English for Working Life (5cr)

Evaluation scale

0 - 5

Objective

Students will be proficient in the basics of English for business and working life using spoken and written English.

Execution methods

Contact teaching and independent study
For other ways of completing this course, please contact the course teacher.
Groups studying in the blended degree follow their own course plan.

Accomplishment methods

Participation in contact teaching (approx. 60 hours in the classroom and approx. 60 hours of independent study)
Speaking and writing assignments
Written exams
To pass this course, it is mandatory to participate in lectures (80% attendance required) and to complete and pass all independent assignments and the exam.
It is possible to identify and recognize previously acquired expertise in Business English on a case by case basis according to the instructions provided in the KAMK Intranet.

Content

Communication in working life and customer service
Applying for work
Writing for business purposes
Meetings and negotiations
Company presentation

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The students are able to use basic business and working life vocabulary so that their message is communicated. They are able to communicate understandably in simple routine situations.

To be awarded a grade 1, all assessed assignments must be completed and approved and any possible exam result must be at least 50%.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The students are able to express themselves in a different way if necessary and use business and working life terminology somewhat accurately. The students are able to communicate clearly in key situations.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The students are able to explain in their own words and fluently compensate for any lack of vocabulary as well as being able to use business and working life terminology accurately. They are able to communicate in demanding situations.

Qualifications

B2, Common European Framework of Reference for Languages