Study Guide

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- communicate in oral and written English in work life situations in their own sector at proficiency level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages
- tell about their BBA studies and working life tasks in English
- act as a representative of a company/organisation in international and multicultural operating environments
- use research information and topical information of their field in English
- develop their professional language skills by using different types of learning techniques and tools

Teaching methods

The course consists of video material, written material, assignments (both oral and written) in English and classroom/online classes dealing with current and past economic events.
Please note: Some assignments are individual, others can be completed with a partner. Finding a suitable partner beforehand is recommended

Location and time

Zoom sessions, check timetable. Session links on your calendar

Learning materials and recommended literature

The material consists of Canvas materials, in addition to which you have news articles, videos, research papers plus material provided by the teacher

Important dates

See course Canvas timetable

Content and scheduling

The course tasks are evenly divided for the duration to provide students ample time to complete the tasks.

Further information for students

Please note: Some assignments are individual, others can be completed with a partner. Finding a suitable partner beforehand is recommended

Grading scale

H-5

Evaluation methods and criteria

The course evaluation is based on attendance (75%) and completion of tasks in satisfactory manner. The main component of your grade is the exam, the content of which is based on the course tasks.

Evaluation criteria, fail (0)

Englanniksi
Below 40% score in test
Written report plagiarised, too short, content inadequate
Oral presentation not delivered

Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

Test score 40-62%
Written report: basic content, grammar and spelling mistakes, little or no analysis
Oral presentation: shortish, content basic, delivery not fluent

Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)

Test score 63-88%
Written report: good content, few mistakes, differentiates between opinions and facts, own analysis
Oral presentation: good length, good content, fluent delivery

Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)

Test score 89-100%
Written report: excellent content, exhibits intimate knowledge of the topic, own analysis which concentrates on the essential factors of the case
Oral presentation: Engaging and confident delivery, excellent content, the speaker appears an expert on the t