Study Guide

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 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

Collaborate/Moodle

Materials

Moodle materials and internet resources.

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.

Exam schedules

no exams, course assignments in Moodle.

Completion alternatives

RPL-process to be agreed upon with the course teacher.
Contact kaija.sankila@karelia.fi

Student workload

Online classes 30h, guided self study (Moodle tasks/assignments) and independent study 40h.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment methods and criteria

- active participation in classes and continuous show of appropriate communication skills
- Moodle tasks/assignments
- life skills https://www.thebalancemoney.com/life-skills-list-and-examples-4147222