Study Guide

Location and time

Spring 2023, Tornio (Zoom)

Wednesdays at 9.00-11.30 on 8.2, 15.2, 22.2, 1.3, 15.3, 29.3, 12.4, 19.4, 3.5, 10.5.

Materials

Textbook:
Isaacs, C. Pesso, P. Rasimus, R. & Rönkä, I. 2022 Eye for Business. Edita.

Teaching methods

The learning pedagogy includes 30 Zoom contact lessons during which pair and group exercises are carried out, in addition to self-supervised studies done outside of class hours.
Mandatory participation required during class activities and tasks to facilitate continuous evaluation and the opportunity for students to practise and learn.

Exam schedules

Written and spoken expression skills will be evaluated on a continuous basis during lessons.
There will be final written and spoken proficiency tests which must be accomplished successfully by the end of the course.
Students are allowed to re-do the tests twice successfully to receive a passing grade.

Content scheduling

Students acquire business vocabulary and learn diverse English language skills in business life to be able to communicate orally and in writing form for professional interaction.
The studies include individual, group work and independent study.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Grading will be based on continuous evaluation based on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages:
https://europa.eu/europass/en/common-european-framework-reference-language-skills