English at Work 1 (3cr)

Evaluation scale

1-5

Objective

The student

- is able to assess and develop their language skills and learning style in accordance with the principles of lifelong learning.
- is able to perform in English in working-life communication and interaction situations related to their own professional field.

Content

- information search
- job applications
- key concepts of the student?s own field
- working-life spoken communication situations
- spoken and written company presentation
- written business communication (emails and reports)

Materials

Material available on Moodle

Teaching methods

- Written and spoken exercises
- Group and pair work
- Independent study

Student workload

81 h

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Grade 1: CEF level B1, possibly more than one area at a lower competency level (A2). All the assignments and sub-assignments done and submitted to Moodle in agreed time.
Grade 2: The student?s skills are partly at level A2, partly already at level B1.

CEF = Common European Framework of Reference for languages

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Grade 3: In all the areas of the student's language skills, CEF in general at competency level B1. Sub-assignments completed and at the general level of B1.
Grade 4: The student's skills partly at competency level B1, partly at B2.
CEF = Common European Framework of Reference for languages

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Grade 5: Student's skills at competency level B2
CEF = Common European Framework of Reference for languages

Qualifications

English studies at upper secondary school required

Further information

The language of instruction is English.
The course requires a minimum of 50% attendance in the classroom so that if the student is absent from more than 20% of the contact, they will automatically receive a lower final grade.