•   English for Academic Purposes ENG003AS2AE-3004 24.03.2025-16.05.2025  5   (IBE4PAACC, ...) +-
    Learning objectives
    After completing the course, the student
    • understands the different functions of sentence and paragraph types to express information
    • acquires an increased vocabulary suited for Academic English
    • learns the standard and academically accepted structure of an essay/report/thesis to better express one’s intentions more clearly in writing
    • knows how to use linking words and phrases, punctuation
    • understands and masters paraphrasing, writing summaries and abstracts
    • acquires skills in structuring a text according to academic standards
    • becomes more aware of one’s own writing by editing his/her own work
    Starting level and linkage with other courses
    Before taking this course, the student must have completed the Professional English Key Competence course or corresponding RPL process.
    Level of language skills required CEFR B2
    Contents
    Students learn, from the elements of the sentence and the paragraph, an approach that is expandable to encompass the demands of writing a text in academically appropriate English, as follows:
    • Paragraph Format
    • Paragraph Structure
    • Logical Division of Ideas
    • Process Paragraphs
    • Comparison and Contrast Paragraphs
    • Definition Paragraphs
    • Essay Organization
    Assessment criteria
    Assessment criteria - grade 1
    The student is able to apply the most central key concepts of Academic English in an understandable manner.
    The student is able to manage in advanced professional spoken and written situations with assistance and time for preparation.
    The student is able to communicate quite fluently and use appropriate language and terminology in the global context despite some obvious difficulties.
    The student is still learning how to convey and understand shades of meaning.
    The student is familiar with academic language usage but needs practice in intercultural context.
    Assessment criteria - grade 3
    The student is able to apply central key concepts of Academic English fluently and is easily understood. / in an easily understandable manner.
    The student is able to contribute actively in advanced academic spoken and written situations with a short time for preparation.
    The student is able to communicate fluently and use a range of appropriate language and terminology in the global context using Academic English without obvious difficulties.
    The student recognizes and is able to use some shades of meaning appropriately when needed.
    The student is able to use academic language skills in intercultural context fluently.
    Assessment criteria - grade 5
    The student is able to apply key concepts of Academic English fluently in a versatile manner.
    The student is able to contribute actively in spoken and written situations using Academic English with or without preparation.
    The student is able to communicate very fluently and use a wide range of appropriate language and terminology in the global context without difficulties.
    The student is able to convey shades of meaning effortlessly.
    The student is able to use academic language skills in intercultural context effectively in a convincing manner.
    Further information
    Contact lecturer Pia Kiviaho-Kallio
    Teaching methods and instruction

    Online lessons on Zoom every week to be attended
    Individual and team exercises and assignments. Please see Moodle for the details.

    Learning material and recommended literature

    The course material to be provided by the Lecturer, please see Moodle for the course materials.

    Working life connections

    The students acquire skills and knowledge of the requirements for and academic style to enable them to seek to become part of the academic community.

    Campus

    Pasila Campus

    Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

    Course assignment and/or written exam at the end of the course.

    Teaching language

    English

    Internationality

    Academic English skills will be useful for the students wen continuing their academic studies and help to enter the international academic community.

    Timing

    24.03.2025 - 16.05.2025

    Learning assignments

    Written assignments and a spoken exercise to be returned by the due dates. Please see Moodle for the course details.

    Enrollment

    02.01.2025 - 21.03.2025

    Content scheduling

    One online meeting per week, homework and independent study during one period in the Spring or Autumn semester. Please see Moodle for the course details.

    Groups
    • IBE4PAACC
    • IBE4PASCM
    • CAMPUSONLINE
    • IBE4PAMAR
    • BLENDED
    • IBE4PACOM
    • ONLINE
    • EXCH
    • TRPAENG
    Alternative learning methods

    Credit transfer from a corresponding course will be appropriate for RPL.

    Teachers

    Kristiina Åberg

    Seats

    15 - 60

    Further information

    Written and spoken assignments to be graded 1-5.

    Degree Programme

    TRALI Tradenomi liiketalous, INTBBA International Business

    R&D proportion

    0.00 cr

    Virtual proportion

    0.00 cr

    Evaluation scale

    H-5