English for Working 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
-have oral and written foreign language skills needed for working in the multicultural working environments of their own professional field
-understand that foreign languages are keys to internationality, international labour market and information acquisition
-can search for information needed in their own field, understand and interpret it
-understand that foreign language skills are part of the intercultural communication and human culture
-achieve the European framework level B2
- can draw up a Europass CV and a Europass language passport

Course contents
The key language material on their own field and communication situations in meaningful contexts.

Prerequisites
The general upper secondary school syllabus (A-level) or equivalent skills (European framework levels B1.2 - B2.1).

Required/recommended reading
Agreed at the beginning of the course.

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 exercises and self-evaluation. Examination and/or a language portfolio compiled during the course.

Year of study
first year

Semester/Period
Autumn/1st and 2nd period

Name of lecturer
Vuokko Penttilä

Language of instruction
Finnish and English