Business 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 effective in unexpected situations. Students are familiar with the main concepts of the field and can utilise their language skills in tasks requiring expertise. The target 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 examination for this course. It is highly recommended to pass the preparatory course before starting this course. Common objectives After completion of the course students  are able to evaluate their own learning, evaluate 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 styles according to the situation, interlocutor, and the 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 Students are able to understand and explain the production process of a commodity or a job description in effective and correct English produce professional written material of good quality concerning business administration use correct and idiomatic business language in negotiations, presentations, and business visits find information, enhance their own expertise and contribute to the group.  

Content

Common content learning skills using language tools applying for a job, including description of one’s education and competence e-mail and telephone communication description of a company/organisation writing an abstract for the Bachelor’s thesis independent revision of grammar using Opinaika pages and instructions available in Moodle internationally intelligible pronunciation Field-specific content the variety of commodities: goods and services money matters and payments in Finland and in an international environment retail, wholesale, and international trade terminology topical issues in business administration describing a process a written report, memo, summary, or paper on extensive material a company profile, a demanding product demonstration, or another advanced oral output self and/or peer evaluation from the English language perspective given in English  

Assessment criteria, good (3)

  A description of the assessment targets is given in the description of the implementation. Scale: Excellent (5), good (4-3), pass (2-1), fail (0). Grades 3-5 require language skills in the European B2 level. In addition to the criteria for a satisfactory grade specified in the course implementation description, active participation in the tuition is a prerequisite for passing the course. Active participation means that the student attends 75% of the amount of contact lessons unless the course implementation informs otherwise. The language lecturers record attendances in attendance registers. A course that is failed due to too many absences cannot be resat by retaking the exam. Instead, the student has to attend the course again. makes sure that they have the study material (e.g. the textbook) specified in the curriculum. takes part in the activities instructed by the lecturer in the contact lessons. completes the given homework according to the lecturer's instructions and on time.