English language, communication and basic academic writing (10cr)
Code: RO00BN08-3005
General information
- Enrollment
- 01.01.2000
- Registration for the implementation has ended.
- Timing
- 10.04.2023 - 01.10.2023
- Implementation has ended.
- Number of ECTS credits allocated
- 10 cr
- Local portion
- 7 cr
- Virtual portion
- 3 cr
- Mode of delivery
- Blended learning
- Campus
- Laurea Otaniemi
- Teaching languages
- English
- Seats
- 20 - 40
- Degree programmes
- Pathway studies for Nursing Studies (SNGP), Laurea Otaniemi
Teachin methods
Contact teaching and Zoom meetings
Senior lecturer, M.A. Mirja Villman
mirja.villman@laurea.fi
Location and time
Otaniemi campus / Zoom on weeks 19-21 and 36-39
Materials
Teacher´s own material on Canvas site
Completion alternatives
If/when recognition of previous studies, written exam
Employer connections
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Exam schedules
On weeks 19-21, 36-39
International connections
Finnish and English-speaking cultural environment
Student workload
On implementation weeks and during the summer break, 10 cr
Content scheduling
Idem
Further information
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Objective
The student is able to:
- develop writing skills in general and academic contexts, including essays, summaries and reports
- write more accurately and with an awareness of the correct style and layout
- avoid plagiarism by paraphrasing and using sources in the appropriate manner
- diagnose and remedy personal weaknesses in writing ability
- deliver effective presentations and speeches in academic and general situations
- interact smoothly and take an active part in discussions and conversations
- understand the significance of nonverbal communication
- speak with improved pronunciation and a richer vocabulary
- communicate in English at the B2 level in accordance with the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages
Assessment criteria, approved/failed
Pass: The student performs on the required proficiency level both orally and in writing.
Evaluation scale
Approved/Failed
Further information
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