Business English Communication,B2 (5 cr)

Evaluation scale

H-5

Content scheduling

- Writing using appropriate, professional style
- Presenting and discussing field-specific topics in professional contexts
- Reading field-specific texts and utilizing the information in professional contexts
- Learning and using key terminology of the field
- Becoming professional, autonomous language users in working life

Implementation in autumn 2023, exact dates in the schedule
Kick-off session during orientation days

Objective

The aim of the course is to activate and develop the students’ field-relevant English language and communication skills. The students will gain professional skills in various spoken and written communicative situations encountered in studies, working life and society. In addition, they will learn to utilize tools and techniques to further develop their skills in authentic, field-specific contexts.
Upon completing the course, the students should have acquired skills to communicate at level B2 according to European Framework of Reference for Languages, which states that at B2-level students should be able to produce clear, coherent and well-structured texts, present detailed descriptions related to one’s field of interest, express and exchange opinions using fluent language, follow complex arguments, and read longer articles and reports.

Content

- Writing academic and professional texts
- Presenting and discussing field-specific topics in academic and professional contexts
- Reading field-specific texts and utilizing the information in academic and professional contexts
- Learning and using key terminology of their field
- Becoming professional, autonomous language users in working life

Materials

Will be provided on course workspace. Use of all other relevant material is encouraged.

Teaching methods

Independent/pair work; Applied research, reporting and presenting; Online meetings in groups.

Independent/pair research and reflection

Interactive online meetings
Team discussions and sharing
Reading materials

Exam schedules

No examinations.

International connections

Innovation pedagogy; international and business-life oriented assignment-based individual/pair work

Individual/pair study supported by peer discussions and teacher guidance
Co-creation and co-teaching
Assignment-based and continuous assessment

Completion alternatives

The student can apply for accreditation prior to the course starts.
Alternative ways must be discussed with course teachers.

Student workload

5ECTS, 135 hours student work
-applied research
-reporting
-presenting
-working as pairs
-discussing and sharing in teams

Meetings integrated with Intercultural Communication for Global Work course. Meetings are compulsory even if student takes only one of the courses.

Further information

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