English for ICT EngineersLaajuus (3 cr)
Code: 5N00EV04
Credits
3 op
Objectives
After completing the course, students
- know how to act in working life communication situations (e.g. presentations and meetings)
- know the most important vocabulary of ICT engineering
- know the basic business terminology
- can write e.g. CV and job application documents or other documents required in the field of ICT
- can write abstract of thesis
Content
- Working life communication situations (written and oral)
- Business life English
- CV, job application or other documents required in the field of ICT
- Terminology in the field of ICT Engineering
- Grammar
Enrolment period
02.07.2025 - 15.09.2025
Timing
02.09.2025 - 21.12.2025
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 ICT Engineering, students who began in 2014-2018
Teachers
- Emmanuel Abruquah
Person in charge
Emmanuel Abruquah
Groups
-
23I224
Objectives (course unit)
After completing the course, students
- know how to act in working life communication situations (e.g. presentations and meetings)
- know the most important vocabulary of ICT engineering
- know the basic business terminology
- can write e.g. CV and job application documents or other documents required in the field of ICT
- can write abstract of thesis
Content (course unit)
- Working life communication situations (written and oral)
- Business life English
- CV, job application or other documents required in the field of ICT
- Terminology in the field of ICT Engineering
- Grammar
Location and time
Starting 2.9.2025 in B5-22
12x2hrs
Exam schedules
Exams 25.11.2025
Assessment methods and criteria
Student performance in the course will be assessed through continuous and final assessments, based on the following components:
- Active Participation and Attendance (20%)
Regular attendance and engagement in classroom activities, discussions, and group tasks.
Constructive contributions during meetings, role plays, and presentations.
- Assignments (40%)
Completion of written assignments such as CV, cover letter, etc.
Tasks must demonstrate clarity, appropriate vocabulary, and field-specific language use.
Assignments are evaluated based on content, language accuracy, structure, and relevance to ICT context.
- Oral Communication Tasks (20%)
Performance in oral tasks such as meetings, presentations, or technical explanations.
Emphasis on fluency, clarity, vocabulary use, and appropriateness for professional settings.
- Final Project or Portfolio (20%)
A compilation of key course outputs (e.g. revised CV, job application, thesis abstract, and a self-reflection).
Students may present their work in class or submit a digital portfolio for review.
Note: Although components 1 and 2 together form 60% of the total score, they will be evaluated on a Pass/Fail basis.
Requirement: Students must pass all sections (1–4) in order to receive a final grade for the course.
Assessment scale
0-5
Teaching methods
The course will employ a variety of student-centred and practical teaching methods to develop both written and spoken English skills within ICT contexts:
- Task-based learning
Students complete authentic tasks such as preparing presentations, writing CVs, and simulating meetings, which reflect real-life ICT work situations.
- Pair and group work
Emphasis on interaction, role play, peer feedback, and collaborative learning to enhance spoken communication skills.
- Flipped classroom approach
Students review vocabulary, videos, or reading materials before class to allow more time for practical application and discussion during sessions.
- Project-based learning
Students complete mini-projects such as preparing a thesis abstract or a job application, with structured guidance and feedback.
Writing tasks: Structured writing activities guide students step-by-step in producing professional documents with increasing independence.
Learning materials
- Integrated use of digital tools
Tools like email, shared documents, and learning platforms (e.g. Moodle, Teams) support collaborative writing, feedback, and asynchronous practice.
Student workload
27hr x3cr
Enrolment period
06.06.2024 - 31.08.2024
Timing
02.09.2024 - 15.12.2024
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
- English
Seats
0 - 30
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in ICT Engineering, students who began in 2014-2018
Teachers
- Petri Tuohimäki
Person in charge
Petri Tuohimäki
Groups
-
22I226
-
22I227
Objectives (course unit)
After completing the course, students
- know how to act in working life communication situations (e.g. presentations and meetings)
- know the most important vocabulary of ICT engineering
- know the basic business terminology
- can write e.g. CV and job application documents or other documents required in the field of ICT
- can write abstract of thesis
Content (course unit)
- Working life communication situations (written and oral)
- Business life English
- CV, job application or other documents required in the field of ICT
- Terminology in the field of ICT Engineering
- Grammar
Location and time
.
Assessment scale
0-5
Further information
The course is aimed chiefly for students of groups 21I226 and 21I227. Materials, exams and teaching will be bilingual, so good Finnish language skills are needed on this course.
Enrolment period
06.06.2024 - 31.08.2024
Timing
26.08.2024 - 22.12.2024
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 ICT Engineering, students who began in 2014-2018
Teachers
- Emmanuel Abruquah
Person in charge
Emmanuel Abruquah
Groups
-
22I224
Objectives (course unit)
After completing the course, students
- know how to act in working life communication situations (e.g. presentations and meetings)
- know the most important vocabulary of ICT engineering
- know the basic business terminology
- can write e.g. CV and job application documents or other documents required in the field of ICT
- can write abstract of thesis
Content (course unit)
- Working life communication situations (written and oral)
- Business life English
- CV, job application or other documents required in the field of ICT
- Terminology in the field of ICT Engineering
- Grammar
Assessment scale
0-5
Enrolment period
15.07.2023 - 04.09.2023
Timing
28.08.2023 - 22.12.2023
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 ICT Engineering, students who began in 2014-2018
Teachers
- Katja Kärki
Person in charge
Katja Kärki
Groups
-
21I224
Objectives (course unit)
After completing the course, students
- know how to act in working life communication situations (e.g. presentations and meetings)
- know the most important vocabulary of ICT engineering
- know the basic business terminology
- can write e.g. CV and job application documents or other documents required in the field of ICT
- can write abstract of thesis
Content (course unit)
- Working life communication situations (written and oral)
- Business life English
- CV, job application or other documents required in the field of ICT
- Terminology in the field of ICT Engineering
- Grammar
Location and time
Wednesdays at 12.30 p.m. in different rooms according to the schedule on Pakki.
Exam schedules
Written exam on the 13th of December 2023.
Resit in EXAM Tuni in January as agreed.
Presentations on the 25th of October.
Assessment methods and criteria
Evaluation is based on completion of required assignments during the course. These are for example:
- video CV
- presentation individually or in pairs
- assignment on scientific writing
- final written exam
Inadequacy in attendance may affect your grade or prevent you from sitting the final exam.
There is ongoing evaluation on the course.
Assessment scale
0-5
Teaching methods
Classes on-campus
Independent studies on Moodle
Oral & spoken skills
Individual, pair and group work
Presentation
This course is taught in Finnish and English.
Learning materials
All materials can be found on Moodle.
Student workload
Classes 14 x 90 min = 21 hours of contact teaching
Independent work at home
Content scheduling
1st period: spoken and written communication in working life, negotiating, presenting, business
2nd period: reading scientific articles, writing abstract, field-specific terminology
Completion alternatives
Independent portfolio for those with proficiency in English i.e. grade 4-5 from previous courses.
In case you have studied in higher education before, you might be entitled to credit transfer. For more information, see Intra: https://intra.tuni.fi/fi/opiskelu/opiskelu-0/kieliopinnot
The course A Fast Track to Professional English (see Pakki) for those wishing to complete the course in 6 weeks. For more info: minna.metsaportti@tuni.fi
Practical training and working life cooperation
None.
International connections
None.
Further information
Please bring your laptop.
Let the teacher know at the start of the course if you have a Proposal for Individual Study Arrangements e.g. dyslexia.
There is an attendance policy of 80% i.e. you can be absent max. three times. Let the teacher know if you cannot make it to the class and ask your classmates aftrwards about the class. Homework is always published on Moodle. Absencies cannot be compensated with extra assignments.
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 and fails to adhere to the attendance policy.
Assessment criteria - satisfactory (1-2) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)
The student
- completes obligatory assignments.
- can briefly give reasons and explanations for opinions and plans.
- can write a simple job application
- is aware of the main features of scientific writing style
- is able to read and understand main points in a research article related to their field
- can give a brief, comprehensible presentation related to the field of study with some aid
- communicates with the most elementary grammatical structures
- pronounces mostly in an understandable manner
Assessment criteria - good (3-4) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)
The student
- completes obligatory assignments.
- interacts with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes regular interaction with native speakers quite possible.
- presents clear, detailed descriptions on a wide range of subjects.
- is able to write quite flawless job applications and other formal documents
- can understand and summarize a research article related to their field.
- can give a professional, detailed presentation with a degree of fluency
- pronounces in a comprehensible manner
- utilizes diverse grammatical structures and corrects their own errors while speaking
Assessment criteria - excellent (5) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)
The student:
- can express him/herself fluently and spontaneously without much obvious searching for expressions.
- is able to understand and summarize a research article related to their field along with their own reflections on it
- is able to formulate ideas and opinions with precision and relate his/her contribution skillfully to those of other speakers.
- can present clear, detailed descriptions of complex subjects integrating sub-themes, developing particular points and rounding off with an appropriate conclusion
- can write nuanced, logical and flawless formal documents such as job application
- can select a style appropriate to the reader in mind
- can give a captivating, fluent presentation on a professional topic
- uses complex grammatical structures with ease
Enrolment period
15.07.2023 - 30.08.2023
Timing
28.08.2023 - 24.12.2023
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
- English
Seats
0 - 30
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in ICT Engineering, students who began in 2014-2018
Teachers
- Petri Tuohimäki
Person in charge
Petri Tuohimäki
Groups
-
21I226
-
21I227
Objectives (course unit)
After completing the course, students
- know how to act in working life communication situations (e.g. presentations and meetings)
- know the most important vocabulary of ICT engineering
- know the basic business terminology
- can write e.g. CV and job application documents or other documents required in the field of ICT
- can write abstract of thesis
Content (course unit)
- Working life communication situations (written and oral)
- Business life English
- CV, job application or other documents required in the field of ICT
- Terminology in the field of ICT Engineering
- Grammar
Location and time
.
Assessment scale
0-5
Further information
The course is aimed chiefly for students of groups 21I226 and 21I227. Materials, exams and teaching will be bilingual, so good Finnish language skills are needed on this course.