Professional English (5 cr)

Evaluation scale

H-5

Schedule

20 May-30 August 2024

Video introduction to be handed in on the31 May at the latest. There will be no leniency. No late submissions will be accepted. If a student fails to hand in the video by 31 May at the latest, they will be removed from the list of participants.

The written task to be handed in on 23 August at the latest.

The written task to be handed in on 23 August at the latest.

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

Materials in Moodle.

Teaching methods and instruction

Independent studies.

Working life connections

Preparation for work duties.

Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

No exams nor re-exams.

Internationality

Language and communication skills, cultural sensitivity.

Completion alternatives

Contact, blended, online, RPL.

Learning assignments

Exercises in Moodle, a video introduction and a written task.

Assessment methods

Assessment by Moodle and the instructor.
Assessment by Moodle and the instructor.
Two compulsory assignments (video CV and written informal requests) are graded by the instructor (0-5). These yield five points each ie 10 points altogether.
Three other compulsory assignments are graded P/F and yield 2 points each ie 6 points altogether.
Ten compulsory exercises are graded P/F and yield 1 point each ie 10 points altogether.
Maximum number of points is 26. The lowest number of points which grants a passing grade (1) is 11.
Points 11-14 mean grade 1
Points 15-17 mean grade 2
Points 18-20 mean grade 3
Points 21-23 mean grade 4
Points 24-26 mean grade 5.