•   English for Academic Purposes ENG003AS2AE-3007 20.10.2025-12.12.2025  5   (GLOB22SMON, ...) +-
    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

    The students study independently the course content and complete the exercises that provide practice, and submit all the Assignments by their due dates (to be found on the Moodle page / timetable).

    Learning material and recommended literature

    The course material is on the Moodle page in the course topics.

    Working life connections

    The students will be introduced to current and authentic academic material.

    Campus

    Pasila Campus

    Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

    The virtual instructed course has various Assignments that will be graded, and their timetables are on the Moodle page / timetable.

    Teaching language

    English

    Internationality

    The course materials will guide the students to enlarge their exposure to authentic international academic practices.

    Timing

    20.10.2025 - 12.12.2025

    Learning assignments

    The course includes Assignments to be returned and graded. The course grade is based on the averaged of the Assignment grades. The details of the assessment scale are on the Moodle page.

    Enrollment

    14.05.2025 - 22.05.2025

    Content scheduling

    The details are on the Moodle page.

    Groups
    • GLOB22SMON
    • CAMPUSONLINE
    • IBEB5PAHRL
    • IBE5PACOM
    • IBE5PAACC
    • IBEB5PAACC
    • EXCH
    • TRPAENG
    • IBE5PASCM
    • IBEB5PAMAR
    • IBE5PAMAR
    • VIRTUAL
    • INSTRUCTED
    Alternative learning methods

    The student has the opportunity to apply for RPL, one week before the start of the course at the latest.

    Teachers

    Kristiina Åberg

    Seats

    30 - 100

    Further information

    Graded Assignments

    Degree Programme

    TRALI Tradenomi liiketalous, INTBBA International Business

    R&D proportion

    0.00 cr

    Virtual proportion

    5.00 cr

    Evaluation scale

    H-5