English Speaking and Listening (3 op)

Osaamistavoitteet (Opintojakso)

Learning outcomes of the course unit:
After completing the course, the students

- are familiar with various listening and speaking theories
- are fluent in communicating orally in a fully on-line environment
- are more aware of various cultural issues which may arise in multi-cultural work groups
- are able to create a video presentation in groups
- know how to use different on-line communication tools


Level: European Framework of Reference: B2-C1

Sisältö (Opintojakso)

Course contents


Speaking theory
Listening theory
Pronounciation exercises
Cultural aspects


The course consists of theory material which the students are required to study independently, individual assignments which are submitted to the teacher as well as a small group project. In the group project the students create a short video in small groups.

Esitietovaatimukset (Opintojakso)

Prerequisites and co-requisites
Prerequisites: upper secondary school English or equivalent. This is an advanced course on English.

Arviointimenetelmät ja arvioinnin perusteet

The students will be assessed both individually and in groups. Individual assignment consists of learning diaries and podcasts and the group assessment on the final product of the project the students will be doing in groups. The assessment methods will include assessment by the teacher, self-assessment as well as peer assessment.

Arviointiasteikko

0-5

Opiskelumuodot ja opetusmenetelmät

The course takes place in an on-line learning environment with no actual classroom meetings, and half of the students in the course will be from Artevelde University of Applied Sciences, Belgium. There will be on-line meetings with the other students and the teacher through various on-line communication tools. The students will also be working on short video projects together in small groups. Other learning activities include producing audio and video recordings.

Oppimateriaalit

All the course materials are submitted through the learning environment and the students have no need to buy any materials.

Opiskelijan ajankäyttö ja kuormitus

The course is divided into 3 sections, which each take approximately 3 weeks to complete, and 1 week at the end for feedback. The students need to plan their schedules individually and with their group members.

Sisällön jaksotus

The course begins on the 5th of October.

Lisätietoja opiskelijoille

The participants need to have access to a computer with speakers/headphones and a microphone. Laptop quality equipment is sufficient. They also need to have video recording equipment, but smartphone quality is quite enough (the students do not need to own a video camera).

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

Students:
- are aware that there are cultural differences
- speak understandably
- use simple grammatical expressions
- 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 speaking situations
- speak quite fluently and nearly grammatically correctly
- use diverse grammatical expressions mostly flawlessly
- 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 speaking situations
- speak fluently and very nearly grammatically correctly
- use diverse grammatical expressions nearly flawlessly
- have a comprehensive understanding of different cultural matters
- are able to work efficiently in groups
- submit all required work by dead-line