English for Professional Purposes in Music BusinessLaajuus (3 cr)

Content

Type of course
Compulsory

Level of course
Professional studies

Objective of course
Students
-can maintain, develop and evaluate their language skills and language learning skills
-understand and can interpret authentic, professional English materials related to record production and can summarise them orally and in written
-can function in marketing and other communication situations related to record production in English both orally and in written and are aware of the meaning of cultural background in the ways of thinking and working methods
-can discuss professional subjects as experts, express their own opinions and understand and consider the opinions of other people

Course content
Terminology and contents of music business, negotiation and discussion situations in English

Teaching methods
Experiential and cooperative contact teaching aiming at authentic language use situations and independent work.

Assessment methods
Active participation in the planning of their own learning and work forms of the course, written and oral assignments and self-evaluation. Examination and/or language portfolio compiled during the course.

Prerequisites
Passed H801-5D

Required/recommended reading
Agreed at the beginning of the course

Name of lecturer(s)
Timo Kivikangas

Year of study
third year

Semester/Period
Autumn/spring

Language of instruction
Finnish