Languages for International Communication - Study guide

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

Lectures and workshops at Pasila, timetables to be given on Moodle.
Independent study of the course material.

How the European Union Works (EU publication, available on Moodle)
Course material provided by the Lecturer.

This implementation includes also a Language Project (2/5 ECTS). You can complete the project in one of the following languages: English, Spanish, Chinese, French, Swedish, German or Russian by your own choice. Language Project is a great opportunity to show and sell your knowledge and special expertise in a foreign language. Language projects can be completed individually, in pairs or in a small group. As a student you need to search for a project topic that can be: - Producing new material for the client (marketing, communication, HR etc.) - Working for a seminar/workshop/other event (planning, implementing something, hosting guests etc.). - Written translation work (only for very fluent students and normally from a foreign language into the mother tongue). - Working as an interpreter/translator in a meeting(s). - Other work that has something to do with the client’s international strategy or communications.

Pasila Campus

English

The course focuses on the European Union and discusses the career opportunities it offers for administrative professionals.

19.08.2024 - 13.12.2024

Assignments and exam content and timetables on Moodle.

03.06.2024 - 16.08.2024

To be found in detail on Moodle

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RPL plan to be presented to the Lecturer two weeks prior to the start of the course. The student is to present a viable and relevant written plan on how to manifest the prior acquisition of the learning outcomes of this course. The Lecturer will judge if the plan is acceptable.

Kristiina Åberg, Sirpa S. Bode

15 - 40

Assignments and written exam for part 1 English for International Collaboration.

Language Project: pass/fail

SEBBA Degree Programme in Business Service Solutions and Languages

0.00 cr

H-5