Preparatory English (3 cr)
Code: R0170-3011
General information
Enrollment
09.09.2019 - 15.09.2019
Timing
01.10.2019 - 31.12.2019
Number of ECTS credits allocated
3 op
Virtual proportion
1 op
Mode of delivery
67 % Contact teaching, 33 % Distance learning
Unit
Laurea Otaniemi
Campus
Laurea Otaniemi
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
20 - 40
Degree programmes
- Laurea täydentävä osaaminen, amk-tutkinto (TOY2), Yhteiset opinnot
Teachers
- Mirja Villman
Teacher in charge
Mirja Villman
Groups
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TOY219SY
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
Contact teaching and self-study
Location and time
Otaniemi campus weeks 40-46
Learning materials and recommended literature
Textbook Way to go and teacher´s own material, digital material GrammarBites (fee charged)
Alternative completion methods of implementation
Recognition of a previous, similar vcourse
Co-operation with working life and/or RDI
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Important dates
According to the timetable on course tray on weeks 38-44
First classes on Tue 1 Oct at 15.30-17.00 room 212
Exam on Tue 12 Nov at 15.30-17.00
Forms of internationality
English-speaking world and culture
Students workload
Equals 3 credits of student´s work
Content and scheduling
According to the timetable on the course tray
Further information for students
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Grading scale
Approved/Failed
Evaluation methods and criteria
Written exam
Evaluation criteria, approved/failed
Fail: Fails to produce English even on a minimum level of acceptance
Pass: Can produce grammatical constructions and general vocabulary on an acceptable level
Evaluation criteria, fail (0)
Failing to produce general vocabulary and grammatical constructions
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.