Study Guide

Learning outcomes

Proficiency level: B2

The student is able to:
- interpret business transaction documents
- use field-specific business terminology and style of writing
- prepare clear and accurate business messages in correct English
- prepare explicit and effective texts for use within and outside the organization, and to meet the communicative needs.

Implementation and methods of teaching

The course consists of writing several different kinds of texts related to buying/selling goods or marketing your company and its products/services. The work is done online via Moodle. The students will be able to study examples and supporting material as well as complete quizzes and other assignments in preparation to writing the texts.

Timing and attendance

No scheduled meetings. However, students must adhere to given deadlines.
The course takes place during the spring term of 2023.

Learning material and recommended literature

Provided in Moodle.

Exam retakes

Continuous evaluation, no exams.

Learning environment

100% online via Moodle

Student time use and work load

3 ECTS equals 81 hours of work. This includes studying the theory, doing practice quizzes, writing the course assignments and reading the feedback from the teacher.

Contents

- appropriate genres and styles in business communication
- terminology of sales and purchases, typical phrases
- import and export document models and their use
- internal and external business communication including memos and press releases

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

The course is taught at a B2 level according to the Common European Framework.
This course suits students who are combining work and studies.

Assessment criteria

The course is evaluated on a scale of 5-1.

Assessment scale

1-5

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

The student has met the assignment requirements minimally. Work displays vaguely consistent and appropriate register. Content is vaguely effective and diverse. The text is not in keeping with style-specific conventions. The student constructs minimally understandable sentences. Grammatical irregularities occur often. Vocabulary is minimally appropriate to context.

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

The student has met the assignment requirements adequately. Work displays somewhat consistent and appropriate register. Content is somewhat effective and diverse. The text has a reasonably logical structure. The text is rather cohesive. Minor mistakes occur in style. The student mostly constructs sentences well. Grammatical irregularities occur. Vocabulary is adequately professional and mostly appropriate to context.

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

The student has met the assignment requirements fully. Work displays consistent and appropriate register. Content is effective, diverse, and skillfully delivered. The text has a clear and logical structure. The text is cohesive, fluent, and versatile. The student uses varied structures although occasional grammatical irregularities may occur. Vocabulary is varied and professional, and typically appropriate to context.