English at Work

Structure Type: Course
Code: KD18BKIM01
Type: Compulsory
Level: Bachelor
Credits: 3.0 points
Responsible Teacher: Leikkari, Esa
Teacher Team: Kempas, Ilpo
Language of Instruction: Finnish

Course Implementations, Planned Year of Study and Semester

Curriculum  Semester  Credits  Start of Semester  End of Semester
KIKO-2015   1 autumn   3.0   2015-08-01   2015-12-31  
KIKO-2016   1 autumn   3.0   2016-08-01   2016-12-31  

Learning Outcomes

The students understand the basics of business English and know the basic vocabulary. They are able to communicate issues related to their studies, work and businesses and can handle daily communication situations. Students can manage situations on the telephone and know how to write work related messages and letters. They can tell about their education and apply for a job in English. They can tell about Finland and welcome guests.
They can tell about the Finnish library system and present the activities and services of a library.

Student's Workload

Total work load of the course 78 h out of which 36 h contact lessons, independent work 42 h.

Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses

No previous studies are required.

Contents

Education, Work life , applying for a job, written and spoken business communication, Basic business vocabulary.

Recommended or Required Reading

Teacher's material

Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Oral and written exercises, lectures and group work

Assessment Criteria

1 - 2
The student uses simple structures and limited vocabulary. Mistakes impede the comprehension. The student understands slow and clear speech and some parts of easy field-related texts.

3 -4
The student can use the professional vocabulary. He understands the most common field-related texts and performs fairly well in predictable field-related situations.

5
- The student uses the field-related vocabulary correctly. He understands and produces versatile field-related texts.

Assessment Methods

Continuous indication of competency, written assignments and a written exam

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