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)

Teaching methods

Classroom teaching, virtual learning, and independent work. Individual and team work. There is a group-specific Moodle platform in use on the course.

Exam schedules

Written graded assignment given in the final lesson.
Retakes of graded assignment will be given during and right after the course.

Student workload

24 contact hours
56 independent study hours

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

No prerequisites