Study Guide

Objectives

The aim of the course is for the student to achieve the written proficiency in Swedish required by the Language Decree (6.6.2003/424) and necessary for the work in his/her field. European Framework of Reference for Languages: proficiency level B1.
On completion of the course, the student will
- can write about themselves, their education, training, work experience and job description
- know how to communicate in a customer-oriented way in Nordic working and business environments
- be able to apply the key terminology of the field in practice
- be able to follow and participate in developments in his/her field, using different channels and communication opportunities offered by digitalisation and technology.

Content

The content of the course is as follows:
- communicating in writing about your own education, skills and job description
- knowledge of key business terminology
- familiarisation with professional and customer-oriented written language in the most common situations of interaction in working life (e.g. professional texts)
- developing language and communication skills in a Nordic context
- self-assessment.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

The student gives a brief introduction (education, work experience, skills) and introduces basic information about the company, its products and services. The student communicates in predictable written work situations, but needs support. The student recognises features of the Nordic context, but has limited personal communication skills. The student is able to understand the main content of written materials in his/her field. The student will successfully complete the learning tasks.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

The student explains relatively easily and clearly both about him/herself (education, work experience, skills) and about the company, its products and services. The student communicates relatively fluently and actively in a variety of predictable written workplace interactions. The student takes into account the specific features of the Nordic context in his/her own communication and uses written materials in his/her field. The student performs the learning tasks well.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student presents him/herself (education, work experience, skills) and the company, its products and services in a versatile and fluent way. The student communicates fluently in a variety of challenging written work situations. They analyse, exploit and apply written sources in their field. The student works successfully in a Nordic context. The student performs learning tasks with excellence.