Technical English for Professionals (3 op)

Osaamistavoitteet (Opintojakso)

The aim is to further develop the written and spoken competence in English needed in the working life as an engineer.

The students have a good command of the special terms in their particular field and are able to read technical texts. They know the job application process in English. The students gain experience of negotiating in English. They know how to give an effective professional presentation and how to write reports.

Sisältö (Opintojakso)

Terms needed in engineering. Meetings and negotiations. Presenting a technical process or product. CV, job application and job interview. Grammar and intercultural communication if necessary.

Esitietovaatimukset (Opintojakso)

Working English for Engineers or equivalent

Arviointikriteerit, tyydyttävä (1-2) (Opintojakso)

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

Arviointikriteerit, hyvä (3-4) (Opintojakso)

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

Arviointikriteerit, kiitettävä (5) (Opintojakso)

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 his/her contribution skillfully 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

Aika ja paikka

Blended teaching during 3rd and 4th periods.

Tenttien ja uusintatenttien ajankohdat

Written exam in the last class. Schedule for oral presentations will be agreed on with the students.

Arviointimenetelmät ja arvioinnin perusteet

Evaluations is based on written and oral assignments: written report, written exam, oral presentation and a video.

The requirement for presence in class is 80%. Classes can not be compensated with extra assignments.

Arviointiasteikko

0-5

Opiskelumuodot ja opetusmenetelmät

Teaching on-campus and on Teams. Working in pairs, groups and independently. Written and oral assignments in-class and on Moodle.

BLENDED TEACHING

Oppimateriaalit

Material on Moodle page.

Opiskelijan ajankäyttö ja kuormitus

1 credit point equals approx. 27 hours of work.

Sisällön jaksotus

Teaching during 3rd and 4th periods.

Toteutuksen valinnaiset suoritustavat

Independent English portfolio. Instructions will be given at the start of the course.

Harjoittelu- ja työelämäyhteistyö

none

Kansainvälisyys

none

Lisätietoja opiskelijoille

Bring your laptop as material is on Moodle.

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

The student is unable to reach the criteria for the grade 1.

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

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

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

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

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

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 his/her contribution skillfully 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