EnglishLaajuus (5 cr)
Code: YE00BW43
Objective
Learning Outcomes (common, 3 cr)
The students can communicate in English both orally and in writing in working life situations. They are able to discuss field related topics in English. They are able to develop their expertise using English literature as well as other sources in English.
Students
can tell about themselves, their education and work experience
can write a cv and a job application and can handle job interviews
can write work relevant messages (e.g. e-mails and and manages spoken situations
can use polite phrases and handle small talk
Field specific learning outcomes (2 cr)
Students know the basic terminology and vocabulary within their special field. They can apply the above mentioned skills in spoken and written communication in different professional contexts and can search and obtain professional information from various sources and apply it in spoken and written communication
Content
Common contents (3 cr):
Telling about oneself and ones studies
Job application, cv, job interview
Presentation skills (e.g. company presentations)
Polite phrases and small talk
Basic terminology of the field, field specific texts
Field specific contents (2 cr)
Terminology of the field
Professions and duties
Service situations
Professional written messages
Field specific texts
Oral field related conversations and presentations
Qualifications
The key structures and general vocabulary of the English language
Previous studies of the English language from the second level are required
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
Students
can present themselves and their field of work if sufficient time is given for preparation
can write simple letters and field specific texts on familiar subjects with the help of, for example, a dictionary - the resulting text may have many mistakes but is understandable.
can cope with job application situations with the support of the interviewer.
can communicate verbally using simple phrases at a basic level on familiar topics with support and assistance
understand the basic ideas behind field specific texts.
Assessment criteria, good (3)
Students
can present themselves and their field of work
they can write letters and field specific texts with some mistakes but the text is easily understandable.
can cope with job application situations with some preparation and can act as an interviewer.
can communicate verbally without difficulty on familiar as well as field related topics.
understand the main points and most details of field specific texts without any help: mistakes or misunderstandings might occur.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
Students
can present themselves and their field of work spontaneously
can write letters and field specific texts on a variety of subjects - the resulting texts are clear and well-structured with hardly any mistakes.
can cope with job application situations effortlessly and can act as an interviewer
can communicate verbally on a variety of topics and can use polite phrases appropriately.
understand both the main points and details of field specific texts and can integrate and apply new information gained.
Enrollment
22.04.2024 - 04.09.2024
Timing
21.10.2024 - 23.02.2025
Credits
5 op
Teaching languages
- English
Degree programmes
- Bachelor of Natural Resources, Agriculture and Rural Enterprises
Teachers
- Mari Heinonen
Student groups
-
AGRO24Bachelor of Natural Resources, Agriculture and Rural Enterprises
Objective
Learning Outcomes (common, 3 cr)
The students can communicate in English both orally and in writing in working life situations. They are able to discuss field related topics in English. They are able to develop their expertise using English literature as well as other sources in English.
Students
can tell about themselves, their education and work experience
can write a cv and a job application and can handle job interviews
can write work relevant messages (e.g. e-mails and and manages spoken situations
can use polite phrases and handle small talk
Field specific learning outcomes (2 cr)
Students know the basic terminology and vocabulary within their special field. They can apply the above mentioned skills in spoken and written communication in different professional contexts and can search and obtain professional information from various sources and apply it in spoken and written communication
Content
Common contents (3 cr):
Telling about oneself and ones studies
Job application, cv, job interview
Presentation skills (e.g. company presentations)
Polite phrases and small talk
Basic terminology of the field, field specific texts
Field specific contents (2 cr)
Terminology of the field
Professions and duties
Service situations
Professional written messages
Field specific texts
Oral field related conversations and presentations
Materials
Moodle material
Web-based literature
Academic journals
Teaching methods
Independent study
Written an spoken assignments
Peer assessment
Student workload
81 hours
Further information
80% attendance of class or grade affected.
50% minimum
Evaluation scale
1-5
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
Students
can present themselves and their field of work if sufficient time is given for preparation
can write simple letters and field specific texts on familiar subjects with the help of, for example, a dictionary - the resulting text may have many mistakes but is understandable.
can cope with job application situations with the support of the interviewer.
can communicate verbally using simple phrases at a basic level on familiar topics with support and assistance
understand the basic ideas behind field specific texts.
Assessment criteria, good (3)
Students
can present themselves and their field of work
they can write letters and field specific texts with some mistakes but the text is easily understandable.
can cope with job application situations with some preparation and can act as an interviewer.
can communicate verbally without difficulty on familiar as well as field related topics.
understand the main points and most details of field specific texts without any help: mistakes or misunderstandings might occur.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
Students
can present themselves and their field of work spontaneously
can write letters and field specific texts on a variety of subjects - the resulting texts are clear and well-structured with hardly any mistakes.
can cope with job application situations effortlessly and can act as an interviewer
can communicate verbally on a variety of topics and can use polite phrases appropriately.
understand both the main points and details of field specific texts and can integrate and apply new information gained.
Assessment methods and criteria
Teacher based assessment of work produced
Peer review
Qualifications
The key structures and general vocabulary of the English language
Previous studies of the English language from the second level are required
Enrollment
22.04.2024 - 04.09.2024
Timing
26.08.2024 - 18.12.2024
Credits
5 op
Teaching languages
- English
Degree programmes
- Bachelor of Natural Resources, Agriculture and Rural Enterprises
Teachers
- Mari Heinonen
Scheduling groups
- Avoin AMK (Ei koske tutkinto-opiskelijaa) (Size: 20. Open UAS: 20.)
Student groups
-
MAGRO24Bachelor of Natural Resources
Education groups
- Open UAS (Doesn't apply to degree student)
Objective
Learning Outcomes (common, 3 cr)
The students can communicate in English both orally and in writing in working life situations. They are able to discuss field related topics in English. They are able to develop their expertise using English literature as well as other sources in English.
Students
can tell about themselves, their education and work experience
can write a cv and a job application and can handle job interviews
can write work relevant messages (e.g. e-mails and and manages spoken situations
can use polite phrases and handle small talk
Field specific learning outcomes (2 cr)
Students know the basic terminology and vocabulary within their special field. They can apply the above mentioned skills in spoken and written communication in different professional contexts and can search and obtain professional information from various sources and apply it in spoken and written communication
Content
Common contents (3 cr):
Telling about oneself and ones studies
Job application, cv, job interview
Presentation skills (e.g. company presentations)
Polite phrases and small talk
Basic terminology of the field, field specific texts
Field specific contents (2 cr)
Terminology of the field
Professions and duties
Service situations
Professional written messages
Field specific texts
Oral field related conversations and presentations
Materials
Moodle-material
Teaching methods
Classes and independent virtual studies (Moodle), oral and written exercises
Exam schedules
Level test at the beginning of the course, oral and written tests
Completion alternatives
Identification of prior learning
Student workload
Ca 20 h-24h classes, other work load independent virtual studies (Moodle)
Evaluation scale
1-5
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
Students
can present themselves and their field of work if sufficient time is given for preparation
can write simple letters and field specific texts on familiar subjects with the help of, for example, a dictionary - the resulting text may have many mistakes but is understandable.
can cope with job application situations with the support of the interviewer.
can communicate verbally using simple phrases at a basic level on familiar topics with support and assistance
understand the basic ideas behind field specific texts.
Assessment criteria, good (3)
Students
can present themselves and their field of work
they can write letters and field specific texts with some mistakes but the text is easily understandable.
can cope with job application situations with some preparation and can act as an interviewer.
can communicate verbally without difficulty on familiar as well as field related topics.
understand the main points and most details of field specific texts without any help: mistakes or misunderstandings might occur.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
Students
can present themselves and their field of work spontaneously
can write letters and field specific texts on a variety of subjects - the resulting texts are clear and well-structured with hardly any mistakes.
can cope with job application situations effortlessly and can act as an interviewer
can communicate verbally on a variety of topics and can use polite phrases appropriately.
understand both the main points and details of field specific texts and can integrate and apply new information gained.
Assessment methods and criteria
Assessment based on active attendance, oral and written assignments, oral and written tests
Qualifications
The key structures and general vocabulary of the English language
Previous studies of the English language from the second level are required
Enrollment
13.11.2023 - 17.01.2024
Timing
08.01.2024 - 28.04.2024
Credits
5 op
Teaching languages
- English
Degree programmes
- Bachelor of Natural Resources, Agriculture and Rural Enterprises
Teachers
- Heli Simon
- Christopher Hudson
Student groups
-
AGRO23Bachelor of Natural Resources, Agriculture and Rural Enterprises
-
AGRO23ABachelor of Natural Resources, Agriculture and Rural Enterprises
-
AGRO23BBachelor of Natural Resources, Agriculture and Rural Enterprises
Objective
Learning Outcomes (common, 3 cr)
The students can communicate in English both orally and in writing in working life situations. They are able to discuss field related topics in English. They are able to develop their expertise using English literature as well as other sources in English.
Students
can tell about themselves, their education and work experience
can write a cv and a job application and can handle job interviews
can write work relevant messages (e.g. e-mails and and manages spoken situations
can use polite phrases and handle small talk
Field specific learning outcomes (2 cr)
Students know the basic terminology and vocabulary within their special field. They can apply the above mentioned skills in spoken and written communication in different professional contexts and can search and obtain professional information from various sources and apply it in spoken and written communication
Content
Common contents (3 cr):
Telling about oneself and ones studies
Job application, cv, job interview
Presentation skills (e.g. company presentations)
Polite phrases and small talk
Basic terminology of the field, field specific texts
Field specific contents (2 cr)
Terminology of the field
Professions and duties
Service situations
Professional written messages
Field specific texts
Oral field related conversations and presentations
Materials
Moodle material
Web-based literature
Academic journals
Teaching methods
Independent study
Written an spoken assignments
Peer assessment
Student workload
81 hours
Further information
80% attendance of class or grade affected.
50% minimum
Evaluation scale
1-5
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
Students
can present themselves and their field of work if sufficient time is given for preparation
can write simple letters and field specific texts on familiar subjects with the help of, for example, a dictionary - the resulting text may have many mistakes but is understandable.
can cope with job application situations with the support of the interviewer.
can communicate verbally using simple phrases at a basic level on familiar topics with support and assistance
understand the basic ideas behind field specific texts.
Assessment criteria, good (3)
Students
can present themselves and their field of work
they can write letters and field specific texts with some mistakes but the text is easily understandable.
can cope with job application situations with some preparation and can act as an interviewer.
can communicate verbally without difficulty on familiar as well as field related topics.
understand the main points and most details of field specific texts without any help: mistakes or misunderstandings might occur.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
Students
can present themselves and their field of work spontaneously
can write letters and field specific texts on a variety of subjects - the resulting texts are clear and well-structured with hardly any mistakes.
can cope with job application situations effortlessly and can act as an interviewer
can communicate verbally on a variety of topics and can use polite phrases appropriately.
understand both the main points and details of field specific texts and can integrate and apply new information gained.
Assessment methods and criteria
Teacher based assessment of work produced
Peer review
Qualifications
The key structures and general vocabulary of the English language
Previous studies of the English language from the second level are required
Enrollment
17.04.2023 - 06.09.2023
Timing
04.09.2023 - 17.12.2023
Credits
5 op
Virtual proportion (cr)
4 op
Teaching languages
- Finnish
- English
Degree programmes
- Bachelor of Natural Resources, Agriculture and Rural Enterprises
Teachers
- Heli Simon
- Erja Heikkilä
Student groups
-
MAGRO23Bachelor of Natural Resources
Objective
Learning Outcomes (common, 3 cr)
The students can communicate in English both orally and in writing in working life situations. They are able to discuss field related topics in English. They are able to develop their expertise using English literature as well as other sources in English.
Students
can tell about themselves, their education and work experience
can write a cv and a job application and can handle job interviews
can write work relevant messages (e.g. e-mails and and manages spoken situations
can use polite phrases and handle small talk
Field specific learning outcomes (2 cr)
Students know the basic terminology and vocabulary within their special field. They can apply the above mentioned skills in spoken and written communication in different professional contexts and can search and obtain professional information from various sources and apply it in spoken and written communication
Content
Common contents (3 cr):
Telling about oneself and ones studies
Job application, cv, job interview
Presentation skills (e.g. company presentations)
Polite phrases and small talk
Basic terminology of the field, field specific texts
Field specific contents (2 cr)
Terminology of the field
Professions and duties
Service situations
Professional written messages
Field specific texts
Oral field related conversations and presentations
Materials
Moodle-material
Teaching methods
Classes and independent virtual studies (Moodle), oral and written exercises
Exam schedules
Level test at the beginning of the course, oral and written tests
Completion alternatives
Identification of prior learning
Student workload
Ca 20 h-24h classes, other work load independent virtual studies (Moodle)
Evaluation scale
1-5
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
Students
can present themselves and their field of work if sufficient time is given for preparation
can write simple letters and field specific texts on familiar subjects with the help of, for example, a dictionary - the resulting text may have many mistakes but is understandable.
can cope with job application situations with the support of the interviewer.
can communicate verbally using simple phrases at a basic level on familiar topics with support and assistance
understand the basic ideas behind field specific texts.
Assessment criteria, good (3)
Students
can present themselves and their field of work
they can write letters and field specific texts with some mistakes but the text is easily understandable.
can cope with job application situations with some preparation and can act as an interviewer.
can communicate verbally without difficulty on familiar as well as field related topics.
understand the main points and most details of field specific texts without any help: mistakes or misunderstandings might occur.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
Students
can present themselves and their field of work spontaneously
can write letters and field specific texts on a variety of subjects - the resulting texts are clear and well-structured with hardly any mistakes.
can cope with job application situations effortlessly and can act as an interviewer
can communicate verbally on a variety of topics and can use polite phrases appropriately.
understand both the main points and details of field specific texts and can integrate and apply new information gained.
Assessment methods and criteria
Assessment based on active attendance, oral and written assignments, oral and written tests
Qualifications
The key structures and general vocabulary of the English language
Previous studies of the English language from the second level are required
Enrollment
14.11.2022 - 15.01.2023
Timing
09.01.2023 - 30.04.2023
Credits
5 op
Virtual proportion (cr)
2 op
Teaching languages
- English
Degree programmes
- Bachelor of Natural Resources, Agriculture and Rural Enterprises
Teachers
- Heli Simon
- Erja Heikkilä
Student groups
-
MAGRO22
Objective
Learning Outcomes (common, 3 cr)
The students can communicate in English both orally and in writing in working life situations. They are able to discuss field related topics in English. They are able to develop their expertise using English literature as well as other sources in English.
Students
can tell about themselves, their education and work experience
can write a cv and a job application and can handle job interviews
can write work relevant messages (e.g. e-mails and and manages spoken situations
can use polite phrases and handle small talk
Field specific learning outcomes (2 cr)
Students know the basic terminology and vocabulary within their special field. They can apply the above mentioned skills in spoken and written communication in different professional contexts and can search and obtain professional information from various sources and apply it in spoken and written communication
Content
Common contents (3 cr):
Telling about oneself and ones studies
Job application, cv, job interview
Presentation skills (e.g. company presentations)
Polite phrases and small talk
Basic terminology of the field, field specific texts
Field specific contents (2 cr)
Terminology of the field
Professions and duties
Service situations
Professional written messages
Field specific texts
Oral field related conversations and presentations
Materials
Material announced at the beginning of the course
Teaching methods
Contact classes and independent virtual studies (Moodle), oral and written exercises
Exam schedules
Level test at the beginning of the course, oral and written tests
Completion alternatives
Identification of prior learning
Student workload
Ca 20 h contact classes, other work load independent virtual studies (Moodle)
Further information
Attendance requirement 80 %
Evaluation scale
1-5
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
Students
can present themselves and their field of work if sufficient time is given for preparation
can write simple letters and field specific texts on familiar subjects with the help of, for example, a dictionary - the resulting text may have many mistakes but is understandable.
can cope with job application situations with the support of the interviewer.
can communicate verbally using simple phrases at a basic level on familiar topics with support and assistance
understand the basic ideas behind field specific texts.
Assessment criteria, good (3)
Students
can present themselves and their field of work
they can write letters and field specific texts with some mistakes but the text is easily understandable.
can cope with job application situations with some preparation and can act as an interviewer.
can communicate verbally without difficulty on familiar as well as field related topics.
understand the main points and most details of field specific texts without any help: mistakes or misunderstandings might occur.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
Students
can present themselves and their field of work spontaneously
can write letters and field specific texts on a variety of subjects - the resulting texts are clear and well-structured with hardly any mistakes.
can cope with job application situations effortlessly and can act as an interviewer
can communicate verbally on a variety of topics and can use polite phrases appropriately.
understand both the main points and details of field specific texts and can integrate and apply new information gained.
Assessment methods and criteria
Assessment based on active attendance, oral and written assignments, oral and written tests
Qualifications
The key structures and general vocabulary of the English language
Previous studies of the English language from the second level are required
Enrollment
14.11.2022 - 15.01.2023
Timing
09.01.2023 - 30.04.2023
Credits
5 op
Virtual proportion (cr)
1 op
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
16 - 30
Degree programmes
- Bachelor of Natural Resources, Agriculture and Rural Enterprises
Teachers
- Christopher Hudson
Student groups
-
AGRO22A
Objective
Learning Outcomes (common, 3 cr)
The students can communicate in English both orally and in writing in working life situations. They are able to discuss field related topics in English. They are able to develop their expertise using English literature as well as other sources in English.
Students
can tell about themselves, their education and work experience
can write a cv and a job application and can handle job interviews
can write work relevant messages (e.g. e-mails and and manages spoken situations
can use polite phrases and handle small talk
Field specific learning outcomes (2 cr)
Students know the basic terminology and vocabulary within their special field. They can apply the above mentioned skills in spoken and written communication in different professional contexts and can search and obtain professional information from various sources and apply it in spoken and written communication
Content
Common contents (3 cr):
Telling about oneself and ones studies
Job application, cv, job interview
Presentation skills (e.g. company presentations)
Polite phrases and small talk
Basic terminology of the field, field specific texts
Field specific contents (2 cr)
Terminology of the field
Professions and duties
Service situations
Professional written messages
Field specific texts
Oral field related conversations and presentations
Materials
Material on Moodle
Teaching methods
Contact classes and independent virtual studies (Moodle), oral and written exercises
Exam schedules
Level test at the beginning of the course, spoke and written tests
Student workload
135 h
Further information
Attendance requirement 80 %
Evaluation scale
1-5
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
Students
can present themselves and their field of work if sufficient time is given for preparation
can write simple letters and field specific texts on familiar subjects with the help of, for example, a dictionary - the resulting text may have many mistakes but is understandable.
can cope with job application situations with the support of the interviewer.
can communicate verbally using simple phrases at a basic level on familiar topics with support and assistance
understand the basic ideas behind field specific texts.
Assessment criteria, good (3)
Students
can present themselves and their field of work
they can write letters and field specific texts with some mistakes but the text is easily understandable.
can cope with job application situations with some preparation and can act as an interviewer.
can communicate verbally without difficulty on familiar as well as field related topics.
understand the main points and most details of field specific texts without any help: mistakes or misunderstandings might occur.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
Students
can present themselves and their field of work spontaneously
can write letters and field specific texts on a variety of subjects - the resulting texts are clear and well-structured with hardly any mistakes.
can cope with job application situations effortlessly and can act as an interviewer
can communicate verbally on a variety of topics and can use polite phrases appropriately.
understand both the main points and details of field specific texts and can integrate and apply new information gained.
Assessment methods and criteria
Assessment based on active attendance, oral and written assignments, spoken and written tests
Qualifications
The key structures and general vocabulary of the English language
Previous studies of the English language from the second level are required
Enrollment
14.11.2022 - 15.01.2023
Timing
09.01.2023 - 30.04.2023
Credits
5 op
Virtual proportion (cr)
1 op
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
16 - 30
Degree programmes
- Bachelor of Natural Resources, Agriculture and Rural Enterprises
Teachers
- Christopher Hudson
Student groups
-
AGRO22B
Objective
Learning Outcomes (common, 3 cr)
The students can communicate in English both orally and in writing in working life situations. They are able to discuss field related topics in English. They are able to develop their expertise using English literature as well as other sources in English.
Students
can tell about themselves, their education and work experience
can write a cv and a job application and can handle job interviews
can write work relevant messages (e.g. e-mails and and manages spoken situations
can use polite phrases and handle small talk
Field specific learning outcomes (2 cr)
Students know the basic terminology and vocabulary within their special field. They can apply the above mentioned skills in spoken and written communication in different professional contexts and can search and obtain professional information from various sources and apply it in spoken and written communication
Content
Common contents (3 cr):
Telling about oneself and ones studies
Job application, cv, job interview
Presentation skills (e.g. company presentations)
Polite phrases and small talk
Basic terminology of the field, field specific texts
Field specific contents (2 cr)
Terminology of the field
Professions and duties
Service situations
Professional written messages
Field specific texts
Oral field related conversations and presentations
Materials
Material on Moodle
Teaching methods
Contact classes and independent virtual studies (Moodle), oral and written exercises
Exam schedules
Level test at the beginning of the course, oral and written tests
Student workload
135 h
Further information
Attendance requirement 80 %
Evaluation scale
1-5
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
Students
can present themselves and their field of work if sufficient time is given for preparation
can write simple letters and field specific texts on familiar subjects with the help of, for example, a dictionary - the resulting text may have many mistakes but is understandable.
can cope with job application situations with the support of the interviewer.
can communicate verbally using simple phrases at a basic level on familiar topics with support and assistance
understand the basic ideas behind field specific texts.
Assessment criteria, good (3)
Students
can present themselves and their field of work
they can write letters and field specific texts with some mistakes but the text is easily understandable.
can cope with job application situations with some preparation and can act as an interviewer.
can communicate verbally without difficulty on familiar as well as field related topics.
understand the main points and most details of field specific texts without any help: mistakes or misunderstandings might occur.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
Students
can present themselves and their field of work spontaneously
can write letters and field specific texts on a variety of subjects - the resulting texts are clear and well-structured with hardly any mistakes.
can cope with job application situations effortlessly and can act as an interviewer
can communicate verbally on a variety of topics and can use polite phrases appropriately.
understand both the main points and details of field specific texts and can integrate and apply new information gained.
Assessment methods and criteria
Assessment based on active attendance, oral and written assignments, spoken and written tests
Qualifications
The key structures and general vocabulary of the English language
Previous studies of the English language from the second level are required
Enrollment
19.04.2021 - 16.01.2022
Timing
24.01.2022 - 29.04.2022
Credits
5 op
Virtual proportion (cr)
1 op
Teaching languages
- English
Degree programmes
- Bachelor of Natural Resources, Agriculture and Rural Enterprises
Teachers
- Erja Heikkilä
Responsible person
Jukka Kauppila
Student groups
-
MAGRO21
Objective
Learning Outcomes (common, 3 cr)
The students can communicate in English both orally and in writing in working life situations. They are able to discuss field related topics in English. They are able to develop their expertise using English literature as well as other sources in English.
Students
can tell about themselves, their education and work experience
can write a cv and a job application and can handle job interviews
can write work relevant messages (e.g. e-mails and and manages spoken situations
can use polite phrases and handle small talk
Field specific learning outcomes (2 cr)
Students know the basic terminology and vocabulary within their special field. They can apply the above mentioned skills in spoken and written communication in different professional contexts and can search and obtain professional information from various sources and apply it in spoken and written communication
Content
Common contents (3 cr):
Telling about oneself and ones studies
Job application, cv, job interview
Presentation skills (e.g. company presentations)
Polite phrases and small talk
Basic terminology of the field, field specific texts
Field specific contents (2 cr)
Terminology of the field
Professions and duties
Service situations
Professional written messages
Field specific texts
Oral field related conversations and presentations
Materials
Material announced at the beginning of the course
Teaching methods
Contact classes and independent virtual studies (Moodle), oral and written exercises
Exam schedules
Level test at the beginning of the course, oral and written tests
Completion alternatives
Oral /written qualification test (OT)
Exchange period abroad
Student workload
Ca 20 -25 h contact classes and independent virtual studies (Moodle)
Further information
Attendance requirement 80 %
Evaluation scale
1-5
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
Students
can present themselves and their field of work if sufficient time is given for preparation
can write simple letters and field specific texts on familiar subjects with the help of, for example, a dictionary - the resulting text may have many mistakes but is understandable.
can cope with job application situations with the support of the interviewer.
can communicate verbally using simple phrases at a basic level on familiar topics with support and assistance
understand the basic ideas behind field specific texts.
Assessment criteria, good (3)
Students
can present themselves and their field of work
they can write letters and field specific texts with some mistakes but the text is easily understandable.
can cope with job application situations with some preparation and can act as an interviewer.
can communicate verbally without difficulty on familiar as well as field related topics.
understand the main points and most details of field specific texts without any help: mistakes or misunderstandings might occur.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
Students
can present themselves and their field of work spontaneously
can write letters and field specific texts on a variety of subjects - the resulting texts are clear and well-structured with hardly any mistakes.
can cope with job application situations effortlessly and can act as an interviewer
can communicate verbally on a variety of topics and can use polite phrases appropriately.
understand both the main points and details of field specific texts and can integrate and apply new information gained.
Assessment methods and criteria
Assessment based on active attendance, oral and written assignments, oral and written tests
Qualifications
The key structures and general vocabulary of the English language
Previous studies of the English language from the second level are required
Enrollment
19.04.2021 - 19.09.2021
Timing
10.01.2022 - 29.04.2022
Credits
5 op
Virtual proportion (cr)
1 op
Teaching languages
- English
Degree programmes
- Bachelor of Natural Resources, Agriculture and Rural Enterprises
Teachers
- Erja Heikkilä
Responsible person
Jukka Kauppila
Student groups
-
AGRO21A
Objective
Learning Outcomes (common, 3 cr)
The students can communicate in English both orally and in writing in working life situations. They are able to discuss field related topics in English. They are able to develop their expertise using English literature as well as other sources in English.
Students
can tell about themselves, their education and work experience
can write a cv and a job application and can handle job interviews
can write work relevant messages (e.g. e-mails and and manages spoken situations
can use polite phrases and handle small talk
Field specific learning outcomes (2 cr)
Students know the basic terminology and vocabulary within their special field. They can apply the above mentioned skills in spoken and written communication in different professional contexts and can search and obtain professional information from various sources and apply it in spoken and written communication
Content
Common contents (3 cr):
Telling about oneself and ones studies
Job application, cv, job interview
Presentation skills (e.g. company presentations)
Polite phrases and small talk
Basic terminology of the field, field specific texts
Field specific contents (2 cr)
Terminology of the field
Professions and duties
Service situations
Professional written messages
Field specific texts
Oral field related conversations and presentations
Materials
Material announced at the beginning of the course (Moodle)
Teaching methods
Contact classes and independent virtual studies (Moodle), oral and written exercises
Exam schedules
Level test at the beginning of the course, oral and written tests
Completion alternatives
Oral /written qualification test (OT)
Exchange period abroad etc
Student workload
Ca 40 h contact classes and independent virtual studies (Moodle)
Further information
Attendance requirement 80 %
Evaluation scale
1-5
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
Students
can present themselves and their field of work if sufficient time is given for preparation
can write simple letters and field specific texts on familiar subjects with the help of, for example, a dictionary - the resulting text may have many mistakes but is understandable.
can cope with job application situations with the support of the interviewer.
can communicate verbally using simple phrases at a basic level on familiar topics with support and assistance
understand the basic ideas behind field specific texts.
Assessment criteria, good (3)
Students
can present themselves and their field of work
they can write letters and field specific texts with some mistakes but the text is easily understandable.
can cope with job application situations with some preparation and can act as an interviewer.
can communicate verbally without difficulty on familiar as well as field related topics.
understand the main points and most details of field specific texts without any help: mistakes or misunderstandings might occur.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
Students
can present themselves and their field of work spontaneously
can write letters and field specific texts on a variety of subjects - the resulting texts are clear and well-structured with hardly any mistakes.
can cope with job application situations effortlessly and can act as an interviewer
can communicate verbally on a variety of topics and can use polite phrases appropriately.
understand both the main points and details of field specific texts and can integrate and apply new information gained.
Assessment methods and criteria
Assessment based on active attendance, oral and written assignments, oral and written tests
Qualifications
The key structures and general vocabulary of the English language
Previous studies of the English language from the second level are required
Enrollment
19.04.2021 - 10.10.2021
Timing
10.01.2022 - 29.04.2022
Credits
5 op
Virtual proportion (cr)
1 op
Teaching languages
- English
Degree programmes
- Bachelor of Natural Resources, Agriculture and Rural Enterprises
Teachers
- Erja Heikkilä
Responsible person
Erja Heikkilä
Student groups
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AGRO21B
Objective
Learning Outcomes (common, 3 cr)
The students can communicate in English both orally and in writing in working life situations. They are able to discuss field related topics in English. They are able to develop their expertise using English literature as well as other sources in English.
Students
can tell about themselves, their education and work experience
can write a cv and a job application and can handle job interviews
can write work relevant messages (e.g. e-mails and and manages spoken situations
can use polite phrases and handle small talk
Field specific learning outcomes (2 cr)
Students know the basic terminology and vocabulary within their special field. They can apply the above mentioned skills in spoken and written communication in different professional contexts and can search and obtain professional information from various sources and apply it in spoken and written communication
Content
Common contents (3 cr):
Telling about oneself and ones studies
Job application, cv, job interview
Presentation skills (e.g. company presentations)
Polite phrases and small talk
Basic terminology of the field, field specific texts
Field specific contents (2 cr)
Terminology of the field
Professions and duties
Service situations
Professional written messages
Field specific texts
Oral field related conversations and presentations
Materials
Material announced at the beginning of the course
Teaching methods
Contact classes and independent virtual studies (Moodle), oral and written exercises
Exam schedules
Level test at the beginning of the course, oral and written tests
Completion alternatives
Oral /written qualification test (OT)
Exchange period abroad
Student workload
Ca 40 h contact classes and independent virtual studies (Moodle)
Further information
Attendance requirement 80 %
Evaluation scale
1-5
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
Students
can present themselves and their field of work if sufficient time is given for preparation
can write simple letters and field specific texts on familiar subjects with the help of, for example, a dictionary - the resulting text may have many mistakes but is understandable.
can cope with job application situations with the support of the interviewer.
can communicate verbally using simple phrases at a basic level on familiar topics with support and assistance
understand the basic ideas behind field specific texts.
Assessment criteria, good (3)
Students
can present themselves and their field of work
they can write letters and field specific texts with some mistakes but the text is easily understandable.
can cope with job application situations with some preparation and can act as an interviewer.
can communicate verbally without difficulty on familiar as well as field related topics.
understand the main points and most details of field specific texts without any help: mistakes or misunderstandings might occur.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
Students
can present themselves and their field of work spontaneously
can write letters and field specific texts on a variety of subjects - the resulting texts are clear and well-structured with hardly any mistakes.
can cope with job application situations effortlessly and can act as an interviewer
can communicate verbally on a variety of topics and can use polite phrases appropriately.
understand both the main points and details of field specific texts and can integrate and apply new information gained.
Assessment methods and criteria
Assessment based on active attendance, oral and written assignments, oral and written tests
Qualifications
The key structures and general vocabulary of the English language
Previous studies of the English language from the second level are required