Professional English (3 cr)

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

Having completed this course
- you have such oral and written language skills that you are able to work in international contexts of the ICT field
- you can write a competitive application and can attend a job interview in English
- you are able to give a professional presentation
- you know the prerequisites for successful online communication, team work and interaction
- you know the principles of academic writing and know how to write a research abstract

Content

Texts and assignments related to the ICT field.
Vocabulary related to the Internet and topical news and trends in the ICT field.
Oral and written communication (meetings and negotiations, business correspondence, reporting/documentation, application).
General working life competences, simulation of a job interview.
Writing an abstract.
Sustainable digital servies

The course implementation is in the Common European Reference Framework level B2/C1.

Location and time

Moodle / Zoom

Materials

Moodle materials and internet resources, AI applications

Teaching methods

- weekly online meetings, which require a microphone and camera to practice online interaction.
- The course implementation is in the Common European Reference Framework level B2/C1.

Employer connections

no exams, course assignments in Moodle.

Completion alternatives

RPL-process to be agreed upon with the course teacher.
Contact kaija.sankila@karelia.fi
At the beginning of September, before the start of the course, all enrolled students will be informed about the AHOT information session.

Student workload

Attending online classes ca 26h, guided self study (Moodle tasks/assignments) and independent study 40h.
For language courses, active participation and 80% attendance is recommended.