Professional EnglishLaajuus (3 ECTS)

Objective

Students acquire a level of competence that allows them to communicate in English in different working environments in the art and communications industries, and to develop in their profession. The studies focus on intercultural communication involved in performing, teaching and consulting. The acquired language skills also include the ability to locate information from sources written in English, follow the international development of the art and communications industries, and analyse one's observations in oral and written form. The studies provide a positive and realistic view of each student's communication skills, and enable students to develop those skills through independent study.

Content

Describing professional studies and acquired competencies;
Careers, career titles, career paths and duties, application processes
Work environment and society: organisations, services; operations
Texts in the professional field and professional terminology
Communication situalitions: lectures and group learning activities, stages of media productions; presentations, telephone calls, negotiating, providing feedback
Written communication: letters, short messages, applications for contests and scholarships, marketing and PR material, contracts

Qualifications

Diagnostic test (level B2) or preparatory courses

Further information

Curriculum specific content