English Grammar and Writing (5cr)

Objectives (course unit)

After completing the course, the students
1. will be able to use English verbs
2. will be able to use English prepositions
3. will be able to use English articles
4. are more fluent in writing different types of texts in English
5. have gained skills needed to carry out group work in an on-line environment
Level: European Framework of Reference: B2-C1

Content (course unit)

- Sentence structuring
- Using verbs in different tenses
- Using prepositions
- Using articles
- Using pronouns
- Using adjectives
- Writing different types of texts

Prerequisites (course unit)

Prerequisites: upper secondary school English or equivalent. This is an advanced course on English grammar

Assessment scale

0-5

Further information

The course is taught in English and it is also suitable for non-Finnish students, including exchange students.

The students study independently in on-line learning environment and return the assignments according to the instructions and dead-lines given in on-line learning environment. There are no contact lessons except for the exam, which is done on paper either at TAMK or at the student's own university or UAS.

To pass the course, the student must pass the exam, complete all tasks given in on-line learning environment by their dead-lines and participate in on-line discussions.

During the course, the students are also expected to read a novel in English (from a list of novels given during the course) and to write an essay about it in groups using on-line learning environment, complete all tasks given in on-line learning environment by their dead-lines and participate in on-line discussions.