Study Guide

Learning outcomes

Proficiency level: B2

Students are able to
- communicate clearly and effectively in different generic and field-specific work place situations both orally and in writing
- find, evaluate and use information effectively
- function collaboratively in international working environments.

Implementation and methods of teaching

Blended learning

This is a blended learning course taught in class on the Skinnarila campus and Moodle.

Timing and attendance

Attendance 75% of the lessons.
If you cannot take part in a lesson, please, let the teacher know in advance:

Start on 13.9.2023 at 13.15-14.00 in classroom 1566

4.10.2023 at 12.15-15.30 in 1369
17.10.2023 at 12.15-15.30 in 1369
8.11.2023 at 12.15-15.30 in 1369
21.11.at 12.15-15.30 in 1369
5.12.at 12.15-15.30 in 1369
13.12.at 12.15-15.30 in 1369

Learning material and recommended literature

In-class materials are provided by the teacher.
Online learning materials will be provided by the teacher through Moodle. Some materials may need to be accessed through the LUT Library by logging in with student credentials.

Learning environment

Campus and Moodle

Student time use and work load

4 ECTS, equivalent to 104 hours of work.

Contents

The course will include:

Topics:
- managing job application processes: CV/video CV
- understanding the key terminology and concepts of the business field
- managing written and oral communication situations required in professional studies and at work
- communicating effectively for international practices
- critical use of resources.

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

The course is taught at a B2 level according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).

Any concerns about language skills should be discussed with the teacher at the beginning of the course.

Assessment criteria

All compulsory assignments must be completed by the given deadlines. Any concerns about completing coursework by the given deadlines due to scheduling issues with work and/or other studies should be discussed with the teacher at the beginning of the course or in advance of assignment deadlines.

Assignments:
- Business plan (and other business documents)
- Formal writing task
- International business task
- Presentation
- Article summary and/or opinion piece
- Jobs/Interviews task, CV possibility
- Meetings and Negotiations
- Discussions

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

The student cannot convey messages at the required level or meet task requirements.

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

The student has satisfactory knowledge of the course content.

The speech is understandable with some difficulty to follow. Interaction is mostly missing. The speech is hesitant, pauses are rather long and pronunciation mistakes sometimes make it hard to understand the message. The student uses only basic structures and makes some mistakes.

Written communication consists of simple expressions and there are plentiful mistakes. The language is clumsy, but the message is delivered.

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

The student has a good knowledge of the course content.

The student communicates in English well, interacts adequately, and uses means of nonverbal communication. The speech is fairly easy to follow. The speech is fluent and clear, but pauses, hesitations, and pronunciation mistakes may occur.

Written communication is quite fluent, clear, and mostly correct. The structures and professional vocabulary are adequate to deliver the message. Minor mistakes occur concerning the genre and/or style.

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

The student has an excellent knowledge of the course content.

The student communicates in excellent English. Interaction is very skillful, and nonverbal communication effectively supports spoken words. The speech is targeted, extremely logical, relevant, and consistent. The speech (language, pronunciation and intonation) is fluent, clear, accurate, and naturally paced.

Written communication is very fluent and versatile. The student uses varied structures and extensive professional vocabulary, making occasional mistakes only in the most complex structures. The student can deliver the message effortlessly in the appropriate, genre-specific style.