EKIS150 English for Professional Life (5 op)

Opinnon taso:
Syventävät opinnot
Arviointiasteikko:
0-5
Suorituskieli:
englanti
Vastuuorganisaatio:
Kieli- ja viestintätieteiden laitos
Opetussuunnitelmakaudet:
2020-2021, 2021-2022, 2022-2023

Kuvaus

Content
The course familiarizes students with different aspects of professional communication and gives them hands-on practice of producing texts and other content that is relevant when applying for a job.
Completion methods

Contact teaching: Participating in lectures and completing written assignments.

Assessment details
The final grade consists of 50 % written assignments, 30% overall participation and 20% student’s self-assessment.

Osaamistavoitteet

After completing the course, students will be able to

  • identify and critically evaluate the functions and linguistic features of documents that are central to the contemporary job application process
  • write different types of texts for professional life, including resumes and letters of application
  • recognize and promote skills that are essential in their job market
  • participate competently and confidently in oral activities relevant to working life, such as ‘small talk’, meetings and job interviews
  • engage effectively in teamwork and decision-making in English
  • understand cross-cultural issues particularly as they apply to workplace talk

Lisätietoja

Attendance requirement for completing the course: 80%.

Esitietojen kuvaus

Targeted at students who have completed their BA.

Pakolliset esitiedot

Oppimateriaalit

Study materials specified during the course.

Suoritustavat

Tapa 1

Kuvaus:
Attendance requirement for completing the course: 80%.
Arviointiperusteet:
The final grade consists of 50 % written assignments, 30% overall participation and 20% student’s self-assessment.
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Osallistuminen opetukseen (5 op)

Tyyppi:
Osallistuminen opetukseen
Arviointiasteikko:
0-5
Arviointiperusteet:
The final grade consists of 50 % written assignments, 30% overall participation and 20% student’s self-assessment.
Suorituskieli:
englanti
Työskentelytavat:

Contact teaching: Participating in lectures and completing written assignments.

Oppimateriaalit:

Study materials specified during the course.

Opetus