Study Guide

Objective

The student:
-shows the ability to communicate in a professional manner in a professional context in speaking as well as writing
-master essential terminology within his/her field and is able to benefit from professional
literature
-has a positive attitude to developing his/her receptive and productive language skills
-is aware of cultural differences in communication

Content

Working life related documents
Professional communication in working life

Location and time

Autumn 2022
Lectures either on campus or online.

Materials

according to the lecturer (information on Moodle)

Teaching methods

Lectures, oral exercises, team work, work in pairs, presentations, individual tasks and written assignments.

Exam schedules

More information on Moodle.

Completion alternatives

Performed presentation, approved tasks (portfolio)

Student workload

3 x 27 h = 81 hours

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Criteria for evaluation of the exam
The student has a superficial knowledge of the subject (by heart reading)

Assessment criteria for written work
The student has followed the instructions and their knowledge of the other students' work is inadequate. The student shows limited substance knowledge, it can be essential.

The student shows insufficient knowledge about the other students' written work. The student has followed the instructions for the written work. They have a deficient knowledge of the substance also touching the essential.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Criteria for evaluation of the exam
The student can account for the literature, reflect and motivate his / her views

Assessment criteria for written work
The student has followed the instructions for the written work and shows insufficient knowledge about the other students' written work. The student master the substance of his work, but the application is limited

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Criteria for evaluation of the exam
The student shows in his answer an in-depth knowledge and maturity beyond the traditional

Criteria for evaluation of written work individually or in groups
The student has followed the instructions for the written work and shows that she has mastered the substance. They have read the other participants' written work and can ask relevant questions and lead a discussion at the seminar. The written work and the possible opponentship show something out of the ordinary (technical execution, oral presentation, mature reflections, and independent working methods)

The student has followed the instructions for the written work and shows that she has mastered the substance. They have read the other participants' work and can ask relevant questions and lead a discussion at the seminar.

Assessment methods and criteria

Grades 0-5 and in some exercises pass/fail.
According to the Common European Framework of Reference for languages (CEFR).

Qualifications

No prior knowledge required