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

2-4h contact (in-class, real-time, live) lessons for CV workshop and/or job interview and/or company presentation, and lectures.
Spoken and written assignments for evaluation and practice.
Course assignments will be graded 5-0 (e.g., CV and/or application and/or job interview and/or presentation and/or course essay) and/or pass/fail (e.g., course tasks)
Completion of all graded (Pass/Fail; 0-5) course tasks/assignments/assignment parts/assignment related (traditional/online) examinations/in-class examinations required to complete the course.
Course Language: English is the language of communication and course implementation.

Timing and attendance

Attendance requirement 80% for course completion. Attendance will be monitored throughout the lessons.
Consequence: If you fall below the 80% attendance requirement, you will be unenrolled from the course.
Punctuality: Arrive on time for lectures. Check TimeEdit/TuuDo for your lecture schedule and follow it. Late entry to the classroom will be treated as equivalent to absence.
Attendance is required (compulsory) for job interview(s) and company presentations.
All compulsory assignments must be completed by given specific deadline for full marks. Failing to meet deadlines or course assignment completions is the responsibility of the student.

Learning material and recommended literature

All course materials are provided via Moodle.

Alternative completion methods

Recognition of prior learning.

Exam retakes

Final exam and/or final course assignment will be held at the end of the course. Date(s) to be announced during course lesson(s).

Learning environment

Moodle and/or contact (in-class, real-time, live) lessons on campus.

Student time use and work load

4 ECTS course, which means about 108 hours of student work.
Student's workload consists of studying course materials, completing written and oral assignments, completing required homework, and participating (active participation) in contact lessons.

Contents

The course contains professional texts and example documents for reading and self-study. The purpose is to produce a professional and correct application for a job in your field and use relevant vocabulary to do so.
Exercises and tasks are provided to deepen understanding of important field-specific vocabulary and concepts. This includes a professional email written to a specific recipient.
Interviews and/or company presentations and/or presentations re business/international-business-topical topics are held to exercise spoken communication in addition to in-class discussions.
In-class task(s) and discussions are part of the lectures.
Small talk and/or customer service and/or culture-related discussions are also practiced in the course.

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

The course is taught at a B2 level according to the Common European Framework.
All course related communication => English.

Assessment criteria

Continuous evaluation on the scale 5 - 0.

Assessment scale

1-5

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

The student can speak satisfactorily. Interaction is occasional. Speech lacks structuring, logic and cohesion almost totally. Linguistic performance (speech, pronunciation and intonation) is quite hesitant, pauses are rather long and pronunciation mistakes sometimes disturb the message. The student uses only a few basic structures and makes mistakes.

Written communication consists mostly of simple expressions and there are plentiful mistakes. The language is clumsy, but the message is delivered. Much of the text lacks logic and cohesive elements. The text is not in keeping with the genre- and/or style-specific conventions. The topic is handled briefly and one-sidedly. There are considerable flaws in meeting the task requirements.

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

The student can speak well and interacts with the speaking partner/audience. Speech is easy to follow but lacks cohesion in places. Linguistic performance (speech, pronunciation and intonation) is fluent and clear but short 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. The text has a reasonably logical structure. The text is cohesive but minor flaws occur. Minor mistakes occur concerning the genre and/or style. The topic is handled in the usual way, meeting the task requirements.

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

The student can speak extremely well. Interaction is very skillful. Speech is target-oriented, very consistent, to the point and logical. Transitions are very smooth. Linguistic performance (speech, pronunciation and intonation) is fluent, clear and accurate, and speech tempo is normal.

Written communication is very fluent and versatile. The student uses varied structures and extensive professional vocabulary, but makes occasional mistakes in the most advanced structures. The text has a very clear and logical structure. The text is cohesive and transitions are smooth. The student can deliver the message effortlessly in the appropriate, genre-specific style. The handling of the topic is diverse and skillful, meeting all the task requirements.