Professional English (5 cr)

Evaluation scale

H-5

Schedule

See above.

Implementation methods, demonstration and Work&Study

CONTACT for contact courses. In contact courses the teacher and the student are physically in the same location on campus, usually at a specifically scheduled time.

BLENDED for blended courses. In blended courses contact teaching (daytime, in the evening or intensively) is combined with online studies independently and/or in cooperation with other students.

ONLINE for online courses. In online courses the teacher and the student are connected only through information and communications technology. The implementation includes scheduled online studies (e.g. lectures or group work).

VIRTUAL for virtual courses. In virtual courses the student studies independently in a virtual learning environment. Students can communicate with other students and the teacher through a virtual learning environment. Students can complete assignments and possible exams at a time that suits them best.

EVENING for evening courses where all meetings start after 4 pm.

DEMO for those with previous knowledge who wish to complete the course through a demonstration of competence.
The demonstration of competence consists of an essay assignment and a presentation day, where you will give a presentation and complete an exam. There will be multiple dates available.

The essay assignment, the presentation and the exam will be evaluated by a teacher designated by your degree. The content of your demonstration is degree specific.

You will find more detailed instructions on how to complete the course through demonstration of competence in the DEMO Moodle. First, you need to enroll on the Professional English DEMO implementation in Peppi. Then, within a week (not in June or July), you´ll have access to the DEMO Moodle implementation.

Intro

Learn principles of contemporary Professional English! This course helps you to update your multicultural communication skills: you’ll learn useful vocabulary of your chosen field and gain skills for competing in the English-speaking job market. In addition, background knowledge of cultural theories will broaden your understanding of human behavior in business meetings and other professional environments.

Materials

Material in Moodle.

Teaching methods and instruction

Moodle material, tasks and Zoom sessions (not compulsory).

Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

No final exam.

Internationality

Internationality will be discussed in several topics.

Completion alternatives

Recognition of prior learning.

Learning assignments

Assignments, deadlines and assessment:

- Week 14, Careers and personal branding:
Assignment 1 (Video CV), 20 p., DL 16 April

- W. 15, Written communication:
Assignment 2 (Email), 15 p., DL 30 April

- W. 16, Cultural awareness:
Assignment 3 (Essay), 20 p., DL 7 May

- W.17, Business/IT English:
Assignment 4 (Summary on an article), 15 p., DL 14 May

- W.18, Meetings:
Assignment 5 (Discussion), 10 p., DL 19 May

- W. 19, Entrepreneurship: No assignment, only exercises, final DL for all assignments and exercises 19 May

In addition, There are exercises in all topics for students´ self-assessment. The total number of exercises is 20 (1 p/exercise) and you can do as many as you want. The maximum points for exercises are 20 p.

No final exam!

Assessment methods

See learning assigmments.