Study Guide

Objective

By the end of the course, the student is expected to
• be able to communicate in a professional way, both in speech and in writing, in stituations that are relevant for their professional life
• have knowledge about the central terminology in their own field, along with the ability to understand and make use of the main content of texts in the field

Content

Oral and written communication. Central terminology in the respective professional field

Location and time

Contact studies 17.4. - 8.5. 2023. More detailed information will be given before the 3rd period is initiated.

Materials

Teacher's material

Teaching methods

Contact and distance teaching

Exam schedules

Final exam (Portfolio)

Completion alternatives

Book exam (more information about the book exam will be given in the first meeting)

Student workload

27 hours individual workload per 1 credit (a total of 3 ETCS)

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Passed Portfolio /final exam, approved assignments, and oral presentation, participation in teaching according to the instructions.

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

Lack of attendance, uncompleted assignments, failed final exam

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

Being able to identify the different styles of English, their characteristics, and usage.

Creating templates of working-life and business-related documents in English.

Identifying the processes of applying for a job, attending a job interview, and the skills needed in English.

Being able to define the elements of meetings and negotiation stages in English.

Being able to deliver an oral presentation on a subject within business or working life in general.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

Being able to create documents using the different styles of English, according to their characteristics and terms of usage.

Creating personalized and up-to-date documents in working life.

Being able to attend and manage the processes of applying for a job, attending a job interview, and the skills needed in English.

Being able to attend and manage meetings and negotiations in English.

Being able to deliver an oral presentation on a subject within business or working life in general according to the principles of a constructed and professional presentation.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Being able to implement and critically reflect on the gained knowledge of the different styles of English, their characteristics, and usage and communicate successfully within the framework.

Being able to apply, implement, and critically reflect on the gained knowledge of the concept of working life and business-related documents.

Being able to apply, implement, and critically reflect on the gained knowledge of the processes of applying for a job, attending a job interview, and further skills needed in English.

Being able to apply, implement, and critically reflect on the gained knowledge of managing meetings and negotiations in English.

Being able to successfully deliver an oral presentation on a specific subject within business or working life according to the principles of a constructed and professional presentation using the rhetorical and linguistic tools introduced in the course.

Qualifications

No