English for Work (3 cr)
Code: LA00BE73-3082
General information
Enrollment
19.08.2019 - 15.09.2019
Timing
01.09.2019 - 31.12.2019
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
Seats
20 - 40
Degree programmes
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Business
Teachers
- Ella Hujala
Groups
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04HLII19S2, Lahti
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04Z2HLII19S2
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
Contact lessons, oral and written course activities
Compulsory assignments and activities:
-Presentation on a business-related topic, product or service (group task)
-A personal SWOT and a group job interview in English.
Timing and attendance
See timetable
Compulsory attendance during the first lesson and 70% of the contact lessons. No substitute work.
Learning material and recommended literature
Reppu platform
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/)
-The Bloomberg Job Skills Report (available online: https://www.bloomberg.com/graphics/2016-job-skills-report/)
Alternative completion methods
No substitute work.
Learning environment
Campus, the Reppu learning platform, the Internet
Student time use and work load
The estimated workload is 3 x 27 hours, consisting of contact lessons, homework, and course assignments.
-Contact lessons and preparing for group work: 40 hrs
-Assignments and activities: 30-40 hrs
Contents
Learning about tools for language learning.
Key business-related topics and terminology in context.
Key skills in applying for jobs 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 attendance, all course assignments must be completed
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 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 communicative situations and write easy-to-understand English.
Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 1–5)
The student can perform well and in a professional manner in varied written and oral communicative situations and write easy-to-read professional English.