Study Guide

Objective

Learning Outcomes (common, 3 cr)
The students can communicate in English both orally and in writing in working life situations. They are able to discuss field related topics in English. They are able to develop their expertise using English literature as well as other sources in English.
Students
can tell about themselves, their education and work experience
can write a cv and a job application and can handle job interviews
can write work relevant messages (e.g. e-mails and and manages spoken situations
can use polite phrases and handle small talk

Field specific learning outcomes (2 cr)
Students know the basic terminology and vocabulary within their special field. They can apply the above mentioned skills in spoken and written communication in different professional contexts and can search and obtain professional information from various sources and apply it in spoken and written communication

Content

Common contents (3 cr):
Telling about oneself and ones studies
Job application, cv, job interview
Presentation skills (e.g. company presentations)
Polite phrases and small talk
Basic terminology of the field, field specific texts

Field specific contents (2 cr)
Terminology of the field
Professions and duties
Service situations
Professional written messages
Field specific texts
Oral field related conversations and presentations

Materials

Moodle-material

Teaching methods

Classes and independent virtual studies (Moodle), oral and written exercises

Exam schedules

Level test at the beginning of the course, oral and written tests

Completion alternatives

Identification of prior learning

Student workload

Ca 20 h-24h classes, other work load independent virtual studies (Moodle)

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Students
can present themselves and their field of work if sufficient time is given for preparation
can write simple letters and field specific texts on familiar subjects with the help of, for example, a dictionary - the resulting text may have many mistakes but is understandable.
can cope with job application situations with the support of the interviewer.
can communicate verbally using simple phrases at a basic level on familiar topics with support and assistance
understand the basic ideas behind field specific texts.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Students
can present themselves and their field of work
they can write letters and field specific texts with some mistakes but the text is easily understandable.
can cope with job application situations with some preparation and can act as an interviewer.
can communicate verbally without difficulty on familiar as well as field related topics.
understand the main points and most details of field specific texts without any help: mistakes or misunderstandings might occur.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Students
can present themselves and their field of work spontaneously
can write letters and field specific texts on a variety of subjects - the resulting texts are clear and well-structured with hardly any mistakes.
can cope with job application situations effortlessly and can act as an interviewer
can communicate verbally on a variety of topics and can use polite phrases appropriately.
understand both the main points and details of field specific texts and can integrate and apply new information gained.

Assessment methods and criteria

Assessment based on active attendance, oral and written assignments, oral and written tests

Qualifications

The key structures and general vocabulary of the English language

Previous studies of the English language from the second level are required

Objective

Learning Outcomes (common, 3 cr)
The students can communicate in English both orally and in writing in working life situations. They are able to discuss field related topics in English. They are able to develop their expertise using English literature as well as other sources in English.
Students
can tell about themselves, their education and work experience
can write a cv and a job application and can handle job interviews
can write work relevant messages (e.g. e-mails and and manages spoken situations
can use polite phrases and handle small talk

Field specific learning outcomes (2 cr)
Students know the basic terminology and vocabulary within their special field. They can apply the above mentioned skills in spoken and written communication in different professional contexts and can search and obtain professional information from various sources and apply it in spoken and written communication

Content

Common contents (3 cr):
Telling about oneself and ones studies
Job application, cv, job interview
Presentation skills (e.g. company presentations)
Polite phrases and small talk
Basic terminology of the field, field specific texts

Field specific contents (2 cr)
Terminology of the field
Professions and duties
Service situations
Professional written messages
Field specific texts
Oral field related conversations and presentations

Materials

Material announced at the beginning of the course

Teaching methods

Contact classes and independent virtual studies (Moodle), oral and written exercises

Exam schedules

Level test at the beginning of the course, oral and written tests

Completion alternatives

Identification of prior learning

Student workload

Ca 20 h contact classes, other work load independent virtual studies (Moodle)

Further information

Attendance requirement 80 %

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Students
can present themselves and their field of work if sufficient time is given for preparation
can write simple letters and field specific texts on familiar subjects with the help of, for example, a dictionary - the resulting text may have many mistakes but is understandable.
can cope with job application situations with the support of the interviewer.
can communicate verbally using simple phrases at a basic level on familiar topics with support and assistance
understand the basic ideas behind field specific texts.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Students
can present themselves and their field of work
they can write letters and field specific texts with some mistakes but the text is easily understandable.
can cope with job application situations with some preparation and can act as an interviewer.
can communicate verbally without difficulty on familiar as well as field related topics.
understand the main points and most details of field specific texts without any help: mistakes or misunderstandings might occur.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Students
can present themselves and their field of work spontaneously
can write letters and field specific texts on a variety of subjects - the resulting texts are clear and well-structured with hardly any mistakes.
can cope with job application situations effortlessly and can act as an interviewer
can communicate verbally on a variety of topics and can use polite phrases appropriately.
understand both the main points and details of field specific texts and can integrate and apply new information gained.

Assessment methods and criteria

Assessment based on active attendance, oral and written assignments, oral and written tests

Qualifications

The key structures and general vocabulary of the English language

Previous studies of the English language from the second level are required

Objective

Learning Outcomes (common, 3 cr)
The students can communicate in English both orally and in writing in working life situations. They are able to discuss field related topics in English. They are able to develop their expertise using English literature as well as other sources in English.
Students
can tell about themselves, their education and work experience
can write a cv and a job application and can handle job interviews
can write work relevant messages (e.g. e-mails and and manages spoken situations
can use polite phrases and handle small talk

Field specific learning outcomes (2 cr)
Students know the basic terminology and vocabulary within their special field. They can apply the above mentioned skills in spoken and written communication in different professional contexts and can search and obtain professional information from various sources and apply it in spoken and written communication

Content

Common contents (3 cr):
Telling about oneself and ones studies
Job application, cv, job interview
Presentation skills (e.g. company presentations)
Polite phrases and small talk
Basic terminology of the field, field specific texts

Field specific contents (2 cr)
Terminology of the field
Professions and duties
Service situations
Professional written messages
Field specific texts
Oral field related conversations and presentations

Materials

Material on Moodle

Teaching methods

Contact classes and independent virtual studies (Moodle), oral and written exercises

Exam schedules

Level test at the beginning of the course, spoke and written tests

Student workload

135 h

Further information

Attendance requirement 80 %

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Students
can present themselves and their field of work if sufficient time is given for preparation
can write simple letters and field specific texts on familiar subjects with the help of, for example, a dictionary - the resulting text may have many mistakes but is understandable.
can cope with job application situations with the support of the interviewer.
can communicate verbally using simple phrases at a basic level on familiar topics with support and assistance
understand the basic ideas behind field specific texts.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Students
can present themselves and their field of work
they can write letters and field specific texts with some mistakes but the text is easily understandable.
can cope with job application situations with some preparation and can act as an interviewer.
can communicate verbally without difficulty on familiar as well as field related topics.
understand the main points and most details of field specific texts without any help: mistakes or misunderstandings might occur.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Students
can present themselves and their field of work spontaneously
can write letters and field specific texts on a variety of subjects - the resulting texts are clear and well-structured with hardly any mistakes.
can cope with job application situations effortlessly and can act as an interviewer
can communicate verbally on a variety of topics and can use polite phrases appropriately.
understand both the main points and details of field specific texts and can integrate and apply new information gained.

Assessment methods and criteria

Assessment based on active attendance, oral and written assignments, spoken and written tests

Qualifications

The key structures and general vocabulary of the English language

Previous studies of the English language from the second level are required

Objective

Learning Outcomes (common, 3 cr)
The students can communicate in English both orally and in writing in working life situations. They are able to discuss field related topics in English. They are able to develop their expertise using English literature as well as other sources in English.
Students
can tell about themselves, their education and work experience
can write a cv and a job application and can handle job interviews
can write work relevant messages (e.g. e-mails and and manages spoken situations
can use polite phrases and handle small talk

Field specific learning outcomes (2 cr)
Students know the basic terminology and vocabulary within their special field. They can apply the above mentioned skills in spoken and written communication in different professional contexts and can search and obtain professional information from various sources and apply it in spoken and written communication

Content

Common contents (3 cr):
Telling about oneself and ones studies
Job application, cv, job interview
Presentation skills (e.g. company presentations)
Polite phrases and small talk
Basic terminology of the field, field specific texts

Field specific contents (2 cr)
Terminology of the field
Professions and duties
Service situations
Professional written messages
Field specific texts
Oral field related conversations and presentations

Materials

Material on Moodle

Teaching methods

Contact classes and independent virtual studies (Moodle), oral and written exercises

Exam schedules

Level test at the beginning of the course, oral and written tests

Student workload

135 h

Further information

Attendance requirement 80 %

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Students
can present themselves and their field of work if sufficient time is given for preparation
can write simple letters and field specific texts on familiar subjects with the help of, for example, a dictionary - the resulting text may have many mistakes but is understandable.
can cope with job application situations with the support of the interviewer.
can communicate verbally using simple phrases at a basic level on familiar topics with support and assistance
understand the basic ideas behind field specific texts.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Students
can present themselves and their field of work
they can write letters and field specific texts with some mistakes but the text is easily understandable.
can cope with job application situations with some preparation and can act as an interviewer.
can communicate verbally without difficulty on familiar as well as field related topics.
understand the main points and most details of field specific texts without any help: mistakes or misunderstandings might occur.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Students
can present themselves and their field of work spontaneously
can write letters and field specific texts on a variety of subjects - the resulting texts are clear and well-structured with hardly any mistakes.
can cope with job application situations effortlessly and can act as an interviewer
can communicate verbally on a variety of topics and can use polite phrases appropriately.
understand both the main points and details of field specific texts and can integrate and apply new information gained.

Assessment methods and criteria

Assessment based on active attendance, oral and written assignments, spoken and written tests

Qualifications

The key structures and general vocabulary of the English language

Previous studies of the English language from the second level are required

Objective

Learning Outcomes (common, 3 cr)
The students can communicate in English both orally and in writing in working life situations. They are able to discuss field related topics in English. They are able to develop their expertise using English literature as well as other sources in English.
Students
can tell about themselves, their education and work experience
can write a cv and a job application and can handle job interviews
can write work relevant messages (e.g. e-mails and and manages spoken situations
can use polite phrases and handle small talk

Field specific learning outcomes (2 cr)
Students know the basic terminology and vocabulary within their special field. They can apply the above mentioned skills in spoken and written communication in different professional contexts and can search and obtain professional information from various sources and apply it in spoken and written communication

Content

Common contents (3 cr):
Telling about oneself and ones studies
Job application, cv, job interview
Presentation skills (e.g. company presentations)
Polite phrases and small talk
Basic terminology of the field, field specific texts

Field specific contents (2 cr)
Terminology of the field
Professions and duties
Service situations
Professional written messages
Field specific texts
Oral field related conversations and presentations

Materials

Material announced at the beginning of the course

Teaching methods

Contact classes and independent virtual studies (Moodle), oral and written exercises

Exam schedules

Level test at the beginning of the course, oral and written tests

Completion alternatives

Oral /written qualification test (OT)
Exchange period abroad

Student workload

Ca 20 -25 h contact classes and independent virtual studies (Moodle)

Further information

Attendance requirement 80 %

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Students
can present themselves and their field of work if sufficient time is given for preparation
can write simple letters and field specific texts on familiar subjects with the help of, for example, a dictionary - the resulting text may have many mistakes but is understandable.
can cope with job application situations with the support of the interviewer.
can communicate verbally using simple phrases at a basic level on familiar topics with support and assistance
understand the basic ideas behind field specific texts.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Students
can present themselves and their field of work
they can write letters and field specific texts with some mistakes but the text is easily understandable.
can cope with job application situations with some preparation and can act as an interviewer.
can communicate verbally without difficulty on familiar as well as field related topics.
understand the main points and most details of field specific texts without any help: mistakes or misunderstandings might occur.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Students
can present themselves and their field of work spontaneously
can write letters and field specific texts on a variety of subjects - the resulting texts are clear and well-structured with hardly any mistakes.
can cope with job application situations effortlessly and can act as an interviewer
can communicate verbally on a variety of topics and can use polite phrases appropriately.
understand both the main points and details of field specific texts and can integrate and apply new information gained.

Assessment methods and criteria

Assessment based on active attendance, oral and written assignments, oral and written tests

Qualifications

The key structures and general vocabulary of the English language

Previous studies of the English language from the second level are required

Objective

Learning Outcomes (common, 3 cr)
The students can communicate in English both orally and in writing in working life situations. They are able to discuss field related topics in English. They are able to develop their expertise using English literature as well as other sources in English.
Students
can tell about themselves, their education and work experience
can write a cv and a job application and can handle job interviews
can write work relevant messages (e.g. e-mails and and manages spoken situations
can use polite phrases and handle small talk

Field specific learning outcomes (2 cr)
Students know the basic terminology and vocabulary within their special field. They can apply the above mentioned skills in spoken and written communication in different professional contexts and can search and obtain professional information from various sources and apply it in spoken and written communication

Content

Common contents (3 cr):
Telling about oneself and ones studies
Job application, cv, job interview
Presentation skills (e.g. company presentations)
Polite phrases and small talk
Basic terminology of the field, field specific texts

Field specific contents (2 cr)
Terminology of the field
Professions and duties
Service situations
Professional written messages
Field specific texts
Oral field related conversations and presentations

Materials

Material announced at the beginning of the course (Moodle)

Teaching methods

Contact classes and independent virtual studies (Moodle), oral and written exercises

Exam schedules

Level test at the beginning of the course, oral and written tests

Completion alternatives

Oral /written qualification test (OT)
Exchange period abroad etc

Student workload

Ca 40 h contact classes and independent virtual studies (Moodle)

Further information

Attendance requirement 80 %

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Students
can present themselves and their field of work if sufficient time is given for preparation
can write simple letters and field specific texts on familiar subjects with the help of, for example, a dictionary - the resulting text may have many mistakes but is understandable.
can cope with job application situations with the support of the interviewer.
can communicate verbally using simple phrases at a basic level on familiar topics with support and assistance
understand the basic ideas behind field specific texts.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Students
can present themselves and their field of work
they can write letters and field specific texts with some mistakes but the text is easily understandable.
can cope with job application situations with some preparation and can act as an interviewer.
can communicate verbally without difficulty on familiar as well as field related topics.
understand the main points and most details of field specific texts without any help: mistakes or misunderstandings might occur.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Students
can present themselves and their field of work spontaneously
can write letters and field specific texts on a variety of subjects - the resulting texts are clear and well-structured with hardly any mistakes.
can cope with job application situations effortlessly and can act as an interviewer
can communicate verbally on a variety of topics and can use polite phrases appropriately.
understand both the main points and details of field specific texts and can integrate and apply new information gained.

Assessment methods and criteria

Assessment based on active attendance, oral and written assignments, oral and written tests

Qualifications

The key structures and general vocabulary of the English language

Previous studies of the English language from the second level are required

Objective

Learning Outcomes (common, 3 cr)
The students can communicate in English both orally and in writing in working life situations. They are able to discuss field related topics in English. They are able to develop their expertise using English literature as well as other sources in English.
Students
can tell about themselves, their education and work experience
can write a cv and a job application and can handle job interviews
can write work relevant messages (e.g. e-mails and and manages spoken situations
can use polite phrases and handle small talk

Field specific learning outcomes (2 cr)
Students know the basic terminology and vocabulary within their special field. They can apply the above mentioned skills in spoken and written communication in different professional contexts and can search and obtain professional information from various sources and apply it in spoken and written communication

Content

Common contents (3 cr):
Telling about oneself and ones studies
Job application, cv, job interview
Presentation skills (e.g. company presentations)
Polite phrases and small talk
Basic terminology of the field, field specific texts

Field specific contents (2 cr)
Terminology of the field
Professions and duties
Service situations
Professional written messages
Field specific texts
Oral field related conversations and presentations

Materials

Material announced at the beginning of the course

Teaching methods

Contact classes and independent virtual studies (Moodle), oral and written exercises

Exam schedules

Level test at the beginning of the course, oral and written tests

Completion alternatives

Oral /written qualification test (OT)
Exchange period abroad

Student workload

Ca 40 h contact classes and independent virtual studies (Moodle)

Further information

Attendance requirement 80 %

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Students
can present themselves and their field of work if sufficient time is given for preparation
can write simple letters and field specific texts on familiar subjects with the help of, for example, a dictionary - the resulting text may have many mistakes but is understandable.
can cope with job application situations with the support of the interviewer.
can communicate verbally using simple phrases at a basic level on familiar topics with support and assistance
understand the basic ideas behind field specific texts.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Students
can present themselves and their field of work
they can write letters and field specific texts with some mistakes but the text is easily understandable.
can cope with job application situations with some preparation and can act as an interviewer.
can communicate verbally without difficulty on familiar as well as field related topics.
understand the main points and most details of field specific texts without any help: mistakes or misunderstandings might occur.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Students
can present themselves and their field of work spontaneously
can write letters and field specific texts on a variety of subjects - the resulting texts are clear and well-structured with hardly any mistakes.
can cope with job application situations effortlessly and can act as an interviewer
can communicate verbally on a variety of topics and can use polite phrases appropriately.
understand both the main points and details of field specific texts and can integrate and apply new information gained.

Assessment methods and criteria

Assessment based on active attendance, oral and written assignments, oral and written tests

Qualifications

The key structures and general vocabulary of the English language

Previous studies of the English language from the second level are required