English 1 (3 cr)
Code: YELENGLI06-3032
General information
- Enrollment
- 22.04.2025 - 03.09.2025
- Registration for the implementation has begun.
- Timing
- 01.09.2025 - 14.12.2025
- The implementation has not yet started.
- Number of ECTS credits allocated
- 3 cr
- Local portion
- 1 cr
- Virtual portion
- 2 cr
- Mode of delivery
- Blended learning
- Unit
- SeAMK Food Processing and Biotechnology
- Campus
- SeAMK Seinäjoki, Frami
- Teaching languages
- Finnish
- English
- Degree programmes
- Bachelor of Engineering, Food Processing and Biotechnology
- Teachers
- Mari Heinonen
- Groups
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MBIELI25Bachelor of Engineering, Food Processing and Biotechnology, Part-time studies
- Course
- YELENGLI06
Evaluation scale
1-5
Objective
The student is able to communicate in English both orally and in writing in work-related communication situations. The student can discuss matters related to their field and workplace, and enhance their knowledge of the field using English-language articles and other source materials.
The student:
- Can introduce oneself, his/her education, and work experience.
- Handles job application situations.
- Can write work-related messages and cope with oral communication situations.
- Masters polite expressions and everyday speech situations.
- Is familiar with basic terminology in their field.
Content
- Introducing oneself and discussing studies
- Job searching
- Polite phrases and small talk
- Written and oral communication in the workplace, e.g., phone, email, counseling, presenting one's own field of expertise
- Professional texts in one's own field
Materials
Will be announced at the beginning of the course
Teaching methods
Teams- lessons with active participation. Scheduled study on Moodle.
Microphone, camera and laptop are needed to access both Teams and Moodle a the same time.
Classroom exam or alternatively, an EXAM visit in a local university' EXAM room.
Completion alternatives
Recognition of previous comptence
Student workload
81 hrs
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
The student uses simple structures and limited vocabulary in their communication, but errors hinder understanding. Understands slow and clear speech and relatively straightforward professional texts. Manages adequately in predictable work-related situations. Pronunciation shows influence from other languages. European Framework of Reference skill level B1.
Assessment criteria, good (3)
The student uses basic structures in communication almost flawlessly and employs professional basic vocabulary understandably. The student copes moderately well in anticipated work-related situations. Pronunciation is understandable. European Framework of Reference skill level B1/B2.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
The student uses almost flawless, varied structures and an extensive professional vocabulary in communication. They are active and independently and fluently navigate written and oral work-related situations. Pronunciation is native-like. European Framework of Reference skill level B2.
Qualifications
Mastery of key structures and general vocabulary in the English language.
Previous English language studies at the secondary level are required.