Study Guide

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

The student
- can give a simple and understandable presentation utilising ready material and aids
- can tell briefly about his/her own instrument and teach others how to play it in an understandable way
- manages simple conversations
- usually reacts in some way to what's being said to him/her
- is somewhat conscious of the stylistic requirements of various types of text
- can produce mostly understandable writing
- understands the main points of a normally paced conversation about a familiar topic, when the message is repeated if needed
- can pronounce in a way that is mostly understandable
- can find the information he/she is looking for in texts that discuss familiar topics
- uses the basic professional vocabulary so that the essential message is communicated
- uses basic grammatical structures
- uses the most easily available aids, such as free dictionaries

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

The student
- can prepare and give a brief but clear presentation on a professional topic
- can tell about his/her own instrument and teach others how to play it
- manages conversations on professional topics quite fluently
- usually reacts appropriately to what's being said to him/her
- usually communicates using an appropriate style in various situations
- can produce quite fluent and clear writing
- understands speakers who have various accents when the topic is familiar
- can pronounce fairly fluently and clearly
- understands the main points and most details of various texts
- can express things using other words if needed
- understands and uses the professional vocabulary fairly accurately
- uses grammatical structures mostly correctly and self-corrects his/her errors if they have led to misunderstandings
- can utilise different sources and dictionaries

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

The student
- can prepare and give an engaging, structured presentation with the needed materials
- can tell about his/her own instrument fluently and in a versatile way and teach others how to play it using rich language
- manages conversations on professional topics fluently
- reacts quickly and appropriately to what's being said to him/her
- communicates using an appropriate style in various situations
- can produce fluent, appropriate writing with only a few errors
- understands speakers who have various accents relatively easily
- can pronounce fluently and clearly
- understands the main points and details of a demanding professional text and can adapt the information
- can express things using other words and bridges the gaps in his/her vocabulary in a discreet way
- understands and skilfully and accurately uses the professional vocabulary and the terminology of his/her own specialisation
- uses complex grammatical structures mostly correctly
- usually finds the terms he/she needs by utilising different sources

Location and time

On Fridays at 13:00-15:15 in room F2-07 starting on the 2nd of February (not every Friday).

Exam schedules

Final exam on the 17th of May 2024 at 13:00-15:15.

Assessment methods and criteria

The student has to be present on at least 80% of the lessons i.e. three absences are allowed including the final exam. Failure to attend enough classes may affect final grade or prevent you from sitting the final exam.

The grade is based on oral competence (presentation, video CV) and written competence (grant application, written exam). Failing to adhere to deadlines may affect your grade. Submitting homework during the course also affects your grade.

Assessment scale

0-5

Teaching methods

Classroom teaching, group and pair work, online learning on Moodle.

This course is taught in English (Finnish as support language if needed).

Learning materials

Materials on Moodle page.

Student workload

Contact teaching 9 x 2,25 hours = 20,25 hours
Independent work includes weekly homework, either reading or exercises.

Completion alternatives

Independent portfolio for those with proficiency and prior experience in professional English. The portfolio must be submitted by the last day of the course.

If you have a Proposal for Individual Study Arrangements, please let the teacher know at the start of the course.

If you have prior studier in higher education, you might be entitled to credit transfer. Read more: https://intra.tuni.fi/en/studying/studying-0/studying-languages#credit

International connections

International students in the course if possible.

Further information

Prerequisites
A-level upper secondary school English or equivalent skills, a passed TAMK skill level test, or a passed preparatory course.