The Faculty of Behavioural Sciences.

Starting level CEFR B2.

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The aim of the course is for students to develop skills in the academic and professional English of their field and to gain confidence to communicate in situations relevant to their studies and professional life. The intention is that students improve their ability to

• understand general and academic spoken language, extract information and identify viewpoints
• discuss academic and general topics, presenting ideas and opinions
• read and understand academic texts and extract information
• write clear and structured academic texts using the vocabulary of their field
• communicate more fluently, clearly, spontaneously and accurately
• take responsibility for their own learning through active engagement and self-evaluation.

Depending on the particular needs of the group, the course will include

• finding of spoken and/or written material relating to the student's field from a range of
• sources such as journals, (text) books, the Internet. Additional materials may be provided by the teacher
• reading the material, applying appropriate strategies
• writing texts relevant to the students' academic and professional needs
• practicing individual study in reading and listening
• presenting and discussing topics related to the fields of study
• becoming familiar with strategies and tools for future language development.

Ryhmäopetus 42 t + itsenäistä työskentelyä (1 op vastaa 27 tunnin opiskelua) + tehtävät kurssin aikana

Materials, in paper or electronic format, provided by both the teacher and the students, will be distributed during the course.

Asteikolla Hyväksytty-Hylätty

Pakollinen läsnäolo ensimmäisellä kurssikerralla. Mikäli et saavu paikalle 15 minuutin sisällä opetuksen alkamisesta, menetät paikkasi. Läsnäolovelvollisuus 80 %.

Huom! Opetus peruttu 19.8.16. Korvaava opetuskerta pe 9.9.16 (päivitetty 19.8.16)

Opintojaksolla on käytössä opetuksen tukena verkko-oppimisympäristö Moodle. Sivut avautuvat 9.8.2016.

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