English for Students of Environmental Engineering (3 op)

Osaamistavoitteet (Opintojakso)

After completing this course students:
-are able to write clear, accurate and persuasive reports and other text types for an expert and general readership.
- can interact effectively in meetings and negotiations, and make informative and convincing presentations.

Tenttien ja uusintatenttien ajankohdat

No exam

Arviointimenetelmät ja arvioinnin perusteet

Students work towards improving their communication skills in English, focusing on accuracy and appropriacy. Separate criteria will be set for each task assigned for credit.

Opiskelumuodot ja opetusmenetelmät

- writing and speaking exercises and assignments
- developing autonomous language-learning strategies
- independent study tasks
- collaborative learning activities

Oppimateriaalit

Some materials will be supplied by the teacher in class and posted in Tabula. Also, students will be responsible for searching for suitable materials and sharing them with classmates via Tabula.

Opiskelijan ajankäyttö ja kuormitus

The class will be divided into two groups, and each group will have a 3-hour class once a week.
Full and active participation in class work is essential for students hoping to get a good grade.
Students will prepare themselves in advance for forthcoming classroom activities, and do follow-up assignments as set. Much of the research and writing will be done independently in unsupervised sessions.

Toteutuksen valinnaiset suoritustavat

None.
Students wishing to get accreditation for this course must start the process at the beginning of the course at the latest; they must participate fully in the course until a decision is made about their accreditation eligibility.

Harjoittelu- ja työelämäyhteistyö

The course covers writing job application documents and participating in job interviews.

Kansainvälisyys

Exchange students may participate in the course.

Lisätietoja opiskelijoille

This course covers four main themes:
- applying for a job / practical training
- developing one’s autonomous language learning strategies
- writing for the general public on environmental engineering topics
- writing a literature-based essay

Arviointikriteerit - hylätty (0) (Ei käytössä, kts Opintojakson Arviointikriteerit ylempänä)

One or more of the compulsory assignments fails to meet specified criteria.

Arviointikriteerit - tyydyttävä (1-2) (Ei käytössä, kts Opintojakson Arviointikriteerit ylempänä)

The student communicates in comprehensible English on the whole and shows some awareness of the norms for different types of text; references to source materials are included where appropriate. Requirements regarding participation, meeting deadlines etc. are minimally fulfilled.

Arviointikriteerit - hyvä (3-4) (Ei käytössä, kts Opintojakson Arviointikriteerit ylempänä)

Students’ English is mainly clear and appropriate. Written work meets norms for different types of text, including scientific reporting. Oral communication is professional. Requirements regarding participation, meeting deadlines etc. are mainly fulfilled.

Arviointikriteerit - kiitettävä (5) (Ei käytössä, kts Opintojakson Arviointikriteerit ylempänä)

Students’ written English is formal and accurate and displays appropriate variation in style; reports meet norms for different types of text; students show ability to access and select appropriate information; references to source materials are incorporated accurately and in a variety of ways; source materials are expertly paraphrased. Oral expression is fluent and professional. Requirements regarding participation, meeting deadlines etc. are consistently fulfilled.