Communication and Study Skills in English (SP0024), 2 op

Basic information

Prerequisites

Course contents (core content level)

These workshops are intended for those students who are not studying in English in their home institutions. Exchange students have different needs and wishes for improving their English and the workshop framework for this course allows students to select and attend sessions which are relevant. Giving presentations or producing academic assignments in English may be a challenge for some. Others may need assistance with writing emails in English and others may require grammar practice. The workshops have been designed to provide assistance, support and guidance for those who need it throughout the semester. A full schedule will be available at the start of the semester in Ovi Portal with more details on the content of each workshop and recommended reference literature. See also http://users.evtek.fi/~louises/workshops/index.htm

Course contents (additional)

Workshop topics:
Social situations
Oral skills ? spoken exercises, pronunciation practice, intonation, stress
Study Skills ? academic writing, taking notes, exams, essay titles, referencing
Language for business analysis; cause and effect, trends
Writing emails and basic business messages
Presentation skills
Grammar review
CVs, job applications and interviews in English (non CO/WPO students)
Team skills in English

Core content level learning outcomes (knowledge and understanding)

Each workshop aims to improve the student?s knowledge and understanding of the particular topic.

Core content level learning outcomes (skills)

Each workshop aims to improve the student?s individual skills in the particular topic.

Recommended reading

A complete reference list for each workshop topic will be given.

Swan Michael, Walter Catherine (2004) How English Works A grammar Practice Book with Answers Oxford University Press

Swan Michael (2000) Practical English Usage Oxford University Press
(copies in Myyrmäki library)

Course home page at: http://users.evtek.fi/~louises/workshops/index.htm
Lecturer's own handouts and exercises

Teaching and learning strategies

In each workshop, students practise and work on oral/written exercises and discuss problem areas.

Teaching methods and student workload

Individual research, reading
Contact teaching
Presentation
Learning tasks / Assignments

Assessment weighting and grading

To achieve credit for the course, the student needs to attend a minimum of 5 workshops, submit a written assignment and give an oral presentation.

The course is graded on a Pass/Fail basis and students receive a certificate at the end.
WELCOME!

Related competences of the degree programme

Personal development
Communication and interpersonal skills