Study Guide

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- recognise the different sources and tools to help them improve their English skills
- gain confidence and manage in written and oral communication situations required in professional studies and in the work life
- describe their education and qualifications
- understand the terminology and concepts of their own field

Implementation and methods of teaching

Active discussions during contact lessons. Oral and written group assignments and individual assignments. Possible assignments and activities.
-An oral presentation (a company, a product or service) based on the student's own research
-A job application package including a self SWOT, a written CV/a video CV
-A job interview

Timing and attendance

-According to the timetable
-Compulsory attendance
-No substitute work. Missing contact lessons may affect the final grade.

Learning material and recommended literature

Materials provided by the lecturer. The Internet.
Suggested reading:
-The Bloomberg Job Skills Report (available online: https://www.bloomberg.com/graphics/2016-job-skills-report/)
-Five Ways Work Will Change in the Future (available online: https://www.theguardian.com/society/2015/nov/29/five-ways-work-will-change-future-of-workplace-ai-cloud-retirement-remote)
Recommended reading to review writing in English:
-Writing for Success, Chapter 2, Chapter 3 and Chapter 5. (available online: http://open.lib.umn.edu/writingforsuccess/)

Learning environment

Campus, Moodle

Student time use and work load

The estimated workload is 3 x 27 hours, including contact lessons, homework, reading, and course assignments.
-Contact lessons: 16-22 hrs
-Reading and homework: 25-30 hrs
-Assignments and activities: 25-30 hrs

Contents

Basic tools for language learning; some key business topics and concepts discussed in English; education and qualifications; identifying key job skills and managing in job-related situations in English.

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

Intermediate to upper-intermediate level skills in English (e.g. CEFR B2 / IELTS 6)

Assessment criteria

Active participation, course assignments, a possible final exam. No substitute assignments.

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

The student did not achieve the learning objectives.

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

The student can perform in some communicative situations in English according to instructions and can write acceptable English.

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

The student can perform well in varied communication situations and write mostly easy-to-understand English.

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

The student can perform well and in a professional manner in varied communication situations and write easy-to-read professional English.