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

Arviointiasteikko

0-5

Opiskelumuodot ja opetusmenetelmät

Lectures, collaborative learning, group discussions, independent study.
- Lectures and Input Sessions, Introduction to technical vocabulary, key grammar points, and engineering-specific language structures.
- Pair and Group Work, Students work together to complete tasks, revise writing, practise dialogues, and give feedback to one another.
- Task-Based Learning Realistic workplace tasks such as writing instructions, describing systems, or producing technical documentation.
- Presentations, Students plan and deliver short professional presentations about technical products, processes, or innovations.
- Writing Workshops: Step-by-step development of written work (e.g. CV, cover letter, report), including drafting, peer review, and revision.
- Simulations and Role Plays: Practise work life scenarios like technical meetings, negotiations, and job interviews in English.
- Case Studies: Explore real or adapted engineering case studies for vocabulary building, reading comprehension, and problem-solving discussions.
- Self-Study and Online Tasks: Support classroom learning through individual vocabulary exercises, grammar practice, and listening/viewing tasks related to technical topics.
- Intercultural Awareness Activities: Reflect on how engineers communicate in international settings and examine communication styles across cultures.

Oppimateriaalit

Moodle

Opiskelijan ajankäyttö ja kuormitus

3 x 27 hours of students work. 3 ECTS

Sisällön jaksotus

Job application process (job advertisements, CV, cover letter, interviews) Pass/Fail
Self-reflection of the job application process. (T1-K5) 25%
Meetings and negotiations. (Pass/Fail)
Vocabulary test in EXAM. 25%
Oral presentations (Mini Fair: presenting a technical process or product; writing an abstract and a final reflection)

Lisätiedot

The students have passed the course when they have been present to 80% of the classes, completed the agreed tasks and taken part in the exam.