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Advanced Legal English Oral Communication for Academic Purposes, Groups 1-3 (3 cr)

Code: OENG0811-3005

General information


Enrollment
08.08.2023
Registration for the implementation has ended.
Timing
04.09.2023 - 08.12.2023
Implementation has ended.
Number of ECTS credits allocated
3 cr
Local portion
0 cr
Virtual portion
3 cr
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Unit
Language Centre
Teaching languages
English
Seats
10 - 80
Teachers
Sampo Sukanen
Teacher in charge
Sampo Sukanen
Course
OENG0811

Evaluation scale

Approved/Rejected

Objective

The course provides the student with intensive practice in both cooperative and adversarial forms of spoken professional discourse.Upon successful completion of the course the student should have1) requisite confidence and skills to handle academic situations2) peer assessment techniques that highlight the role of the listener as a key element in successful communication3) effective methods of structuring and presenting arguments.

Execution methods

Active participation in class, preparation of presentations, peer assessments. Exercises 30 h.

Accomplishment methods

Regular attendance and class participation.

Content

The course will consist of distinctive features of spoken English and oral presentation; preparing and giving a presentation; illustrating points effectively; preparing, structuring and presenting arguments; peer and self-assessment using video where appropriate; pronunciation and fluency exercises.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Pass/fail, based on class participation.

Qualifications

OENG0710 Legal English Reading for Academic PurposesOENG0711 Legal English Oral Communication for Academic Purposes

Further information

Registration under OENG0810 Advanced Legal English Writing for Academic Purposes. No registration under OENG0811 Advanced Legal English Oral Communication for Academic Purposes.

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