Study Guide

Objective

Student
-can communicate orally and in writing in situations that arise in working life
- masters central terminology in their own field and can grasp the main content of professional literature in their industry
- is aware of stylistic differences and can use different styles in various communication situations
- understands cultural differences in international contexts
- has a positive attitude towards developing their receptive and productive language skills

Content

-Central terminology for working life
-Field-specific terminology
-Useful words and expressions (Professional English, Business English)
-Organizational communication
-Examples of cultural differences and how they can affect communication
-Examples of professional literature, articles, and news in the field

Location and time

Lessons on campus

Materials

Material in Moodle

Teaching methods

Lectures, exercises, discussions etc.

Student workload

81 h for 3 sp (1 sp = 27 h)

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Student has superficial or limited knowledge in the subject, has partially followed the instructions for assignments.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Student masters central terminology, has sufficient knowledge in the subject and can partially reflect on and apply the information, has followed the instructions for assignments.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Student masters central terminology well, has in-depth knowledge in the subject and can reflect on and apply the information, has followed the instructions for assignments.

Assessment methods and criteria

Oral exam (0-5), written exam (0-5), and other assignments (pass).

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

Inadequate competencies and uncompleted/failed assignments.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

Superficial competencies and a basic understanding of the subject. The student has partly followed instructions.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

Adequate competencies and the ability to make connections to the literature. The student is able to reflect on their views and explain their reasoning. The student has followed the instructions.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student demonstrates advanced competencies and shows a deeper understanding of the subject in relation to their future profession. The student has followed the instructions and completed the assignments well.

Qualifications

Upper Secondary English Course