English 3 (3cr)

Objective

Upon completion of the course, students will be competent in writing summaries. They will understand advanced texts and the vocabulary in them and know ho to briefly summarize their contents either orally or in writing. Students will understand the job application process and be able to write application letters and CVs.

Content

- Reading and writing technology-related texts
- Writing the abstract for a thesis
- Making a CV and writing a job application
- Field-related texts

Qualifications

No previous studies are required.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Grading will be announced during the course.

Materials

- Isaacs, Palmroth, Rasimus, Rönkä: Engineer Your English. Edita
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- Other material

Teaching methods

- Lectures
- Listening comprehension
- Oral and written exercises in pairs and in groups
- Independent study