•   English for Students of Environmental Engineering 5N00EO25-3003 01.09.2021-30.11.2021  3 cr  (20IENVE) +-
    Learning outcomes of the course unit
    After completing the course you
    • are aware of and able to practice the conventions used in business communication
    • can state some of the contributions you can make in working life
    • analyse your audience and choose your methods of communication accordingly
    • develop your written, spoken and online skills further
    Prerequisites and co-requisites
    Writing Scientific Reports in English or equivalent
    Course contents
    Business communication. Job application process. Skills based CV. Communicating professional matters outside your field. Presentation skills. Using the available media to get the reaction you want.
    Assessment criteria
    Satisfactory

    pronunciation is not always correct but acceptable for communication

    - comprehension of key points of limited professional material is fairly good and with tools for studies

    - basic knowledge is acquired and shared

    - basic and unclear expressions are used in communication but main message is shared and

    - transmitted with some professional touch

    - communication seems clumsy and limited but some attention is paid to interaction

    - all separately defined course requirements contributing to the final grade are met.

    Good

    pronunciation sounds clear and quite natural

    - comprehension of key points as well as details of professional material is good and acquired

    - knowledge can be implemented

    - clear professional expressions are used and the number of mistakes is limited

    - communication seems professional and interpersonal skills are quite good

    - all separately defined course requirements contributing to the final grade are met.

    Excellent

    pronunciation sounds clear and natural with different nuances in tone

    - comprehension of key points as well as details of demanding professional material is good and

    - acquired knowledge can be implemented with ease

    - fluent and proficient language is used with a good sense of style and register

    - communication seems professional, interactive and efficient with very few mistakes made

    - all separately defined course requirements contributing to the final grade are met.

    Name of lecturer(s)

    Hilda Szabo

    Recommended or required reading

    Materials will be provided in Moodle plus student created materials.

    Planned learning activities and teaching methods

    Lectures, group discussions, self-study, concrete practical assignments.

    Assessment methods and criteria

    Continuous assessment, peer-feedback/assessment, participation in lectures, meeting and negotiation sessions, submitting documents for a job application and participating in Job interviews.

    Language of instruction

    English

    Timing

    01.09.2021 - 30.11.2021

    Registration

    02.07.2021 - 15.09.2021

    Credits

    3 cr

    Group(s)

    20IENVE

    Teacher(s)

    Taru Owston, Emmanuel Abruquah

    Unit, in charge

    Environmental Engineering

    Degree programme(s)

    Bachelor's Degree Programme in Environmental Engineering, Open University of Applied Sciences

    Office

    TAMK Main Campus

    Evaluation scale

    0-5

    Completion alternatives

    If you have achieved the learning goals of the course elsewhere write an email to the teachers explaining when and where and attach proof.

    Training and labour cooperation

    The in-class activities are directly linked to working life. Job application process and documents. Meetings and Negotiations etc.

    Exam schedule

    No exams, Continuous assessment based on the tasks given.

    International connections

    International group. The online seminar is available internationally,

    Students use of time and load

    Two hours of contact teaching per week and two hours of work in own time. The blog writing and online seminar will take longer.

    Content periodicity

    Job application process.
    Business communication.
    Blog writing
    Online seminar

    Assessment criteria
    Not approved

    The student has not attended 80% of the lessons and has not submitted any of the assignments.

    Satisfactory

    pronunciation is not always correct but acceptable for communication
    - comprehension of key points of limited professional material is fairly good and with tools for studies
    - basic knowledge is acquired and shared
    - basic and unclear expressions are used in communication but the main message is shared and
    - transmitted with some professional touch
    - communication seems clumsy and limited but some attention is paid to the interaction
    - all separately defined course requirements contributing to the final grade are met.

    Good

    pronunciation sounds clear and quite natural
    - comprehension of key points as well as details of professional material is good and acquired
    - knowledge can be implemented
    - clear professional expressions are used and the number of mistakes is limited
    - communication seems professional and interpersonal skills are quite good
    - all separately defined course requirements contributing to the final grade are met.

    Excellent

    pronunciation sounds clear and natural with different nuances in tone
    - comprehension of key points, as well as details of demanding professional material, is good and
    - acquired knowledge can be implemented with ease
    - fluent and proficient language is used with a good sense of style and register
    - communication seems professional, interactive and efficient with very few mistakes made
    - all separately defined course requirements contributing to the final grade are met.