•   Effective Writing in English R0079-3007 01.09.2021-12.12.2021  5 credits  (TOY221SY, ...) +-
    Learning outcomes of the course
    The student is able to:
    - develop writing skills in general and academic contexts, including essays, summaries and reports
    - write more accurately and with an awareness of the correct style and layout
    - avoid plagiarism by paraphrasing and using sources in the appropriate manner
    - diagnose and remedy personal weaknesses in writing ability
    Teacher in charge

    Matti Karhumäki

    Mode of delivery

    Distance learning

    Learning materials and recommended literature

    - Study material in Canvas - Related material: * Bailey, S. 2011. Academic writing: a handbook for international students. 3rd edition. London: Routledge. * Björk, L. & Räisänen, C. 1997. Academic writing. 2nd edition. Lund: Studentliteratur. * McLean, S. 2010. Business English for Success. Arlington, Virginia: Saylor Academy.

    Teaching methods

    - The course is conducted as an online implementation through Canvas work space (no set lectures).
    - The study method is independent study (written assignments & process writing) and teacher's individual feedback.
    - The work space will be accessible by the beginning of the course (at the latest one week before the course starts).
    - The language of instruction is English.

    Evaluation methods and criteria

    - The study unit belongs to proficiency level II in complementary language courses at Laurea University of Applied Sciences.
    - The evaluation is carried out on a scale from 0 (HYL) to 5 and is based on the Common European Framwork of Reference for Languages (the course is targeted at level C1).
    - The evaluation principles of the course are published in Canvas work space.

    Language of instruction
    • English
    Timing

    01.09.2021 - 12.12.2021

    Enrollment period

    24.05.2021 - 30.05.2021

    Group(s)
    • TOY221SY
    • CCC221SY
    Seats

    20 - 40

    Unit

    Laurea Leppävaara, liko

    Small group(s)
    • Pienryhmä 1 (Size: 5. Open university: 5.)
    Teacher(s)

    Matti Karhumäki

    Further information for students

    - Prerequisites: students should be at least at level B2 according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.

    Programme(s)

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

    Campus

    Laurea Virtual Campus

    Virtual portion

    5 credits

    Evaluation scale

    H-5

    Alternative completion methods

    -

    Co-operation with working life and/or RDI

    -

    Important dates

    - The study unit is carried out in autumn 2021 (between September and December).
    - The participants will be informed on practical arrangements in the beginning of the course (via Pakki/Peppi and Canvas, check the messages in your e-mail).

    Internationality

    -

    Students workload

    - Total workload: approximately 135 hours

    Content and scheduling

    - Will be agreed on in the beginning of the course

    Location and time

    - Online studying through Canvas according to the set deadlines.
    - The important dates and assignments to be submitted will be informed in Canvas.

    Evaluation criteria
    Satisfactory

    The evaluation criteria are dealt with in the introduction of the course.

    Good

    The evaluation criteria are dealt with in the introduction of the course.

    Excellent

    The evaluation criteria are dealt with in the introduction of the course.