Introduction to Forestry English (2 cr)

Evaluation scale

H-5

Content scheduling

opiskelusta ja itsestä kertominen
metsätalousalan perussanasto
sähköpostiviestintä

Objective

You know the basic concepts of professional forestry and are able to use them in work related written and oral communication in an appropriate genre. You can develop your knowledge of forestry by means of English literature. You can give a presentation in English.

Content

Studying and learning skills, oral practice: studies and extra-curricular activities, small talk practice, email and other written communication, basic concepts of forestry: tree species, their properties and uses, forestry in Finland.

Location and time

Wärtsilä Campus, first year of studies

Materials

Moodle material compiled by the teacher.

Teaching methods

Tuition is given according to schedule at Wärtsilä campus.
Participation in contact lessons and spoken and written communication is required.

Written assignments individually. Speaking practices in pairs or in smaller groups

Completion alternatives

Recognition and accreditation of prior learning RPL and demonstration of learning in the professional skills is to be agreed with the teacher. The student suggests the ways of demonstrating the skills. See the contents of the course. (C1 skills level)

Student workload

Yht. 54h opiskleijan työtä,
n. 20 tuntia kontaktiopetusta
(1 op = 27 tuntia opiskelijan työtä)

Further information

Competences:
Internationality and multiculturalism, operating at the workplace, learning to learn