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

2h contact lessons for lectures and other class activities.

Spoken and written assignments. Most major course assignments will be graded 0-5 (CV+application, job interview, panel discussion, course essay). Other assignments are evaluated on pass/ fail scale (homework, vocabulary quiz).

Timing and attendance

Attend 80% of the contact lessons to complete the course successfully. All compulsory assignments must be completed by deadline for full marks. Late deliveries result in -1 grade at minimum.

Learning material and recommended literature

All course materials are provided via Moodle.

Exam retakes

No exams, so no retakes.

Learning environment

Moodle and contact lessons.

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 (5 major assignments for teacher's evaluation + homework) and participating in contact lessons.

Contents

- managing job application processes (video application, CV; job interview simulation)

- understanding basic terminology and concepts of their own field

- managing in written and oral communication situations required in professional studies and in the work life

- recognizing and applying 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

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.