{"id":null,"code":"KK00CN86","name":{"valueFi":"Master’s Academic Writing for English-language Programmes in Educational Sciences","valueEn":"Master’s Academic Writing for English-language Programmes in Educational Sciences","valueSv":""},"credits":4.0,"minCredits":4,"maxCredits":4,"tags":[{"code":"KK_K_EN","title":{"valueFi":"Kielikeskus, englanti","valueEn":"Language Centre, english","valueSv":"Language Centre, english"}}],"createdAt":1790534267752,"contentList":[{"title":{"valueFi":"Osaamistavoitteet","valueEn":"Learning outcomes","valueSv":""},"content":{"valueFi":"The course provides tools for writing academic English so that the students can write their master’s theses in English.\r\n\r\nThe course develops the following generic skills:\r\nDigitalization\r\nInternationalization\r\nCritical thinking\r\nIdentifying and developing one’s own expertise \r\nInteraction and communication","valueEn":"The course provides tools for writing academic English so that the students can write their master’s theses in English.\r\n\r\nThe course develops the following generic skills:\r\nDigitalization\r\nInternationalization\r\nCritical thinking\r\nIdentifying and developing one’s own expertise \r\nInteraction and communication","valueSv":""}},{"title":{"valueFi":"Sisältö","valueEn":"Content","valueSv":""},"content":{"valueFi":"The course tackles with the characteristics and requirements of formal writing and the differences between Finnish/Central European and Anglo-American rhetorical conventions (if relevant in view of participants’ background). It provides students with outlining and planning skills, and helps them to organize their theses, including its different sections. Other focuses are on the writing of the thesis abstract, quoting and referencing, hedging, metatext and academic writing conventions.","valueEn":"The course tackles with the characteristics and requirements of formal writing and the differences between Finnish/Central European and Anglo-American rhetorical conventions (if relevant in view of participants’ background). It provides students with outlining and planning skills, and helps them to organize their theses, including its different sections. Other focuses are on the writing of the thesis abstract, quoting and referencing, hedging, metatext and academic writing conventions.","valueSv":""}},{"title":{"valueFi":"Suoritustavat","valueEn":"Modes of study","valueSv":""},"content":{"valueFi":"Modes of study\r\n\r\nBecause of the nature of learning, regular attendance, active participation and completion of assignments are necessary. Therefore, students are expected to attend all sessions and only be absent for a good reason (required attendance 80% of classes). Attending the first meeting is required for the practical arrangements for the course.\r\n\r\nAssessment criteria\r\n\r\nContinuous assessment\r\n\r\nPass – fail. Assessment based on successful completion of mandatory tasks during the course.","valueEn":"Modes of study\r\n\r\nBecause of the nature of learning, regular attendance, active participation and completion of assignments are necessary. Therefore, students are expected to attend all sessions and only be absent for a good reason (required attendance 80% of classes). Attending the first meeting is required for the practical arrangements for the course.\r\n\r\nAssessment criteria\r\n\r\nContinuous assessment\r\n\r\nPass – fail. Assessment based on successful completion of mandatory tasks during the course.","valueSv":""}},{"title":{"valueFi":"Toteutustavat","valueEn":"Teaching methods","valueSv":""},"content":{"valueFi":"Lectures, discussions, writing assignments, peer and teacher feedback on written work. Contact teaching (max. 48 hrs) and/or guided independent study (60 hrs). Some of the contact teaching hours can be used for individual tutoring.","valueEn":"Lectures, discussions, writing assignments, peer and teacher feedback on written work. Contact teaching (max. 48 hrs) and/or guided independent study (60 hrs). Some of the contact teaching hours can be used for individual tutoring.","valueSv":""}},{"title":{"valueFi":"Oppimateriaalit","valueEn":"Learning material","valueSv":""},"content":{"valueFi":"Provided by the teacher during the course.","valueEn":"Provided by the teacher during the course.","valueSv":""}},{"title":{"valueFi":"Lisätiedot","valueEn":"Further information","valueSv":""},"content":{"valueFi":"The course is primarily intended for students in English-language master’s degree programmes in educational sciences for whom the course is obligatory.\r\nIf there are places after the enrolment of these students, master’s level students majoring in education in programmes taught in Finnish and doctoral students majoring in education are also welcome. \r\n\r\nThe departments of the degree programmes decide whether an equivalent master’s level course in English completed at another university can be included in the degree instead of this course. There is no exemption test for this course.  \r\n\r\nFrom 1.8.2023: The Language Centre decides on possible substitutions. No exemption examination provided. The departments of the degree programmes decide whether an equivalent master’s level course in English completed at another university can be included in the degree instead of this course.\r\n \r\nCorresponds to the previous course “8015011 English Academic Writing for Master´s Degree Students in Educational Sciences”.\r\n\r\nCampus: Joensuu","valueEn":"The course is primarily intended for students in English-language master’s degree programmes in educational sciences for whom the course is obligatory.\r\nIf there are places after the enrolment of these students, master’s level students majoring in education in programmes taught in Finnish and doctoral students majoring in education are also welcome. \r\n\r\nThe departments of the degree programmes decide whether an equivalent master’s level course in English completed at another university can be included in the degree instead of this course. There is no exemption test for this course.  \r\n\r\nFrom 1.8.2023: The Language Centre decides on possible substitutions. No exemption examination provided. The departments of the degree programmes decide whether an equivalent master’s level course in English completed at another university can be included in the degree instead of this course.\r\n \r\nCorresponds to the previous course “8015011 English Academic Writing for Master´s Degree Students in Educational Sciences”.\r\n\r\nCampus: Joensuu","valueSv":""}},{"title":{"valueFi":"Kurssikirjallisuus","valueEn":"Literature","valueSv":""},"content":{"valueFi":"","valueEn":"","valueSv":""}},{"title":{"valueFi":"Esitietovaatimukset","valueEn":"Prerequisites","valueSv":""},"content":{"valueFi":"Level B2 on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR)","valueEn":"Level B2 on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR)","valueSv":""}},{"title":{"valueFi":"Arviointiasteikko","valueEn":"Grading scale","valueSv":""},"content":{"valueFi":"Hyväksytty/Hylätty","valueEn":"Pass/Fail","valueSv":"Pass/Fail"}},{"title":{"valueFi":"Arviointikriteerit, 1-2","valueEn":"Assessment criteria, 1-2","valueSv":""},"content":{"valueFi":"","valueEn":"","valueSv":""}},{"title":{"valueFi":"Arviointikriteerit, 3-4","valueEn":"Assessment criteria, 3-4","valueSv":""},"content":{"valueFi":"","valueEn":"","valueSv":""}},{"title":{"valueFi":"Arviointikriteerit, 5","valueEn":"Assessment criteria, 5","valueSv":""},"content":{"valueFi":"","valueEn":"","valueSv":""}},{"title":{"valueFi":"Arviointikriteerit, hyväksytty/hylätty","valueEn":"Assessment criteria, pass/fail","valueSv":""},"content":{"valueFi":"PASS \r\n\r\nIn the course oral work, the student shows adequate fluency, and satisfactory academic and professional application of subject-specific terminology.  Pronunciation is intelligible. The student is able to conduct unrehearsed conversation if required, prepare and deliver a scientific presentation with suitable attention to structure, formality and reference use.  \r\nIn the course written assignment, the student writes in English which is comprehensible, relevant and stylistically adapted to the task. Language level is B2 or higher and academic and professional use of the language is satisfactory. \r\n\r\n\r\nFAIL \r\n\r\nIn the course oral work, the student is unable to discuss relevant subjects or play a part in professional simulations because of inadequate grammar, vocabulary or fluency.  Pronunciation is sometimes unintelligible because of interference from the student’s first language or inaccuracy. The student is unable to find words to conduct unrehearsed conversation or a prepared presentation. In the course written assignment(s) the student writes in English which is sometimes incomprehensible.  The student’s text is disorganised and shows no awareness of stylistic aspects. Language level is below B2.","valueEn":"PASS \r\n\r\nIn the course oral work, the student shows adequate fluency, and satisfactory academic and professional application of subject-specific terminology.  Pronunciation is intelligible. The student is able to conduct unrehearsed conversation if required, prepare and deliver a scientific presentation with suitable attention to structure, formality and reference use.  \r\nIn the course written assignment, the student writes in English which is comprehensible, relevant and stylistically adapted to the task. Language level is B2 or higher and academic and professional use of the language is satisfactory. \r\n\r\n\r\nFAIL \r\n\r\nIn the course oral work, the student is unable to discuss relevant subjects or play a part in professional simulations because of inadequate grammar, vocabulary or fluency.  Pronunciation is sometimes unintelligible because of interference from the student’s first language or inaccuracy. The student is unable to find words to conduct unrehearsed conversation or a prepared presentation. In the course written assignment(s) the student writes in English which is sometimes incomprehensible.  The student’s text is disorganised and shows no awareness of stylistic aspects. Language level is below B2.","valueSv":""}},{"title":{"valueFi":"Kielet","valueEn":"Languages","valueSv":""},"content":{"valueFi":"englanti","valueEn":"English","valueSv":"engelska"}},{"title":{"valueFi":"Taso","valueEn":"Level","valueSv":""},"content":{"valueFi":"Kieli- ja viestintäopinnot","valueEn":"Language and Communication Studies","valueSv":""}},{"title":{"valueFi":"Oppiaine","valueEn":"Subject","valueSv":""},"content":{"valueFi":"Kielikeskusopintoja","valueEn":"Language Centre studies","valueSv":"0001 Kielikeskusopintoja"}},{"title":{"valueFi":"Vastuuopettaja","valueEn":"Teacher in charge","valueSv":""},"content":{"valueFi":"Gerald Netto","valueEn":"Gerald Netto","valueSv":"Gerald Netto"}},{"title":{"valueFi":"Luokittelu","valueEn":"Classification","valueSv":""},"content":{"valueFi":"Kielikeskus, englanti","valueEn":"Language Centre, english","valueSv":"Language Centre, english"}},{"title":{"valueFi":"Linkit","valueEn":"Links","valueSv":""},"content":{"valueFi":"","valueEn":"","valueSv":""}}]}