English Grammar and Writing (5 op)
Toteutuksen tunnus: N-KV574-3023
Toteutuksen perustiedot
Ilmoittautumisaika
02.12.2022 - 19.01.2023
Ajoitus
01.01.2023 - 31.05.2023
Laajuus
5 op
Virtuaaliosuus
5 op
Toteutustapa
Etäopetus
Toimipiste
TAMK Pääkampus
Opetuskielet
- Englanti
Opettaja
- Marianna Leikomaa
Vastuuhenkilö
Marianna Leikomaa
Tavoitteet (OJ)
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
Sisältö (OJ)
- Sentence structuring
- Using verbs in different tenses
- Using prepositions
- Using articles
- Using pronouns
- Using adjectives
- Writing different types of texts
Esitietovaatimukset (OJ)
Prerequisites: upper secondary school English or equivalent. This is an advanced course on English grammar
Lisätiedot (OJ)
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 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 tools.
Aika ja paikka
There are no scheduled classes.
Tenttien ja uusintatenttien ajankohdat
There will be an exam. It will be held in late April/early May.
Arviointimenetelmät ja arvioinnin perusteet
The course grade will consists of an exam as well as mandatory writing assignments. The students will also read a novel (from a list given) and in small groups write an essay of the novel. This will also form a part of the final grade.
Arviointiasteikko
0-5
Opiskelumuodot ja opetusmenetelmät
The course takes place in Moodle apart from the exam, which is done on paper or online (depending on the situation). The course consists of 6 material units, mandatory writing tasks and a group work, based on a novel the students must read.
Oppimateriaalit
All materials will be delivered through Moodle.
Opiskelijan ajankäyttö ja kuormitus
The course takes place in Moodle, apart from the exam, which is done on paper (situation willing). The course consists of 6 material units, mandatory writing tasks and a group work, based on a novel the students must read. There are no scheduled classes - instead the students must schedule their own study process.
Sisällön jaksotus
The course begins on the 23rd of January 2023. The course consists of 6 material units, which will open on 23.1., 6.2., 20.2. 13.3., 27.3. and 11.4. The students will receive more information by e-mail a few days before the course begins.
Lisätietoja opiskelijoille
The course will be taught in English and is also suitable for non-Finnish students.
Arviointikriteerit - tyydyttävä (1-2) (Ei käytössä, kts Opintojakson Arviointikriteerit ylempänä)
Students:
- are aware that there are differences in style in various writing situations
- write comprehensible texts
- use simple grammatical expressions
- use the most easily available tools, such as free on-line dictionaries
- write an essay about a given novel
- are able to work in groups
- submit all required work
Arviointikriteerit - hyvä (3-4) (Ei käytössä, kts Opintojakson Arviointikriteerit ylempänä)
Students:
- are able to use suitable styles in most writing situations
- write quite fluent and nearly grammatically correct text
- use various sources to find the suitable terms for their text
- use diverse grammatical expressions mostly flawlessly
- write a literary essay about a given novel
- are able to work in groups
- submit all required work by dead-lines
Arviointikriteerit - kiitettävä (5) (Ei käytössä, kts Opintojakson Arviointikriteerit ylempänä)
Students:
- are able to use suitable styles in various writing situations
- write fluent and very nearly grammatically correct text
- use various sources to find the suitable terms for their text
- use diverse grammatical expressions nearly flawlessly
- write an in-depth literary essay about a given novel
- are able to work efficiently in groups
- submit all required work by dead-lines