English for Students of Environmental Engineering (3 op)

Osaamistavoitteet (Opintojakso)

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

Sisältö (Opintojakso)

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.

Esitietovaatimukset (Opintojakso)

Writing Scientific Reports in English or equivalent

Arviointikriteerit, tyydyttävä (1-2) (Opintojakso)

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.

Arviointikriteerit, hyvä (3-4) (Opintojakso)

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.

Arviointikriteerit, kiitettävä (5) (Opintojakso)

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.

Tenttien ja uusintatenttien ajankohdat

No exams, Continuous assessment based on the tasks given.

Arviointimenetelmät ja arvioinnin perusteet

Continuous assessment, peer-feedback/assessment, participation in lectures, meeting and negotiation sessions, submitting documents for a job application and participating in Job interviews.

Arviointiasteikko

0-5

Opiskelumuodot ja opetusmenetelmät

Lectures, group discussions, self-study, concrete practical assignments.

Oppimateriaalit

Materials will be provided in Moodle plus student created materials.

Opiskelijan ajankäyttö ja kuormitus

Two hours of contact teaching per week and two hours of work in own time. The blog writing and online seminar will take longer.

Sisällön jaksotus

Job application process.
Business communication.
Blog writing/ Podcast
Online seminar

Toteutuksen valinnaiset suoritustavat

If you have achieved the learning goals of the course elsewhere write an email to the teachers explaining when and where and attach proof.

Harjoittelu- ja työelämäyhteistyö

The in-class activities are directly linked to working life. Job application process and documents. Meetings and Negotiations etc.

Kansainvälisyys

International group. The online seminar is available internationally,

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

The student has not attended 80% of the lessons and has not submitted any of the assignments.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.