Preparatory English (3 cr)
Code: R0170-3017
General information
Enrollment
10.01.2019 - 20.01.2019
Timing
10.01.2019 - 31.05.2019
Number of ECTS credits allocated
3 op
Virtual proportion
3 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Unit
Laurea university of applied sciences
Campus
Laurea Tikkurila
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
20 - 30
Degree programmes
- Laurea täydentävä osaaminen, amk-tutkinto (TOY2), Yhteiset opinnot
Teachers
- Jarmo Mikkonen
Teacher in charge
Camilla Kåla
Groups
-
TOY218SY
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
Online course with weekly tasks in Optima. Grammar exercises, writing exercises and links to resources, video material
Location and time
Online
Learning materials and recommended literature
. Online materials on Optima.
Alternative completion methods of implementation
Just online
Important dates
Spring 2019
Online sessions
17.1.19 17.00-18.30
24.1.19 17.00-18.30
31.1.19 17.00-18.30
07.2.19 17.00-18.30
14.2.19 17.00-18.30
Students workload
7 weekly sets of tasks
Further information for students
Grammar:
Adjectives
Articles
Conditionals
Irregular verbs
Passive voice
Pronouns
Tenses
Questions
Grading scale
H-5
Evaluation methods and criteria
A grammar test at the end of the course, grades 0-5. 40% needed to pass
Evaluation criteria, approved/failed
40% score in test
Evaluation criteria, fail (0)
Tasks not completed, test FAIL
Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)
Test score 40-65%, Tasks completed
Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)
Test score 65-90%, Tasks completed
Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)
Test score 90-100%, Tasks completed
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.