Languages for International Communication (5 cr)

Implementation methods, demonstration and Work&Study

Reading articles in relevant areas as homework
Reading these articles as a class to practice reading high-level English and to clarify any questions as to terms or concepts in the text that might not be clear
Discussing some of these articles in pairs and as a class, with the intention of developing critical thinking and argumentation skills
Working on high-level grammar exercises in class that incorporate relevant terminology
Preparing and giving a Pecha Kucha presentation in class

Working life connections

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.