EKIS150 English for Professional Life (5 cr)

Study level:
Advanced studies
Grading scale:
0-5
Language:
English
Responsible organisation:
Department of Language and Communication Studies
Curriculum periods:
2020-2021, 2021-2022, 2022-2023, 2023-2024

Description

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.

Learning outcomes

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

Additional information

Attendance requirement for completing the course: 80%.

Description of prerequisites

Targeted at students who have completed their BA.

Compulsory prerequisites

Study materials

Study materials specified during the course.

Completion methods

Method 1

Description:
Attendance requirement for completing the course: 80%.
Evaluation criteria:
The final grade consists of 50 % written assignments, 30% overall participation and 20% student’s self-assessment.
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Teaching (5 cr)

Type:
Participation in teaching
Grading scale:
0-5
Evaluation criteria:
The final grade consists of 50 % written assignments, 30% overall participation and 20% student’s self-assessment.
Language:
English
Study methods:

Contact teaching: Participating in lectures and completing written assignments.

Study materials:

Study materials specified during the course.

Teaching