Working English for ProfessionalsLaajuus (3 cr)
Code: 5B00BM92
Credits
3 op
Objectives
Students
- know how to act in communication situations in the working life (e.g. e-mails)
- know the basic business English vocabulary and are able to present a topic from their field of study (e.g. company, process)
- know the most important vocabulary of their field of study
Content
• working life communication
• business English
• terminology of the students’ field of study
• grammar as required
Prerequisites
English for laboratory professionals 1 or corresponding skills.
Further information
Sufficient skills in Finnish.
Mandatory participation on 80% of the classes.
Enrolment period
01.12.2024 - 20.01.2025
Timing
01.01.2025 - 31.07.2025
Credits
3 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Campus
TAMK Main Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
- English
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Construction Site Management
Teachers
- Katja Kärki
Person in charge
Reijo Mäkelä
Groups
-
22RMI
Objectives (course unit)
Students
- know how to act in communication situations in the working life (e.g. e-mails)
- know the basic business English vocabulary and are able to present a topic from their field of study (e.g. company, process)
- know the most important vocabulary of their field of study
Content (course unit)
• working life communication
• business English
• terminology of the students’ field of study
• grammar as required
Prerequisites (course unit)
English for laboratory professionals 1 or corresponding skills.
Further information (course unit)
Sufficient skills in Finnish.
Mandatory participation on 80% of the classes.
Location and time
Classes according to the schedule on Pakki. Please note: classes start at 8.30 am.
Exam schedules
Written mid-term exam in class.
Assessment methods and criteria
Ongoing evaluation
Presentation
Written exercise
Written exam
Attendance and adhering to instructions
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.
Content scheduling
Period 3:
- Business vocabulary and expressions
- Email writing
- Grammar revision
Period 4:
- Phone communication
- Other spoken communication in work context
- Oral company presentation in pairs or small groups
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
Independent portfolio project agreed with teacher. More info in the first class.
Practical training and working life cooperation
none
International connections
none
Further information
Always bring your laptop.
More information about language studies at TAMK: https://intra.tuni.fi/fi/opiskelu/opiskelu-0/kieliopinnot
There is an attendance policy of 80%. 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)
Student is unable to meet the criteria described in the grade 1-2.
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
02.07.2024 - 15.09.2024
Timing
02.09.2024 - 05.12.2024
Credits
3 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Campus
TAMK Main Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
- English
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Construction Site Management
Teachers
- Kristiina Tillander
Person in charge
Kristiina Tillander
Groups
-
22RM
Objectives (course unit)
Students
- know how to act in communication situations in the working life (e.g. e-mails)
- know the basic business English vocabulary and are able to present a topic from their field of study (e.g. company, process)
- know the most important vocabulary of their field of study
Content (course unit)
• working life communication
• business English
• terminology of the students’ field of study
• grammar as required
Prerequisites (course unit)
English for laboratory professionals 1 or corresponding skills.
Further information (course unit)
Sufficient skills in Finnish.
Mandatory participation on 80% of the classes.
Assessment scale
0-5
Enrolment period
01.12.2023 - 26.01.2024
Timing
02.02.2024 - 12.05.2024
Credits
3 op
Virtual portion
1 op
Mode of delivery
67 % Contact teaching, 33 % Online learning
Unit
Construction Site Management
Campus
TAMK Main Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Construction Site Management
Teachers
- Kristiina Tillander
Person in charge
Kristiina Tillander
Groups
-
21ARM
Objectives (course unit)
Students
- know how to act in communication situations in the working life (e.g. e-mails)
- know the basic business English vocabulary and are able to present a topic from their field of study (e.g. company, process)
- know the most important vocabulary of their field of study
Content (course unit)
• working life communication
• business English
• terminology of the students’ field of study
• grammar as required
Prerequisites (course unit)
English for laboratory professionals 1 or corresponding skills.
Further information (course unit)
Sufficient skills in Finnish.
Mandatory participation on 80% of the classes.
Assessment scale
0-5
Enrolment period
01.08.2023 - 05.09.2023
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 Construction Site Management
Teachers
- Anne Kopperoinen
Person in charge
Anne Kopperoinen
Groups
-
21RM
Objectives (course unit)
Students
- know how to act in communication situations in the working life (e.g. e-mails)
- know the basic business English vocabulary and are able to present a topic from their field of study (e.g. company, process)
- know the most important vocabulary of their field of study
Content (course unit)
• working life communication
• business English
• terminology of the students’ field of study
• grammar as required
Prerequisites (course unit)
English for laboratory professionals 1 or corresponding skills.
Further information (course unit)
Sufficient skills in Finnish.
Mandatory participation on 80% of the classes.
Location and time
Lessons at TAMK on Wednesdays.
Exam schedules
The course evaluation is based on several course assignments. The students should pass all of these assignments to pass the course.
Written exam in TAMK EXAM facilities.
Assessment methods and criteria
The evaluation of the course is based on several course assignments. Students should pass all of these assignments to pass the course.
Written exam in TAMK EXAM facilities.
Students should attend at least 80 % of lessons and do at least 60% of the homework. Active participation on the lessons and submitting homework may affect the course grade especially in borderline cases.
The KEY for homework is always given on the next lesson, and it is not possible to submit any tasks after the KEY has been given.
Assessment scale
0-5
Teaching methods
Lessons, independent study, pair work, group work
Learning materials
The course material will be available in Moodle.
The students will be asked to search or create learning material.
Student workload
- 2 h lessons weekly (see separate schedule in Moodle)
- Independent study
- Studying for the exam
- Preparing for the presentation
Further information
The aims on this course are:
- to encourage students to use English in working life situations
- to make professional communication more fluent
- ro revise and learn vocabulary of the construction field
Enrolment period
01.08.2022 - 19.09.2022
Timing
01.09.2022 - 30.11.2022
Credits
3 op
Virtual portion
1 op
Mode of delivery
67 % Contact teaching, 33 % Online learning
Campus
TAMK Main Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
- English
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Construction Site Management
Teachers
- Kristiina Tillander
Person in charge
Kristiina Tillander
Groups
-
20ARM
Objectives (course unit)
Students
- know how to act in communication situations in the working life (e.g. e-mails)
- know the basic business English vocabulary and are able to present a topic from their field of study (e.g. company, process)
- know the most important vocabulary of their field of study
Content (course unit)
• working life communication
• business English
• terminology of the students’ field of study
• grammar as required
Prerequisites (course unit)
English for laboratory professionals 1 or corresponding skills.
Further information (course unit)
Sufficient skills in Finnish.
Mandatory participation on 80% of the classes.
Assessment scale
0-5
Enrolment period
08.08.2022 - 08.09.2022
Timing
29.08.2022 - 31.12.2022
Credits
3 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Campus
TAMK Main Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Construction Site Management
Teachers
- Anne Kopperoinen
Person in charge
Anne Kopperoinen
Groups
-
20RM
Objectives (course unit)
Students
- know how to act in communication situations in the working life (e.g. e-mails)
- know the basic business English vocabulary and are able to present a topic from their field of study (e.g. company, process)
- know the most important vocabulary of their field of study
Content (course unit)
• working life communication
• business English
• terminology of the students’ field of study
• grammar as required
Prerequisites (course unit)
English for laboratory professionals 1 or corresponding skills.
Further information (course unit)
Sufficient skills in Finnish.
Mandatory participation on 80% of the classes.
Assessment scale
0-5