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

There are six lessons. Additionally, all students must participate in one interview session. The meetings are online on Zoom.

The course includes individual work on Moodle and assessed tasks and assignments. The assignments include CVs, job interviews, presentations, and other spoken/written work. There is no final exam. Course assignments will be graded 0-5.

Timing and attendance

Periods 1 and 2 of the fall term 2024.

Required attendance is 75 percent: student must attend four of the six meetings. Participating in one interview/presentation session it mandatory. All compulsory assignments must be completed by deadline.

Learning material and recommended literature

All course materials are provided via Moodle.

Exam retakes

No individual retakes for the assignments.

Learning environment

Moodle

Student time use and work load

4 ECTS course, which means about 108 hour of student's work.
Student's workload consists of
- studying course materials
- completing written and oral assignments (minor tasks and major assignments)
- preparing for and participating in the contact meetings

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 study relevant key vocabulary.
Exercises and tasks are provided to deepen understanding of important field-specific vocabulary and concepts. In-class task and discussions are part of the lectures.
Interviews and other spoken assignments are held to exercise spoken communication in addition to in-class discussions.

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

The course is taught at a B2 level according to the Common European Framework. The teaching and working language on the course is English.

Assessment criteria

Continuous evaluation on scale 0-5.

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.