English for Music ProfessionalsLaajuus (3 cr)

Objectives

The student:
- can communicate appropriately in a range of professional situations.
- can, when working in a multi-cultural group, take into account different cultural backgrounds and their effects on communication and working habits.
- is familiar with the core terminology of the music field.
- is able to describe his/her own professional expertise and aims for the future.
- can write work-related texts in an appropriate style.
- can search for and apply critical judgement to information in English-language source materials related to his/her own professional field.
- can follow developments in his/her professional field by reading English-language publications and journals.
- can evaluate, maintain and develop his/her own language skills, and language-learning skills.

Content

- authentic professional texts; music terminology and vocabulary
- occupations in the field of music
- describing one’s own education, qualifications and personal aims
- describing the artistic output of one’s own field
- different kinds of communication situations: teaching and negotiating
- writing different types of text: curricula vitae, email, formal letters
- writing applications: grants, participation in competitions

Prerequisites

Language A at Primary School