Preparatory English (3 cr)

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

Location and time

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

Materials

Material, tasks and links in Canvas

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.

Employer connections

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Exam schedules

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.

International connections

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Completion alternatives

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Student workload

1 study point equals 27h

Content scheduling

See Canvas

Evaluation scale

Approved/Failed

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.

Further information

The first online lesson is mandatory.