English for Working Life (3cr)

Evaluation methods and criteria

Active participation, independent study, spoken and written course tasks, spoken and/ or written exam

Evaluation scale

0 - 5

Content scheduling

20 h
Course Introduction
Introduction of Oneself
Studies
20 h
Work Assignments
Job Seeking
40 h
Terminology and Vocabulary of the field
Presentation, PowerPoint program including video "Record" function

Objective

You can communicate effectively in English, both in speaking and writing, in various professional situations, and utilize English to enhance your professional competence.

Execution methods

Contact lessons and blended learning teaching

Accomplishment methods

Active participation in contact lessons, independent study, spoken and written course tasks, spoken and/ or written exam.

Content

Key professional vocabulary, seeking employment, spoken and written communication

Materials

Reppu Moodle course material

Teaching methods

Teams lessons and individual Teams guidance on request (during Office Hours)

Employer connections

Job seeking and the vocabulary of the field

Exam schedules

The presentation functions as an exam. The student has two retakes. 1. in Jan-Feb and 2. in Mar-Apr.

International connections

English communication skills

Completion alternatives

Accreditation or partial accreditation when the student has previous English language studies that equal the content and demands.

Student workload

3 credits = 80 h of student's work, 40 h contact lessons and 40 h independent studying

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

You speak and write English understandably in routine professional communication situations.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

You speak and write English well in professional communication situations.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

You speak and write English versatilely in demanding professional communication situations.

Qualifications

Level B2 in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages