Preparatory English (3 cr)
Code: R0170-3059
General information
Enrollment
01.08.2021 - 02.08.2021
Timing
01.08.2021 - 31.08.2021
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 - 30
Degree programmes
- Laurea täydentävä osaaminen, amk-tutkinto (TOY2), Yhteiset opinnot
Teachers
- Niina Kovalainen
Teacher in charge
Niina Kovalainen
Groups
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TOY221SYTäydentävä osaaminen (amk-tutkinto), S21, Yhteiset opinnot
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, both live and recorded lessons. The live lessons are both in English (slides, discussion, Q&A) and in Finnish (teacher's speech). 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
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Co-operation with working life and/or RDI
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Important dates
This is a virtual course during autumn 2021. 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
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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.