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

To be provided by the teacher on Learn platform.

Study forms and methods

The course is conducted entirely on campus according to the schedule. Remote participation is not possible. Instruction is not recorded.

There are three kinds of classes: seminars, workshops and ordinary classes.

It is possible to demonstrate your priorly leaned competences if you have experience in international tasks in the field. Contact the teacher.

RDI and work-related cooperation

The students can use their work experience in learning tasks.

Timing of exams and assignments

To be announced at the beginning of the course.

The course ends at the time specified in the implementation details, by which the student must have submitted the required assignments, participated in two seminars, and completed the exams, all with a passing grade.

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

The course grade is based on three components:
- written exam (50% emphasis on course grade)
- group discussion exam (30%)
- one of three up to your choice: report, videorecorded presentation or group negotiation simulation (20%)
The assessment of the components is partly based on the European language proficiency 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.