Academic and Professional Communication in English (5 ECTS)

Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

In communication situations related to the professional field, the student:
• trusts the communication skills enough to manage professional language-use situations by asking questions to check any unclear points
• expresses thoughts in a simple way and for the most part coherently and intelligibly, despite difficulties in grammar, vocabulary, and style
• can communicate simple messages/texts independently, and longer messages/texts with help of various language tools.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

In communication situations related to the professional field, the student:
• trusts communication skills enough to manage language situations in the field as expected from a professional
• exchanges ideas on an equal basis with an independent language user, and if necessary, takes initiative to communicate in professional language-use situations, taking into account to some extent the other participants' language and cultural backgrounds, and the context
• communicates clearly and in detail without delay, using professional vocabulary accurately
• uses clear English pronunciation so that the message is conveyed
• produces texts for different purposes without major language difficulties that may hinder communication.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

In communication situations related to the professional field, the student:
• trusts communication skills enough to take part and take initiative in various communication situations in the field, following the required stylistic conventions
• exchanges ideas clearly and fluently on an equal basis with a skilful language user, and communicates with initiative also in demanding professional language use situations, taking into account the other participants' language and cultural backgrounds
• expresses ideas efficiently and accurately
• uses demanding professional vocabulary accurately
• pronounces English clearly with natural stress and rhythm, so that the message with its tones and implications is properly conveyed
• produces clear, grammatical, and well-structured texts for various situations.