Study Guide

Objective

The students understand the basics of library English and know its basic vocabulary. They are able to communicate about issues related to their studies, work and the library environment and can handle daily communication situations. Students can manage situations on the telephone and know how to write work related messages and letters. They can tell about their education and apply for a job in English. They can tell about Finland and welcome guests.
They can tell about the Finnish library system and present the activities and services of a library.

Content

Education, working life applying for a job, written and spoken professional communication, basic library vocabulary.

Materials

Moodle material
Web-based literature
Academic journals

Teaching methods

Independent study
Written an spoken assignments
Peer assessment

Further information

80% attendance of class or grade affected.

50% minimum

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

1 - 2
The student uses simple structures and limited vocabulary. Mistakes impede the comprehension. The student understands slow and clear speech and some parts of easy field-related texts.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

3 -4
The student can use the professional vocabulary. He understands the most common field-related texts and performs fairly well in predictable field-related situations.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

5
- The student uses the field-related vocabulary correctly. He understands and produces versatile field-related texts.

Assessment methods and criteria

Teacher based assessment of work produced
Peer review

Qualifications

No previous studies are required.