Study Guide

Learning outcomes

Proficiency level: B2

The student is able to
- communicate clearly and effectively in different generic and field-specific workplace situations both orally and in writing
- find, evaluate and use information effectively
- function collaboratively in international working environments.

Implementation and methods of teaching

Assignments on Moodle learning platform + Zoom meetings/clinics
-Active individual work on field-specific vocabulary (qualifications, work, business)
-A video presentation: individual or pair work (product or service)
-A group job interview in English

The course is aimed at group LLTILIL20SV only (verkkotradenomit)

Timing and attendance

The Moodle learning platform will be available for students on week 37.
Zoom meeting times will be marked in your schedule and Moodle Calendar.
Due assignments will be shown in your Moodle calendar.

Learning material and recommended literature

Materials and links to relevant chapters in open e-books provided by the lecturer on our Moodle course platform.

Alternative completion methods

Student can choose individual tasks or pair tasks at the beginning of the course.

Through full accreditation (equal studies of the same level)

Exam retakes

Assessment based on several assignments. No final exam.

Learning environment

LAB Moodle
Zoom
MS Teams for team assignments

Student time use and work load

The estimated course workload is 4 x 27 hours, including an online kick-off session, online clinics, an online job interview session in small groups (Zoom), and homework, reading, and course assignments and activities.

Contents

Basic tools for language learning; business themes and concepts discussed in English; education and qualifications; identifying key job skills and tackling job-related situations in English; basic presentation skills.

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

Intermediate to upper-intermediate level skills in English (e.g. CEFR B2 / IELTS 6-6.5). Note: This course does not review English grammar. It is expected that the students enrolled in the course have good intermediate-level English skills. In addition, it is expected that the enrolled students have good time management skills and know how to study online.

Assessment criteria

Assignments will be graded 0-5
Peer feedback + teacher feedback

Assessment scale

1-5

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

The student can perform in communicative situations in English according to instructions and can write mostly understandable English.

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

The student performs well in varied communicative situations and writes mostly easy-to-understand and grammatically good English.

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

The student performs well and in a professional manner in varied communicative situations and writes easy-to-read, grammatically good professional English.