XENX1001 Advanced Summer Course in English (4 op)
Kuvaus
Sisältö
This is a two-week intensive preparatory course organized in August. The aim of the course is to prepare students for studying their major through English at the University of Jyväskylä. We will activate, practice and improve listening, speaking, reading and writing skills in English at upper intermediate – advanced level. We will also discuss intercultural differences in academic conventions. Typical tasks include reading, discussions and evaluating information as well as writing a critical text and presenting and leading a discussion on a field-specific topic following academic conventions.
Suoritustavat
Contact teaching (40 hours) and independent study. Compulsory attendance.
Arviointiperusteet
ASSESSMENT: No final exam. Course evaluation is based on active participation in classroom activities and successful completion of course assignments.
Osaamistavoitteet
- communicate and interact competently in both informal and formal situations
- demonstrate academic argumentation skills in both written and oral form
- present according to international academic conventions