Study Guide

Learning outcomes

Proficiency level: B2

The student is able to
- communicate clearly and effectively in different generic and field-specific workplace situations both orally and in writing
- find, evaluate and use information effectively
- function collaboratively in international working environments.

Implementation and methods of teaching

This course is taught through the blended learning approach - both a combination of lessons online, lessons on campus, and independent work.

Lessons will be held 3 or 4 times times on the Lahti campus and all other lessons will be online via Zoom.

Timing and attendance

All work is delivered through Moodle, including clear deadlines on the work to be completed.

Students are expected to return assignments by the given deadlines. Grading penalties will apply for late submissions.

Learning material and recommended literature

All materials provided by the teacher through Moodle.

Learning environment

Blended learning, Moodle, Zoom.

Student time use and work load

4 ECTS, equivalent to 108 hours of work.

Contents

Topics covered:
- managing job application processes (CV, job interview)
- understanding key terminology and concepts of business field
- managing written and oral communication situations required in professional studies and at work
- recognizing the meaning of cross-cultural communication in international business
- recognizing and applying the different sources and tools to help students improve their English skills

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

The course is taught at a B2 level according to the Common European Framework.

Assessment criteria

The course is graded on 0-5 scale.

Assignments in the course will be a combination of Pass/Fail assignments, as well as 0-5 graded assignments.

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

The student does not meet the criteria.

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

The student has met the written 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.

The student speaks in a style vaguely appropriate to the assignment. Student interacts minimally with participants. Performance meets few of the set expectations of given assignment. The student speaks in a vaguely consistent manner. Delivery is minimally structured. Linguistic performance is minimally accurate and appropriate to the context. Pauses are rather long and at times pronunciation hinders comprehension.

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

The student has met the written 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.

In most cases the student speaks in a style appropriate to the assignment. Student interacts with participants. Performance meets most set expectations of given assignment. The student speaks in a consistent manner. Delivery is structured. Linguistic performance is somewhat accurate and appropriate to the context, although short pauses and hesitations may occur.

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

The student has met the written 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.

The student speaks in a style appropriate to the assignment. Student interacts fluently and competently. Performance meets all set expectations of given assignment. The student speaks in a clear, concise, and consistent manner. Delivery is well-structured, intentional. Linguistic performance is accurate, appropriate to the context, and speech tempo is natural.