•   Academic English 7Q00EG62-3001 04.10.2021-24.12.2021  3 cr  (20NURSE) +-
    Learning outcomes of the course unit
    The student
    - is able to identify and apply the elements of academic reading, writing and speaking;
    - is able to critically evaluate sources, and use them in his/her own writing/speaking;
    - is able to communicate clearly and logically about his/her own field;
    - is able to continue developing his/her English language and intercultural communication skills independently.
    Course contents
    - academic style and language
    - structuring an essay / report / research paper: paraphrasing and referencing, cohesive devices
    - authentic scientific texts
    - presentations, discussions
    Assessment criteria
    Satisfactory

    The student

    - communicates in comprehensible English showing some awareness of academic style and register in their written assignments

    - can search for information in scientific publications, but has sometimes problems in interpreting and utilizing it

    - understands the significance of knowing scientific English, and works fairly purposefully to gain linguistic competence in one’s special field

    - is aware of some ways to further develop one’s academic language skills and field-specific skills by utilizing different tools and strategies to some extent

    Good

    The student

    - communicates fairly fluently showing relatively solid awareness of academic style and register in their written assignments

    - understands and employs field-specific terminology fairly accurately

    - can utilize various resources and dictionaries

    - expresses oneself and conveys the message to the reader fairly idiomatically without misunderstandings (H4)

    - conveys the information to the reader understandably without misunderstandings, but sometimes non-idiomatically and with features from the mother tongue (H3)

    - can search for information in scientific publications to promote one’s professional growth

    - can critically assess the references

    - can apply and utilize most of the information obtained

    - understands the significance of knowing scientific English, and works purposefully to gain linguistic competence in one’s special field

    - is aware of various ways to further develop one’s academic language skills and field-specific skills by utilizing different tools and strategies in a goal-oriented manner

    Excellent

    The student

    - communicates fluently, effortlessly and almost flawlessly showing solid awareness of academic style and register in their written assignments

    - employs and utilizes specific terminology and accurate field-specific concepts in their written assignments

    - can search for information in scientific publications and other professional sources: interprets and utilizes it with ease to promote one’s professional growth

    - can critically assess the references

    - can apply and utilize the information obtained

    - understands and employs field-specific terminology accurately

    - can utilize a vast variety of resources and dictionaries

    - expresses oneself fluently and conveys the message to the reader idiomatically without misunderstandings

    - is well aware of various ways to further develop one’s academic language skills and field-specific skills by utilizing different tools and strategies in a goal-oriented and self-directed manner


    Name of lecturer(s)

    Emmanuel Abruquah

    Recommended or required reading

    Some materials and exercises will be provided during the course. Authentic online materials will be used as well.

    Planned learning activities and teaching methods

    Collaborative learning coupled with online exercises, Reading and analyzing academic text, producing academic text.

    Assessment methods and criteria

    This course emphasizes on academic writing and the evaluation is based on 0-5 grading scale where 0 is fail and 5 is excellent. Active participation at online collaborative platforms are required. To get a minimum pass, student need to submit an academic essay and write a reflective essay on the group discussion.

    Language of instruction

    English

    Timing

    04.10.2021 - 24.12.2021

    Registration

    04.09.2021 - 03.10.2021

    Credits

    3 cr

    Group(s)

    20NURSE

    Teacher(s)

    Emmanuel Abruquah

    Unit, in charge

    Nursing

    Degree programme(s)

    Bachelor's Degree Programme in Nursing

    Office

    TAMK Main Campus

    Virtual proportion

    3 cr

    Evaluation scale

    0-5

    Exam schedule

    An academic essay and a reflective essay replace the exam.

    Students use of time and load

    6 x online meetings, independent work

    Content periodicity

    Two assignments: an academic essay and and reflective essay based on the group discussion

    Assessment criteria
    Not approved

    en
    FAIL: One or more of the compulsory assignments fails to meet specified criteria.

    Satisfactory

    Satisfactory (1-2): The student communicates in comprehensible English on the whole and shows some awareness of the norms for different types of text; references to source materials are included where appropriate. Requirements regarding participation, meeting deadlines etc. are minimally fulfilled.

    Good

    Good (3-4): Students’ English is mainly clear and appropriate. Written work meets norms for different types of text, including scientific reporting. Oral communication is professional. Requirements regarding participation, meeting deadlines etc. are mainly fulfilled.

    Excellent

    Excellent (5) Students’ written English is formal and accurate and displays appropriate variation in style; reports meet norms for different types of text; students show ability to access and select appropriate information; references to source materials are incorporated accurately and in a variety of ways; source materials are expertly paraphrased. Oral expression is fluent and professional. Requirements regarding participation, meeting deadlines etc. are consistently fulfilled.