Study Guide

Objective

The student can communicate orally and in writing in a structured and linguistic way. The student is aware of different ways of looking for information and can use it as well as can report according to standard arrangements. The student can use the reference system and know the work process for scientific writing.

Content

Summary's or other longer writing assignments
Trade Essay
Official letters (meeting documents, business letters)
Presentation technique and lectures
Language care as needed
Rules for written reports and scientific work

Location and time

Spring 2023

Exam schedules

Rehearsal interrogation last lesson session in class or digitally.

Student workload

81 h work for students., of which 12 h in class.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Oral presentation: Responsible presentation ability characterized by partly stylistically inappropriate language, unstructured content and lack of commitment. Information retrieval: Ability to search for sources
to a task but the sources are superficial and elementary. Reporting: Ability to compile a report in which the rules for standard layout are to some extent stated. The language is poor and there are errors, but the report text is understandable. Reference system: Attempts to use a reference system and succeed to some extent.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Oral presentation: Good presentation ability characterized by structured content, suitable language and positive attitude. Written presentation: Good written ability which shows that the writer has mastered writing rules and has a sense of style. Information retrieval: Good ability to gather reliable sources for a task. Reporting: Good ability to prepare a clear report in accordance with the rules for standard layout. The language is understandable and functional. Reference system: Good ability to use a reference system in a functional way.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Oral presentation: Excellent presentation ability characterized by well thought out and well structured content, clear and versatile language and positive attitude to the topic and situation. A knowledgeable impression is given. Written presentation: Excellent writing ability that shows that the writer uses a versatile, clean and flawless writing language. Information retrieval: Excellent ability to critically search for reliable and credible sources for a task. Reporting: Excellent ability to set up
a well-structured and visually appealing report. The report text is well written, adapted to the subject and error free. Reference system: Excellent ability to use
one or more reference systems and know in which subject areas it is used.

Assessment methods and criteria

The course is evaluated on the basis of assignments, oral and written. For an approved performance, all assignments must be approved, as well as written interviews. The student has shown that he / she has mastered the given writing rules, can compile linguistically correct documents and is able to orally present a given topic to the public.

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

Do not meet the requirements for grade 1.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

The student must exhibit such knowledge in Finnish as required by law (424/2003) by public employees and should show satisfactory (grade 1, 2 or 3) or good (grade 4 or 5) ability to use Finnish in speech and writing. For the assessment of the knowledge in Finnish, the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages ​​(CEFR) is used. The assessment is the same at all universities in Finland. Level B1.1 and B1.2 indicate satisfactory knowledge (grades 1-3) and level B2 or higher indicates good knowledge (grades 4–5). Oral and written skills are assessed separately.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

The student must exhibit such knowledge in Finnish as required by law (424/2003) by public employees and should show satisfactory (grade 1, 2 or 3) or good (grade 4 or 5) ability to use Finnish in speech and writing. For the assessment of the knowledge in Finnish, the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages ​​(CEFR) is used. The assessment is the same at all universities in Finland. Level B1.1 and B1.2 indicate satisfactory knowledge (grades 1-3) and level B2 or higher indicates good knowledge (grades 4–5). Oral and written skills are assessed separately.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student must exhibit such knowledge in Finnish as required by law (424/2003) by public employees and should show satisfactory (grade 1, 2 or 3) or good (grade 4 or 5) ability to use Finnish in speech and writing. For the assessment of the knowledge in Finnish, the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages ​​(CEFR) is used. The assessment is the same at all universities in Finland. Level B1.1 and B1.2 indicate satisfactory knowledge (grades 1-3) and level B2 or higher indicates good knowledge (grades 4–5). Oral and written skills are assessed separately.

Qualifications

none