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

Online course. Individual work. 4 online meetings to attend (there are 2 time options for each meeting: morning and evening times)
Spoken and written assignments. There are four assignments that will be evaluated by the teacher with the grade 5 -0. Other assignments are evaluated on pass/ fail scale.

Timing and attendance

Attendance of the online lessons, regular and active participation during lessons. All compulsory assignments must be completed by deadline.

Learning material and recommended literature

The material for the course is provided by the teacher in Moodle.

Learning environment

Moodle. Online lessons are held via Zoom (Zoom should be downloaded to your device/ you can also use Zoom app).

Student time use and work load

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 online lessons.
Participation in online meeting 4 is evaluated, thus it is compulsory.

Contents

- managing job application processes (video application, CV; job interview simulation)

- understanding the terminology and concepts of their own field

- managing in written and oral communication situations required in professional studies and in the work life

- recognizing and applying the different sources and tools to help students improve their English skills

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

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

Assessment criteria

Continuous evaluation on the scale 5 - 0.
There are four assignments that will be evaluated by the teacher with the grade 5 -0 . Other assignments are evaluated on pass/ fail scale. In addition to this, there are online meeting to attend. Active participation in all these activities impacts your grade for the course.

Assessment scale

1-5

Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 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.

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

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

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

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

The student speaks excellent English. 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.