English for Students of Environmental Engineering (3cr)

Objectives (course unit)

After completing the course you
• are aware of and able to practice the conventions used in business communication
• can state some of the contributions you can make in working life
• analyse your audience and choose your methods of communication accordingly
• develop your written, spoken and online skills further

Content (course unit)

Business communication. Job application process. Skills based CV. Communicating professional matters outside your field. Presentation skills. Using the available media to get the reaction you want.

Prerequisites (course unit)

Writing Scientific Reports in English or equivalent

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

pronunciation is not always correct but acceptable for communication
- comprehension of key points of limited professional material is fairly good and with tools for studies
- basic knowledge is acquired and shared
- basic and unclear expressions are used in communication but main message is shared and
- transmitted with some professional touch
- communication seems clumsy and limited but some attention is paid to interaction
- all separately defined course requirements contributing to the final grade are met.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

pronunciation sounds clear and quite natural
- comprehension of key points as well as details of professional material is good and acquired
- knowledge can be implemented
- clear professional expressions are used and the number of mistakes is limited
- communication seems professional and interpersonal skills are quite good
- all separately defined course requirements contributing to the final grade are met.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

pronunciation sounds clear and natural with different nuances in tone
- comprehension of key points as well as details of demanding professional material is good and
- acquired knowledge can be implemented with ease
- fluent and proficient language is used with a good sense of style and register
- communication seems professional, interactive and efficient with very few mistakes made
- all separately defined course requirements contributing to the final grade are met.

Location and time

Online implementation

Exam schedules

Re-evaluation for the course can be done by showing your skill later. Contact the teachers.

Assessment methods and criteria

CV and job application (pass-to be completed)
Reflection of a job interview (0-5)
Written report (0-5)
Seminar (0-5)

Assessment scale

0-5

Teaching methods

Lectures
Workshops
Activities in Moodle
Zoom seminar

Learning materials

Materials in Moodle

Student workload

Two hours of contact time during the week, roughly two hours of independent work a week.
Practice sessions for the seminar will be organised separately.

Content scheduling

Module 1: Applying for a job
Module 2: Business correspondence
Module 3: Researching a topic and sharing it in a seminar

Completion alternatives

Contact the teachers to discuss this

International connections

International group.

Assessment criteria - fail (0) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

Tasks not completed according to the instructions

Assessment criteria - satisfactory (1-2) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

Tasks are completed.Student's English is mainly formal and accurate; the written and spoken tasks meet the norms given, references to source materials are incorporated consistently and in a variety of ways, source materials are adequately paraphrased. Spoken interaction is understandable.

Assessment criteria - good (3-4) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

Tasks are completed following the instructions.Student's English is mainly formal and accurate; the written and spoken tasks meet norms given, references to source materials are incorporated consistently and in a variety of ways, source materials are adequately paraphrased. Spoken interaction is relatively good.

Assessment criteria - excellent (5) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

Tasks are completed following the instructions and on time. Student's English is formal and accurate; reports meet norms for scientific writing, references to source materials are incorporated consistently and in a variety of ways, source materials are adequately paraphrased. Spoken interaction is excellent.