Credits: 3
Schedule: 09.01.2019 - 10.04.2019
Teacher in charge (valid 01.08.2018-31.07.2020):
Laura Mendoza
Teaching Period (valid 01.08.2018-31.07.2020):
III - IV
Learning Outcomes (valid 01.08.2018-31.07.2020):
The main goal of this course is that students continue their own, personalised learning path in English, which started in the previous course (LCA-1015). Students will continue to use their own ways to learn, study and use English both in meaningful personal contexts as well as in academic/ working life situations. Students will develop their English skills towards autonomous and spontaneous language use. Furthermore, the goal is that students manage their own learning process by doing the following:
- Re-analysing their own identity as an English learner and their learning needs in light of the work completed in the course LCA-1015
- Setting personalised learning goals
- Choosing their approach to learning
- Making a concrete learning plan and carrying it out
- Reflecting on their learning process and results
Content (valid 01.08.2018-31.07.2020):
The students will devise a personalised learning plan together with the teacher, which will be based on the individual work accomplished in the previous course (LCA-1015). The small group meetings and individual consultations with the teacher will deal with several topics, such as:
- Further needs analysis of English language learning needs
- Ways of reflecting on one’s own learning, such as a learning diary
- Realistic methods for self-evaluation
- Using and developing English together with other students
- Skills for learning and studying English depending on the particular needs of the students: listening, reading, speaking, writing.
Working Life Skills: Varies according to students’ needs
Workload (valid 01.08.2018-31.07.2020):
81 h
Study Material (valid 01.08.2018-31.07.2020):
MyCourses page + student-selected learning materials depending on each individual plan.
Course Homepage (valid 01.08.2018-31.07.2020):
MyCourses + course code
CEFR level (valid 01.08.2018-31.07.2020):
B2 or higher
Prerequisites (valid 01.08.2018-31.07.2020):
This course is meant only for students who have previously completed the course LCA-1015 Autonomous Language Learning Path and who have a specific a learning difficulty, such as dyslexia, ADHD, language phobia, panic disorder or other similar reasons explained upon registration in WebOodi.
Grading Scale (valid 01.08.2018-31.07.2020):
Pass/Fail
Registration for Courses (valid 01.08.2018-31.07.2020):
WebOodi
Further Information (valid 01.08.2018-31.07.2020):
This course is based on Helsinki University ALMS program (Autonomous Learning Modules). This course partially fulfils the university foreign language requirement for both written and oral skills (3:6 cr, w + o) in Aalto University School of Arts, Design and Architecture.
- Teacher: Lindgren Signe-Anita