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English Conversation

Structure Type: Study unit
Code: TXV0026
Type: Optional / x
Curriculum: H-VV 2007P1
Level: Continuing Education etc.
Credits: 2 cr
Responsible Teacher: Harald, Camilla
Language of Instruction: English

Learning Outcomes

The student has a good command of the language both orally and in writng and s/he can apply her/his skills in practice

Student's Workload

Total work load of the course: 54 h
- of which scheduled studies: 27 h
- of which autonomous studies: 27 h

Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses

No prerequisites

Contents

• Presentations
• Small talk
• To improve personal effectiveness
• To develop speaking skills through practice
• To improve language use in this context

Recommended or Required Reading and Other Learning Resources/Tools

Material will be provided by the teacher

Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

LEARNING ACTIVITIES:
• Role plays, individually and in groups
• Observing presentations, individually and in groups
• Reading
• Language review

ACTIVITIES:
• Mini-presentations
• Role plays, rehearsed, given and analysed
• Discussion

Assessment Criteria

5
- acts in various groups in an target-oriented way and as the situation requires
- communicates professionally and in a versatile manner in English

3- acts in various groups
- understands the significance of international communication as a part of professional interaction
- communicates professinally in English

1
- acts as a member of the student group
- recognizes the need for international communication as a part of professional interaction
- has basic skills English

Assessment Methods

ACTIVITIES:
• Mini-presentations 40%
• Role plays, rehearsed, given and analysed 30%
• Discussion 30%


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