English for Bio and Food TechnologyLaajuus (3 ECTS)

Objective

Core content level learning outcomes (knowledge and understanding)On completion of the course the student will have a satisfactory command of field-specific English, and he or she will be familiar with the conventions of academic and technical writing.
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On completion of this course the student will be able to follow the developments in his or her field using various sources. The student will be able to write an abstract on his or her final year project and a short report based on source material as well as to give a formal oral presentation in a satisfactory way.

Content

Field-specific English: texts dealing with general and specific aspects of field-specific English, academic and technical writing, oral presentation, abstract, written assignment
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Active participation in meetings and negotiations. Argumentation and reporting in the field-related situations. Analyzing, summarizing and synthesizing information into a spoken and written form.

Qualifications

KIELB0113 English for Working Life and Technology

Further information

Contact lessons: 28 h
Project: 10 h
Written exam: 2 h
Student individual workload: 80 h