English for Hospitality Studies
| Structure Type: | Study unit |
|---|---|
| Code: | RBP0306 |
| Type: | Compulsory / Basic Studies |
| Curriculum: | R-TRB 2008 |
| Level: | Bachelor of Hospitality Management |
| Credits: | 5 cr |
| Responsible Teacher: | Harald, Camilla |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
Learning Outcomes
The student will achieve sufficient English language skills and communication skills needed for the studies and for the future career. The student is familiar with the characteristics of the different modes of communication and gets acquainted with the skills required for successful communication in professional life.
The student has a positive attitude towards improving his/her English skills and communication skills and realises that this improvement is a continuous process for which the individual himself /herself is ultimately responsible. The student has the motivation for developing the communication skills and understands the importance of having good communication skills in working life.
The student masters situations in which good skills in both oral and written communication are required.
Student's Workload
Total work load: 135 h
- of which scheduled studies 65
- of which schuduled studies 70
Contents
Writing skills: accurate and appropriate language usage in essays, reports and formal letters, special features of academic writing. Speaking skills: effective oral communication in different situations e.g. presentations, conversations and debates.
Recommended or Required Reading and Other Learning Resources/Tools
Current texts and articles, listening comprehensions/radio programmes, dictionaries.
Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Class meetings and individual assignments.
Assessment Criteria
5
- acts in various groups in a 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 professionally in English
1
- acts as a member of student group
- recognizes the need for international communication as a part of professional interaction
- has basic skills English
Assessment Methods
Active participation in class, completed oral and written exercises, review examination. Continuous process assessment. Numeric scale (0-5).