Business English 1Laajuus (5 cr)

Learning objectives

The course enhances written and spoken professional communication proficiency, both overall and situation-specific.

Contents

Talking about one’s workplace and company operations; key business vocabulary and idiom; cultural variation; product and company presentations; job application process; telephoning; e-mails

Starting level and linkage with other courses

The course is part of the studies in the Porvoo Campus competence-based curriculum for multimode students in the Finnish Degree Programme in Business Management. Students are expected to have studied English at upper secondary school level or similar. The course is linked to and supports project work in the module.

Implementation methods, demonstration and Work&Study

a) Learning with contact teaching including assignments, independent study and terminology tests.

b) Learning by using the work-based learning method “Work&Study” according to a plan that shows how the learning goals of the course can be obtained through the student’s work or hobby. More information from responsible teachers or academic advisors.

c) Demonstration (of earlier skills and knowledge in the course content). More information from responsible teachers or academic advisors.

Assessment of one´s own learning is a compulsory part of each course.

Assessment criteria - grade 1

In-class activity 40%, tests 40%, attitude and academic performance 20%

Grade 1
The student has basic oral communication skills and can communicate in non-demanding situations using fairly simple vocabulary.

Assessment criteria - grade 3

In-class activity 40%, tests 40%, attitude and academic performance 20%

Grade 3
The student has good oral communication skills and can communicate rather fluently in a variety of situations using fairly versatile vocabulary.

If students have acquired the required competence in previous work tasks, recreational activities or on another course, they can show the competence with a demonstration and progress faster through their studies. More information and instructions for recognising and validating prior learning (RPL) are available at MyNet. More detailed instructions for teachers on the intranet: Työkalut -> AHOT -> AHOT-ohjeistus (Tools -> RPL -> RPL instructions).

Assessment criteria - grade 5

In-class activity 40%, tests 40%, attitude and academic performance 20%

Grade 5
The student has professionally thorough oral communication skills and is able to communicate fluently and effectively using precise vocabulary

If students have acquired the required competence in previous work tasks, recreational activities or on another course, they can show the competence with a demonstration and progress faster through their studies. More information and instructions for recognising and validating prior learning (RPL) are available at MyNet. More detailed instructions for teachers on the intranet: Työkalut -> AHOT -> AHOT-ohjeistus (Tools -> RPL -> RPL instructions).

Learning materials

Electronic study material provided by the teacher in Moodle