Academic English 2 (2 cr)
Code: BC00BY20-3019
General information
- Enrollment
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26.09.2026 - 25.10.2026
Registration for introductions has not started yet.
- Timing
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26.10.2026 - 31.12.2026
The implementation has not yet started.
- Number of ECTS credits allocated
- 2 cr
- Local portion
- 2 cr
- Mode of delivery
- Contact learning
- Unit
- Business
- Teaching languages
- English
- Degree programmes
- Bachelor's Degree in Sports and Leisure Management
- Bachelor’s Degree in International Business
- Bachelor’s Degree in Tourism
- Bachelor's Degree in Esports Business
Objective
Students will improve their oral and written communication skills and academic vocabulary. In written communication, the focus will be on academic writing and in oral communication, formal English language usage. This course will prepare students for writing their thesis, maturity test and abstract.
Content
Surveys, questionnaires, and interviews
Combining multiple sources (literature review) and referencing
Thesis planning
Materials
The students are permitted to use materials related to the thesis process.
Handouts in Reppu Moodle and DevMoodle.
Academic Writing A Handbook for International Students Stephen Bailey Routledge
Evaluation scale
0 - 5
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
The student can use the features of formal and academic writing systematically and reflectively. His/her grammar usage is impeccable. The student can write a text according to the features of academic writing with fluency using varied and appropriate vocabulary, and correctly referenced academic sources. The student has an extensive academic vocabulary. The student is able to communicate fluently in both writing and speaking while demonstrating an awareness of formal academic style.
Assessment criteria, good (3)
The student can identify and apply the features of academic writing fairly consistently. The student is able to use grammar correctly although some errors might occur. The student can write a text according to the main features of academic writing with relative fluency, using a variety of vocabulary and sources that are mainly referenced correctly. The student has a good command of academic vocabulary. The student is able to communicate clearly in writing and orally without reading directly from a text.
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
The student can recognize and name the features of academic writing. However, the student's language usage may be inconsistent with the norms of standard English and academic writing and basic errors in style, grammar, pronunciation, and intonation occur. The student can write an understandable and logical text with appropriate content using some academic concepts of his/her field. The student is able to communicate the main ideas of a topic in writing and orally.
Prerequisites
B2, Common European Framework of Reference for Languages