The course is included in these curricula and study modules

The course takes place in period

3 (2022-01-01 to 2022-03-13)

Level/category

Professional studies

Teaching language

English

Type of course

Compulsory

Cycle/level of course

First

Recommended year of study

1

Total number of ECTS

5 cr

Competency aims

You can function professionally in your own field
in English, as well as for academic purposes. You
can demonstrate relatively fluent oral and written
English in routine profession-related
situations, and you are able to adapt your
language to varying communication situations. You
have the tools and conditions to develop your
communication skills. You can use English to
enhance study skills in other professional
subjects and to promote a greater understanding of
your professional area. To achieve this, you need
to have a proficiency of at least B1.1 in English
according to the CEFR scale.

Learning outcomes

After completing the study unit, you

have knowledge of:

- your industry language and know how to develop
it.
- academic writing, reference system and report
structure.

and ability to:

- tell about your own industry, your education and
your work experience in both speech and text.
- collaborate relatively fluently in customer
service and discussions.
- understand the main points in spoken standard
language about familiar topics.
- write basic typical documents for the industry
and academic text in English.
- follow the language's most important norms and
etiquette in speech and writing.

Course contents

Lectures and coursework tasks in:

- CV and job applications: identify, formulate and
express their skills and experience.
- academic writing and reference system: writing
technique, style and structure.
- working with selected texts that contribute to
the understanding of the language and develop the
vocabulary.
- preparing and giving presentations on topics
related to the industry.
- professional writing, e-mail, letters and report
structure.

Prerequisites and co-requisites

Competence level B 1.1 (Common European Framework)

Previous course names

SP-1-090 Professional English for Environmental
Energy Engineering, pre-2020-2021

Recommended or required reading

The lecturer provides the students with materials
and instructions on reading material.

Study activities

  • Lectures - 20 hours
  • Practical exercises - 2 hours
  • Project- and production work/artistic activities - 40 hours
  • Individual studies - 40 hours
  • Internet-based studies - 33 hours

Workload

  • Total workload of the course: 135 hours
  • Of which autonomous studies: 135 hours
  • Of which scheduled studies: 0 hours

Mode of Delivery

Participation in tuition

Assessment methods

  • Demonstrations and proficiency exams
  • Essays, reports, productions and portfolio

Assessment requirements

To pass the course the student should pass the
following examinations:

Examination 1: Continuous evaluation of coursework
exercises and tasks.

Examination 2: Write an effective job application
with an introductory letter and associated CV.

Examination 3: Write an analysis or a summary of a
topic related to your own field.

Examination 4: Hold a formal presentation on a
topic related to your own area.

Examination 5: Write a structured report on a
topic related to your own field or learning.

The examinations contribute to the final grade as
follows: E1: 10%, E2: 20%, E3: 20%, E4: 25%, E5:
25%

Teacher

Ray Jan-Anders

Examiner

Ray Jan-Anders

Group size

No limit (42 students enrolled)

Assignments valid until

Until further notice

Course enrolment period

2021-12-22 to 2022-01-20

Assessment methods

  • Date will be announced later - Demonstrations and presentations
  • Date will be announced later - Reports and productions
Room reservations
Date Time Room Title Description Organizer
2022-01-11 09:00 - 11:00 English Professional Communication EEE ONLINE - meeting link on itselarning Ray Jan-Anders
2022-01-13 10:00 - 12:00 English Professional Communication EEE ONLINE - meeting link on itselarning Ray Jan-Anders
2022-01-14 10:00 - 11:00 English drop-in reception hour https://arcada.zoom.us/j/8401092702?pwd=RDR1YTVuTzhhZ2dTR3liRW9odnZ3QT09 Passcode: 2022:P3-4 Ray Jan-Anders
2022-01-18 12:00 - 14:00 My Future Work: CV check and photograph Arcada carreer centre: check start.arcada.fi for updates Ray Jan-Anders
2022-01-19 13:00 - 15:00 English Professional Communication EEE ONLINE - meeting link on itselarning Ray Jan-Anders
2022-01-20 10:00 - 12:00 English Professional Communication EEE ONLINE - meeting link on itselarning Ray Jan-Anders
2022-01-21 10:00 - 11:00 English drop-in reception hour https://arcada.zoom.us/j/8401092702?pwd=RDR1YTVuTzhhZ2dTR3liRW9odnZ3QT09 Passcode: 2022:P3-4 Ray Jan-Anders
2022-01-25 12:00 - 14:00 English Professional Communication EEE ONLINE - meeting link on itselarning Ray Jan-Anders
2022-01-25 15:00 - 17:00 My Future Work: Meet and greet ONLINE: check start.arcada.fi for updates Ray Jan-Anders
2022-01-28 10:00 - 11:00 English drop-in reception hour https://arcada.zoom.us/j/8401092702?pwd=RDR1YTVuTzhhZ2dTR3liRW9odnZ3QT09 Passcode: 2022:P3-4 Ray Jan-Anders
2022-02-03 10:00 - 12:00 English Professional Communication EEE ONLINE - meeting link on itselarning Ray Jan-Anders
2022-02-04 10:00 - 11:00 English drop-in reception hour https://arcada.zoom.us/j/8401092702?pwd=RDR1YTVuTzhhZ2dTR3liRW9odnZ3QT09 Passcode: 2022:P3-4 Ray Jan-Anders
2022-02-08 12:00 - 14:00 English Professional Communication EEE ONLINE - meeting link on itselarning Ray Jan-Anders
2022-02-11 10:00 - 11:00 English drop-in reception hour https://arcada.zoom.us/j/8401092702?pwd=RDR1YTVuTzhhZ2dTR3liRW9odnZ3QT09 Passcode: 2022:P3-4 Ray Jan-Anders
2022-02-18 10:00 - 11:00 English drop-in reception hour https://arcada.zoom.us/j/8401092702?pwd=RDR1YTVuTzhhZ2dTR3liRW9odnZ3QT09 Passcode: 2022:P3-4 Ray Jan-Anders
2022-02-23 13:00 - 15:00 English Professional Communication EEE ONLINE - meeting link on itslearning Ray Jan-Anders
2022-02-24 10:00 - 12:00 English Professional Communication EEE ONLINE - meeting link on itslearning Ray Jan-Anders
2022-02-25 10:00 - 11:00 English drop-in reception hour https://arcada.zoom.us/j/8401092702?pwd=RDR1YTVuTzhhZ2dTR3liRW9odnZ3QT09 Passcode: 2022:P3-4 Ray Jan-Anders
2022-03-04 10:00 - 11:00 English drop-in reception hour https://arcada.zoom.us/j/8401092702?pwd=RDR1YTVuTzhhZ2dTR3liRW9odnZ3QT09 Passcode: 2022:P3-4 Ray Jan-Anders
2022-03-08 10:00 - 11:30 B517 English Professional Communication EEE Presentations (sign up for one group on itslearning) Ray Jan-Anders
2022-03-08 11:30 - 13:00 B517 English Professional Communication EEE Presentations (sign up for one group on itslearning) Ray Jan-Anders
2022-03-08 13:00 - 14:30 B517 English Professional Communication EEE Presentations (sign up for one group on itslearning) Ray Jan-Anders
2022-03-10 08:30 - 10:00 B517 English Professional Communication EEE Presentations (sign up for one group on itslearning) Ray Jan-Anders
2022-03-10 10:00 - 11:30 B517 English Professional Communication EEE Presentations (sign up for one group on itslearning) Ray Jan-Anders
2022-03-10 11:30 - 13:00 B517 English Professional Communication EEE Presentations (sign up for one group on itslearning) Ray Jan-Anders
2022-03-11 10:00 - 11:00 English drop-in reception hour https://arcada.zoom.us/j/8401092702?pwd=RDR1YTVuTzhhZ2dTR3liRW9odnZ3QT09 Passcode: 2022:P3-4 Ray Jan-Anders
2022-03-23 12:00 - 13:30 English presentations EEE & FT Extra presentations (sign up for a group on itslearning) Ray Jan-Anders
2022-03-23 13:30 - 15:00 English presentations EEE & FT Extra presentations (sign up for a group on itslearning) Ray Jan-Anders
2022-05-02 12:30 - 15:30 B517 English presentations EEE & FT Extra presentations (confirm participation by e-mail) Ray Jan-Anders

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