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Academic English 2Laajuus (2 cr)

Code: BC00BY20

Credits

2 op

Teaching language

  • English

Objective

Students will improve their oral and written communication skills and academic vocabulary. In written communication, the focus will be on academic writing and in oral communication, formal English language usage. This course will prepare students for writing their thesis, maturity test and abstract.

Content

Surveys, questionnaires, and interviews
Combining multiple sources (literature review) and referencing
Thesis planning

Materials

The students are permitted to use materials related to the thesis process.
Handouts in Reppu Moodle and DevMoodle.
Academic Writing A Handbook for International Students Stephen Bailey Routledge

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student can use the features of formal and academic writing systematically and reflectively. His/her grammar usage is impeccable. The student can write a text according to the features of academic writing with fluency using varied and appropriate vocabulary, and correctly referenced academic sources. The student has an extensive academic vocabulary. The student is able to communicate fluently in both writing and speaking while demonstrating an awareness of formal academic style.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student can identify and apply the features of academic writing fairly consistently. The student is able to use grammar correctly although some errors might occur. The student can write a text according to the main features of academic writing with relative fluency, using a variety of vocabulary and sources that are mainly referenced correctly. The student has a good command of academic vocabulary. The student is able to communicate clearly in writing and orally without reading directly from a text.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student can recognize and name the features of academic writing. However, the student's language usage may be inconsistent with the norms of standard English and academic writing and basic errors in style, grammar, pronunciation, and intonation occur. The student can write an understandable and logical text with appropriate content using some academic concepts of his/her field. The student is able to communicate the main ideas of a topic in writing and orally.

en
Enrollment

27.09.2025 - 26.10.2025

Timing

27.10.2025 - 31.12.2025

Number of ECTS credits allocated

2 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Business

Teaching languages
  • English
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree in Sports and Leisure Management
  • Bachelor’s Degree in International Business
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Tourism
  • Bachelor's Degree in Esports Business
Teachers
  • Kaisa Enticknap-Seppänen
Groups
  • LBI23S
    LBI23S

Objective

Students will improve their oral and written communication skills and academic vocabulary. In written communication, the focus will be on academic writing and in oral communication, formal English language usage. This course will prepare students for writing their thesis, maturity test and abstract.

Content

Surveys, questionnaires, and interviews
Combining multiple sources (literature review) and referencing
Thesis planning

Materials

The students are permitted to use materials related to the thesis process.
Handouts in Reppu Moodle and DevMoodle.
Academic Writing A Handbook for International Students Stephen Bailey Routledge

Evaluation scale

0 - 5

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student can recognize and name the features of academic writing. However, the student's language usage may be inconsistent with the norms of standard English and academic writing and basic errors in style, grammar, pronunciation, and intonation occur. The student can write an understandable and logical text with appropriate content using some academic concepts of his/her field. The student is able to communicate the main ideas of a topic in writing and orally.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student can identify and apply the features of academic writing fairly consistently. The student is able to use grammar correctly although some errors might occur. The student can write a text according to the main features of academic writing with relative fluency, using a variety of vocabulary and sources that are mainly referenced correctly. The student has a good command of academic vocabulary. The student is able to communicate clearly in writing and orally without reading directly from a text.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student can use the features of formal and academic writing systematically and reflectively. His/her grammar usage is impeccable. The student can write a text according to the features of academic writing with fluency using varied and appropriate vocabulary, and correctly referenced academic sources. The student has an extensive academic vocabulary. The student is able to communicate fluently in both writing and speaking while demonstrating an awareness of formal academic style.

Prerequisites

B2, Common European Framework of Reference for Languages

en
Enrollment

27.09.2025 - 26.10.2025

Timing

27.10.2025 - 31.12.2025

Number of ECTS credits allocated

2 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Business

Teaching languages
  • English
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree in Sports and Leisure Management
  • Bachelor’s Degree in International Business
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Tourism
  • Bachelor's Degree in Esports Business
Teachers
  • Kaisa Enticknap-Seppänen
Groups
  • ATA23S
    ATA23S

Objective

Students will improve their oral and written communication skills and academic vocabulary. In written communication, the focus will be on academic writing and in oral communication, formal English language usage. This course will prepare students for writing their thesis, maturity test and abstract.

Content

Surveys, questionnaires, and interviews
Combining multiple sources (literature review) and referencing
Thesis planning

Materials

The students are permitted to use materials related to the thesis process.
Handouts in Reppu Moodle and DevMoodle.
Academic Writing A Handbook for International Students Stephen Bailey Routledge

Evaluation scale

0 - 5

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student can recognize and name the features of academic writing. However, the student's language usage may be inconsistent with the norms of standard English and academic writing and basic errors in style, grammar, pronunciation, and intonation occur. The student can write an understandable and logical text with appropriate content using some academic concepts of his/her field. The student is able to communicate the main ideas of a topic in writing and orally.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student can identify and apply the features of academic writing fairly consistently. The student is able to use grammar correctly although some errors might occur. The student can write a text according to the main features of academic writing with relative fluency, using a variety of vocabulary and sources that are mainly referenced correctly. The student has a good command of academic vocabulary. The student is able to communicate clearly in writing and orally without reading directly from a text.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student can use the features of formal and academic writing systematically and reflectively. His/her grammar usage is impeccable. The student can write a text according to the features of academic writing with fluency using varied and appropriate vocabulary, and correctly referenced academic sources. The student has an extensive academic vocabulary. The student is able to communicate fluently in both writing and speaking while demonstrating an awareness of formal academic style.

Prerequisites

B2, Common European Framework of Reference for Languages

en
Enrollment

27.09.2025 - 26.10.2025

Timing

27.10.2025 - 31.12.2025

Number of ECTS credits allocated

2 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Business

Teaching languages
  • English
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree in Sports and Leisure Management
  • Bachelor’s Degree in International Business
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Tourism
  • Bachelor's Degree in Esports Business
Teachers
  • Kaisa Enticknap-Seppänen
Groups
  • LBE23S
    LBE23S

Objective

Students will improve their oral and written communication skills and academic vocabulary. In written communication, the focus will be on academic writing and in oral communication, formal English language usage. This course will prepare students for writing their thesis, maturity test and abstract.

Content

Surveys, questionnaires, and interviews
Combining multiple sources (literature review) and referencing
Thesis planning

Materials

The students are permitted to use materials related to the thesis process.
Handouts in Reppu Moodle and DevMoodle.
Academic Writing A Handbook for International Students Stephen Bailey Routledge

Evaluation scale

0 - 5

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student can recognize and name the features of academic writing. However, the student's language usage may be inconsistent with the norms of standard English and academic writing and basic errors in style, grammar, pronunciation, and intonation occur. The student can write an understandable and logical text with appropriate content using some academic concepts of his/her field. The student is able to communicate the main ideas of a topic in writing and orally.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student can identify and apply the features of academic writing fairly consistently. The student is able to use grammar correctly although some errors might occur. The student can write a text according to the main features of academic writing with relative fluency, using a variety of vocabulary and sources that are mainly referenced correctly. The student has a good command of academic vocabulary. The student is able to communicate clearly in writing and orally without reading directly from a text.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student can use the features of formal and academic writing systematically and reflectively. His/her grammar usage is impeccable. The student can write a text according to the features of academic writing with fluency using varied and appropriate vocabulary, and correctly referenced academic sources. The student has an extensive academic vocabulary. The student is able to communicate fluently in both writing and speaking while demonstrating an awareness of formal academic style.

Prerequisites

B2, Common European Framework of Reference for Languages

en
Enrollment

03.08.2025 - 01.09.2025

Timing

02.09.2025 - 16.12.2025

Number of ECTS credits allocated

2 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Sote

Teaching languages
  • English
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree in Sports and Leisure Management
  • Bachelor’s Degree in International Business
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Tourism
  • Bachelor's Degree in Esports Business
Teachers
  • Kaisa Enticknap-Seppänen
Groups
  • ASL23S
    ASL23S

Objective

Students will improve their oral and written communication skills and academic vocabulary. In written communication, the focus will be on academic writing and in oral communication, formal English language usage. This course will prepare students for writing their thesis, maturity test and abstract.

Content

Surveys, questionnaires, and interviews
Combining multiple sources (literature review) and referencing
Thesis planning

Materials

The students are permitted to use materials related to the thesis process.
Handouts in Reppu Moodle and DevMoodle.
Academic Writing A Handbook for International Students Stephen Bailey Routledge

Evaluation scale

0 - 5

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student can recognize and name the features of academic writing. However, the student's language usage may be inconsistent with the norms of standard English and academic writing and basic errors in style, grammar, pronunciation, and intonation occur. The student can write an understandable and logical text with appropriate content using some academic concepts of his/her field. The student is able to communicate the main ideas of a topic in writing and orally.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student can identify and apply the features of academic writing fairly consistently. The student is able to use grammar correctly although some errors might occur. The student can write a text according to the main features of academic writing with relative fluency, using a variety of vocabulary and sources that are mainly referenced correctly. The student has a good command of academic vocabulary. The student is able to communicate clearly in writing and orally without reading directly from a text.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student can use the features of formal and academic writing systematically and reflectively. His/her grammar usage is impeccable. The student can write a text according to the features of academic writing with fluency using varied and appropriate vocabulary, and correctly referenced academic sources. The student has an extensive academic vocabulary. The student is able to communicate fluently in both writing and speaking while demonstrating an awareness of formal academic style.

Prerequisites

B2, Common European Framework of Reference for Languages

en
Enrollment

19.08.2024 - 22.09.2024

Timing

01.08.2024 - 31.12.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

2 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Business

Teaching languages
  • English
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree in Sports and Leisure Management
  • Bachelor’s Degree in International Business
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Tourism
  • Bachelor's Degree in Esports Business
Teachers
  • Kaisa Enticknap-Seppänen
Groups
  • ATA22S
    ATA22S

Objective

Students will improve their oral and written communication skills and academic vocabulary. In written communication, the focus will be on academic writing and in oral communication, formal English language usage. This course will prepare students for writing their thesis, maturity test and abstract.

Content

Surveys, questionnaires, and interviews
Combining multiple sources (literature review) and referencing
Thesis planning

Materials

The students are permitted to use materials related to the thesis process.
Handouts in Reppu Moodle and DevMoodle.
Academic Writing A Handbook for International Students Stephen Bailey Routledge

Evaluation scale

0 - 5

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student can recognize and name the features of academic writing. However, the student's language usage may be inconsistent with the norms of standard English and academic writing and basic errors in style, grammar, pronunciation, and intonation occur. The student can write an understandable and logical text with appropriate content using some academic concepts of his/her field. The student is able to communicate the main ideas of a topic in writing and orally.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student can identify and apply the features of academic writing fairly consistently. The student is able to use grammar correctly although some errors might occur. The student can write a text according to the main features of academic writing with relative fluency, using a variety of vocabulary and sources that are mainly referenced correctly. The student has a good command of academic vocabulary. The student is able to communicate clearly in writing and orally without reading directly from a text.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student can use the features of formal and academic writing systematically and reflectively. His/her grammar usage is impeccable. The student can write a text according to the features of academic writing with fluency using varied and appropriate vocabulary, and correctly referenced academic sources. The student has an extensive academic vocabulary. The student is able to communicate fluently in both writing and speaking while demonstrating an awareness of formal academic style.

Prerequisites

B2, Common European Framework of Reference for Languages

en
Enrollment

19.08.2024 - 22.09.2024

Timing

01.08.2024 - 31.12.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

2 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Business

Teaching languages
  • English
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree in Sports and Leisure Management
  • Bachelor’s Degree in International Business
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Tourism
  • Bachelor's Degree in Esports Business
Teachers
  • Kaisa Enticknap-Seppänen
Groups
  • LBE22S
    LBE22S

Objective

Students will improve their oral and written communication skills and academic vocabulary. In written communication, the focus will be on academic writing and in oral communication, formal English language usage. This course will prepare students for writing their thesis, maturity test and abstract.

Content

Surveys, questionnaires, and interviews
Combining multiple sources (literature review) and referencing
Thesis planning

Materials

The students are permitted to use materials related to the thesis process.
Handouts in Reppu Moodle and DevMoodle.
Academic Writing A Handbook for International Students Stephen Bailey Routledge

Evaluation scale

0 - 5

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student can recognize and name the features of academic writing. However, the student's language usage may be inconsistent with the norms of standard English and academic writing and basic errors in style, grammar, pronunciation, and intonation occur. The student can write an understandable and logical text with appropriate content using some academic concepts of his/her field. The student is able to communicate the main ideas of a topic in writing and orally.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student can identify and apply the features of academic writing fairly consistently. The student is able to use grammar correctly although some errors might occur. The student can write a text according to the main features of academic writing with relative fluency, using a variety of vocabulary and sources that are mainly referenced correctly. The student has a good command of academic vocabulary. The student is able to communicate clearly in writing and orally without reading directly from a text.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student can use the features of formal and academic writing systematically and reflectively. His/her grammar usage is impeccable. The student can write a text according to the features of academic writing with fluency using varied and appropriate vocabulary, and correctly referenced academic sources. The student has an extensive academic vocabulary. The student is able to communicate fluently in both writing and speaking while demonstrating an awareness of formal academic style.

Prerequisites

B2, Common European Framework of Reference for Languages

en
Enrollment

19.08.2024 - 22.09.2024

Timing

01.08.2024 - 31.12.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

2 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Business

Teaching languages
  • English
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree in Sports and Leisure Management
  • Bachelor’s Degree in International Business
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Tourism
  • Bachelor's Degree in Esports Business
Teachers
  • Kaisa Enticknap-Seppänen
Groups
  • ASL22S
    ASL22S

Objective

Students will improve their oral and written communication skills and academic vocabulary. In written communication, the focus will be on academic writing and in oral communication, formal English language usage. This course will prepare students for writing their thesis, maturity test and abstract.

Content

Surveys, questionnaires, and interviews
Combining multiple sources (literature review) and referencing
Thesis planning

Materials

The students are permitted to use materials related to the thesis process.
Handouts in Reppu Moodle and DevMoodle.
Academic Writing A Handbook for International Students Stephen Bailey Routledge

Evaluation scale

0 - 5

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student can recognize and name the features of academic writing. However, the student's language usage may be inconsistent with the norms of standard English and academic writing and basic errors in style, grammar, pronunciation, and intonation occur. The student can write an understandable and logical text with appropriate content using some academic concepts of his/her field. The student is able to communicate the main ideas of a topic in writing and orally.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student can identify and apply the features of academic writing fairly consistently. The student is able to use grammar correctly although some errors might occur. The student can write a text according to the main features of academic writing with relative fluency, using a variety of vocabulary and sources that are mainly referenced correctly. The student has a good command of academic vocabulary. The student is able to communicate clearly in writing and orally without reading directly from a text.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student can use the features of formal and academic writing systematically and reflectively. His/her grammar usage is impeccable. The student can write a text according to the features of academic writing with fluency using varied and appropriate vocabulary, and correctly referenced academic sources. The student has an extensive academic vocabulary. The student is able to communicate fluently in both writing and speaking while demonstrating an awareness of formal academic style.

Prerequisites

B2, Common European Framework of Reference for Languages

en
Enrollment

19.08.2024 - 22.09.2024

Timing

01.08.2024 - 31.12.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

2 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Business

Teaching languages
  • English
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree in Sports and Leisure Management
  • Bachelor’s Degree in International Business
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Tourism
  • Bachelor's Degree in Esports Business
Teachers
  • Kaisa Enticknap-Seppänen
Groups
  • LBI22S
    LBI22S

Objective

Students will improve their oral and written communication skills and academic vocabulary. In written communication, the focus will be on academic writing and in oral communication, formal English language usage. This course will prepare students for writing their thesis, maturity test and abstract.

Content

Surveys, questionnaires, and interviews
Combining multiple sources (literature review) and referencing
Thesis planning

Materials

The students are permitted to use materials related to the thesis process.
Handouts in Reppu Moodle and DevMoodle.
Academic Writing A Handbook for International Students Stephen Bailey Routledge

Evaluation scale

0 - 5

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student can recognize and name the features of academic writing. However, the student's language usage may be inconsistent with the norms of standard English and academic writing and basic errors in style, grammar, pronunciation, and intonation occur. The student can write an understandable and logical text with appropriate content using some academic concepts of his/her field. The student is able to communicate the main ideas of a topic in writing and orally.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student can identify and apply the features of academic writing fairly consistently. The student is able to use grammar correctly although some errors might occur. The student can write a text according to the main features of academic writing with relative fluency, using a variety of vocabulary and sources that are mainly referenced correctly. The student has a good command of academic vocabulary. The student is able to communicate clearly in writing and orally without reading directly from a text.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student can use the features of formal and academic writing systematically and reflectively. His/her grammar usage is impeccable. The student can write a text according to the features of academic writing with fluency using varied and appropriate vocabulary, and correctly referenced academic sources. The student has an extensive academic vocabulary. The student is able to communicate fluently in both writing and speaking while demonstrating an awareness of formal academic style.

Prerequisites

B2, Common European Framework of Reference for Languages

en
Enrollment

01.08.2023 - 30.09.2023

Timing

01.08.2023 - 31.12.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

2 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Business

Teaching languages
  • English
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree in Sports and Leisure Management
  • Bachelor’s Degree in International Business
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Tourism
  • Bachelor's Degree in Esports Business
Teachers
  • Kaisa Enticknap-Seppänen
Groups
  • LBE21S
    LBE21S

Objective

Students will improve their oral and written communication skills and academic vocabulary. In written communication, the focus will be on academic writing and in oral communication, formal English language usage. This course will prepare students for writing their thesis, maturity test and abstract.

Content

Surveys, questionnaires, and interviews
Combining multiple sources (literature review) and referencing
Thesis planning

Evaluation scale

0 - 5

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student can recognize and name the features of academic writing. However, the student's language usage may be inconsistent with the norms of standard English and academic writing and basic errors in style, grammar, pronunciation, and intonation occur. The student can write an understandable and logical text with appropriate content using some academic concepts of his/her field. The student is able to communicate the main ideas of a topic in writing and orally.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student can identify and apply the features of academic writing fairly consistently. The student is able to use grammar correctly although some errors might occur. The student can write a text according to the main features of academic writing with relative fluency, using a variety of vocabulary and sources that are mainly referenced correctly. The student has a good command of academic vocabulary. The student is able to communicate clearly in writing and orally without reading directly from a text.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student can use the features of formal and academic writing systematically and reflectively. His/her grammar usage is impeccable. The student can write a text according to the features of academic writing with fluency using varied and appropriate vocabulary, and correctly referenced academic sources. The student has an extensive academic vocabulary. The student is able to communicate fluently in both writing and speaking while demonstrating an awareness of formal academic style.

Prerequisites

B2, Common European Framework of Reference for Languages

en
Enrollment

01.08.2023 - 30.09.2023

Timing

01.08.2023 - 31.12.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

2 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Business

Teaching languages
  • English
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree in Sports and Leisure Management
  • Bachelor’s Degree in International Business
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Tourism
  • Bachelor's Degree in Esports Business
Teachers
  • Kaisa Enticknap-Seppänen
Groups
  • LBI21S
    LBI21S

Objective

Students will improve their oral and written communication skills and academic vocabulary. In written communication, the focus will be on academic writing and in oral communication, formal English language usage. This course will prepare students for writing their thesis, maturity test and abstract.

Content

Surveys, questionnaires, and interviews
Combining multiple sources (literature review) and referencing
Thesis planning

Evaluation scale

0 - 5

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student can recognize and name the features of academic writing. However, the student's language usage may be inconsistent with the norms of standard English and academic writing and basic errors in style, grammar, pronunciation, and intonation occur. The student can write an understandable and logical text with appropriate content using some academic concepts of his/her field. The student is able to communicate the main ideas of a topic in writing and orally.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student can identify and apply the features of academic writing fairly consistently. The student is able to use grammar correctly although some errors might occur. The student can write a text according to the main features of academic writing with relative fluency, using a variety of vocabulary and sources that are mainly referenced correctly. The student has a good command of academic vocabulary. The student is able to communicate clearly in writing and orally without reading directly from a text.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student can use the features of formal and academic writing systematically and reflectively. His/her grammar usage is impeccable. The student can write a text according to the features of academic writing with fluency using varied and appropriate vocabulary, and correctly referenced academic sources. The student has an extensive academic vocabulary. The student is able to communicate fluently in both writing and speaking while demonstrating an awareness of formal academic style.

Prerequisites

B2, Common European Framework of Reference for Languages

en
Enrollment

01.08.2023 - 30.09.2023

Timing

01.08.2023 - 31.12.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

2 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Business

Teaching languages
  • English
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree in Sports and Leisure Management
  • Bachelor’s Degree in International Business
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Tourism
  • Bachelor's Degree in Esports Business
Teachers
  • Kaisa Enticknap-Seppänen
Groups
  • ATA21S
    ATA21S

Objective

Students will improve their oral and written communication skills and academic vocabulary. In written communication, the focus will be on academic writing and in oral communication, formal English language usage. This course will prepare students for writing their thesis, maturity test and abstract.

Content

Surveys, questionnaires, and interviews
Combining multiple sources (literature review) and referencing
Thesis planning

Evaluation scale

0 - 5

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student can recognize and name the features of academic writing. However, the student's language usage may be inconsistent with the norms of standard English and academic writing and basic errors in style, grammar, pronunciation, and intonation occur. The student can write an understandable and logical text with appropriate content using some academic concepts of his/her field. The student is able to communicate the main ideas of a topic in writing and orally.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student can identify and apply the features of academic writing fairly consistently. The student is able to use grammar correctly although some errors might occur. The student can write a text according to the main features of academic writing with relative fluency, using a variety of vocabulary and sources that are mainly referenced correctly. The student has a good command of academic vocabulary. The student is able to communicate clearly in writing and orally without reading directly from a text.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student can use the features of formal and academic writing systematically and reflectively. His/her grammar usage is impeccable. The student can write a text according to the features of academic writing with fluency using varied and appropriate vocabulary, and correctly referenced academic sources. The student has an extensive academic vocabulary. The student is able to communicate fluently in both writing and speaking while demonstrating an awareness of formal academic style.

Prerequisites

B2, Common European Framework of Reference for Languages

en
Enrollment

01.08.2023 - 30.09.2023

Timing

01.08.2023 - 31.12.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

2 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Business

Teaching languages
  • English
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree in Sports and Leisure Management
  • Bachelor’s Degree in International Business
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Tourism
  • Bachelor's Degree in Esports Business
Teachers
  • Kaisa Enticknap-Seppänen
Groups
  • ASL21S
    ASL21S

Objective

Students will improve their oral and written communication skills and academic vocabulary. In written communication, the focus will be on academic writing and in oral communication, formal English language usage. This course will prepare students for writing their thesis, maturity test and abstract.

Content

Surveys, questionnaires, and interviews
Combining multiple sources (literature review) and referencing
Thesis planning

Evaluation scale

0 - 5

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student can recognize and name the features of academic writing. However, the student's language usage may be inconsistent with the norms of standard English and academic writing and basic errors in style, grammar, pronunciation, and intonation occur. The student can write an understandable and logical text with appropriate content using some academic concepts of his/her field. The student is able to communicate the main ideas of a topic in writing and orally.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student can identify and apply the features of academic writing fairly consistently. The student is able to use grammar correctly although some errors might occur. The student can write a text according to the main features of academic writing with relative fluency, using a variety of vocabulary and sources that are mainly referenced correctly. The student has a good command of academic vocabulary. The student is able to communicate clearly in writing and orally without reading directly from a text.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student can use the features of formal and academic writing systematically and reflectively. His/her grammar usage is impeccable. The student can write a text according to the features of academic writing with fluency using varied and appropriate vocabulary, and correctly referenced academic sources. The student has an extensive academic vocabulary. The student is able to communicate fluently in both writing and speaking while demonstrating an awareness of formal academic style.

Prerequisites

B2, Common European Framework of Reference for Languages

en
Enrollment

01.08.2022 - 30.09.2022

Timing

01.08.2022 - 31.10.2022

Number of ECTS credits allocated

2 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Business

Teaching languages
  • English
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree in Sports and Leisure Management
  • Bachelor’s Degree in International Business
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Tourism
  • Bachelor's Degree in Esports Business
Teachers
  • Kaisa Enticknap-Seppänen
Groups
  • ATA20S
    ATA20S
  • ASL20S
    ASL20S
  • LBI20S
    LBI20S

Objective

Students will improve their oral and written communication skills and academic vocabulary. In written communication, the focus will be on academic writing and in oral communication, formal English language usage. This course will prepare students for writing their thesis, maturity test and abstract.

Content

Surveys, questionnaires, and interviews
Combining multiple sources (literature review) and referencing
Thesis planning

Evaluation scale

0 - 5

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student can recognize and name the features of academic writing. However, the student's language usage may be inconsistent with the norms of standard English and academic writing and basic errors in style, grammar, pronunciation, and intonation occur. The student can write an understandable and logical text with appropriate content using some academic concepts of his/her field. The student is able to communicate the main ideas of a topic in writing and orally.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student can identify and apply the features of academic writing fairly consistently. The student is able to use grammar correctly although some errors might occur. The student can write a text according to the main features of academic writing with relative fluency, using a variety of vocabulary and sources that are mainly referenced correctly. The student has a good command of academic vocabulary. The student is able to communicate clearly in writing and orally without reading directly from a text.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student can use the features of formal and academic writing systematically and reflectively. His/her grammar usage is impeccable. The student can write a text according to the features of academic writing with fluency using varied and appropriate vocabulary, and correctly referenced academic sources. The student has an extensive academic vocabulary. The student is able to communicate fluently in both writing and speaking while demonstrating an awareness of formal academic style.

Prerequisites

B2, Common European Framework of Reference for Languages

en
Enrollment

01.08.2022 - 30.09.2022

Timing

01.08.2022 - 30.10.2022

Number of ECTS credits allocated

2 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Business

Teaching languages
  • English
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree in Sports and Leisure Management
  • Bachelor’s Degree in International Business
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Tourism
  • Bachelor's Degree in Esports Business
Teachers
  • Kaisa Enticknap-Seppänen
Groups
  • LBE20S
    LBE20S

Objective

Students will improve their oral and written communication skills and academic vocabulary. In written communication, the focus will be on academic writing and in oral communication, formal English language usage. This course will prepare students for writing their thesis, maturity test and abstract.

Content

Surveys, questionnaires, and interviews
Combining multiple sources (literature review) and referencing
Thesis planning

Evaluation scale

0 - 5

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student can recognize and name the features of academic writing. However, the student's language usage may be inconsistent with the norms of standard English and academic writing and basic errors in style, grammar, pronunciation, and intonation occur. The student can write an understandable and logical text with appropriate content using some academic concepts of his/her field. The student is able to communicate the main ideas of a topic in writing and orally.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student can identify and apply the features of academic writing fairly consistently. The student is able to use grammar correctly although some errors might occur. The student can write a text according to the main features of academic writing with relative fluency, using a variety of vocabulary and sources that are mainly referenced correctly. The student has a good command of academic vocabulary. The student is able to communicate clearly in writing and orally without reading directly from a text.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student can use the features of formal and academic writing systematically and reflectively. His/her grammar usage is impeccable. The student can write a text according to the features of academic writing with fluency using varied and appropriate vocabulary, and correctly referenced academic sources. The student has an extensive academic vocabulary. The student is able to communicate fluently in both writing and speaking while demonstrating an awareness of formal academic style.

Prerequisites

B2, Common European Framework of Reference for Languages