English for Students of Environmental Engineering (3 cr)

Objectives (course unit)

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.

Exam schedules

The grade is based on continuous assesment on tasks completed on time as well attendance, participation in class activities e.g. negotiation role play, meetings, etc.

Evaluation methods and criteria

The grade is based on the following assignmnets:
CV, cover letter and job interview
Reflection on the job interview
Negotiation task
Blog text with appropriate referencing
Completing interdisciplinary project

Assessment scale

0-5

Teaching methods

Workshops, written and spoken assignments.

Student workload

NEGOTIATIONS
- different types of negotiations
APPLYING FOR A JOB MODULE
- workshops and a job interview
- individual tasks: searching for a job advertisement, cover letter and CV/video CV, reflection
WRITING TO A WIDER AUDIENCE
INTERDISCIPLINARY PROJECT
- weekly workshops
- individual tasks: blog writing, preparation for negotiations, project tasks
CROSS-CUTTING THEMES
- creating a good social and physical atmosphere
- team work skills
- validating emotions

Completion alternatives

Will be discussed at the beginning of the course.

International connections

International group.

Assessment criteria - fail (0) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

Failure to complete tasks on time or according to the norms given.

Assessment criteria - satisfactory (1-2) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

Tasks are completed.Student's English is mainly formal and accurate; the written and spoken tasks meet the norms given, references to source materials are incorporated consistently and in a variety of ways, source materials are adequately paraphrased. Spoken interaction is understandable.

Assessment criteria - good (3-4) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

Tasks are completed following the instructions.Student's English is mainly formal and accurate; the written and spoken tasks meet norms given, references to source materials are incorporated consistently and in a variety of ways, source materials are adequately paraphrased. Spoken interaction is relatively good.

Assessment criteria - excellent (5) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

Tasks are completed following the instructions. Student's English is mainly formal and accurate; reports meet norms for scientific writing, references to source materials are incorporated consistently and in a variety of ways, source materials are adequately paraphrased. Spoken interaction is excellent.