•   Advanced Professional English ENG001AS2AE-3004 03.02.2025-28.03.2025  5   (CAMPUSONLINE, ...) +-
    Learning objectives
    Upon successful completion of the course or after demonstrating the required prior learning, the student is able to

    - apply central key concepts and terminology of the specialization area
    - demonstrate advanced professional spoken and written business communication in English
    - communicate fluently and professionally in the global context of the specialization area
    Starting level and linkage with other courses
    Pre-requisites:

    Before taking this course, the student must have completed the Professional English Key Competence course or corresponding RPL process.

    The course is part of the Specialization Studies of the Bachelor’s Degree.

    The course is part of the Language Studies of the Hospitality Management Bachelor’s Degree.

    The CEFR level of the course is B2-C1.
    Contents
    - key concepts of the specialization area
    - terminology of the specialization area
    - professional spoken (meetings, negotiations, debates, presentations) and written business communication (meeting documents, project documents, international trade documentation, emails) as applicable
    - intercultural communication skills
    - topical, current industry-related material
    - various tools and applications for professional communication
    Assessment criteria
    Assessment criteria - grade 1
    The student is able to apply the most central key concepts of the specialization area and manages to be understood. / in an understandable manner.

    The student is able to manage in advanced professional spoken and written situations with assistance and time for preparation.

    The student is able to communicate quite fluently and use appropriate language and terminology in the global context of the specialization area despite some obvious difficulties.

    The student is still learning how to convey and understand shades of meaning.

    The student is familiar with managerial language skills but needs practice in intercultural context.
    Assessment criteria - grade 3
    The student is able to apply central key concepts of the specialization area fluently and is easily understood. / in an easily understandable manner.

    The student is able to contribute actively in advanced professional spoken and written situations with a short time for preparation.

    The student is able to communicate fluently and use a range of appropriate language and terminology in the global context of the specialization area without obvious difficulties.

    The student recognizes and is able to use some shades of meaning appropriately when needed.

    The student is able to use managerial language skills in intercultural context fluently.
    Assessment criteria - grade 5
    The student is able to apply key concepts of the specialization area fluently in a versatile manner.

    The student is able to contribute actively in advanced professional spoken and written situations with or without preparation.

    The student is able to communicate very fluently and use a wide range of appropriate language and terminology in the global context of the specialization area without difficulties.

    The student is able to convey shades of meaning effortlessly.

    The student is able to use managerial language skills in intercultural context effectively in a convincing manner.
    Further information
    Contact lecturers:
    Kristiina Åberg (Business)
    Eija Hansén (ICT)
    Kristiina Huff (Hospitality)
    Mikko Ilmari (Sports)
    Teaching methods and instruction

    The implementation is of the virtual instructed mode: there is independent studying material including course readings and exercises to work on,
    Some exercises are compulsory. The Assignments are to be returned by their due dates (please see Moodle for details). Some optional consultation meetings are offered on Zoom.

    Learning material and recommended literature

    Studying material provided by the Lecturer (on Moodle).
    Recommended reading: Taylor, Shirley, 2012 (or more recent). Model Business Letters, Emails and other Business Documents

    Working life connections

    Authentic materials and real/realistic learning tasks supporting the students' adoption of contemporary communicative practices.

    Campus

    Pasila Campus

    Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

    Please see Moodle for detailed information and due dates.

    Teaching language

    English

    Internationality

    The students are encouraged to familiarise themselves with the Haaga-Helia partner universities in Europe and globally.

    Timing

    03.02.2025 - 28.03.2025

    Learning assignments

    The course requires various Assignments to be duly returned by their due dates. Please see Moodle for detailed information and due dates.

    Enrollment

    02.01.2025 - 31.01.2025

    Content scheduling

    The course starts in January according to the timetables. Please see Moodle for more details.

    Groups
    • CAMPUSONLINE
    • VIRTUAL
    • INSTRUCTED
    • TR3HEINT
    Alternative learning methods

    The students may, not later than a week before the start of the course, present a written plan/proposal to the Lecturer on an alternative way to complete the course. The Lecturer decides on granting the student an alternative study plan (RPL).

    Teachers

    Kristiina Åberg

    Seats

    30 - 100

    Further information

    The final grade for the course is determined by the grades of the Assignments. Please see the details on Moodle.

    Degree Programme

    TRALI Tradenomi liiketalous

    R&D proportion

    0.00 cr

    Virtual proportion

    5.00 cr

    Evaluation scale

    H-5