Study Guide

Objective

The course content focuses on the following field-specific subjects, improving both oral and written communication skills:
Academic reading and reporting
Multiliteracy
Text structure and language-use in formal writing
Effective reporting practices in science
Information acquisition, processing, application and dissemination
Effective meeting procedure and documentation
Presenting ideas and giving feedback in a constructive manner.

Content

The students are able to communicate effectively and efficiently in various professional situations and can use English to develop the needed professional skills. The students are able to obtain information from different types of sources and to report/document this information effectively in speaking and in writing. The students are familiar with English meeting procedure and are able to produce needed meeting documentation. The students also understand how to present ideas in meetings and how give feedback in a constructive manner. The students are able to perform in a multicultural environment, taking into account specific characteristics of the communication situations and the other speakers' cultural and linguistic background. The students have a realistic perception of their current language and communication skills.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student has achieved the course objectives fairly. The student will be able to identify, define and use the course subject area’s concepts and models. The student understands the criteria and principles of the expertise development. The student has completed the required learning exercises in minimum requirement level. His/her competences have developed in a way that he/she may complete the remaining studies in the degree and finally work in a suitable job position related to this field.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student has achieved the course objectives well, even though the knowledge and skills need improvement on some areas. The student has completed the required learning exercises in good or satisfactory level. The student is able to define the course concepts and models and is able to justify the analysis. The student is able to apply their knowledge in study and work situations. The student understands the importance of expertise in their field and is able to analyze his/her own expertise.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student has achieved the objectives of the course with excellent marks. The student master commendably the course subject area’s concepts and models. The student has completed the required learning exercises in good or excellent level. The student is able to make justified and fluent analysis and to present concrete development measures. The student is well prepared to apply their knowledge study and work situations. Students are able to analyze the expertise in their field and the evolvement of their own expertise.