English for Students of Environmental Engineering (3 cr)
Code: 5N00EO25-3002
General information
Enrolment period
01.06.2022 - 22.08.2022
Timing
22.08.2022 - 15.12.2022
Credits
3 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
TAMK Languages and Communication
Campus
TAMK Main Campus
Teaching languages
- English
Degree programmes
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Environmental Engineering
- Open University of Applied Sciences
Teachers
- Emmanuel Abruquah
Person in charge
Emmanuel Abruquah
Groups
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21IENVEDegree Programme in Environmental Engineering
Objectives (course unit)
After completing the course you
• are aware of and able to practice the conventions used in business communication
• can state some of the contributions you can make in working life
• analyse your audience and choose your methods of communication accordingly
• develop your written, spoken and online skills further
Content (course unit)
Business communication. Job application process. Skills based CV. Communicating professional matters outside your field. Presentation skills. Using the available media to get the reaction you want.
Prerequisites (course unit)
Writing Scientific Reports in English or equivalent
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)
pronunciation is not always correct but acceptable for communication
- comprehension of key points of limited professional material is fairly good and with tools for studies
- basic knowledge is acquired and shared
- basic and unclear expressions are used in communication but main message is shared and
- transmitted with some professional touch
- communication seems clumsy and limited but some attention is paid to interaction
- all separately defined course requirements contributing to the final grade are met.
Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)
pronunciation sounds clear and quite natural
- comprehension of key points as well as details of professional material is good and acquired
- knowledge can be implemented
- clear professional expressions are used and the number of mistakes is limited
- communication seems professional and interpersonal skills are quite good
- all separately defined course requirements contributing to the final grade are met.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)
pronunciation sounds clear and natural with different nuances in tone
- comprehension of key points as well as details of demanding professional material is good and
- acquired knowledge can be implemented with ease
- fluent and proficient language is used with a good sense of style and register
- communication seems professional, interactive and efficient with very few mistakes made
- all separately defined course requirements contributing to the final grade are met.
Exam schedules
No exams, Continuous assessment based on the tasks given.
Assessment methods and criteria
Continuous assessment, peer-feedback/assessment, participation in lectures, meeting and negotiation sessions, submitting documents for a job application and participating in Job interviews.
Assessment scale
0-5
Teaching methods
Lectures, group discussions, self-study, concrete practical assignments.
Learning materials
Materials will be provided in Moodle plus student created materials.
Student workload
Two hours of contact teaching per week and two hours of work in own time. The blog writing and online seminar will take longer.
Content scheduling
Job application process.
Business communication.
Blog writing/ Podcast
Online seminar
Completion alternatives
If you have achieved the learning goals of the course elsewhere write an email to the teachers explaining when and where and attach proof.
Practical training and working life cooperation
The in-class activities are directly linked to working life. Job application process and documents. Meetings and Negotiations etc.
International connections
International group. The online seminar is available internationally,
Assessment criteria - fail (0) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)
The student has not attended 80% of the lessons and has not submitted any of the assignments.
Assessment criteria - satisfactory (1-2) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)
pronunciation is not always correct but acceptable for communication
- comprehension of key points of limited professional material is fairly good and with tools for studies
- basic knowledge is acquired and shared
- basic and unclear expressions are used in communication but the main message is shared and
- transmitted with some professional touch
- communication seems clumsy and limited but some attention is paid to the interaction
- all separately defined course requirements contributing to the final grade are met.
Assessment criteria - good (3-4) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)
pronunciation sounds clear and quite natural
- comprehension of key points as well as details of professional material is good and acquired
- knowledge can be implemented
- clear professional expressions are used and the number of mistakes is limited
- communication seems professional and interpersonal skills are quite good
- all separately defined course requirements contributing to the final grade are met.
Assessment criteria - excellent (5) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)
pronunciation sounds clear and natural with different nuances in tone
- comprehension of key points, as well as details of demanding professional material, is good and
- acquired knowledge can be implemented with ease
- fluent and proficient language is used with a good sense of style and register
- communication seems professional, interactive and efficient with very few mistakes made
- all separately defined course requirements contributing to the final grade are met.