English 1 (3cr)

Objective

Upon completion of the course, students will be competent in describing in writing and orally the type of education they have received and the work experience they have. Students will learn to conduct meetings and to use appropriate terminology. They will understand the language used at trade fairs and know how to describe products. Students will know the basics of written communication. They will be competent in using field-related terminology orally and in writing.

Content

? Communicating effectively
? Sources for acquiring information
? Work environment and society
? Meetings and interviews
? Field-related terminology
? Customer contacts
? Presentations

Qualifications

None

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

1 Student knows the basics of the course.
3 Student knows the contents of the course well.
5 Student knows the contents of the course well and can apply their knowledge in practice.

Materials

Isaacs, Palmroth, Rasimus, Rönkä: Engineer Your English. Edita.
Availability: https://plari.amkit.fi/vwebv/holdingsInfo?sk=fi_EN&bibId=87450

Other material as indicated by the lecturer.

Teaching methods

Lectures, listening comprehension, oral and written exercises in pairs, in small groups and independently