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Objective

The students can communicate understandably in English in different kinds of written and spoken language situations. The students improve their English skills and know how to use English language materials relevant for higher education studies.

Content

The course includes the basics of the English language. It also offers the chance to practice different field-related (mechanical, IT, energy and environmental and civil engineering) oral and written communication situations and to increase the courage to use English. An essential target is to produce clear, logical and readable texts in different styles.

The material used in spoken and written tasks is related to different fields of engineering (mechanical, IT, energy and environmental and civil engineering) and includes topics such as the terminology of the field and various working life communication situations. In addition, the students develop their language learning techniques (e.g. reading professional texts, studying vocabulary).

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.