Academic and Professional English (1 op) |
| Abbreviation: APE/FA |
| Learning outcomes: The course aims to help students develop their oral English skills and confidence in speaking English as well as improve fluency, pronunciation and active use of professional terminology, particularly the ability to provide pharmaceutical services
and discuss pharmaceutical topics in English. |
| Content: Discussion activities in pairs and groups, pronunciation practice, role-play exercises. |
| Learning Material: To be supplied by the instructor. Copying fee collected. |
| Degree / Programme: Pharmacy (FA) |
| Point in time: 2nd year spring semester |
| Teaching / Learning methods: Tutorial 14 h, Independent Study 13 h |
| Teaching Languages: English |
| Conduct: Practical Exercises, Participation in Teaching |
| Assessment: Passed / Fail. Details: Assessment is by active participation and the oral pharmacy service role play exercise where students' overall performance is assessed. |
| 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: Satu Tuomainen |
| Teachers: Satu Tuomainen, Minna Haapio |
| Registration for the course: Students are assigned to groups by the Pharmacy department. |