Tekniikan englannin suullinen ja kirjallinen viestintäLaajuus (3 op)

Osaamistavoitteet

On completion of the course the student will have a basic knowledge of formal and informal language usage and the essential features of technical writing and will be able to apply them appropriately in various technical documents. The student will be able to: write professional letters, memos and emails; locate and reference relevant source material in ICT and use it in his or her own texts; evaluate the reliability of web references; compile a reference list; define plagiarism and avoid it; paraphrase ICT-related texts; write professional slides; plan and deliver a professional presentation on an ICT-related topic; write a letter of application and a CV and survive a job interview.

Sisältö

Formal vs. informal style and language.
Features of technical writing and various technical documents.
Professional correspondence: formal letters, memos, email communication.
Special features of online communication.
Basics of locating, using and referencing relevant source material in ICT.
Ethical issues in professional communication, especially plagiarism.
Paraphrasing and summarising texts related to ICT.
Principles of planning and delivering a professional oral presentation and writing professional slides.
Delivery and peer assessment of a professional oral presentation on a topic related to ICT.
Development of and receiving feedback on one’s writing and presentation skills.
Job application process.

Esitietovaatimukset

The English languge test in the entrance examination

Arviointikriteerit, tyydyttävä (1)

The student is able to communicate in a satisfactory way in the common working life situations both orally and in writing. The student is able to write clear, detailed texts about various topics but the text is partially disconnected, the style and register are not always appropriate, some word choices are poor and some mistakes occur. Mistakes do not cause misunderstandings. The student is able to summarise, use paraphrases and document source material in a satisfactory way. The student has a sufficient vocabulary for use in the field and working environment and is able to use substituting expressions in most cases. The student speaks relatively clearly though mistakes occur, and he or she understands another person’s speech. The student is able to construct and write a short report using source material and give an oral presentation on a given topic.

Arviointikriteerit, hyvä (3)

The student is able to communicate well in complex working life situations both orally and in writing. The student is able to write clear, detailed texts about various topics. The text is well structured and uses the correct style and register but some occasional mistakes may occur. Mistakes do not distract communication. The student is able to summarise texts, use paraphrases and document source material well though some occasional mistakes occur. The student is able to evaluate data and justifications drawn from several sources. The student has a fairly extensive vocabulary for use in the field and working environment and is able to use substituting expressions well. The student speaks fluently and clearly though some occasional mistakes may occur, and he or she understands another person’s speech. The student is able to construct and write a short report using source material and give an oral presentation on a given topic.

Arviointikriteerit, kiitettävä (5)

The student is able to communicate effectively and purposefully in diverse and challenging working life situations both orally and in writing. The student is able to write clear, detailed texts about diverse professional topics. The text is well structured and precise and the correct style and register are used with confidence. The student is able to summarise texts, use paraphrases and document source material in an excellent way. The student is able to evaluate data and justifications drawn from several sources. The student has an extensive vocabulary for use in the field and working environment, and is able to find substituting expressions or idiomatic expressions with ease. Some occasional lapses in the vocabulary may occur. The student speaks fluently and clearly and is able to express him/herself spontaneously and without hesitation even in complex situations, and understands another person’s speech. The student is able to construct and write a short report using source material and give an oral presentation on a given topic.