Opinto-opas

Osaamistavoitteet

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

Toteutustapa ja opetusmenetelmät

Oral and written individual/group assignments/tests.
Oral presentations (group) based on different themes relating to international business/course themes.
A job application package including a written cover letter/CV/a video CV.
A job interview (individual/group).
Active discussions during contact lessons.

Ajoitus ja läsnäolo

According to the timetable.
Compulsory attendance for all contact lessons.
Compulsory completion of all course assignments.
No substitute work given for missed assignments/lessons.
Missing contact lessons affects the final course grade.

Oppimateriaali ja suositeltava kirjallisuus

Materials provided by the course facilitator and the students (as per course assignments).

Uusintamahdollisuudet

Final course exam, and/or individual tests as per course assignments/presentations.

Oppimisympäristö

Campus (both campus sites) classrooms, Moodle

Opiskelijan ajankäyttö ja kuormitus

Course 3 ECTS (European Credit Accumulation and Transfer System). One ECTS equals 27 hours of student work. The estimated workload is 3 x 27 hours. This includes once-a-week contact lessons, homework, reading, and course assignments.
Contact lessons: 16-22 hrs
Reading and homework: 25-30 hrs
Assignments and activities: 25-30 hrs

Sisältö

Some basic tools for language usage: vocabulary, pronunciation, reading/understanding/communication.
Education and qualifications; identifying key job skills and managing in job-related situations in English.
Key business topics/themes and concepts researched/discussed/presented in English.

Lisätietoja opiskelijalle: mm. edeltävä osaaminen

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

Arviointimenetelmät

Attendance, active participation, course assignments and course tests. No substitute assignments given for missed lessons/tests. Upgrading received course assignment grades not allowed.

Arviointiasteikko

1-5

Hylätty (0)

The student did not achieve the learning objectives.

Arviointikriteerit: taso 1: (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

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

Arviointikriteerit: taso 3 (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

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

Arviointikriteerit: taso 5 (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

The student can perform well and in a professional manner in varied communication situations and present/write in professional English.