Working English for Engineers (3 cr)

Objectives (course unit)

The course focuses on developing typical workplace communication skills in English.

After completing the course, the student:

• can communicate with proficiency in work-related communication situations, including telephoning, online calls, and email etiquette.
• is familiar with essential business terminology and can deliver a company presentation.
• knows the key vocabulary relevant to their field of study.

Content (course unit)

• Workplace communication situations
• Business English
• Terminology specific to students' field of study

Prerequisites (course unit)

Basic language studies in English completed or equivalent skills

Assessment criteria, pass/fail (course unit)

Student

• can discuss familiar topics.
• can write comprehensible text when given help and enough time to prepare.
• understands the main points of normal-paced speech in familiar contexts when the message is repeated as necessary.
• pronounces occasionally inaccurately but understandably.
• can find information from texts on familiar topics.
• can use the basic field-specific vocabulary to convey essential messages.
• can use simple grammatical structures.
• can use relevant tools, such as dictionaries.
• can deliver a short oral presentation.

Assessment scale

0-5

Further information

Alternative methods of completion if the course is compulsory:

Approved skills test or corresponding course at another university of applied sciences.