Professional English (5 cr)

Evaluation scale

H-5

Schedule

The detailed timetable announced on the course.

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

Learning materials provided by the Lecturer and digital/Moodle materials.

Teaching methods and instruction

COURSE DESCRIPTION: LEARNING OBJECTIVE AND OUTCOMES
After completing this course, 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 understand/communicate key content related to business enterprises and companies
• 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.

The CEFR level of the course is B2.

TEACHING AND LEARNING METHODS
Combination of different methods:
• Collaborative learning: workshops in teams
• Activities and assignments supervised by the lecturer
• Digital Learning
• Independent learning (home assignments, preparation for the workshops)

Working life connections

See Learning objectives.

Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

The detailed timetable announced on the course.

Internationality

• 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.

Learning assignments

ASSIGNMENTS AND EXERCISES
• Five (5) compulsory individual assignments (detailed schedule and deadlines in the Moodle section: COURSE ASSIGNMENTS AND DEADLINES)

WORKSHOPS consisting of various classroom activities
• WORKSHOP 1: CAREERS AND PERSONAL BRANDING
• WORKSHOP 2: WRITTEN COMMUNICATION
• WORHSHOP 3: MEETINGS
• WORKSHOP 4: CULTURAL AWARESS

Assessment methods

• Evaluation based on Five (5) compulsory individual assignments (detailed schedule and deadlines in the Moodle section: COURSE ASSIGNMENTS AND DEADLINES); evaluations scales: 1-5/and Pass/fail depending on the individual Assignments