English for Forestry Professionals (5 cr)

Objectives (course unit)

The student:
- knows how to act in working life communication situations (e.g. telephone and e-mail communication)
- knows the most important forestry vocabulary
- knows how to write job application documents and take part in a job interview in English
- is able to give a presentation in English and explain the principles of forestry in English

Content (course unit)

Working life communication, forestry vocabulary, applying for a job, presentations in English, relevant grammar

Prerequisites (course unit)

B1-level language skills

Location and time

Zoom lessons on Tuesdays 14-15.30.

Exam schedules

Job interviews at agreed times.
Written Moodle exam 13.4.2021, 14-16.

Assessment methods and criteria

Aims:
- knows how to act in working life communication situations
- knows the most important forestry vocabulary
- knows how to write job application documents and take part in a job interview in English
- is able to speak publicly in English and explain the principles of forestry in English
To pass the course you need to:
- submit a skills based CV and a job application
- write a business email concerning forestry/ some other written task
- give a workshop: plan, produce material, lead the session and give feedback to your fellow studets
- take a test on forest vocabulary and writing (electrical examination)
- review your language skills at the end of the course
Assessment is based on the European Language Framework

Assessment scale

0-5

Teaching methods

Zoom lessons concentrating on vocabulary and spoken English
Written tasks aiming for good job application documents

Learning materials

Material published in Moodle.

Student workload

Lessons in perioids 3 & 4. Independent work.

Completion alternatives

Contact person: Taru Owston.

International connections

Participating in TAMK International Week (Eye on TAMK).

Further information

Sufficient skills in Finnish.
Mandatory participation on 80% of the classes.
Integrated into the courses "Forest as Property ", " Forestry Extension " and " Interpersonal and Presentation Skills".

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

Tasks not completed

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

The student completes the tasks.
The student is able to
- enter unprepared into conversation on topics that are familiar, of personal interest or pertinent to everyday life (e.g. family, hobbies, work, travel and current events).
- briefly give reasons and explanations for opinions and plans.
- write simple connected text on topics which are familiar or of personal interest. I can write personal letters describing experiences and impressions

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

The student is able to
- interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes regular interaction with native speakers quite possible.
- take an active part in discussion in familiar contexts
- present clear, detailed descriptions on a wide range of subjects.
- explain a viewpoint on a topical issue giving the advantages and disadvantages of various options.
- write clear, detailed text on a wide range of subjects as well as abstracts of material related to one's own field

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

C1 : The student:
- can express him/herself fluently and spontaneously without much obvious searching for expressions. - is able to use language flexibly and effectively for social and professional purposes. Is able to formulate ideas and opinions with precision and relate my contribution skilfully 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 express him/herself in clear, well-structured text, expressing points of view at some length.
- can write about complex subjects in a letter, an essay or a report, underlining what I consider to be the salient issues. Can select a style appropriate to the reader in mind

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

To pass the course you need to:
- submit a skills based CV and a job application
- write a business email concerning forestry/ some other written task
- give a workshop: plan, produce material, lead the session and give feedback to your fellow studets
- take a test on forest vocabulary and writing (electrical examination)
- review your language skills at the end of the course
Assessment is based on the European Language Framework