English for Higher Education Studies (5 cr)
Code: XX00EB17-3002
General information
Enrollment
02.08.2021 - 05.01.2022
Timing
12.01.2022 - 16.03.2022
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
5 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Unit
School of Media, Design and Conservation
Campus
Hämeentie 135
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
1 - 30
Degree programmes
- Higher Education Preparatory Program for Immigrants, Multidisciplinary
Teachers
- Anna Junnikkala
Teacher in charge
Anna Junnikkala
Groups
-
MXB21SKorkeakouluopintoihin valmentava koulutus maahanmuuttajille, monialainen
Objective
The students can communicate understandably in English in different kinds of written and spoken language situations of the chosen field. The students improve their English skills and know how to use English language materials relevant for higher education studies.
Content
The course includes the basic structures of English language. It also offers the chance to practice different field-related oral and written communication situations and to increase the courage to use English language. The students learn to produce understandable, clear and logical speech and field-related texts in different styles. In addition, the students develop their language learning techniques (e.g. reading professional texts, studying vocabulary).
Materials
All the teaching material will be on a Moodle site. The teacher will give you the access key.
Teaching methods
Contact teaching
Remote teaching on Zoom
Exam schedules
N/A
International connections
N/A
Completion alternatives
N/A
Student workload
Contact teaching 36 h
Independent study
Evaluation scale
Hyväksytty/Hylätty
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
Continuous assessment
Attendance requirement
Learning assignments