Opinto-opas

Objective

The students deepen their knowledge of technology and its concepts as well as their Finnish language skills to be able to participate in written and oral communication situations in higher education in engineering. The students can search for information and know how to write a report. The students develop their language skills in order to succeed in entrance examinations in engineering. Finnish language proficiency level: B1.2–B2 (CEFR).

Content

The course requires the students write a report on a technical topic of their interest and practice presentation skills. The course strengthens the students’ command of technical terminology and essential grammatical structures.

Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Student has achieved the course objectives fairly. Student is able to identify and use the course subject area’s concepts and understands the conditions of knowledge and skills development.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Student has achieved the course objectives well, even though the knowledge and skills need improvement on some areas. Student is able to use well the course concepts and to apply his/her knowledge in study and work situations. Student is able to analyze his/her own knowledge and skills.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Student has achieved the objectives of the course with excellent marks. Student masters commendably the course subject area’s concepts and is able to make justified and fluent analysis on course subject area. Students is well prepared to apply his/her knowledge and skills in study and work situations. Student is able to analyze the competencies of the study field and the development of his/her own knowledge and skills.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Student has achieved the course objectives. Student is able to identify and use the course subject area’s concepts and to put to use his/her knowledge and skills.

Qualifications

XX00DQ17 Engineering and Finnish as a Second Language 2 (B1)