English for Higher Education Studies (5 ECTS)

Learning outcomes

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).

Teaching methods

Distance teaching
Interactive lectures on Zoom.

The course includes oral and written assignments and an exam.

Location and time

Zoom

Learning materials and recommended literature

To be announced on Moodle.

Alternative completion methods of implementation

N/A

Internship and working life connections

N/A

Exam dates and retake possibilities

N/A

International connections

N/A

Student workload

One study credit corresponds to 27 hours of work.
Total 135 hours (contact teaching hours, independent learning hours)

Content scheduling

N/A

Assessment methods and criteria

Continuous assessment
Attendance requirement
Learning assignments

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.