Study Guide

Learning outcomes

Proficiency level: C1

The students are able to:
- develop their English skills to the level whereby they are able to follow and contribute to global developments in general and also in their own fields, and capable of communicating effectively with other professionals.

Implementation and methods of teaching

Dynamic and lively in-class contact teaching and learning, emphasizing face-to-face communication.

The teaching is student-centred, and is based on the communicative approach. Participants discuss and practise the language for effective oral communication, and actively use the language in different kinds of meetings, ranging from small group discussions, interviews, negotiations, to simulations on topics of international significance that involve the whole group.

Timing and attendance

This is a 7-day intensive course that takes place on the following days in May 2022:

Tuesday, 3rd May 2022
Thursday-Friday, 5th-6th May 2022
Monday-Thursday, 9th-12th May 2022

The course meets 6 hours per day, from 8:30-14:30. Each day is divided into 3 sessions.

Learning material and recommended literature

Provided by the teacher in class. The material include:
• background reading on current global issues (which will be sent to all participants about two weeks before the course begins.
• 3 simulations on current events
• the language of meetings and discussions.

Learning environment

Dynamic and collaborative classroom learning environment that encourages creative experimentation.

Student time use and work load

4 credits, equivalent to 100-120 hours of work, divided roughly as follows:
• Lessons in class: 46 hours
• Homework: 40+ hours
• Self-study: 25+ hours

Contents

Current issues of relevance nationally and internationally, such as the imposition of a meat tax, construction of dams, and the universal basic income.

Assessment criteria

Continuous assessment of the ability of participants to use the language learnt, and the ability to form and express opinions and draw relevant conclusions based on the facts and opinions expressed by the various authors of the background reading texts. Short language quizzes.

Assessment scale

Approved/Failed

Assessment criteria: assessment scale failed/approved

Satisfactory completion of all background reading tasks, as indicated by the student's ability to use the facts and opinions expressed by the authors to support his/her contributions in the meetings and discussions. Ability to actively and effectively use the language of meetings and discussions learnt in the course, and an awareness of varying degrees of formality and register.