EKIS150 English for Professional Life (5 cr)
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Description
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 in workplace contexts and when applying for a job.
Learning outcomes
After this 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
produce different types of materials for professional life, including CVs 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
Compulsory prerequisites
- Prerequisite group 1
- Prerequisite group 2
- Prerequisite group 3
- EKIA1004 Business Writing (3 cr)Not published for this curriculum period
- EKIA157 Oral Communication (2 cr)Not published for this curriculum period
- Prerequisite group 4
- EKIA152 Oral Communication (teachers) (2 cr)Not published for this curriculum period
Recommended prerequisites
- Prerequisite group 1
Study materials
Study materials specified during the course.