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Preparatory English (3 cr)

Code: R0170-3085

General information


Enrollment

14.08.2023 - 04.09.2023

Timing

11.09.2023 - 30.11.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

3 op

Virtual proportion

3 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Korkeakouluyksikkö D, Verkkokampus

Campus

Laurea Virtual Campus

Teaching languages

  • Finnish

Seats

20 - 50

Degree programmes

  • Laurea täydentävä osaaminen, amk-tutkinto (TOY2), Yhteiset opinnot

Teachers

  • Niina Kovalainen

Teacher in charge

Niina Kovalainen

Groups

  • SSF223SA
    Sosionomikoulutus, monimuotototeutus, S23, Lohja
  • HLV223SN
    Liiketalouden koulutus, projektijohtaminen, päivätoteutus, S23, Tikkurila
  • NDV223SN
    Tietojenkäsittelyn koulutus, digitaalisten palveluiden kehittäminen, päivätoteutus, S23, Tikkurila
  • TOY223SY
    Täydentävä osaaminen (amk-tutkinto), S23, Yhteiset opinnot
  • SSB223SA
    Sosionomikoulutus, monimuotototeutus, S23, Hyvinkää

Learning outcomes

The student
- has a basic command of English grammar
- is able to use study-related and work-related vocabulary
- is able to use various strategies and tools to develop language skills

Teaching methods

A virtual implementation via Zoom with live lessons that are also recorded lessons. The live lessons are in Finnish. Of course, if there are students present who do not understand any Finnish, English instruction is available.

Location and time

The course is a virtual course, mostly according to the student's own schedules.

Learning materials and recommended literature

Material, tasks and links in Canvas

Alternative completion methods of implementation

-

Co-operation with working life and/or RDI

-

Important dates

This is a virtual course during autumn 2023. The study platform will open before the first lesson and the final exam must be done on the last lesson day or before it.

Forms of internationality

-

Students workload

1 study point equals 27h

Content and scheduling

See Canvas

Further information for students

The first online lesson is mandatory.

Grading scale

Approved/Failed

Evaluation methods and criteria

Pass/ Fail

Students must submit and pass an essay and an oral presentation before taking the final exam.

Qualifications

This study unit is exclusively available to students who received a 'fail' grade on the initial English language test. Students who have passed the test will not be accepted into the study unit.