Business English (3 cr)

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

The students know how to tell about their education and work experience in English and they are able to sell and promote their expertise in an international setting.
At the end of the course, the students are familiar with the central business terminology in English.
The students can apply the terminology and knowledge of the business environment when presenting a business in speaking and writing.
In addition, the students can search for and understand information in sources in English and are able to tell the main points based on reading or listening.
The students can use language aids, such as dictionaries.

Content

Applying for work and marketing your strengths and skills in an international business environment (Eg CV and Job Application, job interview, video resume). Central vocabulary in business English (vocabulary on businesses and work, organisation structures, operations, reorganisation and the international business environment. Basics in Information search and reporting.

Location and time

Spring 2021, Wärtsilä campus

Materials

Course book: Niskanen, T., Vetter, J. & Urbom, R. 2009 (or newer version). Business Express. Helsinki: WSOY.Material provided by the teacher in Moodlerooms and in-classm as well as other e-learning materials. Teacher informs about the material during the course.

Teaching methods

Participation in contact lessons and independent study in Moodle, spoken and written assignments, individual work and teamwork, possible exam or word tests (spoken and written exams). Peer and self-assessment. Skills level B2 according to CEFR.

- Applying for work and marketing your strengths and skills in an international business environment. (Eg CV and Job Application, job interview, video resume, elevator pitch)
- Central vocabulary in business English (vocabulary on businesses and work, organisation structures, operations, reorganisation and the international business environment. Basics in Information search and reporting.
- The student knows how to tell about his/her education and work experience in English and he/she is able to sell and promote his /her expertise in an international setting.
- At the end of the course, the student is familiar with the central business and work terminology in English.
- The student can apply the terminology and knowledge of the business environment when presenting a business in speaking and writing.
- In addition, the student can search for and understand information in sources in English and is able to tell the main points based on reading or listening.
- The student can use language aids, such as dictionaries.

Exam schedules

Assignments and exam/exams during the course. Resit on an exam date set by the teacher after the assessment of the course, in case the course entails an exam. Handing in the missing assignments. Possible online exam(s).

Completion alternatives

Accreditation of prior learning, demonstration of communication skills in speaking and writing according to the requirements and contents of the course. Possible assignments and exam. Skills level B2.

Student workload

Contact teaching and exams 30 h, individual, pair and group assignments in Moodle 20 h, self study 24 h, assessment and feedback 6 h.

Qualifications

Secondary school studies. Required skills in English: at the minimum, skills level B1 according to the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR). The entry-level skills are tested at the beginning of studies.