English for Working in Audiovisual MediaLaajuus (3 cr)

Content

The competence level B2 (CEF*)

Type of course
Compulsory

Level of course
Professional studies

Objective of course
The student
-can maintain, develop and evaluate his/her knowledge of the language and language learning skills
-can manage in various multicultural work environments demanding field-specific written and oral skills in English
- understands that the English language is a key to internationality and international labour markets as well as information searching
- can search for information needed in his/her professional field from different sources, understands and interprets the information
- understands that the foreign language skills are part of intercultural communication and human education
- can draw up a Europass CV and a Europass language passport

Course contents
The core content, terminology and communication situations needed in professional interaction in audio-visual business

Teaching methods
Contact teaching based on authentic, communicative, experiential and cooperative methods and independent studying

Assessment methods
Active participation in planning one's own learning and working during the course, written and oral tasks and self-evaluation. Exam and/or a language portfolio composed during the course

Prerequisites
General upper secondary school syllabus (A-level) or an equivalent level (The competence level B1.2-B2.1, CEF*)

Required/Recommended reading
Agreed during the course

Name of lecturer
Vuokko Penttilä

Year of study
First year

Semester
Autumn

Language of instruction
Finnish and English

* Common European Framework of Reference for Languages: Learning, teaching, assessment,
2001, Council of Europe