•   English RB22EN01-3007 02.09.2024-25.10.2024  3 credits  (BYS22D-E, ...) +-
    Competence objectives of the study unit
    The student
    * shows the ability to communicate in a professional manner in a work context in speaking as well as writing
    * is familiar with essential terminology within his/her field and is able to benefit from professional literature
    * has a positive attitude to developing his/her receptive and productive language skills and is familiar with the relevant tools
    * is aware of cultural differences in international contexts
    Prerequisites
    No prerequisites
    Content of the study unit
    Oral and written presentation in English
    The course is based on several of the global sustainability goals, the main goal of quality education
    Assessment criteria
    Failed (0)
    The student has failed to meet the deadline of the written assignments and has not been present for the oral assignments.
    Assessment criteria – satisfactory (1-2)
    Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant realization compulsory parts, at a satisfactory level.
    For passing, 50% of the exam points are required and that all exercises are passed.
    Assessment criteria – good (3-4)
    Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant realization compulsory parts, at a good level.
    Assessment criteria – excellent (5)
    Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant realization compulsory parts, at an excellent level.
    Name of lecturer(s)

    Maria Engberg

    Learning material

    Text material and assignments are part of the course.

    Learning methods

    Contact/Online lessons based on communication, adaption of text material, individual work, work in pairs and groups, reports, presentations.

    Objects, timing and methods of assessment

    Grading on a scale 1-5 or fail. An approved course requires approved oral presentations and approved written assignments.

    Teaching language

    English

    Timing

    02.09.2024 - 25.10.2024

    Enrollment date range

    15.06.2024 - 08.09.2024

    Group(s)
    • BYS22D-E
    • BYB22D-E
    Responsible unit

    Faculty of Technology and Seafaring

    Teachers and responsibilities

    Maria Engberg

    Additional information

    N/A

    Degree Programme(s)

    Degree Programme in Civil and Construction Engineering, Degree Programme in Construction Management, Degree Programme in bioeconomy

    RDI share

    0.00 credits

    Share of online studies

    0.00 credits

    Assessment scale

    H-5

    Alternative methods of attainment for implementation

    There will be a written examination in week 44 and the students will be handing in assignments during the course. There will also be oral assignments in the form of presentations.

    Practical training and working life co-operation

    N/A

    Exam dates and retake possibilities

    The students will hand in assignments during the course. The written exam takes place in week 43 and the re-exams will take place in spring 2024.

    Timing and attendance

    The course will take place from August 29 - October 24, 2023. There will be contact lessons on campus Raseborg as well as online lessons. The students are expected to attend the lessons physically on campus according to the following schedule.
    September 2, on campus
    September 9, on campus
    September 16, on campus
    September 23, on campus
    September 30, online
    October 7, on campus
    October 23, online
    October 28, on campus

    Internationa connections

    N/A

    Student's schedule and workload

    The course comprises a total of 81 hours, 24 hours of which will be contact lessons. The students are expected to work 57 hours outside the classroom.

    Content scheduling

    Different themes will be dealt with during the course.

    Assessment criteria
    Failed (0)

    The student has failed to meet the deadline of the written assignments and has not been present for the oral assignments.

    Assessment criteria – satisfactory (1-2)

    The student can express himself in a simple but coherent way and write reports in a simple but often unstructured way. There are spelling mistakes and weaknesses in basic structures of a written text. The student manages to present orally but the presentation may be difficult for foreigners to understand. Limited ability express oneself fluently in speech, the student pauses to find suitable expressions or uses words in his native language. Have problems to find synonyms and a suitable style.

    Assessment criteria – good (3-4)

    Grade 3
    The student can write coherent, analytical and structured texts including his own opinions and arguments and can draw conclusions of information from different sources. Breach of style, spelling mistakes and other small mistakes can be found but the student has a good command of the basic structures and can use difficult structures more correctly. Oral presentations are of a routine nature but structured.
    Grade 4
    The student writes almost flawless English and expresses himself fluently and professionally in speech and writing. The student writes well structured, analytical texts with well-grounded conclusions about more demanding topics and manages to pinpoint the most important in a text and provide examples. The student can express himself orally within a wide variety of topics spontaneously and rarely needs to look for the right expression. A versatile vocabulary.

    Assessment criteria – excellent (5)

    The language is idiomatic and flawless. The student can write scientific texts in a well-structured, interesting and correct way. Manages to vary the style and use of language depending on the target group. Can in speech use professional, balanced and idiomatic language, make corrections without the audience being disturbed by it and has a good command of insinuations and multi-faceted expressions. Oral speeches are interesting, creative and well structured.