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

Study materials compiled and made by the teacher and students can be found on the Learn platform of the course and in the Teams application.

Study forms and methods

Work Week-Based Learning Pathway:
You will participate in teaching and guidance in accordance with the rules of procedure. Your studies are scheduled according to the schedule of group meetings and independent learning assignments.

A learning pathway that speeds up studies:
Contact the course teacher well before the course starts to find out the quickening study option.

Work-integrated learning pathway:
It may be possible if you can develop the skills mentioned in the objectives and contents of the course. Contact the course teacher well before the course starts to determine it.
Is it possible to have an integrated learning pathway in your own work assignment?
What kind of evidence of your competence is it possible for you to give?
What parts of the course should you possibly complete in addition to taking part in teaching?

RDI and work-related cooperation

RDI and working life co-operation
The course involves the practice of sector-specific vocabulary and communication situations.

Timing of exams and assignments

Exams and other deadlines
Exams are in connection with the studies.

International cooperation

The studies may facilitate participation in international cooperation.

Student workload

Student workload
The scope of the course is 5 ECTS = 135 hours of student work in English.

Course part description

Description of the parts
Written competence
Oral competence

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

Student activity, independent assignments, hourly assignments, oral exam and written exam. Exams are taken on campus.

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.