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

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.

Arviointimenetelmät ja arvioinnin perusteet

The grade is based on the following assignments:
CV, cover letter and job interview (+/-)
Reflection on the job interview (0-5)
Negotiation task (+/-)
Document concerning the negotiation (0-5)
Business correspondence (several tasks, we agree which are graded)
Presentation (can raise your grade)
- peer evaluation
- self evaluation

Arviointiasteikko

0-5

Opiskelumuodot ja opetusmenetelmät

Workshops, written and spoken assignments.

Opiskelijan ajankäyttö ja kuormitus

APPLYING FOR A JOB MODULE
- workshops and a job interview
- individual tasks: searching for a job advertisement, cover letter and CV/video CV, reflection
BUSINESS COMMUNICATION
MEETINGS AND NEGOTIATIONS

Toteutuksen valinnaiset suoritustavat

A student who has studied the learning goals and assessment criteria of the course can contact Taru Owston via email and explain where s/he has already achieved them.

Kansainvälisyys

International group.

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

Tasks are completed following the instructions and on time. Student's English is 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.