Ulysseus English Intermediate 2, 3 cr - ENG010AS2AE
Course unit language
English
Upcoming implementations
Ulysseus English Intermediate 2 ENG010AS2AE-3001 23.10.2023-15.12.2023 3 op(AVOINAMK, ...)+-
Teaching language
English
Timing
23.10.2023 - 15.12.2023
Enrollment
12.06.2023 - 20.10.2023
Groups
AVOINAMK
VIRTUAL
INSTRUCTED
Teachers
Kristiina Åberg
Seats
15 - 100
Virtual proportion
3 cr
Evaluation scale
H-5
Current implementations
No ongoing implementations yet.
Past implementations
No past implementations yet.
Learning objectives
Upon completion of this course the student will
• Understand and have practical knowledge of what the main EU institutions and how they work
• Be able to use key specific terminology used in the EU context correctly
• Have knowledge and understanding of some key EU policies (eg the climate policy, free movement, youth and education)
• Be familiar with and able to address confidently and professionally some key European and global issues (sustainability, work-life issues, diversity and culture) using the correct terms and phrases
• Master contemporary business communication guidelines and practices for professional English usage
Contents
Course contents
The course gives the students central knowledge of the institutions of the EU, its institutions, objectives and key policies, concepts and terminology. The students will gain guidelines for professional business and administrative English usage. The students will also learn terminology and style content to enhance their expression when addressing some key global issues confidently and professionally in English. The key topics to be covered include
1. The EU and its institutions and key concepts
2. Global issues
3. Business communication today
Learning materials
All material will be available in Ulysseus Moodle. All registered students will receive instructions via email for the login before the course starts.
Intro
The course gives the students central knowledge of the institutions of the EU, its institutions, objectives and key policies, concepts and terminology. The students will gain guidelines for professional business and administrative English usage. This course will be held in Ulysseus Moodle, login instructions will be sent before the course starts.
Assessment criteria
Assessment criteria - grade 1
The student has a sufficient working knowledge of the basics of how the EU works and the basic terminology. The student is able to sufficiently address EU-related topics and global issues well enough to be understood and communicate in the context. The student is able to apply the basic guidelines for contemporary professional business communication in English.
Assessment criteria - grade 3
The student has a good working knowledge of the basics of how the EU works and the basic terminology. The student is able to fluently address EU-related topics and global issues in the context. The student masters the key vocabulary and style well to address global issues and communicate professionally in English.
Assessment criteria - grade 5
The student has an excellent practical and theoretical knowledge of how the EU works and masters a large terminology. The student is able to excellently and fluently address EU-related topics and global issues in the context. The student meets the style requirements for the professional register in an excellent manner to address global issues and communicate professionally and confidently in English.