English for Work (3 cr)
Code: LA00BE73-3081
General information
Enrollment
19.08.2019 - 15.09.2019
Timing
02.09.2019 - 13.12.2019
Number of ECTS credits allocated
3 op
Virtual portion
1 op
Mode of delivery
67 % Contact teaching, 33 % Distance learning
Campus
Faculty of Business and Hospitality Management
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Business
Teachers
- Vesa Koskela
Groups
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04Z1HLII19S1
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04HLII19S1, Lahti
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.