Written English Skills, CEFR B2.2, online (2 cr)

Objectives (course unit)

The students are able to write using moderately complex language. The students are provided with resources and strategies to enhance their written communication skills so that they are able to deliver messages to their readers. The students have good written language skills to work in an international environment in their field. Target level CEFR (Common European Framework Reference level): B2.2

Content (course unit)

The course will focus on helping students improve their written communication skills through practical activities. The topics include workplace report, summary, user documentation and basic grammar exercises (e.g. prepositions, passive voice and tense).

Prerequisites (course unit)

Prerequisite studies: SY220303 Työelämän englanti, SY222303 English for Working Life or CEFR level B2.

Location and time

Lessons according to Tuudo/TimeEdit.

Exam schedules

There is no exam for this course, but the grading will be based on written assignments. Students will have three attempts to pass these assignments. The deadlines and dates given in Moodle.

Assessment methods and criteria

The grading will be based on the average of the graded assignments specified in Moodle.

Assessment scale

1-5

Teaching methods

The course will focus on helping students improve their written communication skills through practical activities. The topics include writing a report, a summary, user documentation and basic grammar exercises.

Learning materials

Material in Moodle.

Student workload

2 ECTS = 54 hours altogether consist of: Contact lessons, approximately 15 hours Individual study, preparing for oral presentation and assignments, approximately 39 hours

Completion alternatives

N/A

Practical training and working life cooperation

The content of the course supports the needs of working life.

International connections

N/A

Further information

There is a 75% attendance recommendation during the lectures.