Study Guide

Learning outcomes

Proficiency level: B2

Students are able to communicate clearly and effectively in different generic and field-specific work place situations both orally and in writing; find, evaluate and use information effectively and function collaboratively in international working environments.

Implementation and methods of teaching

Students take a Estiem trip during which they make observations on culture. They also make a video diary of the trip, a written report of the culture and a sales pitch video ( about 10 minutes).

Timing and attendance

This course cab be taken anytime during the academic year.

Learning environment

Materials and instructions are in Moodle.

Contents

Cultural report ( using the Hofstede's model)
Video diary
Sales pitch

Assessment criteria

The student is able to analyse cultures in his / her report, which should be academic and precise,
The student makes a good and comprehensive video diary, presenting the work in the seminars, as well as the surroundings and various activities.
The student gives an effective and innovative sales presentation.

Assessment scale

1-5

Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 1–5)

The student can speak well and interacts with the speaking partner/audience. The student knows how to use ways of nonverbal communication. Speech is easy to follow but lacks cohesion in places. Linguistic performance (speech, pronunciation and intonation) is fluent and clear but short pauses, hesitations and pronunciation mistakes may occur.

Written communication is quite fluent, clear and mostly correct. The structures and professional vocabulary are adequate to deliver the message. The text has a reasonably logical structure. The text is cohesive but minor flaws occur. Minor mistakes occur concerning the genre and/or style. The topic is handled in the usual way, meeting the task requirements.

Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 1–5)

The student can speak extremely well. Interaction is very skillful, and nonverbal communication effectively supports the speech. Speech is target-oriented, very consistent, to the point and logical. Transitions are very smooth. Linguistic performance (speech, pronunciation and intonation) is fluent, clear and accurate, and speech tempo is normal.

Written communication is very fluent and versatile. The student uses varied structures and extensive professional vocabulary, but makes occasional mistakes in the most advanced structures. The text has a very clear and logical structure. The text is cohesive and transitions are smooth. The student can deliver the message effortlessly in the appropriate, genre-specific style. The handling of the topic is diverse and skillful, meeting all the task requirements

Learning outcomes

Proficiency level: B2

Students are able to communicate clearly and effectively in different generic and field-specific work place situations both orally and in writing; find, evaluate and use information effectively and function collaboratively in international working environments.

Implementation and methods of teaching

Students take a Estiem trip during which they make observations on culture. They also make a video diary of the trip, a written report of the culture and a sales pitch video ( about 10 minutes).

Timing and attendance

This course cab be taken anytime during the academic year.

Learning environment

Materials and instructions are in Moodle.

Contents

Cultural report ( using the Hofstede's model)
Video diary
Sales pitch

Assessment criteria

The student is able to analyse cultures in his / her report, which should be academic and precise,
The student makes a good and comprehensive video diary, presenting the work in the seminars, as well as the surroundings and various activities.
The student gives an effective and innovative sales presentation.

Assessment scale

1-5

Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 1–5)

The student can speak well and interacts with the speaking partner/audience. The student knows how to use ways of nonverbal communication. Speech is easy to follow but lacks cohesion in places. Linguistic performance (speech, pronunciation and intonation) is fluent and clear but short pauses, hesitations and pronunciation mistakes may occur.

Written communication is quite fluent, clear and mostly correct. The structures and professional vocabulary are adequate to deliver the message. The text has a reasonably logical structure. The text is cohesive but minor flaws occur. Minor mistakes occur concerning the genre and/or style. The topic is handled in the usual way, meeting the task requirements.

Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 1–5)

The student can speak extremely well. Interaction is very skillful, and nonverbal communication effectively supports the speech. Speech is target-oriented, very consistent, to the point and logical. Transitions are very smooth. Linguistic performance (speech, pronunciation and intonation) is fluent, clear and accurate, and speech tempo is normal.

Written communication is very fluent and versatile. The student uses varied structures and extensive professional vocabulary, but makes occasional mistakes in the most advanced structures. The text has a very clear and logical structure. The text is cohesive and transitions are smooth. The student can deliver the message effortlessly in the appropriate, genre-specific style. The handling of the topic is diverse and skillful, meeting all the task requirements

Learning outcomes

Proficiency level: B2

Students are able to communicate clearly and effectively in different generic and field-specific work place situations both orally and in writing; find, evaluate and use information effectively and function collaboratively in international working environments.

Implementation and methods of teaching

Students take a Estiem trip during which they make observations on culture. They also make a video diary of the trip, a written report of the culture and a sales pitch video ( about 10 minutes).

Timing and attendance

This course cab be taken anytime during the academic year.

Learning environment

Materials and instructions are in Moodle.

Contents

Cultural report ( using the Hofstede's model)
Video diary
Sales pitch

Assessment criteria

The student is able to analyse cultures in his / her report, which should be academic and precise,
The student makes a good and comprehensive video diary, presenting the work in the seminars, as well as the surroundings and various activities.
The student gives an effective and innovative sales presentation.

Assessment scale

1-5

Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 1–5)

The student can speak well and interacts with the speaking partner/audience. The student knows how to use ways of nonverbal communication. Speech is easy to follow but lacks cohesion in places. Linguistic performance (speech, pronunciation and intonation) is fluent and clear but short pauses, hesitations and pronunciation mistakes may occur.

Written communication is quite fluent, clear and mostly correct. The structures and professional vocabulary are adequate to deliver the message. The text has a reasonably logical structure. The text is cohesive but minor flaws occur. Minor mistakes occur concerning the genre and/or style. The topic is handled in the usual way, meeting the task requirements.

Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 1–5)

The student can speak extremely well. Interaction is very skillful, and nonverbal communication effectively supports the speech. Speech is target-oriented, very consistent, to the point and logical. Transitions are very smooth. Linguistic performance (speech, pronunciation and intonation) is fluent, clear and accurate, and speech tempo is normal.

Written communication is very fluent and versatile. The student uses varied structures and extensive professional vocabulary, but makes occasional mistakes in the most advanced structures. The text has a very clear and logical structure. The text is cohesive and transitions are smooth. The student can deliver the message effortlessly in the appropriate, genre-specific style. The handling of the topic is diverse and skillful, meeting all the task requirements

Learning outcomes

Proficiency level: B2

Students are able to communicate clearly and effectively in different generic and field-specific work place situations both orally and in writing; find, evaluate and use information effectively and function collaboratively in international working environments.

Assessment scale

1-5