Conversation in EnglishLaajuus (3 cr)

Learning objectives

The aim is to enhance and deepen students’ abilities and confidence in using spoken English for business purposes.

Contents

During the course, the student will develop in
• face-to-face communication and negotiation in multicultural work settings
• delivering various kinds of spoken business messages (e.g. work process descriptions/discussions, informal business occasions)
• producing effective written / visual support materials for spoken messages
• structuring messages and organizing information effectively for spoken purposes
• using nonverbal skills during spoken encounters
• using English pronunciation toward desired communication goals
The course corresponds to the B2 level of the Common European Framework.

Implementation methods, demonstration and Work&Study

Independent studies 81 h
Contact lessons 32-48 h
Individual and group assignments 33-49 h

Assessment criteria - grade 1

Classroom performance, written and spoken assignments, and the final demonstration are at a passable level.

Assessment criteria - grade 3

Written and spoken assignments, the final demonstration and classroom performance are at a good level. The student demonstrates an emerging ability for autonomous development.

Assessment criteria - grade 5

Classroom performance, written and spoken assignments, and the final demonstration are at an excellent level. The student is clearly capable of autonomous development.