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

Provided by the teacher.

Study forms and methods

If you have gained competence to work in an international environment in cybersecurity thru work experience, contact the teacher if you want to demonstrate your skills instead of participating in the course.

RDI and work-related cooperation

None.

Timing of exams and assignments

Writing exam in Exam aquarium 1 April to 30 April or manually in the last class.
Applied written home exam and oral exam in Learn 24 April to 7 May.
Required assignments must be submitted before written home exam.

International cooperation

Open.

Student workload

Classes 12 x 2 hrs = 28 hrs.
Independent wokt 110 hrs.

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

Course grade based on presentation, oral exam, writing exam, applied home exam. Each has 25% emphasis. Each part must be passed. Assessment is based on CERF levels: C1 = 5, B2 = 3-4, B1 = 1-2.

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.