Academic and Professional English (2 op) |
| Abbreviation: APE/BIO |
| Learning outcomes: To encourage participants to develop their own oral English skills and confidence in using English, in particular for biosciences purposes The course focuses on academic and professional spoken and written English and particularly on active learning
and using professional English in seminar discussions and presentations. During the course you will hopefully improve
your vocabulary, fluency and pronunciation. |
| Content: Small-group discussion on relevant academic and professional topics and cross-cultural communication; also role-play exercises e.g. interviews and telephone English, class and home exercises on pronunciation and vocabulary, writing exercises and
individual oral presentations on a topic of professional interest as well as attending the presentations of other participants.. |
| Learning Material: Materials will be supplied by the lecturer either as handouts for class work (which must be paid for by students) or by posting on the course website |
| Degree / Programme: Biosciences (BIO) |
| Point in time: Spring term Year 4 |
| Teaching / Learning methods: Lectures 28 h, Independent Study 26 h. Details: 1) Pair / group discussion / role play exercises based on a variety of academic and professional situations
2) Oral exercises to develop pronunciation and typical health vocabulary
3) Writing exercises to develop vocabulary and practice relevant writing skills
4) Planning, practicing and executing an individual presentation |
| Teaching Languages: English. Details: Exchange students and others whose first language is not Finnish are very welcome to join the course. |
| Conduct: 1) active participation in the whole programme (min. 24h attendance); 2) continuous oral assessment; and 3) completion of writing and presentation exercises |
| Assessment: Passed / Fail. Details: Exemption test: if you have studied in English or worked abroad using English for a substantial period, you may be eligible for an exemption test and can apply to Lecturer Vivian Paganuzzi outlining your foreign experience. If you are approved as a
candidate for exemption, you will then be invited to demonstrate your ability in English for academic and professional purposes. |
| Prerequisites: Students must already be able to discuss general topics freely in English (B1 level in the Common European Framework of Reference). If in doubt, they should first improve their oral skills on other courses e.g. through the Open University. |
| Organizing Department: Language Centre |
| Course Director: John Mills |
| Teachers: John Mills |
| Registration for the course: Registration by Wossikka. Participation in the firsr session is compulsory to ensure a place on the course. |
| Keywords: APE |