Study Guide

Objective

The students know the requirements for versatile texts related to higher education studies and know how to write comprehensive and well-structured texts. The students know the stylistic requirements of professional texts and can analyze, synthesize and summarize information from various sources. The students have a good command of vocabulary and grammatical structures of the chosen professional or educational fields. The students know the student admissions procedure in the higher education studies of the chosen field. They can also describe their own competences. Finnish language proficiency level: B1.2–B2 (CEFR).

Content

The course focuses on the development of writing and argumentation skills and vocabulary needed in higher education studies. The course provides practice in using textual styles, searching for information and in critical literacy. The course gives the chance to practice more demanding grammatical structures. The students also study the student admissions procedure of the chosen field.

Location and time

Luennot Zoomissa tiistaisin ja torstaisin klo 10-12.

Materials

Opettajan materiaali.

Teaching methods

Luennot Zoomissa. Ryhmätyöskentely. Itsenäinen työskentely.

Completion alternatives

Opintojaksoa ei voi suorittaa itsenäisenä opiskeluna.

Student workload

1 op = 27 tuntia. Opiskelijan työ yhteensä 135 tuntia.

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.

Assessment methods and criteria

Opintojakso arvioidaan asteikolla 0-5.