English 2 (2cr)

Objective

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

Field specific contents (2 cr)
Specific terminology of the field, field related texts
Professions and duties in the field
Service situations
Field related conversations and oral presentations

Location and time

The schedules can be found in the timetable at https://lukkarikone.seamk.fi/. Timetables are published for the next six weeks. The first six weeks of autumn are published by Midsummer and the first six weeks of spring by Christmas. Timetables may be subject to changes.

Materials

Materiaalit Moodlessa

Teaching methods

The study involves contact teaching and requires attendance at the SEAMK campus.

The course is conducted in the Moodle learning environment. The course requires independent work and scheduling.

Choose also the appropriate options for the study from the following:
- The course includes joint online meetings/pair or group work at campus.
- The course also includes independent work online.
- The student familiarizes themselves with the theoretical material, completes online assignments / practice project / exam according to the given instructions.

Student workload

54h

The workload of the study is designed so that one credit corresponds to an average of 27 hours of student work to achieve the learning objectives. The actual time required varies individually, e.g., due to prior knowledge.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student uses simple structures and a limited vocabulary in their communication, but errors hinder understanding. They understand slow and clear speech and relatively easy professional texts. They manage adequately in predictable work-related situations. There is noticeable influence from other languages in pronunciation. European Framework of Reference proficiency level B1.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student uses basic structures in communication almost flawlessly and employs professional vocabulary understandably. The student manages reasonably well in anticipated work-related situations. Pronunciation is understandable. European Framework of Reference proficiency level B1/B2..

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student uses almost flawless communication with versatile structures and an extensive professional vocabulary. They are active and handle independently and fluently written and oral situations in the workplace. Pronunciation is native-like. European Framework of Reference proficiency level B2

Qualifications

English 1