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 communication
Fundamental terminology of the profession
Scientific and professional formulation

Location and time

Autumn 2021
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.

Employer connections

-

Exam schedules

More information on Moodle.

International connections

-

Completion alternatives

Performed presentation, approved tasks (portfolio)

Student workload

3 x 27 h = 81 hours

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Exam
answers depend heavily on words and expressions found in the literature
has superficial knowledge of the subject, but shows a basic understanding of the subject

Written assignment
The student has followed the instructions and their knowledge of the other students' work is inadequate. The student shows limited to a deficient knowledge of the knowledge of the substance.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

can account for the literature, reflect and motivate his/her views
can give an independent account of the literature
understands most of the topic
presents independent views and can apply ideas to analogous situations
can motivate some of their claims and positions
can give some own examples

Written assignment
The student has followed the instructions for the written assignment and shows insufficient knowledge about the other students' written assignments. The student has mastered the substance of her/his work, but the application is limited

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Exam
has in-depth knowledge of the subject
can analyze and interpret subject facts
master the subject versatile
has a broad grasp of the subject
presents original and apposite examples

Written assignment
The student has followed the instructions for the assignment and shows that she/he has mastered the substance. She/he have read the other participants' assignments and can ask relevant questions and can lead a discussion at the seminar. The assignment and the possible opponentship show something out of the ordinary (technical execution, oral presentation, mature reflections, independent working methods)

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

None