Study Guide

Objective

The student
* shows the ability to communicate in a professional manner in a work context in speaking as well as writing
* is familiar with 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 and is familiar with the relevant tools
* is aware of cultural differences in international contexts

Content

Oral and written presentation in English
The course is based on several of the global sustainability goals, the main goal of quality education

Location and time

The course will start in January 2024. Please check the schedule for more detailed information

Materials

Teacher's material

Teaching methods

Contact studies, distance studies

Student workload

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

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant realization compulsory parts, at a satisfactory level.
For passing, 50% of the exam points are required and that all exercises are passed.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant realization compulsory parts, at a good level.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant realization compulsory parts, at an excellent level.

Assessment methods and criteria

Continuous assessment: students are assessed throughout the course
-participation in in-class activities, individual assignments, group work, and final exam

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

Lack of attendance, incompleted assignments, failed final exam.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

The student can
-identify the different styles of English, their characteristics, and usage.
-create templates of working-life and business-related documents in English.
-identify the processes of applying for a job, attending a job interview, and the skills needed in English.
-to deliver an oral presentation on a subject within engineering or working life in general.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

The student can
-create documents using the different styles of English, according to their characteristics and terms of usage.
-create personalized and up-to-date documents in engineering and working life.
-attend and manage the processes of applying for a job, attending a job interview, and the skills needed in English.
-deliver an oral presentation on a subject within engineering or working life in general according to the principles of a constructed and professional presentation.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student can
-implement and critically reflect the gained knowledge of the different styles of English, their characteristics, and usage and communicate successfully within the framework.
-apply, implement, and critically reflect on the gained knowledge of the concept of working life and engineering-related documents.
-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.
-successfully deliver an oral presentation on a specific subject within engineering 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 prerequisites