English at Work 2: Accounting

Structure Type: Course
Code: KD07CYEN360
Type: Elective
Level: Bachelor
Credits: 3.0 points
Responsible Teacher: Simon, Heli
Teacher Team: Isaacs, Cory
Language of Instruction: English

Course Implementations, Planned Year of Study and Semester

Curriculum  Semester  Credits  Start of Semester  End of Semester
LITAKO-2013   2 spring   3.0   2015-01-02   2015-07-31  
LITAKO-2014   2 spring   3.0   2016-01-01   2016-07-31  

Learning Outcomes

The student knows the fundamental English terms of accounting and finance. He/she is able to communicate in topic-related contexts both in speech and in writing. He/she is able to read literature and articles and use English-language sources in the subject specific areas.
Students can find relevant international and academic sources.

Student's Workload

- scheduled studies 30 h
- independent study 51 h

Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses

English at Work

Contents

- accounting and finance terminology: bookkeeping, financial statements, financial statement analysis, management accounting, banking and finance

- annual reports and financial reviews

Recommended or Required Reading

- material will be provided by the teacher

Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

- contact study, online study and independent study
- team-based presentation assignment

Assessment Criteria

Excellent (5)
The quiz, presentation,written assignment and classroom performance are at an excellent level in terms of knowledge, skills and their further application. The student is clearly capable of autonomous professional development and the application of his/her knowledge and skills in the field of study.

Good (4-3)
The quiz, presentation,written assignment and classroom performance are at a good level in terms of knowledge, skills and their further professional application. The student demonstrates an emerging ability for autonomous professional development in the field of study.

Satisfactory (2-1)

The quiz, presentation,written assignment and classroom performance are of a passable level in terms of knowledge, skills and their further professional application.

Assessment Methods

Assessment is based on a written task, group presentation, active participation and a vocabulary quiz.

Work Placement

The course does not include internship.

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