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

Contact lessons (lectures), group discussions, written assignments, an oral presentation, individual work, online work

Timing and attendance

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

Learning material and recommended literature

Reppu, materials provided by the lecturer.

Learning environment

Contact lessons on campus. Individual work on the Reppu online learning platform.

Student time use and work load

The estimated course workload is 3 x 27 hours, including contact lessons, and homework, reading, and course assignments and activities.

Contents

Basic tools for language learning; some business themes and concepts/terminology discussed in English; education and qualifications; identifying key job skills and job-related situations in English; basic presentation skills.

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

Intermediate to upper-intermediate level skills in English (e.g. CEFR B2 / IELTS 6-6.5). Note: This course does not review English grammar. It is expected that the students enrolled in the course have good intermediate-level English skills.

Assessment criteria

Active class participation, course work and/or course examination, an oral presentation.
Evaluation: 1-5.

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

The student did not achieve the learning objectives.

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

The student is able to
- use key business vocabulary in oral/written assignments according to instructions
- describe themselves and their skills and competence

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

The student is able to
- use key business vocabulary in oral/written assignments and their further studies
- describe themselves and their skills and competence when applying for a job

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

The student is able to
- fluently use key business vocabulary in oral/written assignments and their further studies
- elaborately describe themselves and their skills and competence when applying for a job