Professional English (5op)

Arviointiasteikko

H-5

Sisällön jaksotus

12.1.-15.5.2026

Tavoitteet

After completing this course or acquiring corresponding learning elsewhere the student - Can describe themselves and their competence in a positive, sales-oriented way in English. - Knows the most central terminology of their field in English and is able to learn more independently. - Can present an organisation in their field, the industry and its operations in English. - Can speak English in typical work-related situations in their field. - Knows principles of multicultural communication and can adapt their communication in work-related situations according to those principles. - Can evaluate their language and culture related competence and assess possible needs for development.

Suoritustavat

CONTACT / CONTACT BLENDED ONLINE / ONLINE BLENDED VIRTUAL / VIRTUAL INSTRUCTED / VIRTUAL NONSTOP DEMO WORKSTUDY Descriptions of implementation methods can be found in Haaga-Helia's website: https://www.haaga-helia.fi/en/implementation-types. You can complete the course unit by demonstrating or by Work&Study even if the course unit doesn't have DEMO or WORKSTUDY implementations. More information about recognition of learning at Haaga-Helia's website: https://www.haaga-helia.fi/en/career-planning/recognition-learning. The demonstration of competence consists of an essay assignment and a presentation day, where you will give a presentation and complete an exam. There will be multiple dates available. The essay assignment, the presentation and the exam will be evaluated by a teacher designated by your degree. The content of your demonstration is degree specific. You will find more detailed instructions on how to complete the course through demonstration of competence in the DEMO Moodle. First, you need to enroll on the Professional English DEMO implementation in Peppi. Then, within a week (not in June or July), you´ll have access to the DEMO Moodle implementation.

Suoritustavat

Learn principles of contemporary Professional English! This course helps you to update your multicultural communication skills: you’ll learn useful vocabulary of your chosen field and gain skills for competing in the English-speaking job market. In addition, background knowledge of cultural theories will broaden your understanding of human behavior in business meetings and other professional environments.

Sisältö

- Self-presentation and personal branding - Field-specific terminology - Discussing organisational and industry-related matters - Work-related and multicultural communication - Language and cultural competence evaluation - Effective communication in meetings - Enhancing overall proficiency in professional English

Oppimateriaalit

Opettajan materiaali Moodlessa

Opetusmenetelmät

Verkko-opiskelua omassa tahdissa. Ei tapaamisia opettajan tai muiden kurssilaisten kanssa.

Harjoittelu- ja työelämäyhteistyö

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Tenttien ajankohdat ja uusintamahdollisuudet

Ei kirjallista lopputenttiä.

Kansainvälisyys

Suurin osa kurssimateriaalista liittyy liike-englannin käyttöön suomalaisessa työelämässä, mutta jonkin verran käsitellään myös esim. eroja britti- ja amerikanenglannin välillä kirjeenvaihdossa.

Toteutuksen valinnaiset suoritustavat

Kontaktiopetus, näyttö.

Opiskelijan ajankäyttö ja kuormitus

Kirjallisia tehtäviä, sanakokeita, presentaatio (nauhoitettu puhe)

Esitietovaatimukset

Depending on the result of the level test possibly remedial studies (Brush up English/Englannin valmentavat opinnot). The CEFR level of the course is B2.