English of Mechanical and Production Engineering (3cr)

Objective

The students are able to deepen and broaden their oral and written language skills supporting field-specific competence. They know the cultural characteristics of the target linguistic area as well as their significance in international interaction. They are motivated to maintain and advance these language skills as parts of their professional identity.

Content

- Terminology and concepts of the field
- Presentations, e.g. product/company presentations
- Client contacts
- Electronic communication, e.g. e-mail and phone
- Argumentative communication, e.g. comments, meetings and negotiations, problem situations and complaints
- Summaries, e.g. reports, memos, synopses

Qualifications

The students master independent interaction in situations crossing linguistic and cultural boundaries, as well as job application, in English. They are able to interpret and produce formal texts related to their field, master its central concepts, and can process field-specific information.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Oral and written mastery of professional situations. Presentations, writing a report, meetings and negotiations.