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Course Catalog 2012-2013
KIE-3346 Advanced English for Engineers at Work, 3 cr |
Additional information
CEF level: B2
This course is an alternative to KIE 3306. There is some overlap between the two courses. However, KIE 3346 has a more professional/workplace focus.
Mikäli opintojaksolle ilmoittautuu enemmän opiskelijoita kuin on mahdollista ottaa, karsitaan osallistujat ensisijaisesti opintopisteiden perusteella. Opintojaksolle ilmoittautuneen on oltava läsnä ensimmäisellä kerralla varmistaakseen paikkansa opintojaksolla.
Person responsible
Sarina Williamson
Requirements
Regular attendance in class (75%); active participation in class, on-line and at home; completion of course assignments.
Principles and baselines related to teaching and learning
Ideally students should be at CEFR level B2
Learning outcomes
The student will be able to write a covering letter and CV to accompany a job application. The student will be able to participate in a short job interview and evaluate his/her performance. The student will be able to talk about his or her studies and career; past, present, future and aspirations. The student will be able to communicate (orally and in writing)in situations typical of the workplace using appropriate language, styles and register, and taking into account audience. The student will learn some key terms used in the workplace. The student will be able to give a team presentation on a work-related topic.
Content
| Content | Core content | Complementary knowledge | Specialist knowledge |
| 1. | Applying for positions in English: 1)Identification of an appropriate job, exchange or internship advertisement. 2)Analysis of the advertisement. 3)Production of a targeted CV. 4)Production of an accompanying targeted text (supporting/ covering letter). 5)Participation in an interview in English. | Cultural issues pertaining to the application and recruitment process (where possible). | |
| 2. | Preparation, implementation and evaluation of a panel discussion. This entails: 1) Forming panels around topics agreed on in a brainstorming session and taking into consideration audience. 2) Writing a short abstract together explaining the purpose of the panel. 3) Doing research on the chosen topic and sharing findings. 4) Negotiating and agreeing together on the angle each participant will take. 5) Preparing individual speeches and slides. 6) Meeting with group members to elicit feedback and to combine the slides so that they cohere. 7) Deciding how to activate the audience (e.g. prepare questions). 8) Implementing the panel discussion in front of an audience. 9) Watching a video-clip with fellow group members and evaluating together. 10) Submitting a formal written evaluation to the course leader. | Undertaking projects in multicultural teams (where possible). | |
| 3. | Activation of speaking and writing skills with a focus on fluency and communication. | ||
| 4. | Activation of generic language and skills used in the workplace. |
Evaluation criteria for the course
Active participation both at home, on-line and in class. Self, peer and teacher assessment of outcomes. Successful completion of course assignments. Minimum 75% attendance.
Assessment scale:
Numerical evaluation scale (1-5) will be used on the course
Prerequisite relations (Requires logging in to POP)
Correspondence of content
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