English for Work (4 cr)
Code: KE00BT61-3208
General information
Enrollment
06.05.2024 - 30.08.2024
Timing
02.09.2024 - 20.10.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
4 op
Virtual portion
2 op
Mode of delivery
50 % Contact teaching, 50 % Distance learning
Unit
Faculty of Business and Hospitality Management (LAB)
Campus
Lahti Campus
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
20 - 60
Degree programmes
- Language studies LAB
Teachers
- Samu Lattu
Scheduling groups
- Conversation class (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
- Get started on Moodle! (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
- Meet & Greet + Class + Q&A (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
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Small groups
- Conversation class
- Get started on Moodle!
- Meet & Greet + Class + Q&A
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
Content consists of conversational classes, online video and text tutorials, and online spoken and written assignments.
Timing and attendance
Course available fully remotely. Flexible deadlines.
Learning material and recommended literature
All course materials are provided via Moodle.
Alternative completion methods
Discuss with teacher.
Exam retakes
Any exams on this course are online to be taken at your leisure.
Learning environment
LAB Lahti Mukkulankatu and Niemenkatu campuses, Moodle.
Student time use and work load
The course should be about 108 hours of work. Student's workload consists of attending class and completing written and oral assignments. Work is evenly paced throughout the course.
Contents
Tools and techniques for learning beyond this course.
Conversation classes with conversation practice and simulated client interaction.
Written professional communication.
Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.
This course does not review English grammar. It is expected that the students enrolled in the course have an intermediate-level command of English (CEFR B2).
Assessment criteria
Students select the level they wish to attain or demonstrate.
Assessment scale
1-5
Failed (0)
Student has not passed required minimum assignments.
Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 1–5)
The student can perform in communicative situations in English and can speak and write acceptable English.
Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 1–5)
The student can perform well in varied communicative situations and can speak and write easy-to-understand English.
Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 1–5)
The student can perform well and in a professional manner in varied communicative situations and write easy-to-read professional English.