English for Work (4 cr)
Code: KE00BT61-3041
General information
Enrollment
03.05.2021 - 05.09.2021
Timing
13.09.2021 - 14.12.2021
Number of ECTS credits allocated
4 op
Virtual portion
4 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Unit
Faculty of Business and Hospitality Management (LAB)
Campus
E-campus, Lahti
Teaching languages
- English
Degree programmes
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Business and Logistics
Teachers
- Ella Hujala
Scheduling groups
- Verkkoluento 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
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LLTILIL21SV
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KKIE21LABH
Small groups
- Verkkoluento 1
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
Individual and group assignments on Moodle learning platform + Zoom meetings/clinics
-Active individual work on field-specific vocabulary (qualifications, work, business, logistics)
-A video presentation (group), A one-way job interview video (individual), essay (individual)
Timing and attendance
The Moodle learning platform will be available for students on 13 September 2021.
Scheduled meetings and assignment deadlines will be shown in your Moodle calendar.
Learning material and recommended literature
Moodle platform
Materials and links to relevant chapters in open e-books provided by the lecturer on our Moodle course platform.
Exam retakes
Course grade is based on several assignments (business presentation, job interview, essay). 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, reading, course assignments and activities.
Contents
Basic tools for language learning; business themes and concepts; education and qualifications; identifying key job skills and tackling job-related situations in English; basic presentation skills.
Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.
This course implementation is for LLTILIL21SV only.
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 Pass/Fail or 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.