Design englishLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

Students are able to communicate assertively in English in the professional context, paying attention to the demands of the situation, and are also able to react well in unexpected situations. The student is familiar with the main concepts of the field and can utilise their language skills in tasks requiring expertise. The target language level is B2 in the European Framework (CEF) also in work-related situations. The prerequisite for the course is grade cum laude in Finnish matriculation examination, level B2 in the entrance level test, or pass grade in the preparatory course. Students who have been instructed to participate in the preparatory course must pass the preparatory course before they can take the course exam. It is highly advisable to pass the preparatory course before starting this course. Common objectives After the successful completion of the course, students  are able to evaluate their own learning, evaluate the success of communication situations, and apply their skills in new situations  are able to efficiently use language tools (eg. Internet dictionaries, search machines, and proof-reading tools)  are able to adapt their communication style according to the situation, interlocutor, and language skills of participants  are aware of the impact of culture on communication  are able in English to draft a job application and participate in a job interview, and in these situations describe their competence and education compose clear and well-structured e-mail messages that display a professional style communicate fluently and comprehensibly on the phone describe a company or other organisation in English in a professional manner compose an abstract for the Bachelor’s thesis according to KyUAS guidelines. Field-specific objectives After completion of the course students are able to form arguments on design-related topics using appropriate concepts from the field describe a design process, a product, working methods or materials using a professional vocabulary participate in a working meeting in their own field summarise a Finnish article on design in writing

Content

Common content learning skills using language tools applying for a job, including being able to describe one’s education and competence e-mail and telephone communication description of a company/organisation writing an abstract for a  Bachelor’s thesis independent revision of grammar using Opinaika pages and instructions available in Moodle internationally intelligible pronunciation Field-specific content essential vocabulary of design on the basis of various publications and online sources negotiations, meetings, trade fairs oral presentation on a professional topic