XENX1002 Speak up: Improving your English through Spoken Interaction (2 cr)

Study level:
Other studies
Grading scale:
Pass - fail
Language:
English
Responsible organisation:
Centre for Multilingual Academic Communication
Curriculum periods:
2020-2021, 2021-2022, 2022-2023, 2023-2024

Description

Content

The course focuses on developing students’ spoken interaction skills in English in order to prepare them for communicating in group communication situations in academic contexts. The course puts a heavy emphasis on self-directed and peer learning. Students will carry out written, spoken, reading and listening tasks in order to build on their self-reflection, goal setting, vocabulary and presentation skills. Students will also be required to take part in team-based project work, the results of which will be presented at the end of the course.

Completion methods

Combination of contact teaching, independent learning and self-directed group learning.


Learning outcomes

Upon completion of this course, students are expected to be able to:

  • recognise their own strengths and identify development goals in order to further their skills as a communicator.
  • be able to deliver concrete feedback in a constructive way.
  • have deepened their knowledge of the tools required to improve their spoken interaction skills to the point at which they can contribute as an active member of a multicultural group.
  • have gained confidence with their English spoken interaction skills so that they can contribute to group discussions in academic contexts.

Additional information

TARGET GROUP: Primarily intended for JYU degree students who are currently on some UVK course

PROFICIENCY LEVEL: A2 - B2 (lower intermediate - upper intermediate)

Completion methods

Method 1

Evaluation criteria:
Compulsory and active participation. Successful completion of core assignments. Final grading is based on the applicable grading scale for the course.
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Teaching (2 cr)

Type:
Participation in teaching
Grading scale:
Pass - fail
Language:
English

Teaching