Study Guide

Objectives (course unit)

The course focuses on developing professional communication skills in multicultural environments in the media field.

After completing the course, the student
• communicates actively and is able to obtain information and read professional texts in English.
• is able to use professional terminology and increase their field-related vocabulary.
• distinguishes stylistic differences between spoken and written language, as well as cultural differences in professional communication.
• is able to communicate about professional topics in English.
• knows how to outline the essentials of a text and how to write analytical and structured text.

European Framework of Reference for Languages B2 level.

Content (course unit)

Professional written communication in English, including e.g. the use of professional sources, academic writing, professional texts, documents, collecting professional vocabulary and job application process.

Spoken communication situations, e.g. small talk, pitching, negotiations, and presentation skills.

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

The student
• is able to use English understandably in professional contexts
• is able to obtain information from appropriate sources and read basic professional texts
• knows some professional terms and phrases
• recognizes different language genres and their features satisfactorily
• knows how to outline the essentials of a text fairly well and how to write structured text

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

The student:
• is able to use English fairly well in professional contexts
• is able to obtain information from appropriate sources and is able to understand advanced professional texts
• is able to use a fairly good selection of professional terms and phrases
• recognizes different language genres and their features well
• knows how to outline the essentials of a text and is able to write analytical and well-structured text

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

The student
• is able to use English fluently in professional contexts
• is able to obtain information from appropriate sources and understands complex professional texts
• masters a wide range of professional terms and phrases
• recognizes a wide range of different language genres and their features
• knows how to outline the essentials of a text and is able to write texts that are excellent in content and structure

Location and time

Lessons at TAMK (1. study period) and at Mediapolis (2. study period)

Note!
The course is divided into two parallel implementations:

2E00GL65-3001 (Teacher: Petri Tuohimäki)
2E00GL65-3002 (Teacher: Anne Kopperoinen)

Groups for the implementations will be formed at least one week before the course starts, and this will be announced via email.
Please make sure to register for the implementation to which your name has been assigned.

Exam schedules

Written exam.

Assessment methods and criteria

The grade is based on several course assignments. The assignments consist of numerically (0-5) and pass/fail assessed tasks, as well as class participation. The course objectives, schedule, and program are introduced during the first lesson.

Class participation means participating in activities during lessons. Absences therefore affect the grade. Absences cannot be compensated with other tasks.

Assessment scale

0-5

Teaching methods

Lessons at TAMK (1. study period) and at Mediapolis (2. study period)
Written assignments
Presentations
Independent online learning
Learning discussion

Learning materials

The material will be available in Moodle.

Student workload

5 credits, 27 hours per credit. Weekly lessons according to the schedule, remote assignments on Moodle.

Content scheduling

The course runs during periods 1 and 2. The schedule for course assignments will be announced on the first lesson.

Completion alternatives

If your English language skills are strong, you can apply for the Fast Track implementation:

N-00CY46-3021
or
N-00CY46-3023

https://www.tuni.fi/en/students-guide/handbook/tamk/studying-0/studying-languages#credit

Further information

The course includes the following themes:
1) Education, applying for a job: telling about oneself, education and work experince. Writing a CV.
2) Oral communication situations: small talk, negotiations, different working life situations.
3) Expertise writing
4) Field specific writing
5) Meta skills.