01-07 – 2013-04-26 | Ritva Rapila | Finnish | 2012-12-07 – 2013-03-04 |
Learning Outcomes
The student can write business letters and professional e-mails in English. S/he understand texts in the field and knows vocabulary in the field as well. S/he can also describe a process in English and write instructions. The student also knows the necessary vocabulary and phrases to act at meetings and negotiations. The student can also write a job application and CV.
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
Technical English I
Contents
Business correspondence, process description and instructions, professional texts and vocabulary, meetings and negotiations.
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 using.
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