Working English for EngineersLaajuus (3 cr)
Code: 5N00EK81
Credits
3 op
Objectives
Students
- know how to act in working life communication situations (e.g. telephone and e-mail communication)
- know the basic business terminology and can give a presentation of a chosen company
- know the most important vocabulary of their field of study
Content
• working life communication situations
• business life English
• terminology of the students’ own field of study
• grammar as required
Prerequisites
Basic language studies in English completed or equivalent skills
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)
Student
• copes with simple conversational situations, also related to companies in his field
• reacts to what the interlocutor says most often in a comprehensible manner
• is aware, to some extent, of the style requirements set by different types of texts
• writes clearly in outline
• understands the main points of normal-paced speech in a familiar context, when the message is repeated if necessary
• pronounces intelligibly most of the time
• finds the information the student is looking for in texts that deal with familiar topics
• uses the basic vocabulary of the field so that the essential message is conveyed
• uses simple basic grammar structures
• uses available aids, e.g. online dictionaries
Assessment criteria, good (3-4)
Student
• discusses both general topics and topics related to his field and its companies quite fluently
• reacts to what his interlocutor says mostly appropriately
• mostly communicates in the style required by the situation
• writes fairly fluently and clearly
• understands people speaking with different accents when the topic is familiar
• pronounces quite naturally and clearly
• understands the main points and most details of the text read
• can, if necessary, express the matter in other words
• understands and uses the vocabulary of the field quite accurately
• knows how to use different sources and dictionaries
• uses structures mostly correctly and corrects mistakes in language if they have led to misunderstandings
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
Student
• fluently discusses both general topics and topics related to his professional field and its companies
• reacts quickly and appropriately to what the interlocutor says
• communicates in the style required by the situation
• writes fluently and appropriately with almost no grammatical errors
• understands relatively easily also people who speak with different accents
• pronounces naturally and clearly
• understands both the main points and the details of a demanding professional text and is able to apply what he has read
• explains in other words and makes up for gaps in vocabulary discreetly
• understands and uses skillfully and precisely the vocabulary of the field as well as the terminology of the student's own specialty
• usually finds different sources using appropriate words and expressions
• uses versatile grammatical structures and manages them almost flawlessly
Further information
Approved skills test or corresponding course at another university of applied sciences.
Sufficient skills in Finnish.
Mandatory participation on 80% of the classes.
Enrolment period
25.11.2024 - 05.01.2025
Timing
06.01.2025 - 21.03.2025
Credits
3 op
Virtual portion
1 op
Mode of delivery
67 % Contact teaching, 33 % Online learning
Unit
TAMK Languages and Communication
Campus
TAMK Main Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
- English
Seats
15 - 35
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Vehicle Engineering
Teachers
- Riku-Matti Kinnunen
Person in charge
Riku-Matti Kinnunen
Groups
-
24AUTOA
Objectives (course unit)
Students
- know how to act in working life communication situations (e.g. telephone and e-mail communication)
- know the basic business terminology and can give a presentation of a chosen company
- know the most important vocabulary of their field of study
Content (course unit)
• working life communication situations
• business life English
• terminology of the students’ own field of study
• grammar as required
Prerequisites (course unit)
Basic language studies in English completed or equivalent skills
Further information (course unit)
Approved skills test or corresponding course at another university of applied sciences.
Sufficient skills in Finnish.
Mandatory participation on 80% of the classes.
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)
Student
• copes with simple conversational situations, also related to companies in his field
• reacts to what the interlocutor says most often in a comprehensible manner
• is aware, to some extent, of the style requirements set by different types of texts
• writes clearly in outline
• understands the main points of normal-paced speech in a familiar context, when the message is repeated if necessary
• pronounces intelligibly most of the time
• finds the information the student is looking for in texts that deal with familiar topics
• uses the basic vocabulary of the field so that the essential message is conveyed
• uses simple basic grammar structures
• uses available aids, e.g. online dictionaries
Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)
Student
• discusses both general topics and topics related to his field and its companies quite fluently
• reacts to what his interlocutor says mostly appropriately
• mostly communicates in the style required by the situation
• writes fairly fluently and clearly
• understands people speaking with different accents when the topic is familiar
• pronounces quite naturally and clearly
• understands the main points and most details of the text read
• can, if necessary, express the matter in other words
• understands and uses the vocabulary of the field quite accurately
• knows how to use different sources and dictionaries
• uses structures mostly correctly and corrects mistakes in language if they have led to misunderstandings
Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)
Student
• fluently discusses both general topics and topics related to his professional field and its companies
• reacts quickly and appropriately to what the interlocutor says
• communicates in the style required by the situation
• writes fluently and appropriately with almost no grammatical errors
• understands relatively easily also people who speak with different accents
• pronounces naturally and clearly
• understands both the main points and the details of a demanding professional text and is able to apply what he has read
• explains in other words and makes up for gaps in vocabulary discreetly
• understands and uses skillfully and precisely the vocabulary of the field as well as the terminology of the student's own specialty
• usually finds different sources using appropriate words and expressions
• uses versatile grammatical structures and manages them almost flawlessly
Location and time
See the Moodle platform of this course for the detailed information of the time and place for meetings, and the meeting-specific programme.
Exam schedules
The exams will be held on the last lecture day or at Exam.
Assessment methods and criteria
- Continuous assessment. The student collects points for completing and submitting an assignment on time. Quality of work and language are taken into consideration.
- Test at the end of the course.
- Self-evaluation
Assessment scale
0-5
Teaching methods
Classroom teaching and lectures, independent work, group work and oral presentations in pairs or small groups.
Learning materials
Materials will be available on TUNI Moodle in addition to student-created materials.
Student workload
The student uses time in attending classroom meetings, creating self-study and group assignments.
Content scheduling
Business vocabulary and expressions
Email writing
Oral company presentation in pairs or small groups
Completion alternatives
An equivalent course of university level or work experience.
Assessment criteria - fail (0) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)
-The student has attained less than 80% of attendance.
- The student has not submitted the assignments on the course by the due-date.
Assessment criteria - satisfactory (1-2) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)
The student has attended, at least 80% of the classes and has completed and submitted all the assignments.
- his written skills are readable and comprehensible but vocabulary choice is limited and there are major errors in grammar
- his oral skills are understandable but the pronunciation of keywords needs improvement.
Assessment criteria - good (3-4) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)
The student has attended, at least 80% of the classes and has completed and submitted all the assignments.
- his written skills are readable and comprehensible with no limitations in vocabulary choice and there are no major errors in grammar
- his oral skills are understandable with clear pronunciation of keywords but with occasional lapses.
Assessment criteria - excellent (5) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)
The student has attended, at least 80% of the classes and has completed and submitted all the assignments.
- his written skills are readable and comprehensible with no limitations in vocabulary choice and there are no errors in grammar
- his oral skills are understandable with clear pronunciation of keywords.
Enrolment period
25.11.2024 - 05.01.2025
Timing
06.01.2025 - 21.03.2025
Credits
3 op
Virtual portion
1 op
Mode of delivery
67 % Contact teaching, 33 % Online learning
Unit
TAMK Languages and Communication
Campus
TAMK Main Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
- English
Seats
15 - 35
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Vehicle Engineering
Teachers
- Riku-Matti Kinnunen
Person in charge
Riku-Matti Kinnunen
Groups
-
24AUTOB
Objectives (course unit)
Students
- know how to act in working life communication situations (e.g. telephone and e-mail communication)
- know the basic business terminology and can give a presentation of a chosen company
- know the most important vocabulary of their field of study
Content (course unit)
• working life communication situations
• business life English
• terminology of the students’ own field of study
• grammar as required
Prerequisites (course unit)
Basic language studies in English completed or equivalent skills
Further information (course unit)
Approved skills test or corresponding course at another university of applied sciences.
Sufficient skills in Finnish.
Mandatory participation on 80% of the classes.
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)
Student
• copes with simple conversational situations, also related to companies in his field
• reacts to what the interlocutor says most often in a comprehensible manner
• is aware, to some extent, of the style requirements set by different types of texts
• writes clearly in outline
• understands the main points of normal-paced speech in a familiar context, when the message is repeated if necessary
• pronounces intelligibly most of the time
• finds the information the student is looking for in texts that deal with familiar topics
• uses the basic vocabulary of the field so that the essential message is conveyed
• uses simple basic grammar structures
• uses available aids, e.g. online dictionaries
Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)
Student
• discusses both general topics and topics related to his field and its companies quite fluently
• reacts to what his interlocutor says mostly appropriately
• mostly communicates in the style required by the situation
• writes fairly fluently and clearly
• understands people speaking with different accents when the topic is familiar
• pronounces quite naturally and clearly
• understands the main points and most details of the text read
• can, if necessary, express the matter in other words
• understands and uses the vocabulary of the field quite accurately
• knows how to use different sources and dictionaries
• uses structures mostly correctly and corrects mistakes in language if they have led to misunderstandings
Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)
Student
• fluently discusses both general topics and topics related to his professional field and its companies
• reacts quickly and appropriately to what the interlocutor says
• communicates in the style required by the situation
• writes fluently and appropriately with almost no grammatical errors
• understands relatively easily also people who speak with different accents
• pronounces naturally and clearly
• understands both the main points and the details of a demanding professional text and is able to apply what he has read
• explains in other words and makes up for gaps in vocabulary discreetly
• understands and uses skillfully and precisely the vocabulary of the field as well as the terminology of the student's own specialty
• usually finds different sources using appropriate words and expressions
• uses versatile grammatical structures and manages them almost flawlessly
Location and time
See the Moodle platform of this course for the detailed information of the time and place for meetings, and the meeting-specific programme.
Exam schedules
The exams will be held on the last lecture day or at Exam.
Assessment methods and criteria
- Continuous assessment. The student collects points for completing and submitting an assignment on time. Quality of work and language are taken into consideration.
- Test at the end of the course.
- Self-evaluation
Assessment scale
0-5
Teaching methods
Classroom teaching and lectures, independent work, group work and oral presentations in pairs or small groups.
Learning materials
Materials will be available on TUNI Moodle in addition to student-created materials.
Student workload
The student uses time in attending classroom meetings, creating self-study and group assignments.
Content scheduling
Business vocabulary and expressions
Email writing
Oral company presentation in pairs or small groups
Completion alternatives
An equivalent course of university level or work experience.
Assessment criteria - fail (0) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)
-The student has attained less than 80% of attendance.
- The student has not submitted the assignments on the course by the due-date.
Assessment criteria - satisfactory (1-2) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)
The student has attended, at least 80% of the classes and has completed and submitted all the assignments.
- his written skills are readable and comprehensible but vocabulary choice is limited and there are major errors in grammar
- his oral skills are understandable but the pronunciation of keywords needs improvement.
Assessment criteria - good (3-4) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)
The student has attended, at least 80% of the classes and has completed and submitted all the assignments.
- his written skills are readable and comprehensible with no limitations in vocabulary choice and there are no major errors in grammar
- his oral skills are understandable with clear pronunciation of keywords but with occasional lapses.
Assessment criteria - excellent (5) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)
The student has attended, at least 80% of the classes and has completed and submitted all the assignments.
- his written skills are readable and comprehensible with no limitations in vocabulary choice and there are no errors in grammar
- his oral skills are understandable with clear pronunciation of keywords.
Enrolment period
05.08.2024 - 05.09.2024
Timing
02.09.2024 - 13.12.2024
Credits
3 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
TAMK Languages and Communication
Campus
TAMK Main Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Mechanical Engineering
Teachers
- Anne Kopperoinen
Person in charge
Anne Kopperoinen
Groups
-
22I228K
-
22I190
-
22I111
-
22I180
-
22I160
Objectives (course unit)
Students
- know how to act in working life communication situations (e.g. telephone and e-mail communication)
- know the basic business terminology and can give a presentation of a chosen company
- know the most important vocabulary of their field of study
Content (course unit)
• working life communication situations
• business life English
• terminology of the students’ own field of study
• grammar as required
Prerequisites (course unit)
Basic language studies in English completed or equivalent skills
Further information (course unit)
Approved skills test or corresponding course at another university of applied sciences.
Sufficient skills in Finnish.
Mandatory participation on 80% of the classes.
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)
Student
• copes with simple conversational situations, also related to companies in his field
• reacts to what the interlocutor says most often in a comprehensible manner
• is aware, to some extent, of the style requirements set by different types of texts
• writes clearly in outline
• understands the main points of normal-paced speech in a familiar context, when the message is repeated if necessary
• pronounces intelligibly most of the time
• finds the information the student is looking for in texts that deal with familiar topics
• uses the basic vocabulary of the field so that the essential message is conveyed
• uses simple basic grammar structures
• uses available aids, e.g. online dictionaries
Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)
Student
• discusses both general topics and topics related to his field and its companies quite fluently
• reacts to what his interlocutor says mostly appropriately
• mostly communicates in the style required by the situation
• writes fairly fluently and clearly
• understands people speaking with different accents when the topic is familiar
• pronounces quite naturally and clearly
• understands the main points and most details of the text read
• can, if necessary, express the matter in other words
• understands and uses the vocabulary of the field quite accurately
• knows how to use different sources and dictionaries
• uses structures mostly correctly and corrects mistakes in language if they have led to misunderstandings
Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)
Student
• fluently discusses both general topics and topics related to his professional field and its companies
• reacts quickly and appropriately to what the interlocutor says
• communicates in the style required by the situation
• writes fluently and appropriately with almost no grammatical errors
• understands relatively easily also people who speak with different accents
• pronounces naturally and clearly
• understands both the main points and the details of a demanding professional text and is able to apply what he has read
• explains in other words and makes up for gaps in vocabulary discreetly
• understands and uses skillfully and precisely the vocabulary of the field as well as the terminology of the student's own specialty
• usually finds different sources using appropriate words and expressions
• uses versatile grammatical structures and manages them almost flawlessly
Location and time
Lessons at TAMK.
Assessment methods and criteria
The overall assessment of the course is based on several assignments, which are explained on the first lesson. The course has an 80% attendance requirement, and you must complete at least 60% of the Moodle assignments. Multiple absences or lower Moodle activity will affect your grade.
Assessment scale
0-5
Teaching methods
Lessons at TAMK, independent study.
Learning materials
Moodle material.
Content scheduling
Periods 1 & 2. Please see the detailed schedule in Moodle.
Completion alternatives
This course is optional in Mechanical Engineering, so it cannot be completed through a skills test.
Enrolment period
26.05.2024 - 22.08.2024
Timing
23.08.2024 - 20.12.2024
Credits
3 op
Virtual portion
1 op
Mode of delivery
67 % Contact teaching, 33 % Online learning
Unit
TAMK Languages and Communication
Campus
TAMK Main Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
15 - 40
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Electrical Engineering
Teachers
- Riku-Matti Kinnunen
Person in charge
Riku-Matti Kinnunen
Groups
-
22AI231
Objectives (course unit)
Students
- know how to act in working life communication situations (e.g. telephone and e-mail communication)
- know the basic business terminology and can give a presentation of a chosen company
- know the most important vocabulary of their field of study
Content (course unit)
• working life communication situations
• business life English
• terminology of the students’ own field of study
• grammar as required
Prerequisites (course unit)
Basic language studies in English completed or equivalent skills
Further information (course unit)
Approved skills test or corresponding course at another university of applied sciences.
Sufficient skills in Finnish.
Mandatory participation on 80% of the classes.
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)
Student
• copes with simple conversational situations, also related to companies in his field
• reacts to what the interlocutor says most often in a comprehensible manner
• is aware, to some extent, of the style requirements set by different types of texts
• writes clearly in outline
• understands the main points of normal-paced speech in a familiar context, when the message is repeated if necessary
• pronounces intelligibly most of the time
• finds the information the student is looking for in texts that deal with familiar topics
• uses the basic vocabulary of the field so that the essential message is conveyed
• uses simple basic grammar structures
• uses available aids, e.g. online dictionaries
Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)
Student
• discusses both general topics and topics related to his field and its companies quite fluently
• reacts to what his interlocutor says mostly appropriately
• mostly communicates in the style required by the situation
• writes fairly fluently and clearly
• understands people speaking with different accents when the topic is familiar
• pronounces quite naturally and clearly
• understands the main points and most details of the text read
• can, if necessary, express the matter in other words
• understands and uses the vocabulary of the field quite accurately
• knows how to use different sources and dictionaries
• uses structures mostly correctly and corrects mistakes in language if they have led to misunderstandings
Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)
Student
• fluently discusses both general topics and topics related to his professional field and its companies
• reacts quickly and appropriately to what the interlocutor says
• communicates in the style required by the situation
• writes fluently and appropriately with almost no grammatical errors
• understands relatively easily also people who speak with different accents
• pronounces naturally and clearly
• understands both the main points and the details of a demanding professional text and is able to apply what he has read
• explains in other words and makes up for gaps in vocabulary discreetly
• understands and uses skillfully and precisely the vocabulary of the field as well as the terminology of the student's own specialty
• usually finds different sources using appropriate words and expressions
• uses versatile grammatical structures and manages them almost flawlessly
Location and time
See the Moodle platform of this course for the detailed information of the time and place for meetings, and the meeting-specific programme.
Exam schedules
The exams will be held on the last lecture day or at Exam.
Assessment methods and criteria
- Continuous assessment. The student collects points for completing and submitting an assignment on time. Quality of work and language are taken into consideration.
- Test at the end of the course.
- Self-evaluation
Assessment scale
0-5
Teaching methods
Classroom teaching and lectures, independent work, group work and oral presentations in pairs or small groups.
Learning materials
Materials will be available on TUNI Moodle in addition to student-created materials.
Student workload
The student uses time in attending classroom meetings, creating self-study and group assignments.
Content scheduling
Business vocabulary and expressions
Email writing
Oral company presentation in pairs or small groups
Completion alternatives
An equivalent course of university level or work experience.
Assessment criteria - fail (0) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)
-The student has attained less than 80% of attendance.
- The student has not submitted the assignments on the course by the due-date.
Assessment criteria - satisfactory (1-2) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)
The student has attended, at least 80% of the classes and has completed and submitted all the assignments.
- his written skills are readable and comprehensible but vocabulary choice is limited and there are major errors in grammar
- his oral skills are understandable but the pronunciation of keywords needs improvement.
Assessment criteria - good (3-4) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)
The student has attended, at least 80% of the classes and has completed and submitted all the assignments.
- his written skills are readable and comprehensible with no limitations in vocabulary choice and there are no major errors in grammar
- his oral skills are understandable with clear pronunciation of keywords but with occasional lapses.
Assessment criteria - excellent (5) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)
The student has attended, at least 80% of the classes and has completed and submitted all the assignments.
- his written skills are readable and comprehensible with no limitations in vocabulary choice and there are no errors in grammar
- his oral skills are understandable with clear pronunciation of keywords.
Enrolment period
02.07.2024 - 17.09.2024
Timing
10.09.2024 - 05.11.2024
Credits
3 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Campus
TAMK Main Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Building Services Engineering, Electrical Systems
Teachers
- Janne Hopeela
Person in charge
Aki Kortetmäki
Groups
-
23I254
Objectives (course unit)
Students
- know how to act in working life communication situations (e.g. telephone and e-mail communication)
- know the basic business terminology and can give a presentation of a chosen company
- know the most important vocabulary of their field of study
Content (course unit)
• working life communication situations
• business life English
• terminology of the students’ own field of study
• grammar as required
Prerequisites (course unit)
Basic language studies in English completed or equivalent skills
Further information (course unit)
Approved skills test or corresponding course at another university of applied sciences.
Sufficient skills in Finnish.
Mandatory participation on 80% of the classes.
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)
Student
• copes with simple conversational situations, also related to companies in his field
• reacts to what the interlocutor says most often in a comprehensible manner
• is aware, to some extent, of the style requirements set by different types of texts
• writes clearly in outline
• understands the main points of normal-paced speech in a familiar context, when the message is repeated if necessary
• pronounces intelligibly most of the time
• finds the information the student is looking for in texts that deal with familiar topics
• uses the basic vocabulary of the field so that the essential message is conveyed
• uses simple basic grammar structures
• uses available aids, e.g. online dictionaries
Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)
Student
• discusses both general topics and topics related to his field and its companies quite fluently
• reacts to what his interlocutor says mostly appropriately
• mostly communicates in the style required by the situation
• writes fairly fluently and clearly
• understands people speaking with different accents when the topic is familiar
• pronounces quite naturally and clearly
• understands the main points and most details of the text read
• can, if necessary, express the matter in other words
• understands and uses the vocabulary of the field quite accurately
• knows how to use different sources and dictionaries
• uses structures mostly correctly and corrects mistakes in language if they have led to misunderstandings
Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)
Student
• fluently discusses both general topics and topics related to his professional field and its companies
• reacts quickly and appropriately to what the interlocutor says
• communicates in the style required by the situation
• writes fluently and appropriately with almost no grammatical errors
• understands relatively easily also people who speak with different accents
• pronounces naturally and clearly
• understands both the main points and the details of a demanding professional text and is able to apply what he has read
• explains in other words and makes up for gaps in vocabulary discreetly
• understands and uses skillfully and precisely the vocabulary of the field as well as the terminology of the student's own specialty
• usually finds different sources using appropriate words and expressions
• uses versatile grammatical structures and manages them almost flawlessly
Location and time
See the Moodle platform of this course for the detailed information of the time and place for meetings, and the meeting-specific programme.
Exam schedules
The exams will be held on the last lecture day or at Exam.
Assessment methods and criteria
- Continuous assessment. The student collects points for completing and submitting an assignment on time. Quality of work and language are taken into consideration.
- Test at the end of the course.
- Self-evaluation
Assessment scale
0-5
Teaching methods
Classroom teaching and lectures, independent work, group work and oral presentations in pairs or small groups.
Learning materials
Materials will be available on TUNI Moodle in addition to student-created materials.
Student workload
The student uses time in attending classroom meetings, creating self-study and group assignments.
Content scheduling
Business vocabulary and expressions
Email writing
Oral company presentation in pairs or small groups
Completion alternatives
An equivalent course of university level or work experience.
Enrolment period
02.07.2024 - 17.09.2024
Timing
10.09.2024 - 05.11.2024
Credits
3 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Campus
TAMK Main Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Building Services Engineering, HVAC Systems
Teachers
- Janne Hopeela
Person in charge
Antti Mäkinen
Groups
-
23I253
Objectives (course unit)
Students
- know how to act in working life communication situations (e.g. telephone and e-mail communication)
- know the basic business terminology and can give a presentation of a chosen company
- know the most important vocabulary of their field of study
Content (course unit)
• working life communication situations
• business life English
• terminology of the students’ own field of study
• grammar as required
Prerequisites (course unit)
Basic language studies in English completed or equivalent skills
Further information (course unit)
Approved skills test or corresponding course at another university of applied sciences.
Sufficient skills in Finnish.
Mandatory participation on 80% of the classes.
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)
Student
• copes with simple conversational situations, also related to companies in his field
• reacts to what the interlocutor says most often in a comprehensible manner
• is aware, to some extent, of the style requirements set by different types of texts
• writes clearly in outline
• understands the main points of normal-paced speech in a familiar context, when the message is repeated if necessary
• pronounces intelligibly most of the time
• finds the information the student is looking for in texts that deal with familiar topics
• uses the basic vocabulary of the field so that the essential message is conveyed
• uses simple basic grammar structures
• uses available aids, e.g. online dictionaries
Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)
Student
• discusses both general topics and topics related to his field and its companies quite fluently
• reacts to what his interlocutor says mostly appropriately
• mostly communicates in the style required by the situation
• writes fairly fluently and clearly
• understands people speaking with different accents when the topic is familiar
• pronounces quite naturally and clearly
• understands the main points and most details of the text read
• can, if necessary, express the matter in other words
• understands and uses the vocabulary of the field quite accurately
• knows how to use different sources and dictionaries
• uses structures mostly correctly and corrects mistakes in language if they have led to misunderstandings
Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)
Student
• fluently discusses both general topics and topics related to his professional field and its companies
• reacts quickly and appropriately to what the interlocutor says
• communicates in the style required by the situation
• writes fluently and appropriately with almost no grammatical errors
• understands relatively easily also people who speak with different accents
• pronounces naturally and clearly
• understands both the main points and the details of a demanding professional text and is able to apply what he has read
• explains in other words and makes up for gaps in vocabulary discreetly
• understands and uses skillfully and precisely the vocabulary of the field as well as the terminology of the student's own specialty
• usually finds different sources using appropriate words and expressions
• uses versatile grammatical structures and manages them almost flawlessly
Location and time
See the Moodle platform of this course for the detailed information of the time and place for meetings, and the meeting-specific programme.
Exam schedules
The exams will be held on the last lecture day or at Exam.
Assessment methods and criteria
- Continuous assessment. The student collects points for completing and submitting an assignment on time. Quality of work and language are taken into consideration.
- Test at the end of the course.
- Self-evaluation
Assessment scale
0-5
Teaching methods
Classroom teaching and lectures, independent work, group work and oral presentations in pairs or small groups.
Learning materials
Materials will be available on TUNI Moodle in addition to student-created materials.
Student workload
The student uses time in attending classroom meetings, creating self-study and group assignments.
Content scheduling
Business vocabulary and expressions
Email writing
Oral company presentation in pairs or small groups
Completion alternatives
An equivalent course of university level or work experience.
Enrolment period
05.01.2024 - 05.04.2024
Timing
06.04.2024 - 19.05.2024
Credits
3 op
Virtual portion
2 op
Mode of delivery
34 % Contact teaching, 66 % Online learning
Unit
TAMK Languages and Communication
Campus
TAMK Main Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
0 - 30
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Mechanical Engineering
Teachers
- Petri Tuohimäki
Person in charge
Erkki Kiviniemi
Groups
-
22AI112P
Objectives (course unit)
Students
- know how to act in working life communication situations (e.g. telephone and e-mail communication)
- know the basic business terminology and can give a presentation of a chosen company
- know the most important vocabulary of their field of study
Content (course unit)
• working life communication situations
• business life English
• terminology of the students’ own field of study
• grammar as required
Prerequisites (course unit)
Basic language studies in English completed or equivalent skills
Further information (course unit)
Approved skills test or corresponding course at another university of applied sciences.
Sufficient skills in Finnish.
Mandatory participation on 80% of the classes.
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)
Student
• copes with simple conversational situations, also related to companies in his field
• reacts to what the interlocutor says most often in a comprehensible manner
• is aware, to some extent, of the style requirements set by different types of texts
• writes clearly in outline
• understands the main points of normal-paced speech in a familiar context, when the message is repeated if necessary
• pronounces intelligibly most of the time
• finds the information the student is looking for in texts that deal with familiar topics
• uses the basic vocabulary of the field so that the essential message is conveyed
• uses simple basic grammar structures
• uses available aids, e.g. online dictionaries
Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)
Student
• discusses both general topics and topics related to his field and its companies quite fluently
• reacts to what his interlocutor says mostly appropriately
• mostly communicates in the style required by the situation
• writes fairly fluently and clearly
• understands people speaking with different accents when the topic is familiar
• pronounces quite naturally and clearly
• understands the main points and most details of the text read
• can, if necessary, express the matter in other words
• understands and uses the vocabulary of the field quite accurately
• knows how to use different sources and dictionaries
• uses structures mostly correctly and corrects mistakes in language if they have led to misunderstandings
Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)
Student
• fluently discusses both general topics and topics related to his professional field and its companies
• reacts quickly and appropriately to what the interlocutor says
• communicates in the style required by the situation
• writes fluently and appropriately with almost no grammatical errors
• understands relatively easily also people who speak with different accents
• pronounces naturally and clearly
• understands both the main points and the details of a demanding professional text and is able to apply what he has read
• explains in other words and makes up for gaps in vocabulary discreetly
• understands and uses skillfully and precisely the vocabulary of the field as well as the terminology of the student's own specialty
• usually finds different sources using appropriate words and expressions
• uses versatile grammatical structures and manages them almost flawlessly
Assessment scale
0-5
Enrolment period
15.12.2023 - 16.01.2024
Timing
17.01.2024 - 14.03.2024
Credits
3 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
TAMK Languages and Communication
Campus
TAMK Main Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
0 - 40
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Electrical Engineering
Teachers
- Katja Kärki
- Janne Hopeela
Person in charge
Jarkko Lehtonen
Groups
-
23I231B
Objectives (course unit)
Students
- know how to act in working life communication situations (e.g. telephone and e-mail communication)
- know the basic business terminology and can give a presentation of a chosen company
- know the most important vocabulary of their field of study
Content (course unit)
• working life communication situations
• business life English
• terminology of the students’ own field of study
• grammar as required
Prerequisites (course unit)
Basic language studies in English completed or equivalent skills
Further information (course unit)
Approved skills test or corresponding course at another university of applied sciences.
Sufficient skills in Finnish.
Mandatory participation on 80% of the classes.
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)
Student
• copes with simple conversational situations, also related to companies in his field
• reacts to what the interlocutor says most often in a comprehensible manner
• is aware, to some extent, of the style requirements set by different types of texts
• writes clearly in outline
• understands the main points of normal-paced speech in a familiar context, when the message is repeated if necessary
• pronounces intelligibly most of the time
• finds the information the student is looking for in texts that deal with familiar topics
• uses the basic vocabulary of the field so that the essential message is conveyed
• uses simple basic grammar structures
• uses available aids, e.g. online dictionaries
Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)
Student
• discusses both general topics and topics related to his field and its companies quite fluently
• reacts to what his interlocutor says mostly appropriately
• mostly communicates in the style required by the situation
• writes fairly fluently and clearly
• understands people speaking with different accents when the topic is familiar
• pronounces quite naturally and clearly
• understands the main points and most details of the text read
• can, if necessary, express the matter in other words
• understands and uses the vocabulary of the field quite accurately
• knows how to use different sources and dictionaries
• uses structures mostly correctly and corrects mistakes in language if they have led to misunderstandings
Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)
Student
• fluently discusses both general topics and topics related to his professional field and its companies
• reacts quickly and appropriately to what the interlocutor says
• communicates in the style required by the situation
• writes fluently and appropriately with almost no grammatical errors
• understands relatively easily also people who speak with different accents
• pronounces naturally and clearly
• understands both the main points and the details of a demanding professional text and is able to apply what he has read
• explains in other words and makes up for gaps in vocabulary discreetly
• understands and uses skillfully and precisely the vocabulary of the field as well as the terminology of the student's own specialty
• usually finds different sources using appropriate words and expressions
• uses versatile grammatical structures and manages them almost flawlessly
Location and time
See the Moodle platform of this course for the detailed information of the time and place for meetings, and the meeting-specific programme.
Exam schedules
The exams will be held on the last lecture day or at Exam.
Assessment methods and criteria
- Continuous assessment. The student collects points for completing and submitting an assignment on time. Quality of work and language are taken into consideration.
- Test at the end of the course.
- Self-evaluation
Assessment scale
0-5
Teaching methods
Classroom teaching and lectures, independent work, group work and oral presentations in pairs or small groups.
Learning materials
Materials will be available on TUNI Moodle in addition to student-created materials.
Student workload
The student uses time in attending classroom meetings, creating self-study and group assignments.
Content scheduling
Business vocabulary and expressions
Email writing
Oral company presentation in pairs or small groups
Completion alternatives
An equivalent course of university level or work experience.
Enrolment period
15.12.2023 - 16.01.2024
Timing
16.01.2024 - 12.03.2024
Credits
3 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
TAMK Languages and Communication
Campus
TAMK Main Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
0 - 40
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Electrical Engineering
Teachers
- Anne Kopperoinen
- Janne Hopeela
Person in charge
Jarkko Lehtonen
Groups
-
22I231A
Objectives (course unit)
Students
- know how to act in working life communication situations (e.g. telephone and e-mail communication)
- know the basic business terminology and can give a presentation of a chosen company
- know the most important vocabulary of their field of study
Content (course unit)
• working life communication situations
• business life English
• terminology of the students’ own field of study
• grammar as required
Prerequisites (course unit)
Basic language studies in English completed or equivalent skills
Further information (course unit)
Approved skills test or corresponding course at another university of applied sciences.
Sufficient skills in Finnish.
Mandatory participation on 80% of the classes.
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)
Student
• copes with simple conversational situations, also related to companies in his field
• reacts to what the interlocutor says most often in a comprehensible manner
• is aware, to some extent, of the style requirements set by different types of texts
• writes clearly in outline
• understands the main points of normal-paced speech in a familiar context, when the message is repeated if necessary
• pronounces intelligibly most of the time
• finds the information the student is looking for in texts that deal with familiar topics
• uses the basic vocabulary of the field so that the essential message is conveyed
• uses simple basic grammar structures
• uses available aids, e.g. online dictionaries
Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)
Student
• discusses both general topics and topics related to his field and its companies quite fluently
• reacts to what his interlocutor says mostly appropriately
• mostly communicates in the style required by the situation
• writes fairly fluently and clearly
• understands people speaking with different accents when the topic is familiar
• pronounces quite naturally and clearly
• understands the main points and most details of the text read
• can, if necessary, express the matter in other words
• understands and uses the vocabulary of the field quite accurately
• knows how to use different sources and dictionaries
• uses structures mostly correctly and corrects mistakes in language if they have led to misunderstandings
Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)
Student
• fluently discusses both general topics and topics related to his professional field and its companies
• reacts quickly and appropriately to what the interlocutor says
• communicates in the style required by the situation
• writes fluently and appropriately with almost no grammatical errors
• understands relatively easily also people who speak with different accents
• pronounces naturally and clearly
• understands both the main points and the details of a demanding professional text and is able to apply what he has read
• explains in other words and makes up for gaps in vocabulary discreetly
• understands and uses skillfully and precisely the vocabulary of the field as well as the terminology of the student's own specialty
• usually finds different sources using appropriate words and expressions
• uses versatile grammatical structures and manages them almost flawlessly
Location and time
See the Moodle platform of this course for the detailed information of the time and place for meetings, and the meeting-specific programme.
Exam schedules
The exams will be held on the last lecture day or at Exam.
Assessment methods and criteria
- Continuous assessment. The student collects points for completing and submitting an assignment on time. Quality of work and language are taken into consideration.
- Test at the end of the course.
- Self-evaluation
Assessment scale
0-5
Teaching methods
Classroom teaching and lectures, independent work, group work and oral presentations in pairs or small groups.
Learning materials
Materials will be available on TUNI Moodle in addition to student-created materials.
Student workload
The student uses time in attending classroom meetings, creating self-study and group assignments.
Content scheduling
Business vocabulary and expressions
Email writing
Oral company presentation in pairs or small groups
Completion alternatives
An equivalent course of university level or work experience.
Enrolment period
22.11.2023 - 14.01.2024
Timing
15.01.2024 - 21.04.2024
Credits
3 op
Virtual portion
1 op
Mode of delivery
67 % Contact teaching, 33 % Online learning
Unit
TAMK Languages and Communication
Campus
TAMK Main Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
0 - 40
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Laboratory Engineering
Teachers
- Petri Tuohimäki
Person in charge
Petri Tuohimäki
Groups
-
23LATE
Objectives (course unit)
Students
- know how to act in working life communication situations (e.g. telephone and e-mail communication)
- know the basic business terminology and can give a presentation of a chosen company
- know the most important vocabulary of their field of study
Content (course unit)
• working life communication situations
• business life English
• terminology of the students’ own field of study
• grammar as required
Prerequisites (course unit)
Basic language studies in English completed or equivalent skills
Further information (course unit)
Approved skills test or corresponding course at another university of applied sciences.
Sufficient skills in Finnish.
Mandatory participation on 80% of the classes.
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)
Student
• copes with simple conversational situations, also related to companies in his field
• reacts to what the interlocutor says most often in a comprehensible manner
• is aware, to some extent, of the style requirements set by different types of texts
• writes clearly in outline
• understands the main points of normal-paced speech in a familiar context, when the message is repeated if necessary
• pronounces intelligibly most of the time
• finds the information the student is looking for in texts that deal with familiar topics
• uses the basic vocabulary of the field so that the essential message is conveyed
• uses simple basic grammar structures
• uses available aids, e.g. online dictionaries
Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)
Student
• discusses both general topics and topics related to his field and its companies quite fluently
• reacts to what his interlocutor says mostly appropriately
• mostly communicates in the style required by the situation
• writes fairly fluently and clearly
• understands people speaking with different accents when the topic is familiar
• pronounces quite naturally and clearly
• understands the main points and most details of the text read
• can, if necessary, express the matter in other words
• understands and uses the vocabulary of the field quite accurately
• knows how to use different sources and dictionaries
• uses structures mostly correctly and corrects mistakes in language if they have led to misunderstandings
Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)
Student
• fluently discusses both general topics and topics related to his professional field and its companies
• reacts quickly and appropriately to what the interlocutor says
• communicates in the style required by the situation
• writes fluently and appropriately with almost no grammatical errors
• understands relatively easily also people who speak with different accents
• pronounces naturally and clearly
• understands both the main points and the details of a demanding professional text and is able to apply what he has read
• explains in other words and makes up for gaps in vocabulary discreetly
• understands and uses skillfully and precisely the vocabulary of the field as well as the terminology of the student's own specialty
• usually finds different sources using appropriate words and expressions
• uses versatile grammatical structures and manages them almost flawlessly
Assessment scale
0-5
Enrolment period
08.12.2023 - 07.01.2024
Timing
08.01.2024 - 30.04.2024
Credits
3 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
TAMK Languages and Communication
Campus
TAMK Main Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Bioproduct Engineering
Teachers
- Anne Kopperoinen
Person in charge
Anne Kopperoinen
Groups
-
24BIOTA
-
23BIOTB
-
24KVTBIOTBioproduct engineering spring 2024, double degree
Objectives (course unit)
Students
- know how to act in working life communication situations (e.g. telephone and e-mail communication)
- know the basic business terminology and can give a presentation of a chosen company
- know the most important vocabulary of their field of study
Content (course unit)
• working life communication situations
• business life English
• terminology of the students’ own field of study
• grammar as required
Prerequisites (course unit)
Basic language studies in English completed or equivalent skills
Further information (course unit)
Approved skills test or corresponding course at another university of applied sciences.
Sufficient skills in Finnish.
Mandatory participation on 80% of the classes.
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)
Student
• copes with simple conversational situations, also related to companies in his field
• reacts to what the interlocutor says most often in a comprehensible manner
• is aware, to some extent, of the style requirements set by different types of texts
• writes clearly in outline
• understands the main points of normal-paced speech in a familiar context, when the message is repeated if necessary
• pronounces intelligibly most of the time
• finds the information the student is looking for in texts that deal with familiar topics
• uses the basic vocabulary of the field so that the essential message is conveyed
• uses simple basic grammar structures
• uses available aids, e.g. online dictionaries
Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)
Student
• discusses both general topics and topics related to his field and its companies quite fluently
• reacts to what his interlocutor says mostly appropriately
• mostly communicates in the style required by the situation
• writes fairly fluently and clearly
• understands people speaking with different accents when the topic is familiar
• pronounces quite naturally and clearly
• understands the main points and most details of the text read
• can, if necessary, express the matter in other words
• understands and uses the vocabulary of the field quite accurately
• knows how to use different sources and dictionaries
• uses structures mostly correctly and corrects mistakes in language if they have led to misunderstandings
Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)
Student
• fluently discusses both general topics and topics related to his professional field and its companies
• reacts quickly and appropriately to what the interlocutor says
• communicates in the style required by the situation
• writes fluently and appropriately with almost no grammatical errors
• understands relatively easily also people who speak with different accents
• pronounces naturally and clearly
• understands both the main points and the details of a demanding professional text and is able to apply what he has read
• explains in other words and makes up for gaps in vocabulary discreetly
• understands and uses skillfully and precisely the vocabulary of the field as well as the terminology of the student's own specialty
• usually finds different sources using appropriate words and expressions
• uses versatile grammatical structures and manages them almost flawlessly
Location and time
Lessons at TAMK.
Assessment methods and criteria
The course assessment is based on:
Company presentation in pairs / small groups 30 %
Mini-presentations, summary + reflection 30%
Exam in EXAM facilities 40 %
Assessment scale
0-5
Teaching methods
Lessons at TAMK, independent study.
Learning materials
Moodle.
Enrolment period
01.12.2023 - 22.01.2024
Timing
08.01.2024 - 30.04.2024
Credits
3 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
TAMK Languages and Communication
Campus
TAMK Main Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Building Services Engineering, HVAC Systems
Teachers
- Emmanuel Abruquah
Person in charge
Emmanuel Abruquah
Groups
-
23AI253
Objectives (course unit)
Students
- know how to act in working life communication situations (e.g. telephone and e-mail communication)
- know the basic business terminology and can give a presentation of a chosen company
- know the most important vocabulary of their field of study
Content (course unit)
• working life communication situations
• business life English
• terminology of the students’ own field of study
• grammar as required
Prerequisites (course unit)
Basic language studies in English completed or equivalent skills
Further information (course unit)
Approved skills test or corresponding course at another university of applied sciences.
Sufficient skills in Finnish.
Mandatory participation on 80% of the classes.
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)
Student
• copes with simple conversational situations, also related to companies in his field
• reacts to what the interlocutor says most often in a comprehensible manner
• is aware, to some extent, of the style requirements set by different types of texts
• writes clearly in outline
• understands the main points of normal-paced speech in a familiar context, when the message is repeated if necessary
• pronounces intelligibly most of the time
• finds the information the student is looking for in texts that deal with familiar topics
• uses the basic vocabulary of the field so that the essential message is conveyed
• uses simple basic grammar structures
• uses available aids, e.g. online dictionaries
Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)
Student
• discusses both general topics and topics related to his field and its companies quite fluently
• reacts to what his interlocutor says mostly appropriately
• mostly communicates in the style required by the situation
• writes fairly fluently and clearly
• understands people speaking with different accents when the topic is familiar
• pronounces quite naturally and clearly
• understands the main points and most details of the text read
• can, if necessary, express the matter in other words
• understands and uses the vocabulary of the field quite accurately
• knows how to use different sources and dictionaries
• uses structures mostly correctly and corrects mistakes in language if they have led to misunderstandings
Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)
Student
• fluently discusses both general topics and topics related to his professional field and its companies
• reacts quickly and appropriately to what the interlocutor says
• communicates in the style required by the situation
• writes fluently and appropriately with almost no grammatical errors
• understands relatively easily also people who speak with different accents
• pronounces naturally and clearly
• understands both the main points and the details of a demanding professional text and is able to apply what he has read
• explains in other words and makes up for gaps in vocabulary discreetly
• understands and uses skillfully and precisely the vocabulary of the field as well as the terminology of the student's own specialty
• usually finds different sources using appropriate words and expressions
• uses versatile grammatical structures and manages them almost flawlessly
Assessment scale
0-5
Enrolment period
23.09.2023 - 22.10.2023
Timing
23.10.2023 - 07.12.2023
Credits
3 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
TAMK Languages and Communication
Campus
TAMK Main Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
- English
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Vehicle Engineering
Teachers
- Katja Kärki
Person in charge
Katja Kärki
Groups
-
23AUTOB
Objectives (course unit)
Students
- know how to act in working life communication situations (e.g. telephone and e-mail communication)
- know the basic business terminology and can give a presentation of a chosen company
- know the most important vocabulary of their field of study
Content (course unit)
• working life communication situations
• business life English
• terminology of the students’ own field of study
• grammar as required
Prerequisites (course unit)
Basic language studies in English completed or equivalent skills
Further information (course unit)
Approved skills test or corresponding course at another university of applied sciences.
Sufficient skills in Finnish.
Mandatory participation on 80% of the classes.
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)
Student
• copes with simple conversational situations, also related to companies in his field
• reacts to what the interlocutor says most often in a comprehensible manner
• is aware, to some extent, of the style requirements set by different types of texts
• writes clearly in outline
• understands the main points of normal-paced speech in a familiar context, when the message is repeated if necessary
• pronounces intelligibly most of the time
• finds the information the student is looking for in texts that deal with familiar topics
• uses the basic vocabulary of the field so that the essential message is conveyed
• uses simple basic grammar structures
• uses available aids, e.g. online dictionaries
Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)
Student
• discusses both general topics and topics related to his field and its companies quite fluently
• reacts to what his interlocutor says mostly appropriately
• mostly communicates in the style required by the situation
• writes fairly fluently and clearly
• understands people speaking with different accents when the topic is familiar
• pronounces quite naturally and clearly
• understands the main points and most details of the text read
• can, if necessary, express the matter in other words
• understands and uses the vocabulary of the field quite accurately
• knows how to use different sources and dictionaries
• uses structures mostly correctly and corrects mistakes in language if they have led to misunderstandings
Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)
Student
• fluently discusses both general topics and topics related to his professional field and its companies
• reacts quickly and appropriately to what the interlocutor says
• communicates in the style required by the situation
• writes fluently and appropriately with almost no grammatical errors
• understands relatively easily also people who speak with different accents
• pronounces naturally and clearly
• understands both the main points and the details of a demanding professional text and is able to apply what he has read
• explains in other words and makes up for gaps in vocabulary discreetly
• understands and uses skillfully and precisely the vocabulary of the field as well as the terminology of the student's own specialty
• usually finds different sources using appropriate words and expressions
• uses versatile grammatical structures and manages them almost flawlessly
Location and time
Classes according to the schedule on Pakki.
Exam schedules
Final exam on EXAM Tuni
Assessment methods and criteria
Ongoing evaluation
Presentation
Written exercise
Final exam
Attendance
Assessment scale
0-5
Teaching methods
Classroom teaching, independent work, group work and oral presentations in pairs or small groups.
Learning materials
Materials will be available on TUNI Moodle in addition to student-created materials.
Student workload
The student uses time in attending classroom meetings, creating self-study and group assignments.
Classes 7 x 2 hours = 14 hours of contact tecahing
Content scheduling
Business vocabulary and expressions
Email writing
Oral company presentation in pairs or small groups
Grammar revision
Completion alternatives
An equivalent course of university level or work experience.
More info on credit transfer: https://intra.tuni.fi/fi/opiskelu/opiskelu-0/kieliopinnot
Practical training and working life cooperation
none
International connections
none
Further information
More information about language studies at TAMK: https://intra.tuni.fi/fi/opiskelu/opiskelu-0/kieliopinnot
There is an attendance policy of 80% which means that you can be absent only once. Classes cannot be compensated with extra assignments. Before signing up for the course, consider whether you can adhere to the attendance policy.
Assessment criteria - fail (0) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)
The student is unable to meet the criteria for the grade 1.
Assessment criteria - satisfactory (1-2) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)
Student
- knows how to give a simple and comprehensible presentation using ready-made material and tips
- copes with simple conversational situations
- understand the main points of normal-paced speech, when the message is repeated if necessary
- pronounces intelligibly most of the time
- writes quite intelligibly
- uses simple basic grammar structures in an understandable way
- uses the basic vocabulary of the field of study so that the basic message is conveyed
- finds the information the student is looking for in texts that deal with familiar topics
Assessment criteria - good (3-4) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)
Student
- can give a clear presentation using helpers
- talks quite fluently
- understand people speaking with different accents when the topic of conversation is familiar
- pronounces quite naturally and clearly
- writes fairly fluently and clearly
- uses grammatical structures mostly correctly and corrects mistakes in language use if they have led to misunderstandings
- understands and uses the vocabulary quite precisely
- understands the main points and most details of the text read
Assessment criteria - excellent (5) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)
Student
- knows how to prepare and deliver a convincing, structured presentation
- talks fluently without much searching for words
- understands relatively easily even people who speak with different accents
- pronounces naturally and clearly
- writes fluently and appropriately
- uses versatile grammar structures and manages them almost flawlessly
- understands and uses vocabulary skillfully and accurately
- understands both the main points and details of even a demanding text
Enrolment period
04.09.2023 - 24.10.2023
Timing
23.10.2023 - 15.12.2023
Credits
3 op
Virtual portion
1 op
Mode of delivery
67 % Contact teaching, 33 % Online learning
Unit
TAMK Languages and Communication
Campus
TAMK Main Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
- English
Seats
15 - 45
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Vehicle Engineering
Teachers
- Riku-Matti Kinnunen
Person in charge
Riku-Matti Kinnunen
Groups
-
23AUTOA
Objectives (course unit)
Students
- know how to act in working life communication situations (e.g. telephone and e-mail communication)
- know the basic business terminology and can give a presentation of a chosen company
- know the most important vocabulary of their field of study
Content (course unit)
• working life communication situations
• business life English
• terminology of the students’ own field of study
• grammar as required
Prerequisites (course unit)
Basic language studies in English completed or equivalent skills
Further information (course unit)
Approved skills test or corresponding course at another university of applied sciences.
Sufficient skills in Finnish.
Mandatory participation on 80% of the classes.
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)
Student
• copes with simple conversational situations, also related to companies in his field
• reacts to what the interlocutor says most often in a comprehensible manner
• is aware, to some extent, of the style requirements set by different types of texts
• writes clearly in outline
• understands the main points of normal-paced speech in a familiar context, when the message is repeated if necessary
• pronounces intelligibly most of the time
• finds the information the student is looking for in texts that deal with familiar topics
• uses the basic vocabulary of the field so that the essential message is conveyed
• uses simple basic grammar structures
• uses available aids, e.g. online dictionaries
Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)
Student
• discusses both general topics and topics related to his field and its companies quite fluently
• reacts to what his interlocutor says mostly appropriately
• mostly communicates in the style required by the situation
• writes fairly fluently and clearly
• understands people speaking with different accents when the topic is familiar
• pronounces quite naturally and clearly
• understands the main points and most details of the text read
• can, if necessary, express the matter in other words
• understands and uses the vocabulary of the field quite accurately
• knows how to use different sources and dictionaries
• uses structures mostly correctly and corrects mistakes in language if they have led to misunderstandings
Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)
Student
• fluently discusses both general topics and topics related to his professional field and its companies
• reacts quickly and appropriately to what the interlocutor says
• communicates in the style required by the situation
• writes fluently and appropriately with almost no grammatical errors
• understands relatively easily also people who speak with different accents
• pronounces naturally and clearly
• understands both the main points and the details of a demanding professional text and is able to apply what he has read
• explains in other words and makes up for gaps in vocabulary discreetly
• understands and uses skillfully and precisely the vocabulary of the field as well as the terminology of the student's own specialty
• usually finds different sources using appropriate words and expressions
• uses versatile grammatical structures and manages them almost flawlessly
Location and time
See the Moodle platform of this course for the detailed information of the time and place for meetings, and the meeting-specific programme.
Exam schedules
The exams will be held on the last lecture day or at Exam.
Assessment methods and criteria
- Continuous assessment. The student collects points for completing and submitting an assignment on time. Quality of work and language are taken into consideration.
- Test at the end of the course.
- Self-evaluation
Assessment scale
0-5
Teaching methods
Classroom teaching and lectures, independent work, group work and oral presentations in pairs or small groups.
Learning materials
Materials will be available on TUNI Moodle in addition to student-created materials.
Student workload
The student uses time in attending classroom meetings, creating self-study and group assignments.
Content scheduling
Business vocabulary and expressions
Email writing
Oral company presentation in pairs or small groups
Completion alternatives
An equivalent course of university level or work experience.
Assessment criteria - fail (0) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)
-The student has attained less than 80% of attendance.
- The student has not submitted the assignments on the course by the due-date.
Assessment criteria - satisfactory (1-2) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)
The student has attended, at least 80% of the classes and has completed and submitted all the assignments.
- his written skills are readable and comprehensible but vocabulary choice is limited and there are major errors in grammar
- his oral skills are understandable but the pronunciation of keywords needs improvement.
Assessment criteria - good (3-4) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)
The student has attended, at least 80% of the classes and has completed and submitted all the assignments.
- his written skills are readable and comprehensible with no limitations in vocabulary choice and there are no major errors in grammar
- his oral skills are understandable with clear pronunciation of keywords but with occasional lapses.
Assessment criteria - excellent (5) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)
The student has attended, at least 80% of the classes and has completed and submitted all the assignments.
- his written skills are readable and comprehensible with no limitations in vocabulary choice and there are no errors in grammar
- his oral skills are understandable with clear pronunciation of keywords.
Enrolment period
07.06.2023 - 20.08.2023
Timing
25.08.2023 - 31.12.2023
Credits
3 op
Virtual portion
3 op
Mode of delivery
Online learning
Unit
TAMK Languages and Communication
Campus
TAMK Main Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
0 - 30
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Laboratory Engineering
Teachers
- Petri Tuohimäki
Person in charge
Petri Tuohimäki
Groups
-
23LATELAB
Objectives (course unit)
Students
- know how to act in working life communication situations (e.g. telephone and e-mail communication)
- know the basic business terminology and can give a presentation of a chosen company
- know the most important vocabulary of their field of study
Content (course unit)
• working life communication situations
• business life English
• terminology of the students’ own field of study
• grammar as required
Prerequisites (course unit)
Basic language studies in English completed or equivalent skills
Further information (course unit)
Approved skills test or corresponding course at another university of applied sciences.
Sufficient skills in Finnish.
Mandatory participation on 80% of the classes.
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)
Student
• copes with simple conversational situations, also related to companies in his field
• reacts to what the interlocutor says most often in a comprehensible manner
• is aware, to some extent, of the style requirements set by different types of texts
• writes clearly in outline
• understands the main points of normal-paced speech in a familiar context, when the message is repeated if necessary
• pronounces intelligibly most of the time
• finds the information the student is looking for in texts that deal with familiar topics
• uses the basic vocabulary of the field so that the essential message is conveyed
• uses simple basic grammar structures
• uses available aids, e.g. online dictionaries
Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)
Student
• discusses both general topics and topics related to his field and its companies quite fluently
• reacts to what his interlocutor says mostly appropriately
• mostly communicates in the style required by the situation
• writes fairly fluently and clearly
• understands people speaking with different accents when the topic is familiar
• pronounces quite naturally and clearly
• understands the main points and most details of the text read
• can, if necessary, express the matter in other words
• understands and uses the vocabulary of the field quite accurately
• knows how to use different sources and dictionaries
• uses structures mostly correctly and corrects mistakes in language if they have led to misunderstandings
Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)
Student
• fluently discusses both general topics and topics related to his professional field and its companies
• reacts quickly and appropriately to what the interlocutor says
• communicates in the style required by the situation
• writes fluently and appropriately with almost no grammatical errors
• understands relatively easily also people who speak with different accents
• pronounces naturally and clearly
• understands both the main points and the details of a demanding professional text and is able to apply what he has read
• explains in other words and makes up for gaps in vocabulary discreetly
• understands and uses skillfully and precisely the vocabulary of the field as well as the terminology of the student's own specialty
• usually finds different sources using appropriate words and expressions
• uses versatile grammatical structures and manages them almost flawlessly
Assessment scale
0-5
Enrolment period
02.07.2023 - 11.08.2023
Timing
01.08.2023 - 31.12.2023
Credits
3 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
TAMK Languages and Communication
Campus
TAMK Main Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Mechanical Engineering
Person in charge
Markus Aho
Objectives (course unit)
Students
- know how to act in working life communication situations (e.g. telephone and e-mail communication)
- know the basic business terminology and can give a presentation of a chosen company
- know the most important vocabulary of their field of study
Content (course unit)
• working life communication situations
• business life English
• terminology of the students’ own field of study
• grammar as required
Prerequisites (course unit)
Basic language studies in English completed or equivalent skills
Further information (course unit)
Approved skills test or corresponding course at another university of applied sciences.
Sufficient skills in Finnish.
Mandatory participation on 80% of the classes.
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)
Student
• copes with simple conversational situations, also related to companies in his field
• reacts to what the interlocutor says most often in a comprehensible manner
• is aware, to some extent, of the style requirements set by different types of texts
• writes clearly in outline
• understands the main points of normal-paced speech in a familiar context, when the message is repeated if necessary
• pronounces intelligibly most of the time
• finds the information the student is looking for in texts that deal with familiar topics
• uses the basic vocabulary of the field so that the essential message is conveyed
• uses simple basic grammar structures
• uses available aids, e.g. online dictionaries
Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)
Student
• discusses both general topics and topics related to his field and its companies quite fluently
• reacts to what his interlocutor says mostly appropriately
• mostly communicates in the style required by the situation
• writes fairly fluently and clearly
• understands people speaking with different accents when the topic is familiar
• pronounces quite naturally and clearly
• understands the main points and most details of the text read
• can, if necessary, express the matter in other words
• understands and uses the vocabulary of the field quite accurately
• knows how to use different sources and dictionaries
• uses structures mostly correctly and corrects mistakes in language if they have led to misunderstandings
Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)
Student
• fluently discusses both general topics and topics related to his professional field and its companies
• reacts quickly and appropriately to what the interlocutor says
• communicates in the style required by the situation
• writes fluently and appropriately with almost no grammatical errors
• understands relatively easily also people who speak with different accents
• pronounces naturally and clearly
• understands both the main points and the details of a demanding professional text and is able to apply what he has read
• explains in other words and makes up for gaps in vocabulary discreetly
• understands and uses skillfully and precisely the vocabulary of the field as well as the terminology of the student's own specialty
• usually finds different sources using appropriate words and expressions
• uses versatile grammatical structures and manages them almost flawlessly
Assessment scale
0-5
Enrolment period
02.07.2023 - 11.08.2023
Timing
01.08.2023 - 31.12.2023
Credits
3 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
TAMK Languages and Communication
Campus
TAMK Main Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Mechanical Engineering
Person in charge
Markus Aho
Objectives (course unit)
Students
- know how to act in working life communication situations (e.g. telephone and e-mail communication)
- know the basic business terminology and can give a presentation of a chosen company
- know the most important vocabulary of their field of study
Content (course unit)
• working life communication situations
• business life English
• terminology of the students’ own field of study
• grammar as required
Prerequisites (course unit)
Basic language studies in English completed or equivalent skills
Further information (course unit)
Approved skills test or corresponding course at another university of applied sciences.
Sufficient skills in Finnish.
Mandatory participation on 80% of the classes.
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)
Student
• copes with simple conversational situations, also related to companies in his field
• reacts to what the interlocutor says most often in a comprehensible manner
• is aware, to some extent, of the style requirements set by different types of texts
• writes clearly in outline
• understands the main points of normal-paced speech in a familiar context, when the message is repeated if necessary
• pronounces intelligibly most of the time
• finds the information the student is looking for in texts that deal with familiar topics
• uses the basic vocabulary of the field so that the essential message is conveyed
• uses simple basic grammar structures
• uses available aids, e.g. online dictionaries
Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)
Student
• discusses both general topics and topics related to his field and its companies quite fluently
• reacts to what his interlocutor says mostly appropriately
• mostly communicates in the style required by the situation
• writes fairly fluently and clearly
• understands people speaking with different accents when the topic is familiar
• pronounces quite naturally and clearly
• understands the main points and most details of the text read
• can, if necessary, express the matter in other words
• understands and uses the vocabulary of the field quite accurately
• knows how to use different sources and dictionaries
• uses structures mostly correctly and corrects mistakes in language if they have led to misunderstandings
Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)
Student
• fluently discusses both general topics and topics related to his professional field and its companies
• reacts quickly and appropriately to what the interlocutor says
• communicates in the style required by the situation
• writes fluently and appropriately with almost no grammatical errors
• understands relatively easily also people who speak with different accents
• pronounces naturally and clearly
• understands both the main points and the details of a demanding professional text and is able to apply what he has read
• explains in other words and makes up for gaps in vocabulary discreetly
• understands and uses skillfully and precisely the vocabulary of the field as well as the terminology of the student's own specialty
• usually finds different sources using appropriate words and expressions
• uses versatile grammatical structures and manages them almost flawlessly
Assessment scale
0-5
Enrolment period
01.08.2023 - 18.09.2023
Timing
01.08.2023 - 15.12.2023
Credits
3 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
TAMK Languages and Communication
Campus
TAMK Main Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
- English
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Building Services Engineering, Electrical Systems
Teachers
- Emilia Ali-Löytty
Person in charge
Emilia Ali-Löytty
Groups
-
22I254
Objectives (course unit)
Students
- know how to act in working life communication situations (e.g. telephone and e-mail communication)
- know the basic business terminology and can give a presentation of a chosen company
- know the most important vocabulary of their field of study
Content (course unit)
• working life communication situations
• business life English
• terminology of the students’ own field of study
• grammar as required
Prerequisites (course unit)
Basic language studies in English completed or equivalent skills
Further information (course unit)
Approved skills test or corresponding course at another university of applied sciences.
Sufficient skills in Finnish.
Mandatory participation on 80% of the classes.
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)
Student
• copes with simple conversational situations, also related to companies in his field
• reacts to what the interlocutor says most often in a comprehensible manner
• is aware, to some extent, of the style requirements set by different types of texts
• writes clearly in outline
• understands the main points of normal-paced speech in a familiar context, when the message is repeated if necessary
• pronounces intelligibly most of the time
• finds the information the student is looking for in texts that deal with familiar topics
• uses the basic vocabulary of the field so that the essential message is conveyed
• uses simple basic grammar structures
• uses available aids, e.g. online dictionaries
Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)
Student
• discusses both general topics and topics related to his field and its companies quite fluently
• reacts to what his interlocutor says mostly appropriately
• mostly communicates in the style required by the situation
• writes fairly fluently and clearly
• understands people speaking with different accents when the topic is familiar
• pronounces quite naturally and clearly
• understands the main points and most details of the text read
• can, if necessary, express the matter in other words
• understands and uses the vocabulary of the field quite accurately
• knows how to use different sources and dictionaries
• uses structures mostly correctly and corrects mistakes in language if they have led to misunderstandings
Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)
Student
• fluently discusses both general topics and topics related to his professional field and its companies
• reacts quickly and appropriately to what the interlocutor says
• communicates in the style required by the situation
• writes fluently and appropriately with almost no grammatical errors
• understands relatively easily also people who speak with different accents
• pronounces naturally and clearly
• understands both the main points and the details of a demanding professional text and is able to apply what he has read
• explains in other words and makes up for gaps in vocabulary discreetly
• understands and uses skillfully and precisely the vocabulary of the field as well as the terminology of the student's own specialty
• usually finds different sources using appropriate words and expressions
• uses versatile grammatical structures and manages them almost flawlessly
Assessment scale
0-5
Enrolment period
01.08.2023 - 10.09.2023
Timing
01.08.2023 - 15.12.2023
Credits
3 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
TAMK Languages and Communication
Campus
TAMK Main Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Building Services Engineering, HVAC Systems
Teachers
- Emilia Ali-Löytty
Person in charge
Emilia Ali-Löytty
Groups
-
22I253
Objectives (course unit)
Students
- know how to act in working life communication situations (e.g. telephone and e-mail communication)
- know the basic business terminology and can give a presentation of a chosen company
- know the most important vocabulary of their field of study
Content (course unit)
• working life communication situations
• business life English
• terminology of the students’ own field of study
• grammar as required
Prerequisites (course unit)
Basic language studies in English completed or equivalent skills
Further information (course unit)
Approved skills test or corresponding course at another university of applied sciences.
Sufficient skills in Finnish.
Mandatory participation on 80% of the classes.
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)
Student
• copes with simple conversational situations, also related to companies in his field
• reacts to what the interlocutor says most often in a comprehensible manner
• is aware, to some extent, of the style requirements set by different types of texts
• writes clearly in outline
• understands the main points of normal-paced speech in a familiar context, when the message is repeated if necessary
• pronounces intelligibly most of the time
• finds the information the student is looking for in texts that deal with familiar topics
• uses the basic vocabulary of the field so that the essential message is conveyed
• uses simple basic grammar structures
• uses available aids, e.g. online dictionaries
Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)
Student
• discusses both general topics and topics related to his field and its companies quite fluently
• reacts to what his interlocutor says mostly appropriately
• mostly communicates in the style required by the situation
• writes fairly fluently and clearly
• understands people speaking with different accents when the topic is familiar
• pronounces quite naturally and clearly
• understands the main points and most details of the text read
• can, if necessary, express the matter in other words
• understands and uses the vocabulary of the field quite accurately
• knows how to use different sources and dictionaries
• uses structures mostly correctly and corrects mistakes in language if they have led to misunderstandings
Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)
Student
• fluently discusses both general topics and topics related to his professional field and its companies
• reacts quickly and appropriately to what the interlocutor says
• communicates in the style required by the situation
• writes fluently and appropriately with almost no grammatical errors
• understands relatively easily also people who speak with different accents
• pronounces naturally and clearly
• understands both the main points and the details of a demanding professional text and is able to apply what he has read
• explains in other words and makes up for gaps in vocabulary discreetly
• understands and uses skillfully and precisely the vocabulary of the field as well as the terminology of the student's own specialty
• usually finds different sources using appropriate words and expressions
• uses versatile grammatical structures and manages them almost flawlessly
Assessment scale
0-5
Enrolment period
02.07.2023 - 11.08.2023
Timing
01.08.2023 - 15.12.2023
Credits
3 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
TAMK Languages and Communication
Campus
TAMK Main Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Mechanical Engineering
Teachers
- Reijo Mäkelä
Person in charge
Reijo Mäkelä
Groups
-
21I111
-
21I228K
-
21I190
-
21I180
-
21I160
Objectives (course unit)
Students
- know how to act in working life communication situations (e.g. telephone and e-mail communication)
- know the basic business terminology and can give a presentation of a chosen company
- know the most important vocabulary of their field of study
Content (course unit)
• working life communication situations
• business life English
• terminology of the students’ own field of study
• grammar as required
Prerequisites (course unit)
Basic language studies in English completed or equivalent skills
Further information (course unit)
Approved skills test or corresponding course at another university of applied sciences.
Sufficient skills in Finnish.
Mandatory participation on 80% of the classes.
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)
Student
• copes with simple conversational situations, also related to companies in his field
• reacts to what the interlocutor says most often in a comprehensible manner
• is aware, to some extent, of the style requirements set by different types of texts
• writes clearly in outline
• understands the main points of normal-paced speech in a familiar context, when the message is repeated if necessary
• pronounces intelligibly most of the time
• finds the information the student is looking for in texts that deal with familiar topics
• uses the basic vocabulary of the field so that the essential message is conveyed
• uses simple basic grammar structures
• uses available aids, e.g. online dictionaries
Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)
Student
• discusses both general topics and topics related to his field and its companies quite fluently
• reacts to what his interlocutor says mostly appropriately
• mostly communicates in the style required by the situation
• writes fairly fluently and clearly
• understands people speaking with different accents when the topic is familiar
• pronounces quite naturally and clearly
• understands the main points and most details of the text read
• can, if necessary, express the matter in other words
• understands and uses the vocabulary of the field quite accurately
• knows how to use different sources and dictionaries
• uses structures mostly correctly and corrects mistakes in language if they have led to misunderstandings
Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)
Student
• fluently discusses both general topics and topics related to his professional field and its companies
• reacts quickly and appropriately to what the interlocutor says
• communicates in the style required by the situation
• writes fluently and appropriately with almost no grammatical errors
• understands relatively easily also people who speak with different accents
• pronounces naturally and clearly
• understands both the main points and the details of a demanding professional text and is able to apply what he has read
• explains in other words and makes up for gaps in vocabulary discreetly
• understands and uses skillfully and precisely the vocabulary of the field as well as the terminology of the student's own specialty
• usually finds different sources using appropriate words and expressions
• uses versatile grammatical structures and manages them almost flawlessly
Assessment scale
0-5
Learning materials
.
Materials, exams and teaching will be bilingual, so good Finnish language skills are needed on this course.
Further information
.
Materials, exams and teaching will be bilingual, so good Finnish language skills are needed on this course.
Enrolment period
02.12.2022 - 13.01.2023
Timing
09.01.2023 - 30.04.2023
Credits
3 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Electrical and Automation Engineering
Campus
TAMK Main Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
0 - 40
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Electrical Engineering
Teachers
- Reijo Mäkelä
Person in charge
Reijo Mäkelä
Groups
-
22I231B
Objectives (course unit)
Students
- know how to act in working life communication situations (e.g. telephone and e-mail communication)
- know the basic business terminology and can give a presentation of a chosen company
- know the most important vocabulary of their field of study
Content (course unit)
• working life communication situations
• business life English
• terminology of the students’ own field of study
• grammar as required
Prerequisites (course unit)
Basic language studies in English completed or equivalent skills
Further information (course unit)
Approved skills test or corresponding course at another university of applied sciences.
Sufficient skills in Finnish.
Mandatory participation on 80% of the classes.
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)
Student
• copes with simple conversational situations, also related to companies in his field
• reacts to what the interlocutor says most often in a comprehensible manner
• is aware, to some extent, of the style requirements set by different types of texts
• writes clearly in outline
• understands the main points of normal-paced speech in a familiar context, when the message is repeated if necessary
• pronounces intelligibly most of the time
• finds the information the student is looking for in texts that deal with familiar topics
• uses the basic vocabulary of the field so that the essential message is conveyed
• uses simple basic grammar structures
• uses available aids, e.g. online dictionaries
Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)
Student
• discusses both general topics and topics related to his field and its companies quite fluently
• reacts to what his interlocutor says mostly appropriately
• mostly communicates in the style required by the situation
• writes fairly fluently and clearly
• understands people speaking with different accents when the topic is familiar
• pronounces quite naturally and clearly
• understands the main points and most details of the text read
• can, if necessary, express the matter in other words
• understands and uses the vocabulary of the field quite accurately
• knows how to use different sources and dictionaries
• uses structures mostly correctly and corrects mistakes in language if they have led to misunderstandings
Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)
Student
• fluently discusses both general topics and topics related to his professional field and its companies
• reacts quickly and appropriately to what the interlocutor says
• communicates in the style required by the situation
• writes fluently and appropriately with almost no grammatical errors
• understands relatively easily also people who speak with different accents
• pronounces naturally and clearly
• understands both the main points and the details of a demanding professional text and is able to apply what he has read
• explains in other words and makes up for gaps in vocabulary discreetly
• understands and uses skillfully and precisely the vocabulary of the field as well as the terminology of the student's own specialty
• usually finds different sources using appropriate words and expressions
• uses versatile grammatical structures and manages them almost flawlessly
Assessment scale
0-5
Learning materials
.
Materials, exams and teaching will be bilingual, so good Finnish language skills are needed on this course.
Further information
.
Materials, exams and teaching will be bilingual, so good Finnish language skills are needed on this course.
Enrolment period
23.11.2022 - 09.01.2023
Timing
09.01.2023 - 30.04.2023
Credits
3 op
Virtual portion
1 op
Mode of delivery
67 % Contact teaching, 33 % Online learning
Unit
TAMK Languages and Communication
Campus
TAMK Main Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
0 - 40
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Laboratory Engineering
Teachers
- Petri Tuohimäki
Person in charge
Petri Tuohimäki
Groups
-
22LATE
Objectives (course unit)
Students
- know how to act in working life communication situations (e.g. telephone and e-mail communication)
- know the basic business terminology and can give a presentation of a chosen company
- know the most important vocabulary of their field of study
Content (course unit)
• working life communication situations
• business life English
• terminology of the students’ own field of study
• grammar as required
Prerequisites (course unit)
Basic language studies in English completed or equivalent skills
Further information (course unit)
Approved skills test or corresponding course at another university of applied sciences.
Sufficient skills in Finnish.
Mandatory participation on 80% of the classes.
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)
Student
• copes with simple conversational situations, also related to companies in his field
• reacts to what the interlocutor says most often in a comprehensible manner
• is aware, to some extent, of the style requirements set by different types of texts
• writes clearly in outline
• understands the main points of normal-paced speech in a familiar context, when the message is repeated if necessary
• pronounces intelligibly most of the time
• finds the information the student is looking for in texts that deal with familiar topics
• uses the basic vocabulary of the field so that the essential message is conveyed
• uses simple basic grammar structures
• uses available aids, e.g. online dictionaries
Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)
Student
• discusses both general topics and topics related to his field and its companies quite fluently
• reacts to what his interlocutor says mostly appropriately
• mostly communicates in the style required by the situation
• writes fairly fluently and clearly
• understands people speaking with different accents when the topic is familiar
• pronounces quite naturally and clearly
• understands the main points and most details of the text read
• can, if necessary, express the matter in other words
• understands and uses the vocabulary of the field quite accurately
• knows how to use different sources and dictionaries
• uses structures mostly correctly and corrects mistakes in language if they have led to misunderstandings
Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)
Student
• fluently discusses both general topics and topics related to his professional field and its companies
• reacts quickly and appropriately to what the interlocutor says
• communicates in the style required by the situation
• writes fluently and appropriately with almost no grammatical errors
• understands relatively easily also people who speak with different accents
• pronounces naturally and clearly
• understands both the main points and the details of a demanding professional text and is able to apply what he has read
• explains in other words and makes up for gaps in vocabulary discreetly
• understands and uses skillfully and precisely the vocabulary of the field as well as the terminology of the student's own specialty
• usually finds different sources using appropriate words and expressions
• uses versatile grammatical structures and manages them almost flawlessly
Assessment scale
0-5
Enrolment period
01.11.2022 - 13.01.2023
Timing
09.01.2023 - 24.02.2023
Credits
3 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
TAMK Languages and Communication
Campus
TAMK Main Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
- English
Seats
15 - 69
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Bioproduct Engineering
Teachers
- Riku-Matti Kinnunen
Person in charge
Riku-Matti Kinnunen
Groups
-
22BIOTB
-
23BIOTA
Objectives (course unit)
Students
- know how to act in working life communication situations (e.g. telephone and e-mail communication)
- know the basic business terminology and can give a presentation of a chosen company
- know the most important vocabulary of their field of study
Content (course unit)
• working life communication situations
• business life English
• terminology of the students’ own field of study
• grammar as required
Prerequisites (course unit)
Basic language studies in English completed or equivalent skills
Further information (course unit)
Approved skills test or corresponding course at another university of applied sciences.
Sufficient skills in Finnish.
Mandatory participation on 80% of the classes.
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)
Student
• copes with simple conversational situations, also related to companies in his field
• reacts to what the interlocutor says most often in a comprehensible manner
• is aware, to some extent, of the style requirements set by different types of texts
• writes clearly in outline
• understands the main points of normal-paced speech in a familiar context, when the message is repeated if necessary
• pronounces intelligibly most of the time
• finds the information the student is looking for in texts that deal with familiar topics
• uses the basic vocabulary of the field so that the essential message is conveyed
• uses simple basic grammar structures
• uses available aids, e.g. online dictionaries
Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)
Student
• discusses both general topics and topics related to his field and its companies quite fluently
• reacts to what his interlocutor says mostly appropriately
• mostly communicates in the style required by the situation
• writes fairly fluently and clearly
• understands people speaking with different accents when the topic is familiar
• pronounces quite naturally and clearly
• understands the main points and most details of the text read
• can, if necessary, express the matter in other words
• understands and uses the vocabulary of the field quite accurately
• knows how to use different sources and dictionaries
• uses structures mostly correctly and corrects mistakes in language if they have led to misunderstandings
Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)
Student
• fluently discusses both general topics and topics related to his professional field and its companies
• reacts quickly and appropriately to what the interlocutor says
• communicates in the style required by the situation
• writes fluently and appropriately with almost no grammatical errors
• understands relatively easily also people who speak with different accents
• pronounces naturally and clearly
• understands both the main points and the details of a demanding professional text and is able to apply what he has read
• explains in other words and makes up for gaps in vocabulary discreetly
• understands and uses skillfully and precisely the vocabulary of the field as well as the terminology of the student's own specialty
• usually finds different sources using appropriate words and expressions
• uses versatile grammatical structures and manages them almost flawlessly
Location and time
See the Moodle platform of this course for the detailed information of the time and place for meetings, and the meeting-specific programme.
Exam schedules
The exams will be held on the last lecture day or at Exam.
Assessment methods and criteria
- Continuous assessment. The student collects points for completing and submitting an assignment on time. Quality of work and language are taken into consideration.
- Test at the end of the course.
- Self-evaluation
Assessment scale
0-5
Teaching methods
Classroom teaching and lectures, independent work, group work and oral presentations in pairs or small groups.
Learning materials
Materials will be available on TUNI Moodle in addition to student-created materials.
Student workload
The student uses time in attending classroom meetings, creating self-study and group assignments.
Content scheduling
Business vocabulary and expressions
Email writing
Oral company presentation in pairs or small groups
Completion alternatives
An equivalent course of university level or work experience.
Assessment criteria - fail (0) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)
-The student has attained less than 80% of attendance.
- The student has not submitted the assignments on the course by the due-date.
Assessment criteria - satisfactory (1-2) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)
The student has attended, at least 80% of the classes and has completed and submitted all the assignments.
- his written skills are readable and comprehensible but vocabulary choice is limited and there are major errors in grammar
- his oral skills are understandable but the pronunciation of keywords needs improvement.
Assessment criteria - good (3-4) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)
The student has attended, at least 80% of the classes and has completed and submitted all the assignments.
- his written skills are readable and comprehensible with no limitations in vocabulary choice and there are no major errors in grammar
- his oral skills are understandable with clear pronunciation of keywords but with occasional lapses.
Assessment criteria - excellent (5) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)
The student has attended, at least 80% of the classes and has completed and submitted all the assignments.
- his written skills are readable and comprehensible with no limitations in vocabulary choice and there are no errors in grammar
- his oral skills are understandable with clear pronunciation of keywords.
Enrolment period
02.12.2022 - 11.01.2023
Timing
01.01.2023 - 26.05.2023
Credits
3 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
TAMK Languages and Communication
Campus
TAMK Main Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Mechanical Engineering
Teachers
- Katja Kärki
Person in charge
Katja Kärki
Groups
-
21AI112
Objectives (course unit)
Students
- know how to act in working life communication situations (e.g. telephone and e-mail communication)
- know the basic business terminology and can give a presentation of a chosen company
- know the most important vocabulary of their field of study
Content (course unit)
• working life communication situations
• business life English
• terminology of the students’ own field of study
• grammar as required
Prerequisites (course unit)
Basic language studies in English completed or equivalent skills
Further information (course unit)
Approved skills test or corresponding course at another university of applied sciences.
Sufficient skills in Finnish.
Mandatory participation on 80% of the classes.
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)
Student
• copes with simple conversational situations, also related to companies in his field
• reacts to what the interlocutor says most often in a comprehensible manner
• is aware, to some extent, of the style requirements set by different types of texts
• writes clearly in outline
• understands the main points of normal-paced speech in a familiar context, when the message is repeated if necessary
• pronounces intelligibly most of the time
• finds the information the student is looking for in texts that deal with familiar topics
• uses the basic vocabulary of the field so that the essential message is conveyed
• uses simple basic grammar structures
• uses available aids, e.g. online dictionaries
Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)
Student
• discusses both general topics and topics related to his field and its companies quite fluently
• reacts to what his interlocutor says mostly appropriately
• mostly communicates in the style required by the situation
• writes fairly fluently and clearly
• understands people speaking with different accents when the topic is familiar
• pronounces quite naturally and clearly
• understands the main points and most details of the text read
• can, if necessary, express the matter in other words
• understands and uses the vocabulary of the field quite accurately
• knows how to use different sources and dictionaries
• uses structures mostly correctly and corrects mistakes in language if they have led to misunderstandings
Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)
Student
• fluently discusses both general topics and topics related to his professional field and its companies
• reacts quickly and appropriately to what the interlocutor says
• communicates in the style required by the situation
• writes fluently and appropriately with almost no grammatical errors
• understands relatively easily also people who speak with different accents
• pronounces naturally and clearly
• understands both the main points and the details of a demanding professional text and is able to apply what he has read
• explains in other words and makes up for gaps in vocabulary discreetly
• understands and uses skillfully and precisely the vocabulary of the field as well as the terminology of the student's own specialty
• usually finds different sources using appropriate words and expressions
• uses versatile grammatical structures and manages them almost flawlessly
Location and time
On campus and on Teams according to the schedule.
Exam schedules
Mid-term exam on the 25th February
Final exam on the 6th May
Two retake opportunities.
Assessment methods and criteria
Mid-term exam
Final exam
Presentation
Other assignments during the course
Assessment scale
0-5
Teaching methods
Teaching on campus and on Teams according to the schedule.
Individual and group activities.
Oral and written exercises.
Presentations and discussions.
BLENDED TEACHING
Learning materials
Material on Moodle
Student workload
Classes online or on-campus and independent study at home.
Content scheduling
Period 3: studies, job search
Period 4: business life, engineering field
Completion alternatives
Indendent portfolio
Instructions will be given at the start of the class.
Practical training and working life cooperation
none
International connections
none
Further information
Classes start 15 minutes past the hour and finish quarter to.
Attendance policy is 80%, classes cannot be compensated with extra exercises.
Assessment criteria - fail (0) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)
The student is unable to reach the criteria for the grade 1.
Enrolment period
16.09.2022 - 23.10.2022
Timing
24.10.2022 - 31.12.2022
Credits
3 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
TAMK Languages and Communication
Campus
TAMK Main Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Vehicle Engineering
Teachers
- Anne Kopperoinen
Person in charge
Anne Kopperoinen
Groups
-
22AUTOB
Objectives (course unit)
Students
- know how to act in working life communication situations (e.g. telephone and e-mail communication)
- know the basic business terminology and can give a presentation of a chosen company
- know the most important vocabulary of their field of study
Content (course unit)
• working life communication situations
• business life English
• terminology of the students’ own field of study
• grammar as required
Prerequisites (course unit)
Basic language studies in English completed or equivalent skills
Further information (course unit)
Approved skills test or corresponding course at another university of applied sciences.
Sufficient skills in Finnish.
Mandatory participation on 80% of the classes.
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)
Student
• copes with simple conversational situations, also related to companies in his field
• reacts to what the interlocutor says most often in a comprehensible manner
• is aware, to some extent, of the style requirements set by different types of texts
• writes clearly in outline
• understands the main points of normal-paced speech in a familiar context, when the message is repeated if necessary
• pronounces intelligibly most of the time
• finds the information the student is looking for in texts that deal with familiar topics
• uses the basic vocabulary of the field so that the essential message is conveyed
• uses simple basic grammar structures
• uses available aids, e.g. online dictionaries
Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)
Student
• discusses both general topics and topics related to his field and its companies quite fluently
• reacts to what his interlocutor says mostly appropriately
• mostly communicates in the style required by the situation
• writes fairly fluently and clearly
• understands people speaking with different accents when the topic is familiar
• pronounces quite naturally and clearly
• understands the main points and most details of the text read
• can, if necessary, express the matter in other words
• understands and uses the vocabulary of the field quite accurately
• knows how to use different sources and dictionaries
• uses structures mostly correctly and corrects mistakes in language if they have led to misunderstandings
Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)
Student
• fluently discusses both general topics and topics related to his professional field and its companies
• reacts quickly and appropriately to what the interlocutor says
• communicates in the style required by the situation
• writes fluently and appropriately with almost no grammatical errors
• understands relatively easily also people who speak with different accents
• pronounces naturally and clearly
• understands both the main points and the details of a demanding professional text and is able to apply what he has read
• explains in other words and makes up for gaps in vocabulary discreetly
• understands and uses skillfully and precisely the vocabulary of the field as well as the terminology of the student's own specialty
• usually finds different sources using appropriate words and expressions
• uses versatile grammatical structures and manages them almost flawlessly
Assessment scale
0-5
Enrolment period
09.09.2022 - 24.10.2022
Timing
24.10.2022 - 16.12.2022
Credits
3 op
Virtual portion
1 op
Mode of delivery
67 % Contact teaching, 33 % Online learning
Unit
TAMK Languages and Communication
Campus
TAMK Main Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
- English
Seats
10 - 45
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Vehicle Engineering
Teachers
- Riku-Matti Kinnunen
Person in charge
Riku-Matti Kinnunen
Groups
-
22AUTOA
Objectives (course unit)
Students
- know how to act in working life communication situations (e.g. telephone and e-mail communication)
- know the basic business terminology and can give a presentation of a chosen company
- know the most important vocabulary of their field of study
Content (course unit)
• working life communication situations
• business life English
• terminology of the students’ own field of study
• grammar as required
Prerequisites (course unit)
Basic language studies in English completed or equivalent skills
Further information (course unit)
Approved skills test or corresponding course at another university of applied sciences.
Sufficient skills in Finnish.
Mandatory participation on 80% of the classes.
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)
Student
• copes with simple conversational situations, also related to companies in his field
• reacts to what the interlocutor says most often in a comprehensible manner
• is aware, to some extent, of the style requirements set by different types of texts
• writes clearly in outline
• understands the main points of normal-paced speech in a familiar context, when the message is repeated if necessary
• pronounces intelligibly most of the time
• finds the information the student is looking for in texts that deal with familiar topics
• uses the basic vocabulary of the field so that the essential message is conveyed
• uses simple basic grammar structures
• uses available aids, e.g. online dictionaries
Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)
Student
• discusses both general topics and topics related to his field and its companies quite fluently
• reacts to what his interlocutor says mostly appropriately
• mostly communicates in the style required by the situation
• writes fairly fluently and clearly
• understands people speaking with different accents when the topic is familiar
• pronounces quite naturally and clearly
• understands the main points and most details of the text read
• can, if necessary, express the matter in other words
• understands and uses the vocabulary of the field quite accurately
• knows how to use different sources and dictionaries
• uses structures mostly correctly and corrects mistakes in language if they have led to misunderstandings
Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)
Student
• fluently discusses both general topics and topics related to his professional field and its companies
• reacts quickly and appropriately to what the interlocutor says
• communicates in the style required by the situation
• writes fluently and appropriately with almost no grammatical errors
• understands relatively easily also people who speak with different accents
• pronounces naturally and clearly
• understands both the main points and the details of a demanding professional text and is able to apply what he has read
• explains in other words and makes up for gaps in vocabulary discreetly
• understands and uses skillfully and precisely the vocabulary of the field as well as the terminology of the student's own specialty
• usually finds different sources using appropriate words and expressions
• uses versatile grammatical structures and manages them almost flawlessly
Location and time
See the Moodle platform of this course for the detailed information of the time and place for meetings, and the meeting-specific programme.
Exam schedules
The exams will be held on the last lecture day or at Exam.
Assessment methods and criteria
- Continuous assessment. The student collects points for completing and submitting an assignment on time. Quality of work and language are taken into consideration.
- Test at the end of the course.
- Self-evaluation
Assessment scale
0-5
Teaching methods
Classroom teaching and lectures, independent work, group work and oral presentations in pairs or small groups.
Learning materials
Materials will be available on TUNI Moodle in addition to student-created materials.
Student workload
The student uses time in attending classroom meetings, creating self-study and group assignments.
Content scheduling
Business vocabulary and expressions
Email writing
Oral company presentation in pairs or small groups
Completion alternatives
An equivalent course of university level or work experience.
Assessment criteria - fail (0) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)
-The student has attained less than 80% of attendance.
- The student has not submitted the assignments on the course by the due-date.
Assessment criteria - satisfactory (1-2) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)
The student has attended, at least 80% of the classes and has completed and submitted all the assignments.
- his written skills are readable and comprehensible but vocabulary choice is limited and there are major errors in grammar
- his oral skills are understandable but the pronunciation of keywords needs improvement.
Assessment criteria - good (3-4) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)
The student has attended, at least 80% of the classes and has completed and submitted all the assignments.
- his written skills are readable and comprehensible with no limitations in vocabulary choice and there are no major errors in grammar
- his oral skills are understandable with clear pronunciation of keywords but with occasional lapses.
Assessment criteria - excellent (5) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)
The student has attended, at least 80% of the classes and has completed and submitted all the assignments.
- his written skills are readable and comprehensible with no limitations in vocabulary choice and there are no errors in grammar
- his oral skills are understandable with clear pronunciation of keywords.
Enrolment period
01.08.2022 - 02.10.2022
Timing
03.10.2022 - 19.12.2022
Credits
3 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Building Services Engineering
Campus
TAMK Main Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
1 - 45
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Building Services Engineering, HVAC Systems
Teachers
- Janne Hopeela
Person in charge
Janne Hopeela
Groups
-
21I253
Objectives (course unit)
Students
- know how to act in working life communication situations (e.g. telephone and e-mail communication)
- know the basic business terminology and can give a presentation of a chosen company
- know the most important vocabulary of their field of study
Content (course unit)
• working life communication situations
• business life English
• terminology of the students’ own field of study
• grammar as required
Prerequisites (course unit)
Basic language studies in English completed or equivalent skills
Further information (course unit)
Approved skills test or corresponding course at another university of applied sciences.
Sufficient skills in Finnish.
Mandatory participation on 80% of the classes.
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)
Student
• copes with simple conversational situations, also related to companies in his field
• reacts to what the interlocutor says most often in a comprehensible manner
• is aware, to some extent, of the style requirements set by different types of texts
• writes clearly in outline
• understands the main points of normal-paced speech in a familiar context, when the message is repeated if necessary
• pronounces intelligibly most of the time
• finds the information the student is looking for in texts that deal with familiar topics
• uses the basic vocabulary of the field so that the essential message is conveyed
• uses simple basic grammar structures
• uses available aids, e.g. online dictionaries
Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)
Student
• discusses both general topics and topics related to his field and its companies quite fluently
• reacts to what his interlocutor says mostly appropriately
• mostly communicates in the style required by the situation
• writes fairly fluently and clearly
• understands people speaking with different accents when the topic is familiar
• pronounces quite naturally and clearly
• understands the main points and most details of the text read
• can, if necessary, express the matter in other words
• understands and uses the vocabulary of the field quite accurately
• knows how to use different sources and dictionaries
• uses structures mostly correctly and corrects mistakes in language if they have led to misunderstandings
Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)
Student
• fluently discusses both general topics and topics related to his professional field and its companies
• reacts quickly and appropriately to what the interlocutor says
• communicates in the style required by the situation
• writes fluently and appropriately with almost no grammatical errors
• understands relatively easily also people who speak with different accents
• pronounces naturally and clearly
• understands both the main points and the details of a demanding professional text and is able to apply what he has read
• explains in other words and makes up for gaps in vocabulary discreetly
• understands and uses skillfully and precisely the vocabulary of the field as well as the terminology of the student's own specialty
• usually finds different sources using appropriate words and expressions
• uses versatile grammatical structures and manages them almost flawlessly
Location and time
See the Moodle platform for this course for the detailed information of the time and place for meetings, and the meeting-specific programme.
Exam schedules
The exams will be held on the last lecture day.
Assessment methods and criteria
- Continuous assessment will be used in the assessment. The student collects points for completing and submitting an assignment on time. Quality of work and language is taken into consideration.
- Test at the end of the course.
- Self-evaluation
Assessment scale
0-5
Teaching methods
Classroom teaching and lectures, independent work, group work and oral presentations in pairs.
Learning materials
Materials will be available on TUNI Moodle in addition to student-created materials.
Student workload
The student uses time in attending classroom meetings, creating self-study and group assignments.
Content scheduling
Business vocabulary and expressions.
Email writing and presentations.
Specific vocabulary in the student's field of study
Completion alternatives
An equivalent course of university level or work experience.
Assessment criteria - fail (0) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)
-The student has attained less than 80% of attendance without a sick-leave note doctor or a nurse.
- the student has not submitted the assignments on the course.
Assessment criteria - satisfactory (1-2) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)
The student has attended, at least 80% of the classes and has completed and submitted all the assignments.
- his written skills are readable and comprehensible but vocabulary choice is limited and there are major errors in grammar
- his oral skills are understandable but the pronunciation of keywords needs improvement.
Assessment criteria - good (3-4) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)
The student has attended, at least 80% of the classes and has completed and submitted all the assignments.
- his written skills are readable and comprehensible with no limitations in vocabulary choice and there are no major errors in grammar
- his oral skills are understandable with clear pronunciation of keywords but with occasional lapses.
Assessment criteria - excellent (5) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)
The student has attended, at least 80% of the classes and has completed and submitted all the assignments.
- his written skills are readable and comprehensible with no limitations in vocabulary choice and there are no errors in grammar
- his oral skills are understandable with clear pronunciation of keywords.
Enrolment period
02.07.2022 - 04.09.2022
Timing
29.08.2022 - 16.12.2022
Credits
3 op
Virtual portion
2 op
Mode of delivery
34 % Contact teaching, 66 % Online learning
Campus
TAMK Main Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
- English
Seats
0 - 48
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Electrical Engineering
Teachers
- Mirja Kolehmainen
Person in charge
Mirja Kolehmainen
Groups
-
21I231B
Objectives (course unit)
Students
- know how to act in working life communication situations (e.g. telephone and e-mail communication)
- know the basic business terminology and can give a presentation of a chosen company
- know the most important vocabulary of their field of study
Content (course unit)
• working life communication situations
• business life English
• terminology of the students’ own field of study
• grammar as required
Prerequisites (course unit)
Basic language studies in English completed or equivalent skills
Further information (course unit)
Approved skills test or corresponding course at another university of applied sciences.
Sufficient skills in Finnish.
Mandatory participation on 80% of the classes.
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)
Student
• copes with simple conversational situations, also related to companies in his field
• reacts to what the interlocutor says most often in a comprehensible manner
• is aware, to some extent, of the style requirements set by different types of texts
• writes clearly in outline
• understands the main points of normal-paced speech in a familiar context, when the message is repeated if necessary
• pronounces intelligibly most of the time
• finds the information the student is looking for in texts that deal with familiar topics
• uses the basic vocabulary of the field so that the essential message is conveyed
• uses simple basic grammar structures
• uses available aids, e.g. online dictionaries
Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)
Student
• discusses both general topics and topics related to his field and its companies quite fluently
• reacts to what his interlocutor says mostly appropriately
• mostly communicates in the style required by the situation
• writes fairly fluently and clearly
• understands people speaking with different accents when the topic is familiar
• pronounces quite naturally and clearly
• understands the main points and most details of the text read
• can, if necessary, express the matter in other words
• understands and uses the vocabulary of the field quite accurately
• knows how to use different sources and dictionaries
• uses structures mostly correctly and corrects mistakes in language if they have led to misunderstandings
Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)
Student
• fluently discusses both general topics and topics related to his professional field and its companies
• reacts quickly and appropriately to what the interlocutor says
• communicates in the style required by the situation
• writes fluently and appropriately with almost no grammatical errors
• understands relatively easily also people who speak with different accents
• pronounces naturally and clearly
• understands both the main points and the details of a demanding professional text and is able to apply what he has read
• explains in other words and makes up for gaps in vocabulary discreetly
• understands and uses skillfully and precisely the vocabulary of the field as well as the terminology of the student's own specialty
• usually finds different sources using appropriate words and expressions
• uses versatile grammatical structures and manages them almost flawlessly
Assessment scale
0-5
Learning materials
.
Materials, exams and teaching will be bilingual, so good Finnish language skills are needed on this course.
Further information
.
Materials, exams and teaching will be bilingual, so good Finnish language skills are needed on this course.
Enrolment period
02.07.2022 - 04.09.2022
Timing
29.08.2022 - 16.12.2022
Credits
3 op
Virtual portion
1 op
Mode of delivery
67 % Contact teaching, 33 % Online learning
Campus
TAMK Main Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
- English
Seats
0 - 40
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Electrical Engineering
Teachers
- Mirja Kolehmainen
Person in charge
Mirja Kolehmainen
Groups
-
21I231A
Objectives (course unit)
Students
- know how to act in working life communication situations (e.g. telephone and e-mail communication)
- know the basic business terminology and can give a presentation of a chosen company
- know the most important vocabulary of their field of study
Content (course unit)
• working life communication situations
• business life English
• terminology of the students’ own field of study
• grammar as required
Prerequisites (course unit)
Basic language studies in English completed or equivalent skills
Further information (course unit)
Approved skills test or corresponding course at another university of applied sciences.
Sufficient skills in Finnish.
Mandatory participation on 80% of the classes.
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)
Student
• copes with simple conversational situations, also related to companies in his field
• reacts to what the interlocutor says most often in a comprehensible manner
• is aware, to some extent, of the style requirements set by different types of texts
• writes clearly in outline
• understands the main points of normal-paced speech in a familiar context, when the message is repeated if necessary
• pronounces intelligibly most of the time
• finds the information the student is looking for in texts that deal with familiar topics
• uses the basic vocabulary of the field so that the essential message is conveyed
• uses simple basic grammar structures
• uses available aids, e.g. online dictionaries
Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)
Student
• discusses both general topics and topics related to his field and its companies quite fluently
• reacts to what his interlocutor says mostly appropriately
• mostly communicates in the style required by the situation
• writes fairly fluently and clearly
• understands people speaking with different accents when the topic is familiar
• pronounces quite naturally and clearly
• understands the main points and most details of the text read
• can, if necessary, express the matter in other words
• understands and uses the vocabulary of the field quite accurately
• knows how to use different sources and dictionaries
• uses structures mostly correctly and corrects mistakes in language if they have led to misunderstandings
Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)
Student
• fluently discusses both general topics and topics related to his professional field and its companies
• reacts quickly and appropriately to what the interlocutor says
• communicates in the style required by the situation
• writes fluently and appropriately with almost no grammatical errors
• understands relatively easily also people who speak with different accents
• pronounces naturally and clearly
• understands both the main points and the details of a demanding professional text and is able to apply what he has read
• explains in other words and makes up for gaps in vocabulary discreetly
• understands and uses skillfully and precisely the vocabulary of the field as well as the terminology of the student's own specialty
• usually finds different sources using appropriate words and expressions
• uses versatile grammatical structures and manages them almost flawlessly
Assessment scale
0-5
Learning materials
.
Materials, exams and teaching will be bilingual, so good Finnish language skills are needed on this course.
Further information
.
Materials, exams and teaching will be bilingual, so good Finnish language skills are needed on this course.
Enrolment period
02.07.2022 - 04.09.2022
Timing
29.08.2022 - 16.12.2022
Credits
3 op
Virtual portion
2 op
Mode of delivery
34 % Contact teaching, 66 % Online learning
Unit
TAMK Languages and Communication
Campus
TAMK Main Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
- English
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Mechanical Engineering
Teachers
- Mirja Kolehmainen
Person in charge
Mirja Kolehmainen
Groups
-
20I111
-
20I180
Objectives (course unit)
Students
- know how to act in working life communication situations (e.g. telephone and e-mail communication)
- know the basic business terminology and can give a presentation of a chosen company
- know the most important vocabulary of their field of study
Content (course unit)
• working life communication situations
• business life English
• terminology of the students’ own field of study
• grammar as required
Prerequisites (course unit)
Basic language studies in English completed or equivalent skills
Further information (course unit)
Approved skills test or corresponding course at another university of applied sciences.
Sufficient skills in Finnish.
Mandatory participation on 80% of the classes.
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)
Student
• copes with simple conversational situations, also related to companies in his field
• reacts to what the interlocutor says most often in a comprehensible manner
• is aware, to some extent, of the style requirements set by different types of texts
• writes clearly in outline
• understands the main points of normal-paced speech in a familiar context, when the message is repeated if necessary
• pronounces intelligibly most of the time
• finds the information the student is looking for in texts that deal with familiar topics
• uses the basic vocabulary of the field so that the essential message is conveyed
• uses simple basic grammar structures
• uses available aids, e.g. online dictionaries
Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)
Student
• discusses both general topics and topics related to his field and its companies quite fluently
• reacts to what his interlocutor says mostly appropriately
• mostly communicates in the style required by the situation
• writes fairly fluently and clearly
• understands people speaking with different accents when the topic is familiar
• pronounces quite naturally and clearly
• understands the main points and most details of the text read
• can, if necessary, express the matter in other words
• understands and uses the vocabulary of the field quite accurately
• knows how to use different sources and dictionaries
• uses structures mostly correctly and corrects mistakes in language if they have led to misunderstandings
Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)
Student
• fluently discusses both general topics and topics related to his professional field and its companies
• reacts quickly and appropriately to what the interlocutor says
• communicates in the style required by the situation
• writes fluently and appropriately with almost no grammatical errors
• understands relatively easily also people who speak with different accents
• pronounces naturally and clearly
• understands both the main points and the details of a demanding professional text and is able to apply what he has read
• explains in other words and makes up for gaps in vocabulary discreetly
• understands and uses skillfully and precisely the vocabulary of the field as well as the terminology of the student's own specialty
• usually finds different sources using appropriate words and expressions
• uses versatile grammatical structures and manages them almost flawlessly
Assessment scale
0-5
Learning materials
.
Materials, exams and teaching will be bilingual, so good Finnish language skills are needed on this course.
Further information
.
Materials, exams and teaching will be bilingual, so good Finnish language skills are needed on this course.
Enrolment period
02.07.2022 - 04.09.2022
Timing
29.08.2022 - 16.12.2022
Credits
3 op
Virtual portion
2 op
Mode of delivery
34 % Contact teaching, 66 % Online learning
Unit
TAMK Languages and Communication
Campus
TAMK Main Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
- English
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Mechanical Engineering
Teachers
- Mirja Kolehmainen
Person in charge
Mirja Kolehmainen
Groups
-
20I160
-
20I228K
Objectives (course unit)
Students
- know how to act in working life communication situations (e.g. telephone and e-mail communication)
- know the basic business terminology and can give a presentation of a chosen company
- know the most important vocabulary of their field of study
Content (course unit)
• working life communication situations
• business life English
• terminology of the students’ own field of study
• grammar as required
Prerequisites (course unit)
Basic language studies in English completed or equivalent skills
Further information (course unit)
Approved skills test or corresponding course at another university of applied sciences.
Sufficient skills in Finnish.
Mandatory participation on 80% of the classes.
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)
Student
• copes with simple conversational situations, also related to companies in his field
• reacts to what the interlocutor says most often in a comprehensible manner
• is aware, to some extent, of the style requirements set by different types of texts
• writes clearly in outline
• understands the main points of normal-paced speech in a familiar context, when the message is repeated if necessary
• pronounces intelligibly most of the time
• finds the information the student is looking for in texts that deal with familiar topics
• uses the basic vocabulary of the field so that the essential message is conveyed
• uses simple basic grammar structures
• uses available aids, e.g. online dictionaries
Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)
Student
• discusses both general topics and topics related to his field and its companies quite fluently
• reacts to what his interlocutor says mostly appropriately
• mostly communicates in the style required by the situation
• writes fairly fluently and clearly
• understands people speaking with different accents when the topic is familiar
• pronounces quite naturally and clearly
• understands the main points and most details of the text read
• can, if necessary, express the matter in other words
• understands and uses the vocabulary of the field quite accurately
• knows how to use different sources and dictionaries
• uses structures mostly correctly and corrects mistakes in language if they have led to misunderstandings
Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)
Student
• fluently discusses both general topics and topics related to his professional field and its companies
• reacts quickly and appropriately to what the interlocutor says
• communicates in the style required by the situation
• writes fluently and appropriately with almost no grammatical errors
• understands relatively easily also people who speak with different accents
• pronounces naturally and clearly
• understands both the main points and the details of a demanding professional text and is able to apply what he has read
• explains in other words and makes up for gaps in vocabulary discreetly
• understands and uses skillfully and precisely the vocabulary of the field as well as the terminology of the student's own specialty
• usually finds different sources using appropriate words and expressions
• uses versatile grammatical structures and manages them almost flawlessly
Assessment scale
0-5
Learning materials
.
Materials, exams and teaching will be bilingual, so good Finnish language skills are needed on this course.
Further information
.
Materials, exams and teaching will be bilingual, so good Finnish language skills are needed on this course.
Enrolment period
02.07.2022 - 04.09.2022
Timing
29.08.2022 - 16.12.2022
Credits
3 op
Virtual portion
2 op
Mode of delivery
34 % Contact teaching, 66 % Online learning
Unit
TAMK Languages and Communication
Campus
TAMK Main Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
- English
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Mechanical Engineering
Teachers
- Mirja Kolehmainen
Person in charge
Mirja Kolehmainen
Groups
-
20I190
Objectives (course unit)
Students
- know how to act in working life communication situations (e.g. telephone and e-mail communication)
- know the basic business terminology and can give a presentation of a chosen company
- know the most important vocabulary of their field of study
Content (course unit)
• working life communication situations
• business life English
• terminology of the students’ own field of study
• grammar as required
Prerequisites (course unit)
Basic language studies in English completed or equivalent skills
Further information (course unit)
Approved skills test or corresponding course at another university of applied sciences.
Sufficient skills in Finnish.
Mandatory participation on 80% of the classes.
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)
Student
• copes with simple conversational situations, also related to companies in his field
• reacts to what the interlocutor says most often in a comprehensible manner
• is aware, to some extent, of the style requirements set by different types of texts
• writes clearly in outline
• understands the main points of normal-paced speech in a familiar context, when the message is repeated if necessary
• pronounces intelligibly most of the time
• finds the information the student is looking for in texts that deal with familiar topics
• uses the basic vocabulary of the field so that the essential message is conveyed
• uses simple basic grammar structures
• uses available aids, e.g. online dictionaries
Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)
Student
• discusses both general topics and topics related to his field and its companies quite fluently
• reacts to what his interlocutor says mostly appropriately
• mostly communicates in the style required by the situation
• writes fairly fluently and clearly
• understands people speaking with different accents when the topic is familiar
• pronounces quite naturally and clearly
• understands the main points and most details of the text read
• can, if necessary, express the matter in other words
• understands and uses the vocabulary of the field quite accurately
• knows how to use different sources and dictionaries
• uses structures mostly correctly and corrects mistakes in language if they have led to misunderstandings
Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)
Student
• fluently discusses both general topics and topics related to his professional field and its companies
• reacts quickly and appropriately to what the interlocutor says
• communicates in the style required by the situation
• writes fluently and appropriately with almost no grammatical errors
• understands relatively easily also people who speak with different accents
• pronounces naturally and clearly
• understands both the main points and the details of a demanding professional text and is able to apply what he has read
• explains in other words and makes up for gaps in vocabulary discreetly
• understands and uses skillfully and precisely the vocabulary of the field as well as the terminology of the student's own specialty
• usually finds different sources using appropriate words and expressions
• uses versatile grammatical structures and manages them almost flawlessly
Assessment scale
0-5
Learning materials
.
Materials, exams and teaching will be bilingual, so good Finnish language skills are needed on this course.
Further information
.
Materials, exams and teaching will be bilingual, so good Finnish language skills are needed on this course.
Enrolment period
01.08.2022 - 04.09.2022
Timing
29.08.2022 - 16.12.2022
Credits
3 op
Virtual portion
1 op
Mode of delivery
67 % Contact teaching, 33 % Online learning
Unit
Building Services Engineering
Campus
TAMK Main Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
- English
Seats
1 - 45
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Building Services Engineering, Electrical Systems
Teachers
- Mirja Kolehmainen
Person in charge
Mirja Kolehmainen
Groups
-
21I254
Objectives (course unit)
Students
- know how to act in working life communication situations (e.g. telephone and e-mail communication)
- know the basic business terminology and can give a presentation of a chosen company
- know the most important vocabulary of their field of study
Content (course unit)
• working life communication situations
• business life English
• terminology of the students’ own field of study
• grammar as required
Prerequisites (course unit)
Basic language studies in English completed or equivalent skills
Further information (course unit)
Approved skills test or corresponding course at another university of applied sciences.
Sufficient skills in Finnish.
Mandatory participation on 80% of the classes.
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)
Student
• copes with simple conversational situations, also related to companies in his field
• reacts to what the interlocutor says most often in a comprehensible manner
• is aware, to some extent, of the style requirements set by different types of texts
• writes clearly in outline
• understands the main points of normal-paced speech in a familiar context, when the message is repeated if necessary
• pronounces intelligibly most of the time
• finds the information the student is looking for in texts that deal with familiar topics
• uses the basic vocabulary of the field so that the essential message is conveyed
• uses simple basic grammar structures
• uses available aids, e.g. online dictionaries
Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)
Student
• discusses both general topics and topics related to his field and its companies quite fluently
• reacts to what his interlocutor says mostly appropriately
• mostly communicates in the style required by the situation
• writes fairly fluently and clearly
• understands people speaking with different accents when the topic is familiar
• pronounces quite naturally and clearly
• understands the main points and most details of the text read
• can, if necessary, express the matter in other words
• understands and uses the vocabulary of the field quite accurately
• knows how to use different sources and dictionaries
• uses structures mostly correctly and corrects mistakes in language if they have led to misunderstandings
Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)
Student
• fluently discusses both general topics and topics related to his professional field and its companies
• reacts quickly and appropriately to what the interlocutor says
• communicates in the style required by the situation
• writes fluently and appropriately with almost no grammatical errors
• understands relatively easily also people who speak with different accents
• pronounces naturally and clearly
• understands both the main points and the details of a demanding professional text and is able to apply what he has read
• explains in other words and makes up for gaps in vocabulary discreetly
• understands and uses skillfully and precisely the vocabulary of the field as well as the terminology of the student's own specialty
• usually finds different sources using appropriate words and expressions
• uses versatile grammatical structures and manages them almost flawlessly
Assessment scale
0-5
Learning materials
.
Materials, exams and teaching will be bilingual, so good Finnish language skills are needed on this course.
Further information
.
Materials, exams and teaching will be bilingual, so good Finnish language skills are needed on this course.
Enrolment period
01.08.2022 - 04.09.2022
Timing
29.08.2022 - 16.12.2022
Credits
3 op
Virtual portion
2 op
Mode of delivery
34 % Contact teaching, 66 % Online learning
Unit
Building Services Engineering
Campus
TAMK Main Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
- English
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Building Services Engineering
Teachers
- Mirja Kolehmainen
Person in charge
Mirja Kolehmainen
Groups
-
20AI254
Objectives (course unit)
Students
- know how to act in working life communication situations (e.g. telephone and e-mail communication)
- know the basic business terminology and can give a presentation of a chosen company
- know the most important vocabulary of their field of study
Content (course unit)
• working life communication situations
• business life English
• terminology of the students’ own field of study
• grammar as required
Prerequisites (course unit)
Basic language studies in English completed or equivalent skills
Further information (course unit)
Approved skills test or corresponding course at another university of applied sciences.
Sufficient skills in Finnish.
Mandatory participation on 80% of the classes.
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)
Student
• copes with simple conversational situations, also related to companies in his field
• reacts to what the interlocutor says most often in a comprehensible manner
• is aware, to some extent, of the style requirements set by different types of texts
• writes clearly in outline
• understands the main points of normal-paced speech in a familiar context, when the message is repeated if necessary
• pronounces intelligibly most of the time
• finds the information the student is looking for in texts that deal with familiar topics
• uses the basic vocabulary of the field so that the essential message is conveyed
• uses simple basic grammar structures
• uses available aids, e.g. online dictionaries
Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)
Student
• discusses both general topics and topics related to his field and its companies quite fluently
• reacts to what his interlocutor says mostly appropriately
• mostly communicates in the style required by the situation
• writes fairly fluently and clearly
• understands people speaking with different accents when the topic is familiar
• pronounces quite naturally and clearly
• understands the main points and most details of the text read
• can, if necessary, express the matter in other words
• understands and uses the vocabulary of the field quite accurately
• knows how to use different sources and dictionaries
• uses structures mostly correctly and corrects mistakes in language if they have led to misunderstandings
Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)
Student
• fluently discusses both general topics and topics related to his professional field and its companies
• reacts quickly and appropriately to what the interlocutor says
• communicates in the style required by the situation
• writes fluently and appropriately with almost no grammatical errors
• understands relatively easily also people who speak with different accents
• pronounces naturally and clearly
• understands both the main points and the details of a demanding professional text and is able to apply what he has read
• explains in other words and makes up for gaps in vocabulary discreetly
• understands and uses skillfully and precisely the vocabulary of the field as well as the terminology of the student's own specialty
• usually finds different sources using appropriate words and expressions
• uses versatile grammatical structures and manages them almost flawlessly
Assessment scale
0-5
Learning materials
.
Materials, exams and teaching will be bilingual, so good Finnish language skills are needed on this course.
Further information
.
Materials, exams and teaching will be bilingual, so good Finnish language skills are needed on this course.
Enrolment period
02.12.2021 - 17.01.2022
Timing
10.01.2022 - 30.04.2022
Credits
3 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
TAMK Languages and Communication
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Bioproduct Engineering
Teachers
- Anne Kopperoinen
Person in charge
Anne Kopperoinen
Groups
-
22BIOTA
-
21BIOTB
Objectives (course unit)
Students
- know how to act in working life communication situations (e.g. telephone and e-mail communication)
- know the basic business terminology and can give a presentation of a chosen company
- know the most important vocabulary of their field of study
Content (course unit)
• working life communication situations
• business life English
• terminology of the students’ own field of study
• grammar as required
Prerequisites (course unit)
Basic language studies in English completed or equivalent skills
Further information (course unit)
Approved skills test or corresponding course at another university of applied sciences.
Sufficient skills in Finnish.
Mandatory participation on 80% of the classes.
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)
Student
• copes with simple conversational situations, also related to companies in his field
• reacts to what the interlocutor says most often in a comprehensible manner
• is aware, to some extent, of the style requirements set by different types of texts
• writes clearly in outline
• understands the main points of normal-paced speech in a familiar context, when the message is repeated if necessary
• pronounces intelligibly most of the time
• finds the information the student is looking for in texts that deal with familiar topics
• uses the basic vocabulary of the field so that the essential message is conveyed
• uses simple basic grammar structures
• uses available aids, e.g. online dictionaries
Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)
Student
• discusses both general topics and topics related to his field and its companies quite fluently
• reacts to what his interlocutor says mostly appropriately
• mostly communicates in the style required by the situation
• writes fairly fluently and clearly
• understands people speaking with different accents when the topic is familiar
• pronounces quite naturally and clearly
• understands the main points and most details of the text read
• can, if necessary, express the matter in other words
• understands and uses the vocabulary of the field quite accurately
• knows how to use different sources and dictionaries
• uses structures mostly correctly and corrects mistakes in language if they have led to misunderstandings
Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)
Student
• fluently discusses both general topics and topics related to his professional field and its companies
• reacts quickly and appropriately to what the interlocutor says
• communicates in the style required by the situation
• writes fluently and appropriately with almost no grammatical errors
• understands relatively easily also people who speak with different accents
• pronounces naturally and clearly
• understands both the main points and the details of a demanding professional text and is able to apply what he has read
• explains in other words and makes up for gaps in vocabulary discreetly
• understands and uses skillfully and precisely the vocabulary of the field as well as the terminology of the student's own specialty
• usually finds different sources using appropriate words and expressions
• uses versatile grammatical structures and manages them almost flawlessly
Assessment scale
0-5
Enrolment period
02.12.2021 - 09.01.2022
Timing
10.01.2022 - 22.05.2022
Credits
3 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Electrical and Automation Engineering
Campus
TAMK Main Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
0 - 40
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Electrical Engineering
Teachers
- Anne Kopperoinen
Person in charge
Anne Kopperoinen
Groups
-
20AI231
Objectives (course unit)
Students
- know how to act in working life communication situations (e.g. telephone and e-mail communication)
- know the basic business terminology and can give a presentation of a chosen company
- know the most important vocabulary of their field of study
Content (course unit)
• working life communication situations
• business life English
• terminology of the students’ own field of study
• grammar as required
Prerequisites (course unit)
Basic language studies in English completed or equivalent skills
Further information (course unit)
Approved skills test or corresponding course at another university of applied sciences.
Sufficient skills in Finnish.
Mandatory participation on 80% of the classes.
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)
Student
• copes with simple conversational situations, also related to companies in his field
• reacts to what the interlocutor says most often in a comprehensible manner
• is aware, to some extent, of the style requirements set by different types of texts
• writes clearly in outline
• understands the main points of normal-paced speech in a familiar context, when the message is repeated if necessary
• pronounces intelligibly most of the time
• finds the information the student is looking for in texts that deal with familiar topics
• uses the basic vocabulary of the field so that the essential message is conveyed
• uses simple basic grammar structures
• uses available aids, e.g. online dictionaries
Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)
Student
• discusses both general topics and topics related to his field and its companies quite fluently
• reacts to what his interlocutor says mostly appropriately
• mostly communicates in the style required by the situation
• writes fairly fluently and clearly
• understands people speaking with different accents when the topic is familiar
• pronounces quite naturally and clearly
• understands the main points and most details of the text read
• can, if necessary, express the matter in other words
• understands and uses the vocabulary of the field quite accurately
• knows how to use different sources and dictionaries
• uses structures mostly correctly and corrects mistakes in language if they have led to misunderstandings
Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)
Student
• fluently discusses both general topics and topics related to his professional field and its companies
• reacts quickly and appropriately to what the interlocutor says
• communicates in the style required by the situation
• writes fluently and appropriately with almost no grammatical errors
• understands relatively easily also people who speak with different accents
• pronounces naturally and clearly
• understands both the main points and the details of a demanding professional text and is able to apply what he has read
• explains in other words and makes up for gaps in vocabulary discreetly
• understands and uses skillfully and precisely the vocabulary of the field as well as the terminology of the student's own specialty
• usually finds different sources using appropriate words and expressions
• uses versatile grammatical structures and manages them almost flawlessly
Assessment scale
0-5
Enrolment period
08.12.2021 - 10.01.2022
Timing
10.01.2022 - 25.04.2022
Credits
3 op
Virtual portion
1 op
Mode of delivery
67 % Contact teaching, 33 % Online learning
Unit
TAMK Languages and Communication
Campus
TAMK Main Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
0 - 40
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Laboratory Engineering
Teachers
- Petri Tuohimäki
Person in charge
Petri Tuohimäki
Groups
-
21LATE
Objectives (course unit)
Students
- know how to act in working life communication situations (e.g. telephone and e-mail communication)
- know the basic business terminology and can give a presentation of a chosen company
- know the most important vocabulary of their field of study
Content (course unit)
• working life communication situations
• business life English
• terminology of the students’ own field of study
• grammar as required
Prerequisites (course unit)
Basic language studies in English completed or equivalent skills
Further information (course unit)
Approved skills test or corresponding course at another university of applied sciences.
Sufficient skills in Finnish.
Mandatory participation on 80% of the classes.
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)
Student
• copes with simple conversational situations, also related to companies in his field
• reacts to what the interlocutor says most often in a comprehensible manner
• is aware, to some extent, of the style requirements set by different types of texts
• writes clearly in outline
• understands the main points of normal-paced speech in a familiar context, when the message is repeated if necessary
• pronounces intelligibly most of the time
• finds the information the student is looking for in texts that deal with familiar topics
• uses the basic vocabulary of the field so that the essential message is conveyed
• uses simple basic grammar structures
• uses available aids, e.g. online dictionaries
Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)
Student
• discusses both general topics and topics related to his field and its companies quite fluently
• reacts to what his interlocutor says mostly appropriately
• mostly communicates in the style required by the situation
• writes fairly fluently and clearly
• understands people speaking with different accents when the topic is familiar
• pronounces quite naturally and clearly
• understands the main points and most details of the text read
• can, if necessary, express the matter in other words
• understands and uses the vocabulary of the field quite accurately
• knows how to use different sources and dictionaries
• uses structures mostly correctly and corrects mistakes in language if they have led to misunderstandings
Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)
Student
• fluently discusses both general topics and topics related to his professional field and its companies
• reacts quickly and appropriately to what the interlocutor says
• communicates in the style required by the situation
• writes fluently and appropriately with almost no grammatical errors
• understands relatively easily also people who speak with different accents
• pronounces naturally and clearly
• understands both the main points and the details of a demanding professional text and is able to apply what he has read
• explains in other words and makes up for gaps in vocabulary discreetly
• understands and uses skillfully and precisely the vocabulary of the field as well as the terminology of the student's own specialty
• usually finds different sources using appropriate words and expressions
• uses versatile grammatical structures and manages them almost flawlessly
Assessment scale
0-5
Enrolment period
29.11.2021 - 02.01.2022
Timing
01.01.2022 - 06.03.2022
Credits
3 op
Virtual portion
1 op
Mode of delivery
67 % Contact teaching, 33 % Online learning
Campus
TAMK Main Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
0 - 30
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Electrical Engineering
Teachers
- Petri Tuohimäki
Person in charge
Petri Tuohimäki
Groups
-
20I231A
Objectives (course unit)
Students
- know how to act in working life communication situations (e.g. telephone and e-mail communication)
- know the basic business terminology and can give a presentation of a chosen company
- know the most important vocabulary of their field of study
Content (course unit)
• working life communication situations
• business life English
• terminology of the students’ own field of study
• grammar as required
Prerequisites (course unit)
Basic language studies in English completed or equivalent skills
Further information (course unit)
Approved skills test or corresponding course at another university of applied sciences.
Sufficient skills in Finnish.
Mandatory participation on 80% of the classes.
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)
Student
• copes with simple conversational situations, also related to companies in his field
• reacts to what the interlocutor says most often in a comprehensible manner
• is aware, to some extent, of the style requirements set by different types of texts
• writes clearly in outline
• understands the main points of normal-paced speech in a familiar context, when the message is repeated if necessary
• pronounces intelligibly most of the time
• finds the information the student is looking for in texts that deal with familiar topics
• uses the basic vocabulary of the field so that the essential message is conveyed
• uses simple basic grammar structures
• uses available aids, e.g. online dictionaries
Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)
Student
• discusses both general topics and topics related to his field and its companies quite fluently
• reacts to what his interlocutor says mostly appropriately
• mostly communicates in the style required by the situation
• writes fairly fluently and clearly
• understands people speaking with different accents when the topic is familiar
• pronounces quite naturally and clearly
• understands the main points and most details of the text read
• can, if necessary, express the matter in other words
• understands and uses the vocabulary of the field quite accurately
• knows how to use different sources and dictionaries
• uses structures mostly correctly and corrects mistakes in language if they have led to misunderstandings
Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)
Student
• fluently discusses both general topics and topics related to his professional field and its companies
• reacts quickly and appropriately to what the interlocutor says
• communicates in the style required by the situation
• writes fluently and appropriately with almost no grammatical errors
• understands relatively easily also people who speak with different accents
• pronounces naturally and clearly
• understands both the main points and the details of a demanding professional text and is able to apply what he has read
• explains in other words and makes up for gaps in vocabulary discreetly
• understands and uses skillfully and precisely the vocabulary of the field as well as the terminology of the student's own specialty
• usually finds different sources using appropriate words and expressions
• uses versatile grammatical structures and manages them almost flawlessly
Assessment scale
0-5
Enrolment period
02.12.2021 - 11.01.2022
Timing
01.01.2022 - 30.04.2022
Credits
3 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
TAMK Languages and Communication
Campus
TAMK Main Campus
Teaching languages
- English
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Mechanical Engineering
Teachers
- Elena Grigorova
Person in charge
Elena Grigorova
Groups
-
20AI112
Objectives (course unit)
Students
- know how to act in working life communication situations (e.g. telephone and e-mail communication)
- know the basic business terminology and can give a presentation of a chosen company
- know the most important vocabulary of their field of study
Content (course unit)
• working life communication situations
• business life English
• terminology of the students’ own field of study
• grammar as required
Prerequisites (course unit)
Basic language studies in English completed or equivalent skills
Further information (course unit)
Approved skills test or corresponding course at another university of applied sciences.
Sufficient skills in Finnish.
Mandatory participation on 80% of the classes.
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)
Student
• copes with simple conversational situations, also related to companies in his field
• reacts to what the interlocutor says most often in a comprehensible manner
• is aware, to some extent, of the style requirements set by different types of texts
• writes clearly in outline
• understands the main points of normal-paced speech in a familiar context, when the message is repeated if necessary
• pronounces intelligibly most of the time
• finds the information the student is looking for in texts that deal with familiar topics
• uses the basic vocabulary of the field so that the essential message is conveyed
• uses simple basic grammar structures
• uses available aids, e.g. online dictionaries
Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)
Student
• discusses both general topics and topics related to his field and its companies quite fluently
• reacts to what his interlocutor says mostly appropriately
• mostly communicates in the style required by the situation
• writes fairly fluently and clearly
• understands people speaking with different accents when the topic is familiar
• pronounces quite naturally and clearly
• understands the main points and most details of the text read
• can, if necessary, express the matter in other words
• understands and uses the vocabulary of the field quite accurately
• knows how to use different sources and dictionaries
• uses structures mostly correctly and corrects mistakes in language if they have led to misunderstandings
Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)
Student
• fluently discusses both general topics and topics related to his professional field and its companies
• reacts quickly and appropriately to what the interlocutor says
• communicates in the style required by the situation
• writes fluently and appropriately with almost no grammatical errors
• understands relatively easily also people who speak with different accents
• pronounces naturally and clearly
• understands both the main points and the details of a demanding professional text and is able to apply what he has read
• explains in other words and makes up for gaps in vocabulary discreetly
• understands and uses skillfully and precisely the vocabulary of the field as well as the terminology of the student's own specialty
• usually finds different sources using appropriate words and expressions
• uses versatile grammatical structures and manages them almost flawlessly
Location and time
Online until the end of February 2022. March and April - according to TAMK guidelines.
Exam schedules
The written exam is held on 23.04.2022 in Moodle. Re-take exam dates will be announced later. Company presentations are held on 09.04.2022 on campus unless the coronavirus situation prevents it from happening. In such a case, presentations will be online.
Assessment methods and criteria
• Written exam – 60% of the total course marks
• Company presentation at the trade fair – 25% of the total course marks
• Course participation (participation in class activities, contribution to discussions, pair and group work, independent work assignments) – 15% of the total course marks
Assessment scale
0-5
Teaching methods
Contact teaching, presentations, pair and group work, independent research, self-study.
Learning materials
• K. Tillander, J. Sallila, Protocall Toolkit, Tammerteknikka, 2008. http://www.promentor.net/pmweb/login.html Choose: Promentor Web - kirjautuminen korkeakouluille
• Other materials in Moodle
Student workload
The course is 3 cr x 27 h = 81 h including:
• contact lessons – 7 x 3 h = 21 h
• independent study – 60 h
Content scheduling
• Oral skills (presentation, discussion, social interaction)
• Writing skills (e-mails, technical summaries)
• Grammar revision as needed
Completion alternatives
If the student has completed corresponding studies at another university or university of applied sciences or has extensive work experience where the working language is English, the student may apply for credit transfer or recognition of competence through Hyvähot/Creta system.
Such cases have to be discussed with the teacher at the start of the course, and the student may be required to complete additional assignments to demonstrate their knowledge and skills.
Further information
Mandatory attendance - 80%