Swedish language, oral skills (1cr)

Objectives

The aim of the course is to provide the students with such proficiency in the Swedish language as needed to meet the demands of the profession and to further develop professional skills. (Act on the Knowledge of Languages Required of Personnel in Public Bodies, 6.6.2003/424). The students can operate in international working environments, in both written and spoken communication and interaction situations. They know how to take into account the demands of the culture, recipient, situation and field, and are able to acquire and use the information of their own field. The students have a realistic concept of their language skills, and they are willing and able to develop those skills independently.

Content

Forestry vocabulary and basic technological vocabulary. Texts of the field, written and spoken reports. Job application. Spoken communication in different communication situations, telephone, discussion and negotiation situations, small talk.
More information: European framework of reference for languages level B1: Threshold – Can deal with most situations in the language area.