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:
2024-2025, 2025-2026, 2026-2027, 2027-2028

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On this course, the students learn about language use in the workplace and as part of the job application process.

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

Recommended prerequisites

Study materials

Study materials specified during the course.

Completion methods

Method 1

Evaluation criteria:
The final grade consists of 50% assignments, 30% overall participation and 20% student’s self-assessment. Attendance requirement for completing the course: 83%.
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Method 2

Description:
Independent study, completing assignments and taking an oral exam.
Evaluation criteria:
The final grade consists of 60% assignments, 20% oral exam and 20% student’s self-assessment.
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Parts of the completion methods
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Teaching (5 cr)

Type:
Participation in teaching
Grading scale:
0-5
Language:
English

Teaching

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Independent study (5 cr)

Type:
Independent study
Grading scale:
0-5
Language:
English

Teaching