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

Accomplishment methods

28 h virtual lessons, learning assignments and self study 40 h.

Content

Texts and assignments related to the ICT field.
Vocabulary related to 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.

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

Location and time

Wärtsilä campus

Materials

Materials provided in moodle and internet, MOT dictionary.

Teaching methods

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.

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

Exam schedules

No exam, continuous assessment, learning assignments.

Completion alternatives

Recognition of prior learning/ showing of English skills as agreed with the student.

Student workload

28 online sessions, 40 h for self study assignments, preparing the final presentation as well as retrieving information.