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English for Professional Development (Business)Laajuus (4 op)

Tunnus: KE00BZ84

Laajuus

4 op

Opetuskieli

  • englanti

Vastuuhenkilö

  • Tessa Laba

Osaamistavoitteet

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
- function collaboratively in international working environments.

Ilmoittautumisaika

01.12.2024 - 03.01.2025

Ajoitus

15.01.2025 - 20.04.2025

Opintopistemäärä

4 op

Virtuaaliosuus

4 op

Toteutustapa

Etäopetus

Yksikkö

Kielikeskus (LAB)

Toimipiste

Verkkokampus

Opetuskielet
  • Englanti
Paikat

15 - 70

Koulutus
  • Kieliopinnot LUT
Opettaja
  • Neil MacLaverty
Opetusryhmät
  • Verkkoluento (Koko: 0. Avoin AMK: 0.)
Ryhmät
  • KKIE24LUTH
    Kieli- ja viestintäopinnot 2024-2025, LUT
Pienryhmät
  • Verkkoluento

Osaamistavoitteet

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
- function collaboratively in international working environments.

Arviointiasteikko

1-5

Ilmoittautumisaika

01.12.2024 - 03.01.2025

Ajoitus

07.01.2025 - 13.04.2025

Opintopistemäärä

4 op

Virtuaaliosuus

4 op

Toteutustapa

Etäopetus

Yksikkö

Kielikeskus (LAB)

Toimipiste

Verkkokampus

Opetuskielet
  • Englanti
Paikat

20 - 70

Koulutus
  • Kieliopinnot LUT
Opettaja
  • Natalia Bagrova
Opetusryhmät
  • Avoimen ammattikorkeakoulun kiintiö (Koko: 2. Avoin AMK: 2.)
Ryhmät
  • KKIE24LUTH
    Kieli- ja viestintäopinnot 2024-2025, LUT
Pienryhmät
  • Avoimen ammattikorkeakoulun kiintiö

Osaamistavoitteet

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
- function collaboratively in international working environments.

Toteutustapa ja opetusmenetelmät

Online 100% - This course is for LUT University students (not LAB students) and suitable for those students who are combining work and studies. (Exception can be granted for LAB exchange students only).

This is an online course taught through Moodle. There are no regular lessons for this course and all work is completed by students independently.

All work is delivered through Moodle, and guidance is provided on the work to be completed as well as deadlines for the work.

Ajoitus ja läsnäolo

Students are not required to attend any lessons online or on campus.

All work is delivered through Moodle, and guidance is provided on the work to be completed as well as deadlines for the work.

Oppimateriaali ja suositeltava kirjallisuus

All learning material will be provided by the teacher through Moodle. Some materials may need to be accessed through the LUT Library by logging in with student credentials.

Toteutuksen valinnaiset suoritustavat

-

Työelämäyhteistyö

-

Uusintamahdollisuudet

-

Oppimisympäristö

The course will be delivered wholly online through Moodle.

Opiskelijan ajankäyttö ja kuormitus

4 ECTS, equivalent to 104 hours of work. This includes engaging with the course materials, completing exercises and assignments.

Sisältö

In the course, students will be required to complete 4 units of work - 3 compulsory units and 1 elective unit.

Compulsory units:
- Introduction (mini unit, complete in first week of course)
- Formal writing
- Business concepts

Elective units:
- Business meetings
- Skills + Job applications
- Negotiations + International business

Lisätietoja opiskelijalle: mm. edeltävä osaaminen

The course is taught at a B2 level according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).

Any concerns about language skills should be discussed with the teacher at the beginning of the course.

Arviointimenetelmät

All coursework must be completed by the given deadlines. Any concerns about completing coursework by the given deadlines due to scheduling issues with work and/or other studies should be discussed with the teacher at the beginning of the course or well in advance of assignment deadlines.

The Introduction unit of the course is not graded, but all other units in the course are graded 0-5 per unit.

Arviointiasteikko

1-5

Hylätty (0)

The student cannot convey messages at the required level or meet task requirements.

Arviointikriteerit: taso 1: (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

The student has satisfactory knowledge of the course content.

The speech is understandable with some difficulty to follow. Interaction is mostly missing. The speech is hesitant, pauses are rather long and pronunciation mistakes sometimes make it hard to understand the message. The student uses only basic structures and makes some mistakes.

Written communication consists of simple expressions and there are plentiful mistakes. The language is clumsy, but the message is delivered.

Arviointikriteerit: taso 3 (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

The student has a good knowledge of the course content.

The student communicates in English well, interacts adequately, and uses means of nonverbal communication. The speech is fairly easy to follow. The speech is fluent and clear, but 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. Minor mistakes occur concerning the genre and/or style.

Arviointikriteerit: taso 5 (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

The student has an excellent knowledge of the course content.

The student communicates in excellent English. Interaction is very skillful, and nonverbal communication effectively supports spoken words. The speech is targeted, extremely logical, relevant, and consistent. The speech (language, pronunciation and intonation) is fluent, clear, accurate, and naturally paced.

Written communication is very fluent and versatile. The student uses varied structures and extensive professional vocabulary, making occasional mistakes only in the most complex structures. The student can deliver the message effortlessly in the appropriate, genre-specific style.

Ilmoittautumisaika

01.12.2024 - 03.01.2025

Ajoitus

07.01.2025 - 20.04.2025

Opintopistemäärä

4 op

Virtuaaliosuus

4 op

Toteutustapa

Etäopetus

Yksikkö

Kielikeskus (LAB)

Toimipiste

Verkkokampus

Opetuskielet
  • Englanti
Paikat

15 - 70

Koulutus
  • Kieliopinnot LUT
Opettaja
  • Hanna Vihava
Opetusryhmät
  • Avoimen ammattikorkeakoulun kiintiö (Koko: 15. Avoin AMK: 15.)
Ryhmät
  • KKIE24LUTH
    Kieli- ja viestintäopinnot 2024-2025, LUT
Pienryhmät
  • Avoimen ammattikorkeakoulun kiintiö

Osaamistavoitteet

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
- function collaboratively in international working environments.

Toteutustapa ja opetusmenetelmät

This is an online course taught through Moodle. Periods 1-2 of spring semester 2025. There are no regular lessons for this course and all work is completed by students independently. Optional Zoom sessions may be organized.

This course is suitable for those students who are combining work and studies.

Ajoitus ja läsnäolo

This is a self-guided course. All work is delivered through Moodle and guidance is provided on the work to be completed and by what dates assignments need to be completed.

Oppimateriaali ja suositeltava kirjallisuus

All learning material will be provided by the teacher through Moodle.

Oppimisympäristö

The course will be delivered through Moodle.

Opiskelijan ajankäyttö ja kuormitus

4 ECTS, equivalent to 104 hours of work.

Sisältö

Topics:
- managing job application processes: CV/video CV
- understanding the key terminology and concepts of the business field
- managing written and oral communication situations required in professional studies and at work
- communicating effectively for international practices
- critical use of resources.

Lisätietoja opiskelijalle: mm. edeltävä osaaminen

The course is taught at a B2 level according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).

Any concerns about language skills should be discussed with the teacher at the beginning of the course.

Arviointimenetelmät

All compulsory assignments must be completed by the given deadlines. Any concerns about completing coursework by the given deadlines due to scheduling issues with work and/or other studies should be discussed with the teacher at the beginning of the course.

Assignments include:
- Job hunting tasks, video profile
- formal emails
- A lean business plan
- Small presentations (video)

Arviointiasteikko

1-5

Hylätty (0)

The student cannot convey messages at the required level or meet task requirements.

Arviointikriteerit: taso 1: (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

The student has satisfactory knowledge of the course content.

The speech is understandable with some difficulty to follow. Interaction is mostly missing. The speech is hesitant, pauses are rather long and pronunciation mistakes sometimes make it hard to understand the message. The student uses only basic structures and makes some mistakes.

Written communication consists of simple expressions and there are plentiful mistakes. The language is clumsy, but the message is delivered.

Arviointikriteerit: taso 3 (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

The student has a good knowledge of the course content.

The student communicates in English well, interacts adequately, and uses means of nonverbal communication. The speech is fairly easy to follow. The speech is fluent and clear, but 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. Minor mistakes occur concerning the genre and/or style.

Arviointikriteerit: taso 5 (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

The student has an excellent knowledge of the course content.

The student communicates in excellent English. Interaction is very skillful, and nonverbal communication effectively supports spoken words. The speech is targeted, extremely logical, relevant, and consistent. The speech (language, pronunciation and intonation) is fluent, clear, accurate, and naturally paced.

Written communication is very fluent and versatile. The student uses varied structures and extensive professional vocabulary, making occasional mistakes only in the most complex structures. The student can deliver the message effortlessly in the appropriate, genre-specific style.

Ilmoittautumisaika

01.12.2024 - 03.01.2025

Ajoitus

07.01.2025 - 20.04.2025

Opintopistemäärä

4 op

Virtuaaliosuus

2 op

Toteutustapa

50 % Lähiopetus, 50 % Etäopetus

Yksikkö

Kielikeskus (LAB)

Toimipiste

Lappeenrannan kampus

Opetuskielet
  • Englanti
Paikat

15 - 30

Koulutus
  • Kieliopinnot LUT
Opettaja
  • Hanna Vihava
Opetusryhmät
  • Luennot 1 (Koko: 0. Avoin AMK: 0.)
Ryhmät
  • KKIE24LUTH
    Kieli- ja viestintäopinnot 2024-2025, LUT
Pienryhmät
  • Luennot 1

Osaamistavoitteet

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
- function collaboratively in international working environments.

Toteutustapa ja opetusmenetelmät

This is course is taught through Moodle and classroom lessons. While much of the work is completed by students independently online, there are classroom lessons approximately every other week. The lessons are neither streamed nor recorded, so regular attendance is essential and absence must be compensated. This implementation is suitable for students who wish to practice spoken English and interaction skills in an encouraging environment offline.

Ajoitus ja läsnäolo

Periods 1-2 in spring semester 2025.
Assignments and instructions are delivered through Moodle.
7 x 2h classroom lessons for lectures, instructions and practical speaking excercises in pairs and groups.
Regular attendance is essential and absence must be compensated.

Oppimateriaali ja suositeltava kirjallisuus

All learning material will be provided by the teacher through Moodle or in class.

Oppimisympäristö

The course will be delivered through Moodle and in class.

Opiskelijan ajankäyttö ja kuormitus

4 ECTS, equivalent to 104 hours of work.

Sisältö

Topics:
- managing job application processes: CV/video CV
- understanding the key terminology and concepts of the business field
- managing written and oral communication situations required in professional studies and at work
- communicating effectively for international practices
- critical use of resources.

Lisätietoja opiskelijalle: mm. edeltävä osaaminen

The course is taught at a B2 level according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).

Any concerns about language skills should be discussed with the teacher at the beginning of the course.

Arviointimenetelmät

All compulsory assignments must be completed by the given deadlines. Any concerns about completing coursework by the given deadlines due to scheduling issues with work and/or other studies should be discussed with the teacher at the beginning of the course.

Assignments include:
- Job hunting tasks, video profile
- formal emails
- A business plan
- Small presentations and meetings

Arviointiasteikko

1-5

Hylätty (0)

The student cannot convey messages at the required level or meet task requirements.

Arviointikriteerit: taso 1: (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

The student has satisfactory knowledge of the course content.

The speech is understandable with some difficulty to follow. Interaction is mostly missing. The speech is hesitant, pauses are rather long and pronunciation mistakes sometimes make it hard to understand the message. The student uses only basic structures and makes some mistakes.

Written communication consists of simple expressions and there are plentiful mistakes. The language is clumsy, but the message is delivered.

Arviointikriteerit: taso 3 (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

The student has a good knowledge of the course content.

The student communicates in English well, interacts adequately, and uses means of nonverbal communication. The speech is fairly easy to follow. The speech is fluent and clear, but 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. Minor mistakes occur concerning the genre and/or style.

Arviointikriteerit: taso 5 (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

The student has an excellent knowledge of the course content.

The student communicates in excellent English. Interaction is very skillful, and nonverbal communication effectively supports spoken words. The speech is targeted, extremely logical, relevant, and consistent. The speech (language, pronunciation and intonation) is fluent, clear, accurate, and naturally paced.

Written communication is very fluent and versatile. The student uses varied structures and extensive professional vocabulary, making occasional mistakes only in the most complex structures. The student can deliver the message effortlessly in the appropriate, genre-specific style.

Ilmoittautumisaika

01.12.2024 - 03.01.2025

Ajoitus

07.01.2025 - 20.04.2025

Opintopistemäärä

4 op

Virtuaaliosuus

1 op

TKI-osuus

1 op

Toteutustapa

75 % Lähiopetus, 25 % Etäopetus

Yksikkö

Kielikeskus (LAB)

Toimipiste

Lappeenrannan kampus

Opetuskielet
  • Englanti
Paikat

15 - 40

Koulutus
  • Kieliopinnot LUT
Opettaja
  • Mohammad Etedali
Opetusryhmät
  • Luennot (Koko: 0. Avoin AMK: 0.)
Ryhmät
  • KKIE24LUTH
    Kieli- ja viestintäopinnot 2024-2025, LUT
Pienryhmät
  • Luennot

Osaamistavoitteet

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
- function collaboratively in international working environments.

Toteutustapa ja opetusmenetelmät

This is a blended learning course, meaning there will be a combination of lessons on campus (in Lappeenranta) and learning independently online.

Students will be:
- Engaging in both independent and group tasks
- Reading, watching and analysing course materials
- Completing research
- Completing assignments (both written and spoken)

All work is delivered through Moodle, and guidance is provided on the work to be completed as well as deadlines for the work.

Ajoitus ja läsnäolo

The lessons on campus are meant to focus on practice and application of skills students have studied indepedently. The main focus will be on spoken activities and there will be very little lecturing by the teacher. It is therefore expected that students are able to attend the lessons on campus and are willing and ready to engage with other students in the course. Alternative tasks are not given for the on-campus lessons, except in very exceptional circumstances.

Oppimateriaali ja suositeltava kirjallisuus

All learning material will be provided by the teacher through Moodle.

Oppimisympäristö

The course will be delivered online through Moodle and on campus.

Opiskelijan ajankäyttö ja kuormitus

4 ECTS, equivalent to 104 hours of work. 10 lessons (á 90 minutes) throughout the spring term. The number of lessons may change as a result of the planning process, but not by much. Detailed information will be provided at the start of the course.

Sisältö

The course will include most or all of the topics mentioned below.

Topics:
- managing job application processes: CV/video CV
- understanding the key terminology and concepts of the business field
- managing written and oral communication situations required in professional studies and at work
- communicating effectively for international practices
- critical use of resources.

Lisätietoja opiskelijalle: mm. edeltävä osaaminen

The course is taught at a B2 level according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).

Any concerns about language skills should be discussed with the teacher at the beginning of the course.

Arviointimenetelmät

All compulsory assignments must be completed by the given deadlines.

Assignments may include:
- Business plan (and other business documents)
- Formal writing task
- International business task
- Presentation
- Jobs/Interviews task, CV possibility
- Meetings and Negotiations
- Discussions
- Sales pitch
- Vocabulary tasks

Please note there may be changes to this list by the teacher before the course is scheduled to begin. All of the information regarding the completion of the course will be delivered at the start of the course.

Arviointiasteikko

1-5

Hylätty (0)

The student cannot convey messages at the required level or meet task requirements.

Arviointikriteerit: taso 1: (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

The student has satisfactory knowledge of the course content.

The speech is understandable with some difficulty to follow. Interaction is mostly missing. The speech is hesitant, pauses are rather long and pronunciation mistakes sometimes make it hard to understand the message. The student uses only basic structures and makes some mistakes.

Written communication consists of simple expressions and there are plentiful mistakes. The language is clumsy, but the message is delivered.

Arviointikriteerit: taso 3 (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

The student has a good knowledge of the course content.

The student communicates in English well, interacts adequately, and uses means of nonverbal communication. The speech is fairly easy to follow. The speech is fluent and clear, but 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. Minor mistakes occur concerning the genre and/or style.

Arviointikriteerit: taso 5 (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

The student has an excellent knowledge of the course content.

The student communicates in excellent English. Interaction is very skillful, and nonverbal communication effectively supports spoken words. The speech is targeted, extremely logical, relevant, and consistent. The speech (language, pronunciation and intonation) is fluent, clear, accurate, and naturally paced.

Written communication is very fluent and versatile. The student uses varied structures and extensive professional vocabulary, making occasional mistakes only in the most complex structures. The student can deliver the message effortlessly in the appropriate, genre-specific style.

Ilmoittautumisaika

01.12.2024 - 03.01.2025

Ajoitus

07.01.2025 - 20.04.2025

Opintopistemäärä

4 op

Virtuaaliosuus

1 op

Toteutustapa

75 % Lähiopetus, 25 % Etäopetus

Yksikkö

Kielikeskus (LAB)

Toimipiste

Lappeenrannan kampus

Opetuskielet
  • Englanti
Paikat

15 - 40

Koulutus
  • Kieliopinnot LUT
Opettaja
  • Mohammad Etedali
Opetusryhmät
  • Luennot (Koko: 0. Avoin AMK: 0.)
  • Avoimen ammattikorkeakoulun kiintiö (Koko: 15. Avoin AMK: 15.)
Ryhmät
  • KKIE24LUTH
    Kieli- ja viestintäopinnot 2024-2025, LUT
Pienryhmät
  • Luennot
  • Avoimen ammattikorkeakoulun kiintiö

Osaamistavoitteet

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
- function collaboratively in international working environments.

Toteutustapa ja opetusmenetelmät

This is a blended learning course, meaning there will be a combination of lessons on campus (in Lappeenranta) and learning independently online.

Students will be:
- Engaging in both independent and group tasks
- Reading, watching and analysing course materials
- Completing research
- Completing assignments (both written and spoken)

All work is delivered through Moodle, and guidance is provided on the work to be completed as well as deadlines for the work.

Ajoitus ja läsnäolo

The lessons on campus are meant to focus on practice and application of skills students have studied indepedently. The main focus will be on spoken activities and there will be very little lecturing by the teacher. It is therefore expected that students are able to attend the lessons on campus and are willing and ready to engage with other students in the course. Alternative tasks are not given for the on-campus lessons, except in very exceptional circumstances.

Oppimateriaali ja suositeltava kirjallisuus

All learning material will be provided by the teacher through Moodle.

Oppimisympäristö

The course will be delivered online through Moodle and on campus.

Opiskelijan ajankäyttö ja kuormitus

4 ECTS, equivalent to 104 hours of work. 10 lessons (á 90 minutes) throughout the spring term. The number of lessons may change as a result of the planning process, but not by much. Detailed information will be provided at the start of the course.

Sisältö

The course will include most or all of the topics mentioned below.

Topics:
- managing job application processes: CV/video CV
- understanding the key terminology and concepts of the business field
- managing written and oral communication situations required in professional studies and at work
- communicating effectively for international practices
- critical use of resources.

Lisätietoja opiskelijalle: mm. edeltävä osaaminen

The course is taught at a B2 level according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).

Any concerns about language skills should be discussed with the teacher at the beginning of the course.

Arviointimenetelmät

All compulsory assignments must be completed by the given deadlines.

Assignments may include:
- Business plan (and other business documents)
- Formal writing task
- International business task
- Presentation
- Jobs/Interviews task, CV possibility
- Meetings and Negotiations
- Discussions
- Sales pitch
- Vocabulary tasks

Please note there may be changes to this list by the teacher before the course is scheduled to begin. All of the information regarding the completion of the course will be delivered at the start of the course.

Arviointiasteikko

1-5

Hylätty (0)

The student cannot convey messages at the required level or meet task requirements.

Arviointikriteerit: taso 1: (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

The student has satisfactory knowledge of the course content.

The speech is understandable with some difficulty to follow. Interaction is mostly missing. The speech is hesitant, pauses are rather long and pronunciation mistakes sometimes make it hard to understand the message. The student uses only basic structures and makes some mistakes.

Written communication consists of simple expressions and there are plentiful mistakes. The language is clumsy, but the message is delivered.

Arviointikriteerit: taso 3 (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

The student has a good knowledge of the course content.

The student communicates in English well, interacts adequately, and uses means of nonverbal communication. The speech is fairly easy to follow. The speech is fluent and clear, but 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. Minor mistakes occur concerning the genre and/or style.

Arviointikriteerit: taso 5 (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

The student has an excellent knowledge of the course content.

The student communicates in excellent English. Interaction is very skillful, and nonverbal communication effectively supports spoken words. The speech is targeted, extremely logical, relevant, and consistent. The speech (language, pronunciation and intonation) is fluent, clear, accurate, and naturally paced.

Written communication is very fluent and versatile. The student uses varied structures and extensive professional vocabulary, making occasional mistakes only in the most complex structures. The student can deliver the message effortlessly in the appropriate, genre-specific style.

Ilmoittautumisaika

01.08.2024 - 30.08.2024

Ajoitus

02.09.2024 - 15.12.2024

Opintopistemäärä

4 op

Virtuaaliosuus

2 op

Toteutustapa

50 % Lähiopetus, 50 % Etäopetus

Yksikkö

Kielikeskus (LAB)

Toimipiste

Lappeenrannan kampus

Opetuskielet
  • Englanti
Paikat

15 - 40

Koulutus
  • Kieliopinnot LUT
Opettaja
  • Mohammad Etedali
Opetusryhmät
  • Harjoitukset (Koko: 0. Avoin AMK: 0.)
Ryhmät
  • KKIE24LUTH
    Kieli- ja viestintäopinnot 2024-2025, LUT
Pienryhmät
  • Harjoitukset

Osaamistavoitteet

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
- function collaboratively in international working environments.

Toteutustapa ja opetusmenetelmät

This is a blended learning course, meaning there will be a combination of lessons on campus (in Lappeenranta) and learning independently online.

Students will be:
- Engaging in both independent and group tasks
- Reading, watching and analysing course materials
- Completing research
- Completing assignments (both written and spoken)

All work is delivered through Moodle, and guidance is provided on the work to be completed as well as deadlines for the work.

Ajoitus ja läsnäolo

The lessons on campus are meant to focus on practice and application of skills students have studied indepedently. The main focus will be on spoken activities and there will be very little lecturing by the teacher. It is therefore expected that students are able to attend the lessons on campus and are willing and ready to engage with other students in the course. Alternative tasks are not given for the on-campus lessons, except in very exceptional circumstances.

Oppimateriaali ja suositeltava kirjallisuus

All learning material will be provided by the teacher through Moodle.

Oppimisympäristö

The course will be delivered online through Moodle and on campus.

Opiskelijan ajankäyttö ja kuormitus

4 ECTS, equivalent to 104 hours of work. 10 lessons (á 90 minutes) throughout the spring term. The number of lessons may change as a result of the planning process, but not by much. Detailed information will be provided at the start of the course.

Sisältö

The course will include most or all of the topics mentioned below.

Topics:
- managing job application processes: CV/video CV
- understanding the key terminology and concepts of the business field
- managing written and oral communication situations required in professional studies and at work
- communicating effectively for international practices
- critical use of resources.

Lisätietoja opiskelijalle: mm. edeltävä osaaminen

The course is taught at a B2 level according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).

Any concerns about language skills should be discussed with the teacher at the beginning of the course.

Arviointimenetelmät

All compulsory assignments must be completed by the given deadlines.

Assignments may include:
- Business plan (and other business documents)
- Formal writing task
- International business task
- Presentation
- Jobs/Interviews task, CV possibility
- Meetings and Negotiations
- Discussions
- Sales pitch
- Vocabulary tasks

Please note there may be changes to this list by the teacher before the course is scheduled to begin. All of the information regarding the completion of the course will be delivered at the start of the course.

Arviointiasteikko

1-5

Hylätty (0)

The student cannot convey messages at the required level or meet task requirements.

Arviointikriteerit: taso 1: (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

The student has satisfactory knowledge of the course content.

The speech is understandable with some difficulty to follow. Interaction is mostly missing. The speech is hesitant, pauses are rather long and pronunciation mistakes sometimes make it hard to understand the message. The student uses only basic structures and makes some mistakes.

Written communication consists of simple expressions and there are plentiful mistakes. The language is clumsy, but the message is delivered.

Arviointikriteerit: taso 3 (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

The student has a good knowledge of the course content.

The student communicates in English well, interacts adequately, and uses means of nonverbal communication. The speech is fairly easy to follow. The speech is fluent and clear, but 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. Minor mistakes occur concerning the genre and/or style.

Arviointikriteerit: taso 5 (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

The student has an excellent knowledge of the course content.

The student communicates in excellent English. Interaction is very skillful, and nonverbal communication effectively supports spoken words. The speech is targeted, extremely logical, relevant, and consistent. The speech (language, pronunciation and intonation) is fluent, clear, accurate, and naturally paced.

Written communication is very fluent and versatile. The student uses varied structures and extensive professional vocabulary, making occasional mistakes only in the most complex structures. The student can deliver the message effortlessly in the appropriate, genre-specific style.

Ilmoittautumisaika

01.08.2024 - 29.08.2024

Ajoitus

02.09.2024 - 08.12.2024

Opintopistemäärä

4 op

Toteutustapa

Lähiopetus

Yksikkö

Kielikeskus (LAB)

Toimipiste

Verkkokampus

Opetuskielet
  • Englanti
Paikat

15 - 70

Koulutus
  • Kieliopinnot LUT
Opettaja
  • Tessa Laba
Ryhmät
  • KKIE24LUTH
    Kieli- ja viestintäopinnot 2024-2025, LUT

Osaamistavoitteet

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
- function collaboratively in international working environments.

Toteutustapa ja opetusmenetelmät

Online 100% - This course is for LUT University students (not LAB students) and suitable for those students who are combining work and studies.

This is an online course taught through Moodle. There are no regular lessons for this course and all work is completed by students independently.

All work is delivered through Moodle, and guidance is provided on the work to be completed as well as deadlines for the work.

Ajoitus ja läsnäolo

Students are not required to attend any lessons online or on campus.

All work is delivered through Moodle, and guidance is provided on the work to be completed as well as deadlines for the work.

Oppimateriaali ja suositeltava kirjallisuus

All learning material will be provided by the teacher through Moodle. Some materials may need to be accessed through the LUT Library by logging in with student credentials.

Oppimisympäristö

The course will be delivered wholly online through Moodle.

Opiskelijan ajankäyttö ja kuormitus

4 ECTS, equivalent to 104 hours of work. This includes engaging with the course materials, completing exercises and assignments.

Sisältö

In the course, students will be required to complete 4 units of work - 3 compulsory units and 1 elective unit.

Compulsory units:
- Introduction (mini unit, complete in first week of course)
- Formal writing
- Business concepts

Elective units:
- Business meetings
- Skills + Job applications
- Negotiations + International business

Lisätietoja opiskelijalle: mm. edeltävä osaaminen

The course is taught at a B2 level according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).

Any concerns about language skills should be discussed with the teacher at the beginning of the course.

Arviointimenetelmät

All coursework must be completed by the given deadlines. Any concerns about completing coursework by the given deadlines due to scheduling issues with work and/or other studies should be discussed with the teacher at the beginning of the course or well in advance of assignment deadlines.

TASKS IN UNITS THAT CONTRIBUTE TO COURSE GRADE:

-- All units below are graded P/F per unit --

Introduction unit:
- Forum post
- Opening course survey

-- All units below are graded 0-5 per unit --

Formal writing unit:
- Formal writing quizzes
- Writing formal emails + 1 other document

Business concepts unit:
- Business plan
- Draft sales pitch
- Describing charts and graphs

Business meetings:
- Agenda writing
- Action points exercise
- Writing meeting minutes
- Meeting phrases exercise
- Preparing for a meeting

Skills + Job applications:
- SWOT analysis
- Identifying skills in job ad
- Writing a cover letter
- Video CV

Negotiations + International business:
- Positions/interests exercise
- Simple BATNA/ZOPA diagrams
- Negotiation phrases
- Negotiation scenarios
- International business quiz

Arviointiasteikko

1-5

Hylätty (0)

The student cannot convey messages at the required level or meet task requirements.

Arviointikriteerit: taso 1: (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

The student has satisfactory knowledge of the course content.

The speech is understandable with some difficulty to follow. Interaction is mostly missing. The speech is hesitant, pauses are rather long and pronunciation mistakes sometimes make it hard to understand the message. The student uses only basic structures and makes some mistakes.

Written communication consists of simple expressions and there are plentiful mistakes. The language is clumsy, but the message is delivered.

Arviointikriteerit: taso 3 (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

The student has a good knowledge of the course content.

The student communicates in English well, interacts adequately, and uses means of nonverbal communication. The speech is fairly easy to follow. The speech is fluent and clear, but 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. Minor mistakes occur concerning the genre and/or style.

Arviointikriteerit: taso 5 (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

The student has an excellent knowledge of the course content.

The student communicates in excellent English. Interaction is very skillful, and nonverbal communication effectively supports spoken words. The speech is targeted, extremely logical, relevant, and consistent. The speech (language, pronunciation and intonation) is fluent, clear, accurate, and naturally paced.

Written communication is very fluent and versatile. The student uses varied structures and extensive professional vocabulary, making occasional mistakes only in the most complex structures. The student can deliver the message effortlessly in the appropriate, genre-specific style.

Ilmoittautumisaika

01.08.2024 - 30.08.2024

Ajoitus

02.09.2024 - 15.12.2024

Opintopistemäärä

4 op

Virtuaaliosuus

4 op

Toteutustapa

Etäopetus

Yksikkö

Kielikeskus (LAB)

Toimipiste

Verkkokampus

Opetuskielet
  • Englanti
Paikat

10 - 40

Koulutus
  • Kieliopinnot LUT
Opettaja
  • Hanna Vihava
Ryhmät
  • KKIE24LUTH
    Kieli- ja viestintäopinnot 2024-2025, LUT

Osaamistavoitteet

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
- function collaboratively in international working environments.

Toteutustapa ja opetusmenetelmät

This is an online course taught through Moodle. There are no regular lessons for this course and all work is completed by students independently. Optional Zoom sessions may be organized (with an alternative option requiring no attendance).

This course is suitable for those students who are combining work and studies.

Ajoitus ja läsnäolo

This is a self-guided course. All work is delivered through Moodle and guidance is provided on the work to be completed and by what dates assignments need to be completed.

Oppimateriaali ja suositeltava kirjallisuus

All learning material will be provided by the teacher through Moodle.

Oppimisympäristö

The course will be delivered through Moodle.

Opiskelijan ajankäyttö ja kuormitus

4 ECTS, equivalent to 104 hours of work.

Sisältö

Topics:
- managing job application processes: CV/video CV
- understanding the key terminology and concepts of the business field
- managing written and oral communication situations required in professional studies and at work
- communicating effectively for international practices
- critical use of resources.

Lisätietoja opiskelijalle: mm. edeltävä osaaminen

The course is taught at a B2 level according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).

Any concerns about language skills should be discussed with the teacher at the beginning of the course.

Arviointimenetelmät

All compulsory assignments must be completed by the given deadlines. Any concerns about completing coursework by the given deadlines due to scheduling issues with work and/or other studies should be discussed with the teacher at the beginning of the course.

Assignments include:
- Job hunting tasks, video profile
- formal emails
- A business plan
- Small presentations (video)

Arviointiasteikko

1-5

Hylätty (0)

The student cannot convey messages at the required level or meet task requirements.

Arviointikriteerit: taso 1: (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

The student has satisfactory knowledge of the course content.

The speech is understandable with some difficulty to follow. Interaction is mostly missing. The speech is hesitant, pauses are rather long and pronunciation mistakes sometimes make it hard to understand the message. The student uses only basic structures and makes some mistakes.

Written communication consists of simple expressions and there are plentiful mistakes. The language is clumsy, but the message is delivered.

Arviointikriteerit: taso 3 (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

The student has a good knowledge of the course content.

The student communicates in English well, interacts adequately, and uses means of nonverbal communication. The speech is fairly easy to follow. The speech is fluent and clear, but 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. Minor mistakes occur concerning the genre and/or style.

Arviointikriteerit: taso 5 (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

The student has an excellent knowledge of the course content.

The student communicates in excellent English. Interaction is very skillful, and nonverbal communication effectively supports spoken words. The speech is targeted, extremely logical, relevant, and consistent. The speech (language, pronunciation and intonation) is fluent, clear, accurate, and naturally paced.

Written communication is very fluent and versatile. The student uses varied structures and extensive professional vocabulary, making occasional mistakes only in the most complex structures. The student can deliver the message effortlessly in the appropriate, genre-specific style.

Ilmoittautumisaika

15.11.2023

Ajoitus

22.01.2024 - 21.04.2024

Opintopistemäärä

4 op

Virtuaaliosuus

4 op

Toteutustapa

Etäopetus

Yksikkö

Kielikeskus (LAB)

Toimipiste

Verkkokampus

Opetuskielet
  • Englanti
Paikat

18 - 35

Koulutus
  • Kieliopinnot LUT
Opettaja
  • Tessa Laba
Ryhmät
  • KKIE23LUTH
    Kieli- ja viestintäopinnot 2023-2024, LUT

Osaamistavoitteet

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
- function collaboratively in international working environments.

Toteutustapa ja opetusmenetelmät

Online 100% - This course is for LUT Business Open University students and suitable for those students who are combining work and studies.

This is an online course taught through Moodle. There are no regular lessons for this course and all work is completed by students independently.

Students will be:
- Engaging in both independent
- Reading, watching and analysing course materials
- Completing research
- Completing assignments (both written and spoken)

All work is delivered through Moodle, and guidance is provided on the work to be completed as well as deadlines for the work.

Ajoitus ja läsnäolo

Students are not required to attend any lessons online or on campus.

All work is delivered through Moodle, and guidance is provided on the work to be completed as well as deadlines for the work.

Oppimateriaali ja suositeltava kirjallisuus

All learning material will be provided by the teacher through Moodle. Some materials may need to be accessed through the LUT Library by logging in with student credentials.

Oppimisympäristö

The course will be delivered wholly online through Moodle.

Opiskelijan ajankäyttö ja kuormitus

4 ECTS, equivalent to 104 hours of work.

Sisältö

The course will likely include most or all of the topics mentioned below.

Topics:
- managing job application processes: CV/video CV
- understanding the key terminology and concepts of the business field
- managing written and oral communication situations required in professional studies and at work
- communicating effectively for international practices
- critical use of resources.

Lisätietoja opiskelijalle: mm. edeltävä osaaminen

The course is taught at a B2 level according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).

Any concerns about language skills should be discussed with the teacher at the beginning of the course.

Arviointimenetelmät

All compulsory assignments must be completed by the given deadlines. Any concerns about completing coursework by the given deadlines due to scheduling issues with work and/or other studies should be discussed with the teacher at the beginning of the course or in advance of assignment deadlines.

Assignments may include:
- Business plan (and other business documents)
- Formal writing task
- International business task
- Presentation
- Jobs/Interviews task, CV possibility
- Meetings and Negotiations
- Sales pitch
- Vocabulary tasks

Please note this list is not exhaustive and detailed information about the assignments in the course will be provided once the course begins.

Arviointiasteikko

1-5

Hylätty (0)

The student cannot convey messages at the required level or meet task requirements.

Arviointikriteerit: taso 1: (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

The student has satisfactory knowledge of the course content.

The speech is understandable with some difficulty to follow. Interaction is mostly missing. The speech is hesitant, pauses are rather long and pronunciation mistakes sometimes make it hard to understand the message. The student uses only basic structures and makes some mistakes.

Written communication consists of simple expressions and there are plentiful mistakes. The language is clumsy, but the message is delivered.

Arviointikriteerit: taso 3 (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

The student has a good knowledge of the course content.

The student communicates in English well, interacts adequately, and uses means of nonverbal communication. The speech is fairly easy to follow. The speech is fluent and clear, but 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. Minor mistakes occur concerning the genre and/or style.

Arviointikriteerit: taso 5 (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

The student has an excellent knowledge of the course content.

The student communicates in excellent English. Interaction is very skillful, and nonverbal communication effectively supports spoken words. The speech is targeted, extremely logical, relevant, and consistent. The speech (language, pronunciation and intonation) is fluent, clear, accurate, and naturally paced.

Written communication is very fluent and versatile. The student uses varied structures and extensive professional vocabulary, making occasional mistakes only in the most complex structures. The student can deliver the message effortlessly in the appropriate, genre-specific style.

Ilmoittautumisaika

01.12.2023 - 12.01.2024

Ajoitus

15.01.2024 - 14.04.2024

Opintopistemäärä

4 op

Virtuaaliosuus

4 op

Toteutustapa

Etäopetus

Yksikkö

Kielikeskus (LAB)

Toimipiste

Verkkokampus

Opetuskielet
  • Englanti
Paikat

30 - 70

Koulutus
  • Kieliopinnot LUT
Opettaja
  • Tessa Laba
Ryhmät
  • KKIE23LUTH
    Kieli- ja viestintäopinnot 2023-2024, LUT

Osaamistavoitteet

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
- function collaboratively in international working environments.

Toteutustapa ja opetusmenetelmät

Online 100% - This course is suitable for those students who are combining work and studies.

This is an online course taught through Moodle. There are no regular lessons for this course and all work is completed by students independently.

Students will be:
- Engaging in both independent
- Reading, watching and analysing course materials
- Completing research
- Completing assignments (both written and spoken)

All work is delivered through Moodle, and guidance is provided on the work to be completed as well as deadlines for the work.

Ajoitus ja läsnäolo

Students are not required to attend any lessons online or on campus.

All work is delivered through Moodle, and guidance is provided on the work to be completed as well as deadlines for the work.

Oppimateriaali ja suositeltava kirjallisuus

All learning material will be provided by the teacher through Moodle. Some materials may need to be accessed through the LUT Library by logging in with student credentials.

Oppimisympäristö

The course will be delivered wholly online through Moodle.

Opiskelijan ajankäyttö ja kuormitus

4 ECTS, equivalent to 104 hours of work.

Sisältö

The course will likely include most or all of the topics mentioned below.

Topics:
- managing job application processes: CV/video CV
- understanding the key terminology and concepts of the business field
- managing written and oral communication situations required in professional studies and at work
- communicating effectively for international practices
- critical use of resources.

Lisätietoja opiskelijalle: mm. edeltävä osaaminen

The course is taught at a B2 level according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).

Any concerns about language skills should be discussed with the teacher at the beginning of the course.

Arviointimenetelmät

All compulsory assignments must be completed by the given deadlines. Any concerns about completing coursework by the given deadlines due to scheduling issues with work and/or other studies should be discussed with the teacher at the beginning of the course or in advance of assignment deadlines.

Assignments may include:
- Business plan (and other business documents)
- Formal writing task
- International business task
- Presentation
- Jobs/Interviews task, CV possibility
- Meetings and Negotiations
- Sales pitch
- Vocabulary tasks

Please note this list is not exhaustive and detailed information about the assignments in the course will be provided once the course begins.

Arviointiasteikko

1-5

Hylätty (0)

The student cannot convey messages at the required level or meet task requirements.

Arviointikriteerit: taso 1: (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

The student has satisfactory knowledge of the course content.

The speech is understandable with some difficulty to follow. Interaction is mostly missing. The speech is hesitant, pauses are rather long and pronunciation mistakes sometimes make it hard to understand the message. The student uses only basic structures and makes some mistakes.

Written communication consists of simple expressions and there are plentiful mistakes. The language is clumsy, but the message is delivered.

Arviointikriteerit: taso 3 (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

The student has a good knowledge of the course content.

The student communicates in English well, interacts adequately, and uses means of nonverbal communication. The speech is fairly easy to follow. The speech is fluent and clear, but 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. Minor mistakes occur concerning the genre and/or style.

Arviointikriteerit: taso 5 (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

The student has an excellent knowledge of the course content.

The student communicates in excellent English. Interaction is very skillful, and nonverbal communication effectively supports spoken words. The speech is targeted, extremely logical, relevant, and consistent. The speech (language, pronunciation and intonation) is fluent, clear, accurate, and naturally paced.

Written communication is very fluent and versatile. The student uses varied structures and extensive professional vocabulary, making occasional mistakes only in the most complex structures. The student can deliver the message effortlessly in the appropriate, genre-specific style.

Ilmoittautumisaika

01.12.2023 - 05.01.2024

Ajoitus

08.01.2024 - 21.04.2024

Opintopistemäärä

4 op

Virtuaaliosuus

4 op

Toteutustapa

Etäopetus

Yksikkö

Kielikeskus (LAB)

Toimipiste

Verkkokampus

Opetuskielet
  • Englanti
Paikat

30 - 70

Koulutus
  • Kieliopinnot LUT
Opettaja
  • Hanna Vihava
Ryhmät
  • KKIE23LUTH
    Kieli- ja viestintäopinnot 2023-2024, LUT

Osaamistavoitteet

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
- function collaboratively in international working environments.

Toteutustapa ja opetusmenetelmät

This is an online course taught through Moodle. There are no regular lessons for this course and all work is completed by students independently. Optional Zoom sessions may be organized (with an alternative option requiring no attendance).

This course is suitable for those students who are combining work and studies.

Ajoitus ja läsnäolo

This is a self-guided course. All work is delivered through Moodle and guidance is provided on the work to be completed and by what dates assignments need to be completed.

Oppimateriaali ja suositeltava kirjallisuus

All learning material will be provided by the teacher through Moodle.

Oppimisympäristö

The course will be delivered through Moodle.

Opiskelijan ajankäyttö ja kuormitus

4 ECTS, equivalent to 104 hours of work.

Sisältö

Topics:
- managing job application processes: CV/video CV
- understanding the key terminology and concepts of the business field
- managing written and oral communication situations required in professional studies and at work
- communicating effectively for international practices
- critical use of resources.

Lisätietoja opiskelijalle: mm. edeltävä osaaminen

The course is taught at a B2 level according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).

Any concerns about language skills should be discussed with the teacher at the beginning of the course.

Arviointimenetelmät

All compulsory assignments must be completed by the given deadlines. Any concerns about completing coursework by the given deadlines due to scheduling issues with work and/or other studies should be discussed with the teacher at the beginning of the course.

Assignments include:
- Job hunting tasks, video profile
- formal emails
- A business plan
- Small presentations (video)

Arviointiasteikko

1-5

Hylätty (0)

The student cannot convey messages at the required level or meet task requirements.

Arviointikriteerit: taso 1: (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

The student has satisfactory knowledge of the course content.

The speech is understandable with some difficulty to follow. Interaction is mostly missing. The speech is hesitant, pauses are rather long and pronunciation mistakes sometimes make it hard to understand the message. The student uses only basic structures and makes some mistakes.

Written communication consists of simple expressions and there are plentiful mistakes. The language is clumsy, but the message is delivered.

Arviointikriteerit: taso 3 (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

The student has a good knowledge of the course content.

The student communicates in English well, interacts adequately, and uses means of nonverbal communication. The speech is fairly easy to follow. The speech is fluent and clear, but 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. Minor mistakes occur concerning the genre and/or style.

Arviointikriteerit: taso 5 (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

The student has an excellent knowledge of the course content.

The student communicates in excellent English. Interaction is very skillful, and nonverbal communication effectively supports spoken words. The speech is targeted, extremely logical, relevant, and consistent. The speech (language, pronunciation and intonation) is fluent, clear, accurate, and naturally paced.

Written communication is very fluent and versatile. The student uses varied structures and extensive professional vocabulary, making occasional mistakes only in the most complex structures. The student can deliver the message effortlessly in the appropriate, genre-specific style.

Ilmoittautumisaika

01.12.2023 - 05.01.2024

Ajoitus

08.01.2024 - 21.04.2024

Opintopistemäärä

4 op

Virtuaaliosuus

2 op

Toteutustapa

50 % Lähiopetus, 50 % Etäopetus

Yksikkö

Kielikeskus (LAB)

Toimipiste

Lappeenrannan kampus

Opetuskielet
  • Englanti
Paikat

30 - 40

Koulutus
  • Kieliopinnot LUT
Opettaja
  • Matti Mäkelä
Opetusryhmät
  • Harjoitukset 1 (Koko: 0. Avoin AMK: 0.)
Ryhmät
  • KKIE23LUTH
    Kieli- ja viestintäopinnot 2023-2024, LUT
Pienryhmät
  • Harjoitukset 1

Osaamistavoitteet

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
- function collaboratively in international working environments.

Toteutustapa ja opetusmenetelmät

This is a blended learning course, meaning there will be a combination of lessons on campus (in Lappeenranta) and learning independently online.

Students will be:
- Engaging in both independent and group tasks
- Reading, watching and analysing course materials
- Completing research
- Completing assignments (both written and spoken)

All work is delivered through Moodle, and guidance is provided on the work to be completed as well as deadlines for the work.

Ajoitus ja läsnäolo

The lessons on campus are meant to focus on practice and application of skills students have studied indepedently. The main focus will be on spoken activities and there will be very little lecturing by the teacher. It is therefore expected that students are able to attend the lessons on campus and are willing and ready to engage with other students in the course. Alternative tasks are not given for the on-campus lessons, except in very exceptional circumstances.

Oppimateriaali ja suositeltava kirjallisuus

All learning material will be provided by the teacher through Moodle.

Oppimisympäristö

The course will be delivered online through Moodle and on campus.

Opiskelijan ajankäyttö ja kuormitus

4 ECTS, equivalent to 104 hours of work. 10 lessons (á 90 minutes) throughout the spring term. The number of lessons may change as a result of the planning process, but not by much. Detailed information will be provided at the start of the course.

Sisältö

The course will include most or all of the topics mentioned below.

Topics:
- managing job application processes: CV/video CV
- understanding the key terminology and concepts of the business field
- managing written and oral communication situations required in professional studies and at work
- communicating effectively for international practices
- critical use of resources.

Lisätietoja opiskelijalle: mm. edeltävä osaaminen

The course is taught at a B2 level according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).

Any concerns about language skills should be discussed with the teacher at the beginning of the course.

Arviointimenetelmät

All compulsory assignments must be completed by the given deadlines.

Assignments may include:
- Business plan (and other business documents)
- Formal writing task
- International business task
- Presentation
- Jobs/Interviews task, CV possibility
- Meetings and Negotiations
- Discussions
- Sales pitch
- Vocabulary tasks

Please note there may be changes to this list by the teacher before the course is scheduled to begin. All of the information regarding the completion of the course will be delivered at the start of the course.

Arviointiasteikko

1-5

Hylätty (0)

The student cannot convey messages at the required level or meet task requirements.

Arviointikriteerit: taso 1: (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

The student has satisfactory knowledge of the course content.

The speech is understandable with some difficulty to follow. Interaction is mostly missing. The speech is hesitant, pauses are rather long and pronunciation mistakes sometimes make it hard to understand the message. The student uses only basic structures and makes some mistakes.

Written communication consists of simple expressions and there are plentiful mistakes. The language is clumsy, but the message is delivered.

Arviointikriteerit: taso 3 (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

The student has a good knowledge of the course content.

The student communicates in English well, interacts adequately, and uses means of nonverbal communication. The speech is fairly easy to follow. The speech is fluent and clear, but 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. Minor mistakes occur concerning the genre and/or style.

Arviointikriteerit: taso 5 (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

The student has an excellent knowledge of the course content.

The student communicates in excellent English. Interaction is very skillful, and nonverbal communication effectively supports spoken words. The speech is targeted, extremely logical, relevant, and consistent. The speech (language, pronunciation and intonation) is fluent, clear, accurate, and naturally paced.

Written communication is very fluent and versatile. The student uses varied structures and extensive professional vocabulary, making occasional mistakes only in the most complex structures. The student can deliver the message effortlessly in the appropriate, genre-specific style.

Ilmoittautumisaika

15.05.2023 - 29.08.2023

Ajoitus

04.09.2023 - 17.12.2023

Opintopistemäärä

4 op

Virtuaaliosuus

4 op

Toteutustapa

Etäopetus

Yksikkö

Kielikeskus (LAB)

Toimipiste

Verkkokampus

Opetuskielet
  • Englanti
Paikat

30 - 78

Koulutus
  • Kieliopinnot LUT
Opettaja
  • Hanna Vihava
Opetusryhmät
  • Info 1 (Koko: 0. Avoin AMK: 0.)
  • Harjoitus R 1 (Koko: 0. Avoin AMK: 0.)
  • Harjoitus R 2 (Koko: 0. Avoin AMK: 0.)
  • Harjoitus R 3 (Koko: 0. Avoin AMK: 0.)
  • Harjoitukset (Koko: 0. Avoin AMK: 0.)
Ryhmät
  • KKIE23LUTH
    Kieli- ja viestintäopinnot 2023-2024, LUT
Pienryhmät
  • Info 1
  • Harjoitus R 1
  • Harjoitus R 2
  • Harjoitus R 3
  • Harjoitukset

Osaamistavoitteet

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
- function collaboratively in international working environments.

Toteutustapa ja opetusmenetelmät

This is an online course taught through Moodle. There are a few zoom sessions and online group work on given dates, but most of the work is completed by students independently online. Any variations in the schedule or attendance must be negotiated in advance.

Zoom sessions on Fridays:
8 September
29 September
3 Novermber
24 November
1 December
(8 December)

This course is suitable for those students who are combining work and studies.

Ajoitus ja läsnäolo

Apart from a few zoom sessions requiring online attendance, this is a self-guided course. All work is delivered through Moodle and guidance is provided on the work to be completed and by what dates assignments need to be completed.

Oppimateriaali ja suositeltava kirjallisuus

All learning material will be provided by the teacher through Moodle.

Oppimisympäristö

The course will be delivered through Moodle.

Opiskelijan ajankäyttö ja kuormitus

4 ECTS, equivalent to 104 hours of work.

Sisältö

Topics:
- managing job application processes: CV/video CV/cover letter/job interview
- understanding the key terminology and concepts of the business field
- managing written and oral communication situations required in professional studies and at work
- communicating effectively for international practices
- critical use of resources.

Lisätietoja opiskelijalle: mm. edeltävä osaaminen

The course is taught at a B2 level according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).

Any concerns about language skills should be discussed with the teacher at the beginning of the course.

Arviointimenetelmät

All compulsory assignments must be completed by the given deadlines. Any concerns about completing coursework by the given deadlines due to scheduling issues with work and/or other studies should be discussed with the teacher at the beginning of the course.

More specific information on course assignments will be described in Moodle. Possible assignments include:
- Article summary and/or opinion piece
- Jobs/Interviews task, CV, cover letter
- Business plan
- Formal emails
- Presentation
- Meetings and Negotiations
- Discussions

Arviointiasteikko

1-5

Hylätty (0)

The student cannot convey messages at the required level or meet task requirements.

Arviointikriteerit: taso 1: (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

The student has satisfactory knowledge of the course content.

The speech is understandable with some difficulty to follow. Interaction is mostly missing. The speech is hesitant, pauses are rather long and pronunciation mistakes sometimes make it hard to understand the message. The student uses only basic structures and makes some mistakes.

Written communication consists of simple expressions and there are plentiful mistakes. The language is clumsy, but the message is delivered.

Arviointikriteerit: taso 3 (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

The student has a good knowledge of the course content.

The student communicates in English well, interacts adequately, and uses means of nonverbal communication. The speech is fairly easy to follow. The speech is fluent and clear, but 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. Minor mistakes occur concerning the genre and/or style.

Arviointikriteerit: taso 5 (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

The student has an excellent knowledge of the course content.

The student communicates in excellent English. Interaction is very skillful, and nonverbal communication effectively supports spoken words. The speech is targeted, extremely logical, relevant, and consistent. The speech (language, pronunciation and intonation) is fluent, clear, accurate, and naturally paced.

Written communication is very fluent and versatile. The student uses varied structures and extensive professional vocabulary, making occasional mistakes only in the most complex structures. The student can deliver the message effortlessly in the appropriate, genre-specific style.

Ilmoittautumisaika

15.05.2023 - 01.09.2023

Ajoitus

04.09.2023 - 17.12.2023

Opintopistemäärä

4 op

Virtuaaliosuus

1 op

Toteutustapa

75 % Lähiopetus, 25 % Etäopetus

Yksikkö

Kielikeskus (LAB)

Toimipiste

Lappeenrannan kampus

Opetuskielet
  • Englanti
Paikat

16 - 35

Koulutus
  • Kieliopinnot LUT
Opettaja
  • Riitta Gröhn
Opetusryhmät
  • Luennot (Koko: 0. Avoin AMK: 0.)
Ryhmät
  • KKIE23LUTH
    Kieli- ja viestintäopinnot 2023-2024, LUT
Pienryhmät
  • Luennot

Osaamistavoitteet

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
- function collaboratively in international working environments.

Toteutustapa ja opetusmenetelmät

Blended learning

This is a blended learning course taught in class on the Skinnarila campus and Moodle.

Ajoitus ja läsnäolo

Attendance 75% of the lessons.
If you cannot take part in a lesson, please, let the teacher know in advance:

Start on 13.9.2023 at 13.15-14.00 in classroom 1566

4.10.2023 at 12.15-15.30 in 1369
17.10.2023 at 12.15-15.30 in 1369
8.11.2023 at 12.15-15.30 in 1369
21.11.at 12.15-15.30 in 1369
5.12.at 12.15-15.30 in 1369
13.12.at 12.15-15.30 in 1369

Oppimateriaali ja suositeltava kirjallisuus

In-class materials are provided by the teacher.
Online learning materials will be provided by the teacher through Moodle. Some materials may need to be accessed through the LUT Library by logging in with student credentials.

Oppimisympäristö

Campus and Moodle

Opiskelijan ajankäyttö ja kuormitus

4 ECTS, equivalent to 104 hours of work.

Sisältö

The course will include:

Topics:
- managing job application processes: CV/video CV
- understanding the key terminology and concepts of the business field
- managing written and oral communication situations required in professional studies and at work
- communicating effectively for international practices
- critical use of resources.

Lisätietoja opiskelijalle: mm. edeltävä osaaminen

The course is taught at a B2 level according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).

Any concerns about language skills should be discussed with the teacher at the beginning of the course.

Arviointimenetelmät

All compulsory assignments must be completed by the given deadlines. Any concerns about completing coursework by the given deadlines due to scheduling issues with work and/or other studies should be discussed with the teacher at the beginning of the course or in advance of assignment deadlines.

Assignments:
- Business plan (and other business documents)
- Formal writing task
- International business task
- Presentation
- Article summary and/or opinion piece
- Jobs/Interviews task, CV possibility
- Meetings and Negotiations
- Discussions

Arviointiasteikko

1-5

Hylätty (0)

The student cannot convey messages at the required level or meet task requirements.

Arviointikriteerit: taso 1: (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

The student has satisfactory knowledge of the course content.

The speech is understandable with some difficulty to follow. Interaction is mostly missing. The speech is hesitant, pauses are rather long and pronunciation mistakes sometimes make it hard to understand the message. The student uses only basic structures and makes some mistakes.

Written communication consists of simple expressions and there are plentiful mistakes. The language is clumsy, but the message is delivered.

Arviointikriteerit: taso 3 (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

The student has a good knowledge of the course content.

The student communicates in English well, interacts adequately, and uses means of nonverbal communication. The speech is fairly easy to follow. The speech is fluent and clear, but 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. Minor mistakes occur concerning the genre and/or style.

Arviointikriteerit: taso 5 (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

The student has an excellent knowledge of the course content.

The student communicates in excellent English. Interaction is very skillful, and nonverbal communication effectively supports spoken words. The speech is targeted, extremely logical, relevant, and consistent. The speech (language, pronunciation and intonation) is fluent, clear, accurate, and naturally paced.

Written communication is very fluent and versatile. The student uses varied structures and extensive professional vocabulary, making occasional mistakes only in the most complex structures. The student can deliver the message effortlessly in the appropriate, genre-specific style.

Ilmoittautumisaika

01.12.2022 - 09.01.2023

Ajoitus

30.01.2023 - 30.04.2023

Opintopistemäärä

4 op

Virtuaaliosuus

3 op

Toteutustapa

25 % Lähiopetus, 75 % Etäopetus

Yksikkö

Kielikeskus (LAB)

Toimipiste

Lappeenrannan kampus

Opetuskielet
  • Englanti
Paikat

15 - 35

Koulutus
  • Kieliopinnot LUT
Opettaja
  • Riitta Gröhn
Opetusryhmät
  • Harjoitukset (Koko: 0. Avoin AMK: 0.)
Ryhmät
  • KKIE22LUTH
    Kieli- ja viestintäopinnot 2022-2023, LUT
Pienryhmät
  • Harjoitukset

Osaamistavoitteet

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
- function collaboratively in international working environments.

Toteutustapa ja opetusmenetelmät

Blended learning course.
Individual and group work.
Spoken and written assignments. There are four assignments that will be evaluated by the teacher with the grade 5 -0 (CV and video application; formal email; report, executive summary and sales pitch) the other assignments are evaluated on pass/ fail scale. In addition to this, there are lessons and meetings to attend. Active participation in all these activities impacts your grade for the course.

Ajoitus ja läsnäolo

All assignments need to be submitted before their designated deadlines.
During the course a student is expected to actively participate in lessons and meetings. The absence cannot be covered by any other assignment and will impact the final grade.

Oppimateriaali ja suositeltava kirjallisuus

Authentic articles, videos, podcasts are used as materials for the course.

Oppimisympäristö

Campus and online.

Opiskelijan ajankäyttö ja kuormitus

4 ECTS course, which means about 108 hour of student's work.
Student's workload consists of studying theory, watching video materials, completing written and oral assignments: pass/ fail assignments as well as 4 assignments for teacher's evaluation; participating in lessons.

Sisältö

- managing job application processes (CV, video application);
- understanding the key terminology and concepts of the business field: the topics include working globally (cross-cultural collaboration in business); the world of business ; professional meetings; activities include participating in discussions, problem-solving, information presentation);
- managing in written and oral communication situations required in professional studies and in the work-life: correct/appropriate use of language (grammar, formal vs. informal style)
- recognizing and applying the different sources and tools to help students improve their English skills: critical use of dictionaries and other resources

Lisätietoja opiskelijalle: mm. edeltävä osaaminen

The course is taught at a B2 level according to the Common European Framework.

Arviointimenetelmät

Continuous evaluation on the scale 5 - 0.

Arviointiasteikko

1-5

Arviointikriteerit: taso 1: (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

The student can speak satisfactorily. Interaction is occasional. Speech lacks structuring, logic and cohesion almost totally. Linguistic performance (speech, pronunciation and intonation) is quite hesitant, pauses are rather long and pronunciation mistakes sometimes disturb the message. The student uses only a few basic structures and makes mistakes.

Written communication consists mostly of simple expressions and there are plentiful mistakes. The language is clumsy, but the message is delivered. Much of the text lacks logic and cohesive elements. The text is not in keeping with the genre- and/or style-specific conventions. The topic is handled briefly and one-sidedly. There are considerable flaws in meeting the task requirements

Arviointikriteerit: taso 3 (arviointiasteikko 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

Arviointikriteerit: taso 5 (arviointiasteikko 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

Ilmoittautumisaika

01.12.2022 - 09.01.2023

Ajoitus

30.01.2023 - 30.04.2023

Opintopistemäärä

4 op

Virtuaaliosuus

3 op

Toteutustapa

25 % Lähiopetus, 75 % Etäopetus

Yksikkö

Kielikeskus (LAB)

Toimipiste

Lappeenrannan kampus

Opetuskielet
  • Englanti
Paikat

15 - 35

Koulutus
  • Kieliopinnot LUT
Opettaja
  • Riitta Gröhn
Opetusryhmät
  • Kauppatieteen HIGHWAY opiskelijat (Koko: 0. Avoin AMK: 0.)
Ryhmät
  • KKIE22LUTH
    Kieli- ja viestintäopinnot 2022-2023, LUT
Pienryhmät
  • Kauppatieteen HIGHWAY opiskelijat

Osaamistavoitteet

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
- function collaboratively in international working environments.

Toteutustapa ja opetusmenetelmät

Blended learning course.
Individual and group work.
Spoken and written assignments. There are four assignments that will be evaluated by the teacher with the grade 5 -0 (CV and video application; formal email; report, executive summary and sales pitch) the other assignments are evaluated on pass/ fail scale. In addition to this, there are lessons and meetings to attend. Active participation in all these activities impacts your grade for the course.

Ajoitus ja läsnäolo

All assignments need to be submitted before their designated deadlines.
During the course a student is expected to actively participate in lessons and meetings. The absence cannot be covered by any other assignment and will impact the final grade.

Oppimateriaali ja suositeltava kirjallisuus

Authentic articles, videos, podcasts are used as materials for the course.

Oppimisympäristö

Campus and online.

Opiskelijan ajankäyttö ja kuormitus

4 ECTS course, which means about 108 hour of student's work.
Student's workload consists of studying theory, watching video materials, completing written and oral assignments: pass/ fail assignments as well as 4 assignments for teacher's evaluation; participating in lessons.

Sisältö

- managing job application processes (CV, video application);
- understanding the key terminology and concepts of the business field: the topics include working globally (cross-cultural collaboration in business); the world of business ; professional meetings; activities include participating in discussions, problem-solving, information presentation);
- managing in written and oral communication situations required in professional studies and in the work-life: correct/appropriate use of language (grammar, formal vs. informal style)
- recognizing and applying the different sources and tools to help students improve their English skills: critical use of dictionaries and other resources

Lisätietoja opiskelijalle: mm. edeltävä osaaminen

The course is taught at a B2 level according to the Common European Framework.

Arviointimenetelmät

Continuous evaluation on the scale 5 - 0.

Arviointiasteikko

1-5

Arviointikriteerit: taso 1: (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

The student can speak satisfactorily. Interaction is occasional. Speech lacks structuring, logic and cohesion almost totally. Linguistic performance (speech, pronunciation and intonation) is quite hesitant, pauses are rather long and pronunciation mistakes sometimes disturb the message. The student uses only a few basic structures and makes mistakes.

Written communication consists mostly of simple expressions and there are plentiful mistakes. The language is clumsy, but the message is delivered. Much of the text lacks logic and cohesive elements. The text is not in keeping with the genre- and/or style-specific conventions. The topic is handled briefly and one-sidedly. There are considerable flaws in meeting the task requirements

Arviointikriteerit: taso 3 (arviointiasteikko 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

Arviointikriteerit: taso 5 (arviointiasteikko 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

Ilmoittautumisaika

01.10.2022 - 08.01.2023

Ajoitus

23.01.2023 - 30.04.2023

Opintopistemäärä

4 op

Virtuaaliosuus

4 op

Toteutustapa

Etäopetus

Yksikkö

Kielikeskus (LAB)

Toimipiste

Verkkokampus

Opetuskielet
  • Englanti
Paikat

15 - 35

Koulutus
  • Kieliopinnot LUT
Opettaja
  • Tessa Laba
Opetusryhmät
  • VÄYLÄ ja AVOIN (Koko: 0. Avoin AMK: 0.)
Ryhmät
  • KKIE22LUTH
    Kieli- ja viestintäopinnot 2022-2023, LUT
Pienryhmät
  • VÄYLÄ ja AVOIN

Osaamistavoitteet

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
- function collaboratively in international working environments.

Toteutustapa ja opetusmenetelmät

Online 100%

This is an online course taught through Moodle. There are no regular lessons for this course and all work is completed by students independently.

This course is suitable for those students who are combining work and studies.

Ajoitus ja läsnäolo

This is a self-guided course.

All work is delivered through Moodle, and guidance is provided on the work to be completed as well as deadlines for the work.

Oppimateriaali ja suositeltava kirjallisuus

All learning material will be provided by the teacher through Moodle. Some materials may need to be accessed through the LUT Library by logging in with student credentials.

Oppimisympäristö

The course will be delivered wholly online through Moodle.

Opiskelijan ajankäyttö ja kuormitus

4 ECTS, equivalent to 104 hours of work.

Sisältö

The course will likely include most or all of the topics mentioned below.

Topics:
- managing job application processes: CV/video CV
- understanding the key terminology and concepts of the business field
- managing written and oral communication situations required in professional studies and at work
- communicating effectively for international practices
- critical use of resources.

Lisätietoja opiskelijalle: mm. edeltävä osaaminen

The course is taught at a B2 level according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).

Any concerns about language skills should be discussed with the teacher at the beginning of the course.

Arviointimenetelmät

All compulsory assignments must be completed by the given deadlines. Any concerns about completing coursework by the given deadlines due to scheduling issues with work and/or other studies should be discussed with the teacher at the beginning of the course or in advance of assignment deadlines.

Assignments may include:
- Business plan (and other business documents)
- Formal writing task
- International business task
- Presentation
- Article summary and/or opinion piece
- Jobs/Interviews task, CV possibility
- Meetings and Negotiations
- Discussions

Arviointiasteikko

1-5

Hylätty (0)

The student cannot convey messages at the required level or meet task requirements.

Arviointikriteerit: taso 1: (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

The student has satisfactory knowledge of the course content.

The speech is understandable with some difficulty to follow. Interaction is mostly missing. The speech is hesitant, pauses are rather long and pronunciation mistakes sometimes make it hard to understand the message. The student uses only basic structures and makes some mistakes.

Written communication consists of simple expressions and there are plentiful mistakes. The language is clumsy, but the message is delivered.

Arviointikriteerit: taso 3 (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

The student has a good knowledge of the course content.

The student communicates in English well, interacts adequately, and uses means of nonverbal communication. The speech is fairly easy to follow. The speech is fluent and clear, but 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. Minor mistakes occur concerning the genre and/or style.

Arviointikriteerit: taso 5 (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

The student has an excellent knowledge of the course content.

The student communicates in excellent English. Interaction is very skillful, and nonverbal communication effectively supports spoken words. The speech is targeted, extremely logical, relevant, and consistent. The speech (language, pronunciation and intonation) is fluent, clear, accurate, and naturally paced.

Written communication is very fluent and versatile. The student uses varied structures and extensive professional vocabulary, making occasional mistakes only in the most complex structures. The student can deliver the message effortlessly in the appropriate, genre-specific style.

Ilmoittautumisaika

01.12.2022 - 09.01.2023

Ajoitus

16.01.2023 - 30.04.2023

Opintopistemäärä

4 op

Virtuaaliosuus

4 op

Toteutustapa

Etäopetus

Yksikkö

Kielikeskus (LAB)

Toimipiste

Verkkokampus

Opetuskielet
  • Englanti
Paikat

15 - 105

Koulutus
  • Kieliopinnot LUT
Opettaja
  • Hanna Vihava
Ryhmät
  • KKIE22LUTH
    Kieli- ja viestintäopinnot 2022-2023, LUT

Osaamistavoitteet

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
- function collaboratively in international working environments.

Toteutustapa ja opetusmenetelmät

This is an online course taught through Moodle. There are no regular lessons for this course and all work is completed by students independently.

This course is suitable for those students who are combining work and studies.

Ajoitus ja läsnäolo

This is a self-guided course. All work is delivered through Moodle and guidance is provided on the work to be completed and by what dates assignments need to be completed.

Oppimateriaali ja suositeltava kirjallisuus

All learning material will be provided by the teacher through Moodle.

Oppimisympäristö

The course will be delivered through Moodle.

Opiskelijan ajankäyttö ja kuormitus

4 ECTS, equivalent to 104 hours of work.

Sisältö

The exact contents of the course has not yet been finalised, although will likely include most or all of the topics mentioned below. More specific information will be provided when available.

Topics:
- managing job application processes: CV/video CV
- understanding the key terminology and concepts of the business field
- managing written and oral communication situations required in professional studies and at work
- communicating effectively for international practices
- critical use of resources.

Lisätietoja opiskelijalle: mm. edeltävä osaaminen

The course is taught at a B2 level according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).

Any concerns about language skills should be discussed with the teacher at the beginning of the course.

Arviointimenetelmät

All compulsory assignments must be completed by the given deadlines. Any concerns about completing coursework by the given deadlines due to scheduling issues with work and/or other studies should be discussed with the teacher at the beginning of the course.

More specific information on course assignments will be made available when known. However, possible assignments include:
- Business plan (and other business documents)
- Formal writing task
- International business task
- Presentation
- Article summary and/or opinion piece
- Jobs/Interviews task, CV possibility
- Meetings and Negotiations
- Discussions

Arviointiasteikko

1-5

Hylätty (0)

The student cannot convey messages at the required level or meet task requirements.

Arviointikriteerit: taso 1: (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

The student has satisfactory knowledge of the course content.

The speech is understandable with some difficulty to follow. Interaction is mostly missing. The speech is hesitant, pauses are rather long and pronunciation mistakes sometimes make it hard to understand the message. The student uses only basic structures and makes some mistakes.

Written communication consists of simple expressions and there are plentiful mistakes. The language is clumsy, but the message is delivered.

Arviointikriteerit: taso 3 (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

The student has a good knowledge of the course content.

The student communicates in English well, interacts adequately, and uses means of nonverbal communication. The speech is fairly easy to follow. The speech is fluent and clear, but 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. Minor mistakes occur concerning the genre and/or style.

Arviointikriteerit: taso 5 (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

The student has an excellent knowledge of the course content.

The student communicates in excellent English. Interaction is very skillful, and nonverbal communication effectively supports spoken words. The speech is targeted, extremely logical, relevant, and consistent. The speech (language, pronunciation and intonation) is fluent, clear, accurate, and naturally paced.

Written communication is very fluent and versatile. The student uses varied structures and extensive professional vocabulary, making occasional mistakes only in the most complex structures. The student can deliver the message effortlessly in the appropriate, genre-specific style.

Ilmoittautumisaika

02.05.2022 - 04.09.2022

Ajoitus

12.09.2022 - 04.12.2022

Opintopistemäärä

4 op

Virtuaaliosuus

4 op

Toteutustapa

Etäopetus

Yksikkö

Kielikeskus (LAB)

Toimipiste

Verkkokampus

Opetuskielet
  • Englanti
Paikat

15 - 105

Koulutus
  • Kieliopinnot LUT
Opettaja
  • Tessa Laba
Ryhmät
  • KKIE22LUTH
    Kieli- ja viestintäopinnot 2022-2023, LUT

Osaamistavoitteet

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
- function collaboratively in international working environments.

Toteutustapa ja opetusmenetelmät

This is an online course taught through Moodle. There are no regular lessons for this course and all work is completed by students independently.

This course is suitable for those students who are combining work and studies.

Ajoitus ja läsnäolo

This is a self-guided course. All work is delivered through Moodle and guidance is provided on the work to be completed and by what dates assignments need to be completed.

Assignment deadlines are provided in Moodle and students are expected to return assignments by the given deadlines.

Oppimateriaali ja suositeltava kirjallisuus

Provided by teacher through Moodle.

Oppimisympäristö

The course will be delivered entirely through Moodle.

Opiskelijan ajankäyttö ja kuormitus

4 ECTS, equivalent to 104 hours of work.

Sisältö

Overview of topics:

- managing job application processes: CV
- understanding the key terminology and concepts of the business field
- managing written and oral communication situations required in professional studies and at work
- communicating effectively for international practices
- critical use of resources.

Lisätietoja opiskelijalle: mm. edeltävä osaaminen

The course is taught at a B2 level according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).

This course is suitable for those students who are combining work and studies.

The teacher will have an autumn break from Monday 24.10 - Sunday 6.11. Assignments and coursework will be arranged around these dates but there may be a small delay in students receiving feedback and grades for assignments due during this time.

Arviointimenetelmät

All compulsory assignments must be completed by the given deadlines. The final course grade will be an average of the assignment grades.

Students will complete 3 quizzes and 4 assignments in total - some assignments will be smaller assignments while others will require more time for completion.

The course has been structured into 4 modules with the following quizzes/assignments -
- Module 1: Formal writing quiz + Business plan assignment (including a promotional poster for the business)
- Module 2: International business quiz + Presentation assignment (information, marketing or persuasive presentation)
- Module 3: Article summary/opinion piece (business-related)
- Module 4 (option 1): Jobs/Work quiz + Written CV assignment OR
- Module 4 (option 2): Meetings quiz + Negotiations assignment

Arviointiasteikko

1-5

Hylätty (0)

The student cannot convey messages at the required level or meet task requirements.

Arviointikriteerit: taso 1: (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

For verbal communication -
- The student speaks in a style vaguely appropriate to the assignment. Student interacts minimally with participants. Performance meets few of the set expectations of given assignment.
- The student speaks in a vaguely consistent manner. Delivery is minimally structured.
- Linguistic performance is minimally accurate and appropriate to the context. Pauses are rather long and at times pronunciation hinders comprehension.

For written communication -
- The student has met the assignment requirements minimally. Work displays vaguely consistent and appropriate register. Content is vaguely effective and diverse.
- The text is not in keeping with style-specific conventions.
- The student constructs minimally understandable sentences. Grammatical irregularities occur often. Vocabulary is minimally appropriate to context.

Arviointikriteerit: taso 3 (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

For verbal communication -
- In most cases the student speaks in a style appropriate to the assignment. Student interacts with participants. Performance meets most set expectations of given assignment.
- The student speaks in a consistent manner. Delivery is structured.
- Linguistic performance is somewhat accurate and appropriate to the context, although short pauses and hesitations may occur.

For written communication -
- The student has met the assignment requirements adequately. Work displays somewhat consistent and appropriate register. Content is somewhat effective and diverse.
- The text has a reasonably logical structure. The text is rather cohesive. Minor mistakes occur in style.
- The student mostly constructs sentences well. Grammatical irregularities occur. Vocabulary is adequately professional and mostly appropriate to context.

Arviointikriteerit: taso 5 (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

For verbal communication -
- The student speaks in a style appropriate to the assignment. Student interacts fluently and competently. Performance meets all set expectations of given assignment.
- The student speaks in a clear, concise, and consistent manner. Delivery is well-structured, intentional.
- Linguistic performance is accurate, appropriate to the context, and speech tempo is natural.

For written communication -
- The student has met the assignment requirements fully. Work displays consistent and appropriate register. Content is effective, diverse, and skillfully delivered.
- The text has a clear and logical structure. The text is cohesive, fluent, and versatile.
- The student uses varied structures although occasional grammatical irregularities may occur. Vocabulary is varied and professional and typically appropriate to context. ?

Ilmoittautumisaika

01.08.2022 - 02.09.2022

Ajoitus

05.09.2022 - 18.12.2022

Opintopistemäärä

4 op

Virtuaaliosuus

3 op

Toteutustapa

25 % Lähiopetus, 75 % Etäopetus

Yksikkö

Kielikeskus (LAB)

Toimipiste

Lappeenrannan kampus

Opetuskielet
  • Englanti
Paikat

15 - 35

Koulutus
  • Kieliopinnot LUT
Opettaja
  • Tarja Kovalev
  • Riitta Gröhn
Opetusryhmät
  • Luennot (Koko: 0. Avoin AMK: 0.)
Ryhmät
  • KKIE22LUTH
    Kieli- ja viestintäopinnot 2022-2023, LUT
Pienryhmät
  • Luennot

Osaamistavoitteet

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
- function collaboratively in international working environments.

Toteutustapa ja opetusmenetelmät

Blended learning course
Individual and group work.
Spoken and written assignments. There are four assignments that will be evaluated by the teacher with the grade 5 -0 (CV and video application; formal email; report, executive summary and sales pitch) the other assignments are evaluated on pass/ fail scale. Active participation in all these activities impacts your grade for the course.

Ajoitus ja läsnäolo

All assignments need to be submitted before their designated deadlines.
During the course a student is expected to participate in all 4 -hour lessons ( three in each periods) The absence cannot be covered by any other assignment and will impact the final grade.

Oppimateriaali ja suositeltava kirjallisuus

All course materials are provided by the teacher and via Moodle.
Authentic articles, videos, podcasts are used as materials for the course.

Oppimisympäristö

Moodle.
The online lessons are held in Zoom.

Opiskelijan ajankäyttö ja kuormitus

4 ECTS course, which means about 108 hour of student's work.
Student's workload consists of studying theory, watching video materials, completing written and oral assignments: pass/ fail assignments as well as 4 assignments for teacher's evaluation; participating in lessons.

Sisältö

- managing job application processes (CV, video application);
- understanding the key terminology and concepts of the business field: the topics include working globally (cross-cultural collaboration in business); the world of business ; professional meetings; activities include participating in discussions, problem-solving, information presentation);
- managing in written and oral communication situations required in professional studies and in the work-life: correct/appropriate use of language (grammar, formal vs. informal style)
- recognizing and applying the different sources and tools to help students improve their English skills: critical use of dictionaries and other resources

Lisätietoja opiskelijalle: mm. edeltävä osaaminen

The course is taught at a B2 level according to the Common European Framework.

Arviointimenetelmät

Continuous evaluation on the scale 5 - 0.

Arviointiasteikko

1-5

Arviointikriteerit: taso 1: (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

The student can speak satisfactorily. Interaction is occasional. Speech lacks structuring, logic and cohesion almost totally. Linguistic performance (speech, pronunciation and intonation) is quite hesitant, pauses are rather long and pronunciation mistakes sometimes disturb the message. The student uses only a few basic structures and makes mistakes.

Written communication consists mostly of simple expressions and there are plentiful mistakes. The language is clumsy, but the message is delivered. Much of the text lacks logic and cohesive elements. The text is not in keeping with the genre- and/or style-specific conventions. The topic is handled briefly and one-sidedly. There are considerable flaws in meeting the task requirements

Arviointikriteerit: taso 3 (arviointiasteikko 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

Arviointikriteerit: taso 5 (arviointiasteikko 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

Ilmoittautumisaika

19.11.2021 - 23.01.2022

Ajoitus

24.01.2022 - 24.04.2022

Opintopistemäärä

4 op

Virtuaaliosuus

4 op

Toteutustapa

Etäopetus

Yksikkö

Kielikeskus (LAB)

Toimipiste

Verkkokampus

Opetuskielet
  • Englanti
Paikat

15 - 105

Koulutus
  • Kieliopinnot LUT
Opettaja
  • Tessa Laba
Ryhmät
  • KKIE21LUTH
    Kieli- ja viestintäopinnot 2021-2022, LUT

Osaamistavoitteet

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
- function collaboratively in international working environments.

Toteutustapa ja opetusmenetelmät

Online 100%

The focus is on learning through individual guided work and active participation in online meetings and other activities, which aim to simulate the communication of business professionals. In addition to reading and listening to authentic business communication materials, students must complete written and oral assignments, and may also be required to also participate in online meetings.

Ajoitus ja läsnäolo

Online course, with possibly 2-3 scheduled online meetings, will be discussed at the beginning of the course.

Oppimateriaali ja suositeltava kirjallisuus

Provided by teacher through Moodle.

Uusintamahdollisuudet

Continuous evaluation.

Oppimisympäristö

Online course, most of the assignments are done individually.

Opiskelijan ajankäyttö ja kuormitus

4 ECTS, equivalent to 104 hours of work.

Sisältö

Current topics of relevance to the business field:

- managing job application processes: CV, a video application
- understanding the key terminology and concepts of the business field
- managing written and oral communication situations required in professional studies and at work: correct/appropriate use of language (grammar, formal vs. informal style)
- communicating effectively for international practices
- critical use of resources.

Lisätietoja opiskelijalle: mm. edeltävä osaaminen

The course is taught at a B2 level according to the Common European Framework.
This course suits well for those students who are combining work and studies.

Arviointimenetelmät

All compulsory assignments must be completed by the given deadlines.

Arviointiasteikko

1-5

Hylätty (0)

The student cannot convey messages at the required level or meet task requirements.

Arviointikriteerit: taso 1: (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

The student has satisfactory knowledge of the course content.
The speech is understandable with some difficulty to follow. Interaction is mostly missing. The speech is hesitant, pauses are rather long and pronunciation mistakes sometimes make it hard to understand the message. The student uses only basic structures and makes some mistakes.
Written communication consists of simple expressions and there are plentiful mistakes. The language is clumsy, but the message is delivered.

Arviointikriteerit: taso 3 (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

The student has a good knowledge of the course content.
The student communicates in English well, interacts adequately, and uses means of nonverbal communication. The speech is fairly easy to follow. The speech is fluent and clear, but 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. Minor mistakes occur concerning the genre and/or style.

Arviointikriteerit: taso 5 (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

The student has an excellent knowledge of the course content.
The student communicates in excellent English. Interaction is very skillful, and nonverbal communication effectively supports spoken words. The speech is targeted, extremely logical, relevant, and consistent. The speech (language, pronunciation and intonation) is fluent, clear, accurate, and naturally paced.
Written communication is very fluent and versatile. The student uses varied structures and extensive professional vocabulary, making occasional mistakes only in the most complex structures. The student can deliver the message effortlessly in the appropriate, genre-specific style.

Ajoitus

10.01.2022 - 03.04.2022

Opintopistemäärä

4 op

Virtuaaliosuus

4 op

Toteutustapa

Etäopetus

Yksikkö

Kielikeskus (LAB)

Toimipiste

Verkkokampus

Opetuskielet
  • Englanti
Paikat

15 - 35

Koulutus
  • Kieliopinnot LUT
Opettaja
  • Olesia Kullberg
Opetusryhmät
  • Verkkoluento 1 (Koko: 0. Avoin AMK: 0.)
Ryhmät
  • KKIE21LUTH
    Kieli- ja viestintäopinnot 2021-2022, LUT
Pienryhmät
  • Verkkoluento 1

Osaamistavoitteet

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
- function collaboratively in international working environments.

Toteutustapa ja opetusmenetelmät

Only for LUT VÄYLÄ and open university students

Online course.

The focus is on learning through individual guided work and active participation in online meetings and other activities, which aim to simulate the communication of business professionals. In addition to reading and listening to authentic business communication materials, students will also participate in online meetings and complete written and oral assignments.

The following equipment is needed to participate in the course: a computer, a web camera, a headset.

Ajoitus ja läsnäolo

100% online course.
Periods 3 and 4 of the spring term 2022.
All assignments need to be submitted before their designated deadlines.
During the course a student is expected to participate in 4 online meetings. The absence cannot be covered by any other assignment and will impact the final grade

Oppimateriaali ja suositeltava kirjallisuus

All course materials are provided via Moodle.
Authentic articles, videos, podcasts are used as materials for the course.

Oppimisympäristö

Moodle.
The online lessons are held in Zoom.

Opiskelijan ajankäyttö ja kuormitus

4 ECTS course, which means about 108 hours of student's work.
Student's workload consists of studying theory, watching video materials, completing 4 assignments for teacher's evaluation; participating in 4 online lessons; completing 4 Moodle tests; competing interactive exercises in Moodle.
Online lessons are held during weeks 6, 10, 12 and 13. Each online lesson has two time options: the evening time and the day time, a student can choose the one that fits his/ her schedule.

Sisältö

- managing job application processes (CV, video application, job interview);
- understanding the key terminology and concepts of the business field: the topics include working globally (cross-cultural collaboration in business); the world of business (entrepreneur, company, bank); professional meetings (communication with employees, negotiations); activities include participating in the meetings, discussions, problem-solving, information presentation);
- managing in written and oral communication situations required in professional studies and in the work-life: correct/appropriate use of language (grammar, formal vs. informal style)
- recognizing and applying the different sources and tools to help students improve their English skills: critical use of dictionaries and other resources

Lisätietoja opiskelijalle: mm. edeltävä osaaminen

The course is taught at a B2 level according to the Common European Framework.

Arviointimenetelmät

Continuous evaluation on the scale 5 - 0.

Arviointiasteikko

1-5

Arviointikriteerit: taso 1: (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

The student can speak satisfactorily. Interaction is occasional. Speech lacks structuring, logic and cohesion almost totally. Linguistic performance (speech, pronunciation and intonation) is quite hesitant, pauses are rather long and pronunciation mistakes sometimes disturb the message. The student uses only a few basic structures and makes mistakes.

Written communication consists mostly of simple expressions and there are plentiful mistakes. The language is clumsy, but the message is delivered. Much of the text lacks logic and cohesive elements. The text is not in keeping with the genre- and/or style-specific conventions. The topic is handled briefly and one-sidedly. There are considerable flaws in meeting the task requirements

Arviointikriteerit: taso 3 (arviointiasteikko 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

Arviointikriteerit: taso 5 (arviointiasteikko 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

Ilmoittautumisaika

19.11.2021 - 09.01.2022

Ajoitus

10.01.2022 - 24.04.2022

Opintopistemäärä

4 op

Virtuaaliosuus

1 op

Toteutustapa

75 % Lähiopetus, 25 % Etäopetus

Yksikkö

Kielikeskus (LAB)

Toimipiste

Lappeenrannan kampus

Opetuskielet
  • Englanti
Paikat

15 - 35

Koulutus
  • Kieliopinnot LUT
Opettaja
  • Riitta Gröhn
Opetusryhmät
  • Harjoitukset (Koko: 0. Avoin AMK: 0.)
Ryhmät
  • KKIE21LUTH
    Kieli- ja viestintäopinnot 2021-2022, LUT
Pienryhmät
  • Harjoitukset

Osaamistavoitteet

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
- function collaboratively in international working environments.

Toteutustapa ja opetusmenetelmät

Blended learning course
Individual and group work.
Spoken and written assignments. There are four assignments that will be evaluated by the teacher with the grade 5 -0 (CV and video application; formal email; report, executive summary and sales pitch) the other assignments are evaluated on pass/ fail scale. Active participation in all these activities impacts your grade for the course.

Ajoitus ja läsnäolo

All assignments need to be submitted before their designated deadlines.
During the course a student is expected to participate in all 4 -hour lessons ( three in each periods) The absence cannot be covered by any other assignment and will impact the final grade.

Oppimateriaali ja suositeltava kirjallisuus

All course materials are provided by the teacher and via Moodle.
Authentic articles, videos, podcasts are used as materials for the course.

Oppimisympäristö

Moodle.
The online lessons are held in Zoom.

Opiskelijan ajankäyttö ja kuormitus

4 ECTS course, which means about 108 hour of student's work.
Student's workload consists of studying theory, watching video materials, completing written and oral assignments: pass/ fail assignments as well as 4 assignments for teacher's evaluation; participating in lessons.

Sisältö

- managing job application processes (CV, video application);
- understanding the key terminology and concepts of the business field: the topics include working globally (cross-cultural collaboration in business); the world of business ; professional meetings; activities include participating in discussions, problem-solving, information presentation);
- managing in written and oral communication situations required in professional studies and in the work-life: correct/appropriate use of language (grammar, formal vs. informal style)
- recognizing and applying the different sources and tools to help students improve their English skills: critical use of dictionaries and other resources

Lisätietoja opiskelijalle: mm. edeltävä osaaminen

The course is taught at a B2 level according to the Common European Framework.

Arviointimenetelmät

Continuous evaluation on the scale 5 - 0.

Arviointiasteikko

1-5

Arviointikriteerit: taso 1: (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

The student can speak satisfactorily. Interaction is occasional. Speech lacks structuring, logic and cohesion almost totally. Linguistic performance (speech, pronunciation and intonation) is quite hesitant, pauses are rather long and pronunciation mistakes sometimes disturb the message. The student uses only a few basic structures and makes mistakes.

Written communication consists mostly of simple expressions and there are plentiful mistakes. The language is clumsy, but the message is delivered. Much of the text lacks logic and cohesive elements. The text is not in keeping with the genre- and/or style-specific conventions. The topic is handled briefly and one-sidedly. There are considerable flaws in meeting the task requirements

Arviointikriteerit: taso 3 (arviointiasteikko 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

Arviointikriteerit: taso 5 (arviointiasteikko 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

Ilmoittautumisaika

19.11.2021 - 09.01.2022

Ajoitus

10.01.2022 - 24.04.2022

Opintopistemäärä

4 op

Virtuaaliosuus

2 op

Toteutustapa

50 % Lähiopetus, 50 % Etäopetus

Yksikkö

Kielikeskus (LAB)

Toimipiste

Lappeenrannan kampus

Opetuskielet
  • Englanti
Paikat

15 - 35

Koulutus
  • Kieliopinnot LUT
Opettaja
  • Riitta Gröhn
Opetusryhmät
  • Verkkoluento (Koko: 0. Avoin AMK: 0.)
Ryhmät
  • KKIE21LUTH
    Kieli- ja viestintäopinnot 2021-2022, LUT
Pienryhmät
  • Verkkoluento

Osaamistavoitteet

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
- function collaboratively in international working environments.

Toteutustapa ja opetusmenetelmät

Online course.
Individual and group work (online).

Spoken and written assignments. There are four assignments that will be evaluated by the teacher with the grade 5 -0 (CV and video application; formal email; report, executive summary and sales pitch) the other assignments are evaluated on pass/ fail scale. In addition to this, there are online meetings to attend. Active participation in all these activities impacts your grade for the course.


The following equipment is needed to participate in the course: a computer, a web camera, a headset.

Ajoitus ja läsnäolo

100% online course.
All assignments need to be submitted before their designated deadlines.
During the course a student is expected to participate in 6 online meetings. The absence cannot be covered by any other assignment and will impact the final grade.

Oppimateriaali ja suositeltava kirjallisuus

All course materials are provided via Moodle.
Authentic articles, videos, podcasts are used as materials for the course.

Oppimisympäristö

Moodle.
The online lessons are held in Zoom.

Opiskelijan ajankäyttö ja kuormitus

4 ECTS course, which means about 108 hour of student's work.
Student's workload consists of studying theory, watching video materials, completing written and oral assignments: pass/ fail assignments as well as 4 assignments for teacher's evaluation; participating in 6 online lessons.

Sisältö

- managing job application processes (CV, video application);
- understanding the key terminology and concepts of the business field: the topics include working globally (cross-cultural collaboration in business); the world of business ; professional meetings; activities include participating in discussions, problem-solving, information presentation);
- managing in written and oral communication situations required in professional studies and in the work-life: correct/appropriate use of language (grammar, formal vs. informal style)
- recognizing and applying the different sources and tools to help students improve their English skills: critical use of dictionaries and other resources

Lisätietoja opiskelijalle: mm. edeltävä osaaminen

The course is taught at a B2 level according to the Common European Framework.

Arviointimenetelmät

Continuous evaluation on the scale 5 - 0.

Arviointiasteikko

1-5

Arviointikriteerit: taso 1: (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

The student can speak satisfactorily. Interaction is occasional. Speech lacks structuring, logic and cohesion almost totally. Linguistic performance (speech, pronunciation and intonation) is quite hesitant, pauses are rather long and pronunciation mistakes sometimes disturb the message. The student uses only a few basic structures and makes mistakes.

Written communication consists mostly of simple expressions and there are plentiful mistakes. The language is clumsy, but the message is delivered. Much of the text lacks logic and cohesive elements. The text is not in keeping with the genre- and/or style-specific conventions. The topic is handled briefly and one-sidedly. There are considerable flaws in meeting the task requirements

Arviointikriteerit: taso 3 (arviointiasteikko 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

Arviointikriteerit: taso 5 (arviointiasteikko 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