Technical Writing and Presentation 1Laajuus (4 ECTS)

Objective

Core content level learning outcomes (knowledge and understanding) On completion of the course the student will have a satisfactory command of English for technology-oriented usage and the basics of English for Building Services Engineering, he or she will be familiar with the vocabulary and use of English related to the corporate world and education, and will be familiar with cross-cultural communication.
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Core content level learning outcomes (skills) On completion of the course the student will, in a satisfactory way, be able to communicate in real-world work related situations, describe field-specific products and the operations of a company, understand technology -oriented texts on general and field-specific topics, give an oral presentation, write a letter of application and a CV, and survive a job interview.

Content

Use of English in technology-oriented contexts and the basics of field-specific English for Building Services Engineering; topics on the corporate world and business communication for engineers; job application process; engineering studies
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Strategies for effective reading and listening and their utilisation, derivation of words on the basis of context and word derivation rules, active participation in group discussions, improving the style and quality of one’s oral presentations

Qualifications

Upper secondary school or equivalent

Further information

Contact lessons: 56 h
Written exams: 2 x 2 h
Student individual workload: 46 h
Total: 106 h