Languages for International CommunicationLaajuus (5 cr)

Learning objectives

This course is intended for students to improve their English-language skills in the various areas of business, as well as in relevant areas of an international nature such as specific economic, cultural and political topics.
By giving a Pecha Kucha presentation is it intended that the student can both produce an effective presentation in English and gain confidence in giving one.
Another goal of the course is to develop critical thinking, argumentation skills and confidence when discussing a given topic and defending one's viewpoint.

Contents

Texts utilizing high-level English on business topics and those of an international nature, such as economic, cultural and political topics
Pecha Kucha presentations in front of the class
Critical discussions about various topics relating to the texts mentioned above, in pairs and as a class
Working with high-level grammar via in-class exercises
Concentration on vocabulary, which will comprise the final examination, and which is found in the texts read as homework and discussed in class

Starting level and linkage with other courses

Students are to have?completed the?basic and professional studies?in English, on both the content and language levels, before taking this course.

Implementation methods, demonstration and Work&Study

Reading articles in relevant areas as homework
Reading these articles as a class to practice reading high-level English and to clarify any questions as to terms or concepts in the text that might not be clear
Discussing some of these articles in pairs and as a class, with the intention of developing critical thinking and argumentation skills
Working on high-level grammar exercises in class that incorporate relevant terminology
Preparing and giving a Pecha Kucha presentation in class

Assessment criteria - grade 1

The student has a satisfactory mastery of terminology and vocabulary related to various fields of business and socially relevant topics of an international nature, and can express this.
The student is able to analyze and discuss various professional texts on a basic level.
The student completes a Pecha Kucha presentation.
The student passes the final examination.
The student attends at least 80% of the lessons.

Assessment criteria - grade 3

The student has a good mastery of terminology and vocabulary related to various fields of business and socially relevant topics of an international nature, and can express this.
The student is able to analyze and discuss various professional texts on an intermediate level.
The student gives a good Pecha Kucha presentation.
The student passes the final examination with at least an average score.
The student attends at least 80% of the lessons.

Assessment criteria - grade 5

The student will master terminology and concepts related to various fields of business and international communication, and can express this.
The student is able to dissect and analyze various professional texts in order to their understand their terminology and concepts.
The student gives a strong Pecha Kucha presentation.
The student passes the final examination with an above-average score.
The student attends at least 80% of the lessons.

Learning materials

Students will be provided with articles and in-class exercises by the teacher, and do not need to purchase a book or other materials for this course.