Academic and Business EnglishLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

Students will improve their oral and written communication skills and business vocabulary. In written communication the focus will be on academic writing.

Content

Business and society
Describing business trends
Application, CV
Introduction to presentations
Report writing
Academic style
Summarising
Paraphrasing
References and quotations

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student can introduce the features of academic writing reflectively. The student can write an academic report that follows the features of academic writing with fluency using varied and appropriate vocabulary, and multiple sources that are cited and referenced correctly. The student has an extensive business vocabulary. The student is able to communicate fluently in both writing and speaking.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student can identify the features of academic writing. The student can write a report that follows the main features of academic writing with relative fluency, using quite versatile vocabulary and using some sources that are mainly cited and referenced correctly. The student has a fairly good command of business vocabulary. The student is able to communicate clearly in both writing and speaking.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student can name the features of academic writing. The student can write a basically understandable and coherent essay with appropriate content and basic vocabulary. The student is able to communicate clearly in basic business situations in both speaking and writing.