EnglishLaajuus (3 cr)
Code: 4A00EX46
Credits
3 op
Objectives
After completing the course, the students will be able to work in the ICT field using English as their main language. They know what sucessful client-oriented communication involves. They are able to obtain and utilise information related to their field of expertise, and to develop their professional skills. They have a positive attitude towards learning and a good understanding of the current level of their personal language and communication skills. They are also able and willing to self-evaluate and develop these skills continuously.
Content
1) Education, job hunting and employment: students know how to talk about their personal background, education, work experience and related activities in English.
2) Work environment and the society: the student has a good command of basic business vocabulary and an understanding of how to communicate successfully in international work environments.
3) Core terminology: the student is able to recognise and use essential ICT terminology correctly.
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)
The student can manage simple discussions and reacts to what is said to them. They are somewhat aware of different text style conventions and can write reasonably comprehensible texts in English. They are able to grasp the main contents of spoken English dealing with a familiar context. Their pronunciation of English is good enough to convey the words correctly most of the time. They are able to talk about ICT-specific subjects. They complete and submit all required course assignments.
Assessment criteria, good (3-4)
The student is able to discuss ICT-related topics reasonably fluently, and can offer a reasonable reply to what is said to them most of the time. They use correct language register and stylistic conventions in different situations most of the time. They are able to write reasonably fluent and clear English, and understand the main contents and most of the details of various texts. They know essential ICT terminology, use it quite accurately, and use several sources to develop their vocabulary further. They are able to communicate successfully in English, and are capable of correcting any errors that may lead to misunderstandings. They can identify cultural differences. They complete and submit all required course assignments to deadlines.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
The student is able to discuss ICT-related topics fluently, and reacts swiftly and correctly to what is said to them. They communicate in an appropriate style in all situations. They are able to write context-relevant texts in fluent, nearly error-free English. Their pronunciation is clear and correct. They are able to grasp the main content and details of texts, including complex professional articles, and can process the information for further uses. They are able to use alternative expressions to explain things when a certain word does not instantly come to mind. They are skilled users of professional ICT terminology, and use several different sources to find and confirm correct English equivalents for terms. They have a good understanding of cultural differences and how to avoid clashes in international work environments. They complete and submit all required course assignments to deadlines.
Enrolment period
07.06.2023 - 07.09.2023
Timing
01.08.2023 - 22.10.2023
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 Business Information Systems
Teachers
- Petri Tuohimäki
Person in charge
Petri Tuohimäki
Groups
-
23TIKO1
Objectives (course unit)
After completing the course, the students will be able to work in the ICT field using English as their main language. They know what sucessful client-oriented communication involves. They are able to obtain and utilise information related to their field of expertise, and to develop their professional skills. They have a positive attitude towards learning and a good understanding of the current level of their personal language and communication skills. They are also able and willing to self-evaluate and develop these skills continuously.
Content (course unit)
1) Education, job hunting and employment: students know how to talk about their personal background, education, work experience and related activities in English.
2) Work environment and the society: the student has a good command of basic business vocabulary and an understanding of how to communicate successfully in international work environments.
3) Core terminology: the student is able to recognise and use essential ICT terminology correctly.
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)
The student can manage simple discussions and reacts to what is said to them. They are somewhat aware of different text style conventions and can write reasonably comprehensible texts in English. They are able to grasp the main contents of spoken English dealing with a familiar context. Their pronunciation of English is good enough to convey the words correctly most of the time. They are able to talk about ICT-specific subjects. They complete and submit all required course assignments.
Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)
The student is able to discuss ICT-related topics reasonably fluently, and can offer a reasonable reply to what is said to them most of the time. They use correct language register and stylistic conventions in different situations most of the time. They are able to write reasonably fluent and clear English, and understand the main contents and most of the details of various texts. They know essential ICT terminology, use it quite accurately, and use several sources to develop their vocabulary further. They are able to communicate successfully in English, and are capable of correcting any errors that may lead to misunderstandings. They can identify cultural differences. They complete and submit all required course assignments to deadlines.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)
The student is able to discuss ICT-related topics fluently, and reacts swiftly and correctly to what is said to them. They communicate in an appropriate style in all situations. They are able to write context-relevant texts in fluent, nearly error-free English. Their pronunciation is clear and correct. They are able to grasp the main content and details of texts, including complex professional articles, and can process the information for further uses. They are able to use alternative expressions to explain things when a certain word does not instantly come to mind. They are skilled users of professional ICT terminology, and use several different sources to find and confirm correct English equivalents for terms. They have a good understanding of cultural differences and how to avoid clashes in international work environments. They complete and submit all required course assignments to deadlines.
Assessment scale
0-5
Enrolment period
07.06.2023 - 07.09.2023
Timing
01.08.2023 - 22.10.2023
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 Business Information Systems
Teachers
- Petri Tuohimäki
Person in charge
Petri Tuohimäki
Groups
-
23TIKO2
Objectives (course unit)
After completing the course, the students will be able to work in the ICT field using English as their main language. They know what sucessful client-oriented communication involves. They are able to obtain and utilise information related to their field of expertise, and to develop their professional skills. They have a positive attitude towards learning and a good understanding of the current level of their personal language and communication skills. They are also able and willing to self-evaluate and develop these skills continuously.
Content (course unit)
1) Education, job hunting and employment: students know how to talk about their personal background, education, work experience and related activities in English.
2) Work environment and the society: the student has a good command of basic business vocabulary and an understanding of how to communicate successfully in international work environments.
3) Core terminology: the student is able to recognise and use essential ICT terminology correctly.
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)
The student can manage simple discussions and reacts to what is said to them. They are somewhat aware of different text style conventions and can write reasonably comprehensible texts in English. They are able to grasp the main contents of spoken English dealing with a familiar context. Their pronunciation of English is good enough to convey the words correctly most of the time. They are able to talk about ICT-specific subjects. They complete and submit all required course assignments.
Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)
The student is able to discuss ICT-related topics reasonably fluently, and can offer a reasonable reply to what is said to them most of the time. They use correct language register and stylistic conventions in different situations most of the time. They are able to write reasonably fluent and clear English, and understand the main contents and most of the details of various texts. They know essential ICT terminology, use it quite accurately, and use several sources to develop their vocabulary further. They are able to communicate successfully in English, and are capable of correcting any errors that may lead to misunderstandings. They can identify cultural differences. They complete and submit all required course assignments to deadlines.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)
The student is able to discuss ICT-related topics fluently, and reacts swiftly and correctly to what is said to them. They communicate in an appropriate style in all situations. They are able to write context-relevant texts in fluent, nearly error-free English. Their pronunciation is clear and correct. They are able to grasp the main content and details of texts, including complex professional articles, and can process the information for further uses. They are able to use alternative expressions to explain things when a certain word does not instantly come to mind. They are skilled users of professional ICT terminology, and use several different sources to find and confirm correct English equivalents for terms. They have a good understanding of cultural differences and how to avoid clashes in international work environments. They complete and submit all required course assignments to deadlines.
Assessment scale
0-5
Enrolment period
07.06.2023 - 01.09.2023
Timing
01.08.2023 - 15.10.2023
Credits
3 op
Virtual portion
1 op
Mode of delivery
67 % Contact teaching, 33 % Distance learning
Unit
TAMK Languages and Communication
Campus
TAMK Main Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
0 - 32
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Business Information Systems
Teachers
- Marianna Leikomaa
Person in charge
Marianna Leikomaa
Groups
-
23TIKO3
Objectives (course unit)
After completing the course, the students will be able to work in the ICT field using English as their main language. They know what sucessful client-oriented communication involves. They are able to obtain and utilise information related to their field of expertise, and to develop their professional skills. They have a positive attitude towards learning and a good understanding of the current level of their personal language and communication skills. They are also able and willing to self-evaluate and develop these skills continuously.
Content (course unit)
1) Education, job hunting and employment: students know how to talk about their personal background, education, work experience and related activities in English.
2) Work environment and the society: the student has a good command of basic business vocabulary and an understanding of how to communicate successfully in international work environments.
3) Core terminology: the student is able to recognise and use essential ICT terminology correctly.
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)
The student can manage simple discussions and reacts to what is said to them. They are somewhat aware of different text style conventions and can write reasonably comprehensible texts in English. They are able to grasp the main contents of spoken English dealing with a familiar context. Their pronunciation of English is good enough to convey the words correctly most of the time. They are able to talk about ICT-specific subjects. They complete and submit all required course assignments.
Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)
The student is able to discuss ICT-related topics reasonably fluently, and can offer a reasonable reply to what is said to them most of the time. They use correct language register and stylistic conventions in different situations most of the time. They are able to write reasonably fluent and clear English, and understand the main contents and most of the details of various texts. They know essential ICT terminology, use it quite accurately, and use several sources to develop their vocabulary further. They are able to communicate successfully in English, and are capable of correcting any errors that may lead to misunderstandings. They can identify cultural differences. They complete and submit all required course assignments to deadlines.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)
The student is able to discuss ICT-related topics fluently, and reacts swiftly and correctly to what is said to them. They communicate in an appropriate style in all situations. They are able to write context-relevant texts in fluent, nearly error-free English. Their pronunciation is clear and correct. They are able to grasp the main content and details of texts, including complex professional articles, and can process the information for further uses. They are able to use alternative expressions to explain things when a certain word does not instantly come to mind. They are skilled users of professional ICT terminology, and use several different sources to find and confirm correct English equivalents for terms. They have a good understanding of cultural differences and how to avoid clashes in international work environments. They complete and submit all required course assignments to deadlines.
Assessment scale
0-5
Enrolment period
08.06.2022 - 30.08.2022
Timing
01.08.2022 - 23.10.2022
Credits
3 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Campus
TAMK Main Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Business Information Systems
Teachers
- Petri Tuohimäki
Person in charge
Marianna Leikomaa
Groups
-
22TIKO2
Objectives (course unit)
After completing the course, the students will be able to work in the ICT field using English as their main language. They know what sucessful client-oriented communication involves. They are able to obtain and utilise information related to their field of expertise, and to develop their professional skills. They have a positive attitude towards learning and a good understanding of the current level of their personal language and communication skills. They are also able and willing to self-evaluate and develop these skills continuously.
Content (course unit)
1) Education, job hunting and employment: students know how to talk about their personal background, education, work experience and related activities in English.
2) Work environment and the society: the student has a good command of basic business vocabulary and an understanding of how to communicate successfully in international work environments.
3) Core terminology: the student is able to recognise and use essential ICT terminology correctly.
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)
The student can manage simple discussions and reacts to what is said to them. They are somewhat aware of different text style conventions and can write reasonably comprehensible texts in English. They are able to grasp the main contents of spoken English dealing with a familiar context. Their pronunciation of English is good enough to convey the words correctly most of the time. They are able to talk about ICT-specific subjects. They complete and submit all required course assignments.
Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)
The student is able to discuss ICT-related topics reasonably fluently, and can offer a reasonable reply to what is said to them most of the time. They use correct language register and stylistic conventions in different situations most of the time. They are able to write reasonably fluent and clear English, and understand the main contents and most of the details of various texts. They know essential ICT terminology, use it quite accurately, and use several sources to develop their vocabulary further. They are able to communicate successfully in English, and are capable of correcting any errors that may lead to misunderstandings. They can identify cultural differences. They complete and submit all required course assignments to deadlines.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)
The student is able to discuss ICT-related topics fluently, and reacts swiftly and correctly to what is said to them. They communicate in an appropriate style in all situations. They are able to write context-relevant texts in fluent, nearly error-free English. Their pronunciation is clear and correct. They are able to grasp the main content and details of texts, including complex professional articles, and can process the information for further uses. They are able to use alternative expressions to explain things when a certain word does not instantly come to mind. They are skilled users of professional ICT terminology, and use several different sources to find and confirm correct English equivalents for terms. They have a good understanding of cultural differences and how to avoid clashes in international work environments. They complete and submit all required course assignments to deadlines.
Assessment scale
0-5
Enrolment period
08.06.2022 - 02.09.2022
Timing
01.08.2022 - 23.10.2022
Credits
3 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Campus
TAMK Main Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Business Information Systems
Teachers
- Marianna Leikomaa
Person in charge
Petri Tuohimäki
Groups
-
22TIKO3
Objectives (course unit)
After completing the course, the students will be able to work in the ICT field using English as their main language. They know what sucessful client-oriented communication involves. They are able to obtain and utilise information related to their field of expertise, and to develop their professional skills. They have a positive attitude towards learning and a good understanding of the current level of their personal language and communication skills. They are also able and willing to self-evaluate and develop these skills continuously.
Content (course unit)
1) Education, job hunting and employment: students know how to talk about their personal background, education, work experience and related activities in English.
2) Work environment and the society: the student has a good command of basic business vocabulary and an understanding of how to communicate successfully in international work environments.
3) Core terminology: the student is able to recognise and use essential ICT terminology correctly.
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)
The student can manage simple discussions and reacts to what is said to them. They are somewhat aware of different text style conventions and can write reasonably comprehensible texts in English. They are able to grasp the main contents of spoken English dealing with a familiar context. Their pronunciation of English is good enough to convey the words correctly most of the time. They are able to talk about ICT-specific subjects. They complete and submit all required course assignments.
Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)
The student is able to discuss ICT-related topics reasonably fluently, and can offer a reasonable reply to what is said to them most of the time. They use correct language register and stylistic conventions in different situations most of the time. They are able to write reasonably fluent and clear English, and understand the main contents and most of the details of various texts. They know essential ICT terminology, use it quite accurately, and use several sources to develop their vocabulary further. They are able to communicate successfully in English, and are capable of correcting any errors that may lead to misunderstandings. They can identify cultural differences. They complete and submit all required course assignments to deadlines.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)
The student is able to discuss ICT-related topics fluently, and reacts swiftly and correctly to what is said to them. They communicate in an appropriate style in all situations. They are able to write context-relevant texts in fluent, nearly error-free English. Their pronunciation is clear and correct. They are able to grasp the main content and details of texts, including complex professional articles, and can process the information for further uses. They are able to use alternative expressions to explain things when a certain word does not instantly come to mind. They are skilled users of professional ICT terminology, and use several different sources to find and confirm correct English equivalents for terms. They have a good understanding of cultural differences and how to avoid clashes in international work environments. They complete and submit all required course assignments to deadlines.
Assessment scale
0-5
Enrolment period
08.06.2022 - 30.08.2022
Timing
01.08.2022 - 23.10.2022
Credits
3 op
Virtual portion
2 op
Mode of delivery
34 % Contact teaching, 66 % Distance learning
Unit
TAMK Languages and Communication
Campus
TAMK Main Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
0 - 30
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Business Information Systems
Teachers
- Marianna Leikomaa
Person in charge
Marianna Leikomaa
Groups
-
22TIKO1
Objectives (course unit)
After completing the course, the students will be able to work in the ICT field using English as their main language. They know what sucessful client-oriented communication involves. They are able to obtain and utilise information related to their field of expertise, and to develop their professional skills. They have a positive attitude towards learning and a good understanding of the current level of their personal language and communication skills. They are also able and willing to self-evaluate and develop these skills continuously.
Content (course unit)
1) Education, job hunting and employment: students know how to talk about their personal background, education, work experience and related activities in English.
2) Work environment and the society: the student has a good command of basic business vocabulary and an understanding of how to communicate successfully in international work environments.
3) Core terminology: the student is able to recognise and use essential ICT terminology correctly.
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)
The student can manage simple discussions and reacts to what is said to them. They are somewhat aware of different text style conventions and can write reasonably comprehensible texts in English. They are able to grasp the main contents of spoken English dealing with a familiar context. Their pronunciation of English is good enough to convey the words correctly most of the time. They are able to talk about ICT-specific subjects. They complete and submit all required course assignments.
Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)
The student is able to discuss ICT-related topics reasonably fluently, and can offer a reasonable reply to what is said to them most of the time. They use correct language register and stylistic conventions in different situations most of the time. They are able to write reasonably fluent and clear English, and understand the main contents and most of the details of various texts. They know essential ICT terminology, use it quite accurately, and use several sources to develop their vocabulary further. They are able to communicate successfully in English, and are capable of correcting any errors that may lead to misunderstandings. They can identify cultural differences. They complete and submit all required course assignments to deadlines.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)
The student is able to discuss ICT-related topics fluently, and reacts swiftly and correctly to what is said to them. They communicate in an appropriate style in all situations. They are able to write context-relevant texts in fluent, nearly error-free English. Their pronunciation is clear and correct. They are able to grasp the main content and details of texts, including complex professional articles, and can process the information for further uses. They are able to use alternative expressions to explain things when a certain word does not instantly come to mind. They are skilled users of professional ICT terminology, and use several different sources to find and confirm correct English equivalents for terms. They have a good understanding of cultural differences and how to avoid clashes in international work environments. They complete and submit all required course assignments to deadlines.
Assessment scale
0-5