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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

  • 04HLII19S2
    , Lahti
  • 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.