Professional English (5 cr)

Objective

You are able to actively use the basic professional vocabulary of your field.
You are able to look for information in English in professional sources and apply it in different study and work related communication situations.
You are able to communicate in English in various spoken and written situations in your professional field at the European level B2.

Content

What professional vocabulary is essential in your professional field?
How to look for information in professional sources in English and how to apply this information?
How to interact in spoken communication situations in English and how to draw up texts in English for professional purposes?
How to communicate in study-related situations and work communities in English?

Course material

Material to be provided by teacher on the Learn platform.

Study forms and methods

If you have international experience in positions typical for logistics graduates or have otherwise acquired language skills at work, you can apply for passing the course with demonstration of skills.

RDI and work-related cooperation

No RDI or field connection.

Timing of exams and assignments

To be announced at the beginning of the course.

International cooperation

The courses involves a presentation in collaboration with the French ISEL colleg.e

Student workload

5 cr = 135 h
13 x 2 = 26h contact classes.
109 h of independent individual or small group work

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Ability to communicate in English orally and in writing in various situations in the professional field mainly at the European (CEFR) level B1.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Ability to communicate in English orally and in writing in various situations in the professional field mainly at the European (CEFR) level B2.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Ability to communicate in English orally and in writing in various situations in the professional field mainly at the European (CEFR) level C1.

Assessment methods and criteria

Small obligatory tasks assessed pass/fail.
The course grade is based on the following, assessed numerically:
Writing exam (20%)
Oral exam (20%)
Presentation (20%)
Applied exam (30%)
Submitted voluntary tasks (10%)
The assesment is based on skill levels defined in the European Framework for Languages.

Qualifications

If you have been instructed to participate in the Intensive course in English, you must complete it or independently acquire the equivalent knowledge and skills before you can participate in this course.