SP-2-028 (0) - English Professional Communication MSE

• Materials processing technology 2021 - Professional communication
• Materials processing technology 2022 - Professional communication
• Mechanical and sustainable engineering 2021 - Professional communication
• Mechanical and sustainable engineering 2022 - Professional communication
• Mechanical and sustainable engineering 2023 - Professional communication
• Materials technology and sustainability 2023 - Professional communication

• 3 (2023-01-01 to 2023-03-19)
• 4 (2023-03-20 to 2023-07-31)

English

Compulsory

First

1

5 cr

Within this study unit we will focus on the following competencies:
You can function professionally in your own field in English, as well as for academic purposes.
You can demonstrate relatively fluent oral and written English in routine profession-related situations, and you are able to adapt your language to varying communication situations.
You have the tools and conditions to develop your communication skills.
You can use English to enhance study skills in other professional subjects and to promote a greater understanding of your professional area.
To achieve this, you need to have a proficiency of at least B1.1 in English according to the CEFR scale.

SDG?s in focus:
4 Quality Education
5 Gender Equality
8 Decent Work and Economic Growth
10 Reduced Inequalities
16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

Once you have completed the study unit you will have? (mention knowledge, skill, attitude)
After completing the study unit, you have

Knowledge - what you know
- you have knowledge of your industry language and
know how to develop it.
- you have knowledge of academic writing,
reference systems and report structure.

Skills - what you can do
- can tell about your own industry and yourself in
speech and text
- understand spoken standard language
- participate in conversations and handle customer
service situations
- write typical documents for the industry and
academic text in English

Attitude
- you are careful to follow the norms and
etiquette of the language in speech and writing

Teaching and exercises in:
- expressing oneself objectively and appropriately even on subjective topics. oral communication.
- academic writing, reference systems and report structure.
- identifying, formulating and expressing skills and experience.
- giving presentations.

Students are required to submit all assignments
and coursework tasks for assessment to pass the
course. The course
grade is based on continual assessment, and the
completion of all tasks and assignments
submitted (80%) and activity/participation (20%)
in classes. There is no final exam.

• Lectures - 40 hours
• Individual- and group instruction - 40 hours
• Practical exercises - 10 hours
• Small-group work - 20 hours
• Individual studies - 40 hours

• Total workload of the course: 150 hours
• Of which autonomous studies: 150 hours
• Of which scheduled studies: 0 hours

Participation in tuition

• Demonstrations and proficiency exams
• Essays, reports, productions and portfolio

Continuous assessment of participation/activity,
all coursework exercises and tasks, and
assignments:
- Write an effective job application with an introductory letter and associated CV.
- Write an analysis or a summary of a topic related to your own field.
- Hold a formal presentation on a topic related to your own area.
- Write a structured report on a topic related to your own field or learning

Kimberley Nigel

Kimberley Nigel

https://arcada.itslearning.com/ External link

No limit (45 students enrolled)

Until date 2022-04-15

2022-12-26 to 2023-01-22

• Date will be announced later - Demonstrations and presentations
• Date will be announced later - Reports and productions