English

“Language is the road map of a culture. It tells you where its people come from and where they are going.” Rita Mae Brown

Students in the Faculty of Education complete one English course:

902130Y Vieras kieli (englanti), 3 op - Foreign language (English), 3 ECTS Proficiency CEFR level B2

Timing: spring and autumn

Contact teacher: Sari Törmänen (sari.tormanen@oulu.fi)

For Students of Information Processing Science

Proficiency level: CEFR B2-C1



Students will take their whole 5 ECTS credits of English EITHER in the Autumn OR in the Spring. The two courses must be taken together during the same term. The aim is for half of the students take their 5 credits in the Autumn and the other half in the Spring, which means the number of spaces in groups will be restricted.

1st YEAR, AUTUMN 2021, 5 op: 902164Y English Communication for Information Processing - Reading (2cr) AND 902165Y English Communication for Information Processing- Oral Skills (3cr)

OR

1st YEAR, SPRING 2022, 5 op: 902164Y English Communication for Information Processing - Reading (2cr) AND 902165Y English Communication for Information Processing- Oral Skills (3cr)

Students may NOT take 902164Y in the Autumn and 902165Y in the Spring.

Contact teachers: Karen Niskanen and Satu Rusko

For students of Electronics and Communications Engineering (ECE) in the Faculty of Information Technology and Electrical Engineering

ECE students starting in autumn 2021

To complete your compulsory foreign language requirement of 5 (ECTS) credits, you take the Professional English course in the spring term (2022) of your first year of studies.

902167Y - Professional Communication for Technology (ECE) (1st-year ECE)



Contact teacher Satu Rusko (satu.rusko@oulu.fi)

ECE students starting before autumn 2021

Engineering students who started their studies before 2021 should complete their compulsory foreign language requirement of 4 (ECTS) credits during the academic year 2021-22.

If you have any questions, discuss the matter with  your contact teacher for English.

When you have a choice of courses, read the course descriptions with care to choose courses that match your own needs, interests and level.

If you received the grade “L” or “E” in the Finnish matriculation exam, you can apply for exemption for one course, if you have not already done so.

In 2021-22, we are running the following courses for the last time:

Autumn 2021

• 902142Y Business Correspondence Writing (3rd-year ECE&CSE)

Spring 2022

• 902142Y Business Correspondence Writing (3rd-year ECE&CSE)

N.B. Students of English and German, you do NOT complete these courses, as your studies in your major fulfill the requirement.

N.B. Students of German, you do NOT complete these courses, as your studies in your major fulfill the requirement.

Economics and Business Administration BSc

The limits of my language mean the limits of my world.

--Ludwig Wittgenstein

Here in the English for Business students program we understand the demands and importance of English skills in the world today. All English courses in this program are designed to improve the skills of all learners and to facilitate readiness to thrive in working world challenges. Our aim is to help you break your limits and extend your capacity to operate successfully in the world and to support you in your efforts to widen your expertise in your chosen field of study.

Students completing the degree program in the Oulu Business School

Your degree requirements include 11 credits in one or two foreign languages. In one of these languages you must reach the level required by your degree program.
If you choose English as your foreign language, you may choose from the following courses.

English courses for the Bachelor degree program

902126Y Business Studies for English Competence 4 credits
Proficiency level: B2-C1 Some groups are online and some on campus
Timing: Autumn first year of studies Contact Teacher: Magdalini Liontou

902127Y Business English Launchpad 3 credits
Proficiency level: B2-C1 Some groups are online and some on campus
Timing: Spring first year of studies Contact Teacher: Henrik Petäistö

For the last four credits, students can choose between the next three options:

902128Y Business English Interaction 4 credits
Proficiency level: B2-C1 Online course
Timing: Second or third year of studies Contact Teacher: Jaana Sorvari

NORMAL ENGLISH PROGRAM
When you have completed 4 credits of business field-related B2 English courses, your field-related English ability can be said to be at the level required by your degree program and you can continue studying English or focus on another foreign language to fulfil the 11 credit requirement in foreign languages which is stipulated by your degree program.

HONORS English
To get an Honors English notation on your diploma, you must meet the following two requirements:
1. You must complete 11 credits of English. If you have credit transfers you must complete a minimum of 4 credits here at the University of Oulu.
2. Your grade point average in the 11required credits must be at least 4.

CREDIT TRANSFERS

*If you have completed English language courses in another university or polytechnic, you can transfer up to 11 credits of your required 11 credits of foreign languages. Make an inclusion application in Peppi and send it to Jaana Sorvari.

You must mention in your application if you are seeking to include your credits in the mandatory foreign language requirement, the minor package or optional studies.

*If you have passed the Matriculation Examination of Finland and got an L or E in English, you can get a transfer of 2 credits. In this case you will make a replacement application and you should apply as follows:

Apply for YK00AH38 Pitkän englannin kielen kirjallinen taito/Global English SKills Apply to Magdalini Liontou

*IF you have completed the International Baccalaureate Program, you can transfer and receive 4 credits. Make a replacement application and apply for 902121Y Muita englannin kielen opintoja/Other English Studies and send your application to Jaana Sorvari.

*IF you have completed Business Writing, Business English Interaction or Business Studies for English Competence in the Open University of Oulu, make an inclusion application and send your application to Jaana Sorvari.

You must upload a proper transcript (opintorekisteriote) which shows the name of the university, your name and all course information (course name, grade and credits).

Engineering students starting in autumn 2021

To complete your compulsory language requirement of 5 (ECTS) credits, you complete the Professional English course according to your department's schedule:

902169Y Professional Communication for Technology (CE) - autumn term of second year of studies; contact teacher Sari Törmänen (sari.tormanen@oulu.fi)

902170Y Professional Communication for Technology (IEM) - autumn term of second year of studies; contact teacher Suzy McAnsh (suzy.mcansh@oulu.fi)

902173Y Professional Communication for Technology (ME) - spring term of second year of studies; contact teacher Kari-Pekka Kallunki (kari-pekka.kallunki@oulu.ti)

902174Y Professional Communication for Technology (PYA) - autumn term of second year of studies; contact teacher Joshua Ward (joshua.ward@oulu.fi)

The courses are targeted at the B2 - C1 level (CEFR)

Engineering students starting before autumn 2021

Engineering students who started their studies before 2021 should complete their compulsory foreign language requirement of 6 (ECTS) credits during the academic year 2021-22.

If you have any questions, discuss the matter with your contact teacher for English.

Remember that students who received the grade “L” or “E” in the Finnish matriculation exam can apply for exemption from ONE 2-credit course.

When you have a choice of courses, read the course description with care to choose courses that match your own needs, interests and level.

To complete your compulsory foreign language requirement of 6 (ECTS) credits, you take three 2-credit courses according to your department’s schedule and the choices available for you. Our courses are targeted at the B2-C1 level (CEFR) . It is very important that you keep to the schedule and take no more than ONE course at a time, but if you need to deviate from the schedule for any reason, discuss the matter with your contact teacher for English.

If you received the grade “L” or “E” in the Finnish matriculation exam, and began your studies in autumn 2009 or later, you will receive exemption from ONE 2-credit course. See the information below for your own department for details of this.

When you have a choice of courses, read the course descriptions with care to choose courses which match your own needs, interests and level.

Process and Environmental Engineering

If you received the grade “L” or “E” in the Finnish matriculation exam, you can apply for exemption for one course, if you have not already done so.

In 2021-22, we are running the following courses for the last time:

• Autumn 2021
  • 902145Y Working Life Skills (priority for 2nd-year PYA)
  • 902147Y Academic Vocabulary for Science and Technology (priority for 2nd-year PYA)
  • 902149Y Mechanics of Writing (priority for 2nd-year PYA)
  • 902142Y Business Correspondence Writing (3rd-year PYA)
• Spring 2022
  • 902145Y Working Life Skills (priority for 2nd-year PYA)
  • 902141Y Oral Fluency (priority for 2nd-year PYA)
  • 902147Y Academic Vocabulary for Science and Technology (priority for 2nd-year PYA)
  • 902149Y Mechanics of Writing (priority for 3rd-year PYA)

Contact teacher: Suzy McAnsh

Engineering students starting in autumn 2021

To complete your compulsory language requirement of 5 (ECTS) credits, you complete the Professional English course according to your department's schedule:

902169Y Professional Communication for Technology (CE) - autumn term of second year of studies; contact teacher Sari Törmänen (sari.tormanen@oulu.fi)

902170Y Professional Communication for Technology (IEM) - autumn term of second year of studies; contact teacher Suzy McAnsh (suzy.mcansh@oulu.fi)

902173Y Professional Communication for Technology (ME) - spring term of second year of studies; contact teacher Kari-Pekka Kallunki (kari-pekka.kallunki@oulu.ti)

902174Y Professional Communication for Technology (PYA) - autum term of second year of studies; contact teacher Joshua Ward (joshua.ward@oulu.fi)

The courses are targeted at the B2 - C1 level (CEFR)

Engineering students starting before autumn 2021

Engineering students who started their studies before 2021 should complete their compulsory foreign language requirement of 6 (ECTS) credits during the academic year 2021-22.

If you have any questions, discuss the matter with your contact teacher for English.

Remember that students who received the grade “L” or “E” in the Finnish matriculation exam can apply for exemption from ONE 2-credit course.

When you have a choice of courses, read the course description with care to choose courses that match your own needs, interests and level.

To complete your compulsory foreign language requirement of 6 (ECTS) credits, you take three 2-credit courses according to your department’s schedule and the choices available for you. Our courses are targeted at the B2-C1 level (CEFR) . It is very important that you keep to the schedule and take no more than ONE course at a time, but if you need to deviate from the schedule for any reason, discuss the matter with your contact teacher for English.

If you received the grade “L” or “E” in the Finnish matriculation exam, and began your studies in autumn 2009 or later, you will receive exemption from ONE 2-credit course. See the information below for your own department for details of this.

When you have a choice of courses, read the course descriptions with care to choose courses which match your own needs, interests and level.

Industrial Engineering and Management

If you received the grade “L” or “E” in the Finnish matriculation exam, you can apply for exemption from the 902150Y Professional English for Technology (PET) course, if you have not already done so.

In 2021-22, we are running only the following course for the last time:

• Autumn 2021
  • 902143Y Company Presentations (2nd-year students) – integrated with 555226A Operations and Supply Chain Management

Contact teacher: Suzy McAnsh

Students of Architecture complete 6 credits of language courses (vieras kieli).
The following courses are offered in each academic year:

902151Y English for Architecture 2 ECTS/3 ECTS (2/3 op) spring term (first year of university studies)
902152Y English for Urban Planning 2 ECTS/3 ECTS (2/3 op) autumn term (second year of university studies)

Both courses are offered in two versions: one for 2 ECTS and one for 3 ECTS (54 hrs work and 80 hrs work).

• Students who received the grade "L" or "E" in their matriculation exam complete a total of 4 ECTS (2 x 2 op courses). Students need to apply for the 2-credit exemption to the Oulu School of Architecture.
• All other students complete a total of 6 ECTS (2 x 3 op courses).

Those who have graduated from an IB-programme can apply for exemption from the courses.

NOTE:

Our language courses offer professional communication specific to the field of architecture and land use planning. The 902151Y English for Architecture course focuses on professional vocabulary and language use needed for architectural design description. The 902152Y English for Urban Planning is integrated with course in urban design and planning (454501A Kaupunkisuunnittelun seminaarikurssi).

In addition, you can alternatively participate in an international project on design collaboration (902180Y English Communication through Transnational Online Projects - EnComTOP) with Spanish and Polish students (and possibly other nationalities) in partial completion (2 credits) of the courses listed above.

Contact teacher for Architecture: Eva Braidwood

To complete your compulsory foreign language requirement of 4 (ECTS) credits, you take two 2-credit courses as listed below. Our courses are targeted at the B2-C1 level (CEFR) .

If you received the grade “L” or “E” in the Finnish matriculation exam, you should apply for exemption from the 1st-year course.

• 1st year, Spring (periods 3 and 4): 902002Y English 1 (Reading for Academic Purposes), 2 credits
• 2nd year, spring (periods 3 and 4): 902004Y English 2 (Scientific Communication), 2 credits

If any students have still to complete your compulsory English studies in this degree program, please contact your contact teacher (karen.niskanen@oulu.fi).

To complete your compulsory foreign language requirement of 4 (ECTS) credits, you take two 2-credit courses as listed below. Our courses are targeted at the B2-C1 level (CEFR) .

If you received the grade “L” or “E” in the Finnish matriculation exam, you should apply for exemption from the 1st-year course.

• 1st year, autumn (periods 1 and 2) : 902002Y English 1 (Reading for Academic Purposes), 2 credits
• 2nd year, spring (periods 3 and 4): 902004Y English 2 (Scientific Communication), 2 credits

Contact teacher: Karen Niskanen

Engineering students starting in autumn 2021

To complete your compulsory language requirement of 5 (ECTS) credits, you complete the Professional English course according to your department's schedule:

902169Y Professional Communication for Technology (CE) - autumn term of second year of studies; contact teacher Sari Törmänen (sari.tormanen@oulu.fi)

902170Y Professional Communication for Technology (IEM) - autumn term of second year of studies; contact teacher Suzy McAnsh (suzy.mcansh@oulu.fi)

902173Y Professional Communication for Technology (ME) - spring term of second year of studies; contact teacher Kari-Pekka Kallunki (kari-pekka.kallunki@oulu.ti)

902174Y Professional Communication for Technology (PYA) - autum term of second year of studies; contact teacher Joshua Ward (joshua.ward@oulu.fi)

The courses are targeted at the B2 - C1 level (CEFR)

Engineering students starting before autumn 2021

Engineering students who started their studies before 2021 should complete their compulsory foreign language requirement of 6 (ECTS) credits during the academic year 2021-22.

If you have any questions, discuss the matter with your contact teacher for English.

Remember that students who received the grade “L” or “E” in the Finnish matriculation exam can apply for exemption from ONE 2-credit course.

When you have a choice of courses, read the course description with care to choose courses that match your own needs, interests and level.

To complete your compulsory foreign language requirement of 6 (ECTS) credits, you take three 2-credit courses according to your department’s schedule and the choices available for you. Our courses are targeted at the B2-C1 level (CEFR) . It is very important that you keep to the schedule and take no more than ONE course at a time, but if you need to deviate from the schedule for any reason, discuss the matter with your contact teacher for English.

If you received the grade “L” or “E” in the Finnish matriculation exam, and began your studies in autumn 2009 or later, you will receive exemption from ONE 2-credit course. See the information below for your own department for details of this.

When you have a choice of courses, read the course descriptions with care to choose courses which match your own needs, interests and level.

Mechanical Engineering

If you received the grade “L” or “E” in the Finnish matriculation exam, you can apply for exemption from the 902150Y Professional English for Technology (PET) course, if you have not already done so.

In 2021-22, we are running the following courses for the last time:

• Autumn 2021
  • 902147Y Academic Vocabulary for Science and Technology (2nd-year students)
  • 902149Y Mechanics of Writing (2nd-year students)
  • 902142Y Business Correspondence Writing (2nd-year students)
  • 902145Y Working Life Skills (2nd-year students)

Contact teacher: Kari-Pekka Kallunki

Engineering students starting in autumn 2021

To complete your compulsory language requirement of 5 (ECTS) credits, you complete the Professional English course according to your department's schedule:

902169Y Professional Communication for Technology (CE) - autumn term of second year of studies; contact teacher Katrin Korkalainen (katrin.korkalainen@oulu.fi)

902170Y Professional Communication for Technology (IEM) - autumn term of second year of studies; contact teacher Suzy McAnsh (suzy.mcansh@oulu.fi)

902173Y Professional Communication for Technology (ME) - spring term of second year of studies; contact teacher Kari-Pekka Kallunki (kari-pekka.kallunki@oulu.ti)

902174Y Professional Communication for Technology (PYA) - autum term of second year of studies; contact teacher Joshua Ward (joshua.ward@oulu.fi)

The courses are targeted at the B2 - C1 level (CEFR)

Engineering students starting before autumn 2021

Engineering students who started their studies before 2021 should complete their compulsory foreign language requirement of 6 (ECTS) credits during the academic year 2021-22.

If you have any questions, discuss the matter with your contact teacher for English.

Remember that students who received the grade “L” or “E” in the Finnish matriculation exam can apply for exemption from ONE 2-credit course.

When you have a choice of courses, read the course description with care to choose courses that match your own needs, interests and level.

To complete your compulsory foreign language requirement of 6 (ECTS) credits, you take three 2-credit courses according to your department’s schedule and the choices available for you. Our courses are targeted at the B2-C1 level (CEFR) . It is very important that you keep to the schedule and take no more than ONE course at a time, but if you need to deviate from the schedule for any reason, discuss the matter with your contact teacher for English.

If you received the grade “L” or “E” in the Finnish matriculation exam, and began your studies in autumn 2009 or later, you will receive exemption from ONE 2-credit course. See the information below for your own department for details of this.

When you have a choice of courses, read the course descriptions with care to choose courses which match your own needs, interests and level.

Civil Engineering

Complete your English courses during terms one, two and four of your bachelor’s degree.

If you received the grade “L” or “E” in the Finnish matriculation exam, you can apply for exemption for one course, if you have not already done so.

In 2021-22, we are running only the following course for the last time:

• Spring 2022
  • 902142Y Business Correspondence Writing (2nd-year students)

Contact teacher: Katrin Korkalainen (katrin.korkalainen@oulu.fi)

Kansainvälisten maisteriohjelmien opiskelijat: tutkinto-ohjelmaasi ei kuulu Kieli- ja viestintäkoulutuksen englannin kursseja.

Students in International Master's Programs: your degree program has no English language courses with the Languages and Communication Unit.

To complete your compulsory foreign language requirement of 5 (ECTS) credits, you complete the English course according to your department’s schedule:



Electronics and Communications Engineering (ECE) DICE students starting in autumn 2021

To complete your compulsory foreign language requirement of 5 (ECTS) credits, you take the Professional English course in the spring term (2022) of your first year of studies.

902167Y - Professional Communication for Technology (ECE) (1st-year ECE)

Information Processing Science (IPS) DICE students starting in autumn 2021

Proficiency level: CEFR B2-C1



Students will take their whole 5 ECTS credits of English EITHER in the Autumn OR in the Spring. The two courses must be taken together during the same term. The aim is for half of the students take their 5 credits in the Autumn and the other half in the Spring, which means the number of spaces in groups will be restricted.

1st YEAR, AUTUMN 2021, 5 op: 902164Y English Communication for Information Processing - Reading (2op) AND 902165Y English Communication for Information Processing- Oral Skills (3op)

OR

1st YEAR, SPRING 2022, 5 op: 902164Y English Communication for Information Processing - Reading (2op) AND 902165Y English Communication for Information Processing- Oral Skills (3op)

Students may NOT take 902164Y in the Autumn and 902165Y in the Spring.

Contact teachers: Karen Niskanen and Satu Rusko

Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) DICE students starting in autumn 2021

To complete your compulsory foreign language requirement of 5 (ECTS) credits, you complete the Professional English course according to your department’s schedule:

902168Y - Professional Communication for Technology (CSE) – spring term of second year of studies; contact teacher Satu Rusko (satu.rusko@oulu.fi)

Kansainvälisten maisteriohjelmien opiskelijat: tutkinto-ohjelmaasi ei kuulu Kieli- ja viestintäkoulutuksen englannin kursseja.

Students in International Master's Programs: your degree program has no English language courses with the Languages and Communication Unit.

For students of Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) in the Faculty of Information Technology and Electrical Engineering

CSE students starting in autumn 2021

To complete your compulsory foreign language requirement of 5 (ECTS) credits, you complete the Professional English course according to your department’s schedule:

902168Y - Professional Communication for Technology (CSE) –spring term of second year of studies; contact teacher Satu Rusko (satu.rusko@oulu.fi)

CSE students starting before autumn 2021

Engineering students who started their studies before 2021 should complete their compulsory foreign language requirement of 6 (ECTS) credits during the academic year 2021-22.

If you have any questions, discuss the matter with your contact teacher for English.

When you have a choice of courses, read the course descriptions with care to choose courses that match your own needs, interests and level.

If you received the grade “L” or “E” in the Finnish matriculation exam, you can apply for exemption for one course, if you have not already done so.

In 2021-22, we are running the following 2-credit courses for the last time:

Autumn 2021

• 902150Y Professional English for Technology (PET) (2nd-year CSE)

• 902147Y Academic Vocabulary for Science and Technology (2nd-year CSE)

• 902142Y Business Correspondence Writing (2nd-year CSE)

• 902142Y Business Correspondence Writing (3rd-year ECE&CSE)

Spring 2022

• 902145Y Working Life Skills (2nd-year CSE)

• 902147Y Academic Vocabulary for Science and Technology (2nd-year CSE)

• 902142Y Business Correspondence Writing (2nd-year CSE)

• 902142Y Business Correspondence Writing (3rd-year ECE&CSE)

International Masters of Economics and Business Administration

Students in the International Masters of Economics and Business Administration degree program will complete either a Finnish language course or an English course.

If you are a native speaker of Finnish or an international student whose Finnish language skills are more advanced, the course you will complete is:

902177Y Academic English for Business 5 op CEFR level B2-C1

Register for this course in Peppi.

If you have completed a similar course at the CEFR level B2-C1 or if you have already completed a Masters, Licentiate or PhD thesis, you may be eligible for a credit transfer. Send your enquiries to the contact teacher for this course.

Contact Teacher: Joshua Ward (joshua.ward@oulu.fi)

If the Contact Teacher recommends that you make a credit transfer application, make an Inclusion application to Peppi and send it to Joshua Ward.

The International Teacher Education programs for BA and MA have no courses with the Languages and Communication Unit.

Kansainvälisten maisteriohjelmien opiskelijat: tutkinto-ohjelmaasi ei kuulu Kieli- ja viestintäkoulutuksen englannin kursseja.
Students in International Master's Programs: your degree program has no English language courses with the Languages and Communication Unit.

“Language is the road map of a culture. It tells you where its people come from and where they are going.” Rita Mae Brown

Students in the Psychology degree programme complete one English course:

YK00AO90 English for Psychology, 3 op - English for Psychology, 3 ECTS

Timing: spring

Contact teacher: Henrik Petäistö (henrik.petaisto@oulu.fi)

“Language is the road map of a culture. It tells you where its people come from and where they are going.” Rita Mae Brown

Students in the Faculty of Education complete one English course:

902130Y Vieras kieli (englanti), 3 op - Foreign language (English), 3 ECTS Proficiency CEFR level B2

Timing: spring and autumn

Contact teacher: Sari Törmänen (sari.tormanen@oulu.fi)

“Language is the road map of a culture. It tells you where its people come from and where they are going.” Rita Mae Brown

Students in the Faculty of Education complete one English course:

902130Y Vieras kieli (englanti), 3 op - Foreign language (English), 3 ECTS Proficiency CEFR level B2

Timing: spring and autumn

Contact teacher: Sari Törmänen (sari.tormanen@oulu.fi)

“Language is the road map of a culture. It tells you where its people come from and where they are going.” Rita Mae Brown

Students in the Faculty of Education complete one English course:

902130Y Vieras kieli (englanti), 3 op - Foreign language (English), 3 ECTS Proficiency CEFR level B2

Timing: spring and autumn

Contact teacher: Sari Törmänen (sari.tormanen@oulu.fi)

“Language is the road map of a culture. It tells you where its people come from and where they are going.” Rita Mae Brown

Students in the Faculty of Education complete one English course:

902130Y Vieras kieli (englanti), 3 op - Foreign language (English), 3 ECTS Proficiency CEFR level B2

Timing: spring and autumn

Contact teacher: Sari Törmänen (sari.tormanen@oulu.fi)

The degree program of Health Sciences

• 902008Y Academic English (terv.tiet.), 3 op   (3 ECTS credits) for 1st year students of Health Sciences.

Contact teacher: Satu Rusko (satu.rusko@oulu.fi)

• 902155Y Medical English 3 op (ECTS credits)

Compulsory for all 1st year students of medicine and dentistry.

Note: Since the course is integrated with the following courses

• 043010P Anatomy: Medical cell and developmental biology, and
• 043027P Psychology for Medical Students,

the Medical English course will be completed in three modules (summary writing for cell biology in the autumn semester, doctor-patient communication in the autumn or spring semester, and student conference on psychology in the spring semester).

Exemption: Students with IB diploma and/or university studies completed in an English-speaking environment can apply for Recognition of Prior Learning (AHOT). Thus, such students may be granted exemption from attendance, on condition that they submit specific tasks which demonstrate their competence in the above three areas. Instructions for these tasks will be given in the decision on the submitted application. Further information: contact teacher

• 902156Y English Scientific and Medical Writing 3 op (ECTS credits) elective course for second year students

In this course you will be writing about topics of your own choice. Through the writing tasks you will develop your scientific writing skills in English. The course is recommended for students who aim to write their specialization studies in English and/or wish to publish their research at a later stage.

Contact teacher: Eva Braidwood

• 902155Y Medical English 3 op (ECTS credits)

Compulsory for all 1st year students of medicine and dentistry.

Note: Since the course is integrated with the following courses

• 043010P Anatomy: Medical cell and developmental biology, and
• 043027P Psychology for Medical Students,

the Medical English course will be completed in three modules (summary writing for cell biology in the autumn semester, doctor-patient communication in the autumn or spring semester, and student conference on psychology in the spring semester).

Exemption: Students with IB diploma and/or university studies completed in an English-speaking environment can apply for Recognition of Prior Learning (AHOT). Thus, such students may be granted exemption from attendance, on condition that they submit specific tasks which demonstrate their competence in the above three areas. Instructions for these tasks will be given in the decision on the submitted application. Further information: contact teacher

• 902156Y English Scientific and Medical Writing 3 op (ECTS credits) elective course for second year students

In this course you will be writing about topics of your own choice. Through the writing tasks you will develop your scientific writing skills in English. The course is recommended for students who aim to write their specialisation studies in English and/or wish to publish their research at a later stage.

Contact teacher: Eva Braidwood

Kansainvälisten maisteriohjelmien opiskelijat: tutkinto-ohjelmaasi ei kuulu Kieli- ja viestintäkoulutuksen englannin kursseja.

Students in International Master's Programs: your degree program has no English language courses with the Languages and Communication Unit.

Kansainvälisten maisteriohjelmien opiskelijat: tutkinto-ohjelmaasi ei kuulu Kieli- ja viestintäkoulutuksen englannin kursseja.
Students in International Master's Programs: your degree program has no English language courses with the Languages and Communication Unit.

Kansainvälisten maisteriohjelmien opiskelijat: tutkinto-ohjelmaasi ei kuulu Kieli- ja viestintäkoulutuksen englannin kursseja.
Students in International Master's Programs: your degree program has no English language courses with the Languages and Communication Unit.

Kansainvälisten maisteriohjelmien opiskelijat: tutkinto-ohjelmaasi ei kuulu Kieli- ja viestintäkoulutuksen englannin kursseja.
Students in International Master's Programs: your degree program has no English language courses with the Languages and Communication Unit.

International Business Management BSc

“If you talk to a man in a language he understands, that goes to his head. If you talk to him in his own language, that goes to his heart.”

--Nelson Mandela

Here in the English for Business students program we understand the demands and importance of English skills in the world today. All English courses in this program are designed to improve the skills of all learners and to facilitate readiness to thrive in working world challenges. Our aim is to help you break your limits and extend your capacity to operate successfully in the world and to support you in your efforts to widen your expertise in your chosen field of study.

Students who are native or C2-level users of Finnish

Your degree requires the completion of studies in academic and research English in the field of business. For this reason you will complete the following course:

Your degree requirements include a total of 13 credits in one or two foreign languages. In one of these languages you must reach the level required by your degree program.
If you choose English as the foreign language in which you will achieve this level, you must complete at least 4 credits at B2 level. You may choose from the following courses.

Your degree requires the completion of studies in academic and research English in the field of business. For this reason you will complete the following course:

Your degree requirements include 5-10 credits in one or two foreign languages. In one of these languages you must reach the level required by your degree program.
If you choose English as the foreign language in which you will achieve this level, you must complete at least 4 credits at B2 level. You may choose from the following courses.