•   Professional English ENG001HH1AE-3164 24.03.2025-16.05.2025  5   (CONTACT, ...) +-
    Learning objectives
    After completing this course or acquiring corresponding learning elsewhere the student

    - Can describe themselves and their competence in a positive, sales-oriented way in English.
    - Knows the most central terminology of their field in English and is able to learn more independently.
    - Can present an organisation in their field, the industry and its operations in English.
    - Can speak English in typical work-related situations in their field.
    - Knows principles of multicultural communication and can adapt their communication in work-related situations according to those principles.
    - Can evaluate their language and culture related competence and assess possible needs for development.
    Starting level and linkage with other courses
    Depending on the result of the level test possibly Remedial studies.
    The CEFR level of the course is B2.
    Contents
    - Self-presentation and personal branding
    - Field-specific terminology
    - Discussing organisational and industry-related matters
    - Work-related and multicultural communication
    - Language and cultural competence evaluation
    - Effective communication in meetings
    - Enhancing overall proficiency in professional English
    Assessment criteria
    Assessment criteria - grade 1
    Grading criteria
    1 level= The student
    - Knows how to describe the key points of themselves and their competence in a limited manner.
    - Knows some of the most central terminology of their field in English and knows how to learn more.
    - Can present the basic key points of an organization in their field, the industry and its operation in English.
    - Can speak English in some of the typical work-related situations in their field.
    - Knows principles of multicultural communication at a basic level and can adapt their communication in work-related situations according to those principles to some extent.
    - Can evaluate their language and culture related competence and assess possible needs for development. Limited language competence has an effect on reaching goals; the language skills are enough to manage simple situations but lead to misunderstandings at times.
    - The student has been active in their studies to some extent and followed instructions.
    Assessment criteria - grade 3
    Grading criteria
    3 level= The student
    - Knows how to describe the key points of themselves and their competence in English.
    - Knows the most central terminology of their field in English and knows how to learn more.
    - Can present the key points of an organization in their field, the industry and its operation in English without preparing in advance.
    - Can speak English in most of the typical work-related situations in their field.
    - Knows the principles of multicultural communication well and can usually adapt their communication in work-related situations according to those principles.
    - Can evaluate their language and culture related competence and assess possible needs for development. The language competence makes reaching their goals challenging at times but is adequate for most situations and possible misunderstandings can be cleared.
    - The student has been quite active in their studies and has followed given instructions most of the time.
    Assessment criteria - grade 5
    Grading criteria
    5 level= The student
    - Knows how to describe themselves and their competence in a versatile and skillful manner in English.
    - Knows the central terminology of their field in English very well and knows how to learn more.
    - Can present an organization in their field, the industry and its operation in English in a versatile and sophisticated manner.
    - Can speak English in work-related situations in their field fluently.
    Knows the principles of multicultural communication well and can adapt their communication in work-related situations fluently according to those principles.
    - Can evaluate their language and culture related competence and assess possible needs for development.
    - The student has been active in their studies and has followed given instructions consistently.
    Teaching methods and instruction

    CONTACT BLENDED implementation.
    Lessons and distance learning.

    This course is a part of all Haaga-Helia's degrees and the student can participate in any implementation. This implementation is aimed at students of TRALI degree.

    Learning material and recommended literature

    The course material is provided by the lecturer (please see the Moodle page for details. The course work includes study materials, exercises and Assignments to be returned by their due dates.

    Working life connections

    During the course we will practise how to speak English in typical work-related situations. In addition, we will discuss the principles of multicultural communication and how to adapt communication in work-related situations according to those principles.

    Campus

    Malmi Campus

    Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

    Assessment based on a few compulsory assignments, class activity, and final exam in class.
    Please see the Moodle page for details.
    Contact lessons in classroom 113 on Wednesdays as follows:
    NB! Two sessions on Zoom

    26.3.
    2.4.
    9.4.
    16.4.
    23.4. Collaborating online together with a Belgian (Antwerp) UAS, on Zoom (during this session, it´s best if you study from home, so that you can speak without distraction)
    30.4.
    7.5.
    14.5. EXAM in classroom 113
    21.5. Retake 1. (113)
    28.5. Retake 2. (113)

    Teaching language

    English

    Internationality

    During a few sessions the students will collaborate with students from a Belgian university of applied sciences.
    Cultural awareness in international business environment will be discussed during the implementation.

    Timing

    24.03.2025 - 16.05.2025

    Learning assignments

    There are several compulsory Assignments to be returned by their due dates (please see the timetable on the Moodle page). In addition, there is a final written exam in class.

    Enrollment

    02.01.2025 - 21.03.2025

    Content scheduling

    Contact lessons once a week on Malmi campus, please check the timetable on the Moodle page or Lukkarikone.

    Groups
    • CONTACT
    • BLENDED
    • TR2MA2
    Alternative learning methods

    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 will have access to the DEMO Moodle implementation.

    Teachers

    Teija Schalin

    Seats

    15 - 45

    Further information

    There are several compulsory Assignments to be returned by their due dates (please see the timetable on the Moodle page). In addition, there is a final written exam in class.

    Degree Programme

    TRALI Tradenomi liiketalous

    R&D proportion

    0.00 cr

    Virtual proportion

    2.00 cr

    Evaluation scale

    H-5