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English for Career Development (3 cr)

Code: XENG0201V24-3001

General information


Enrollment

04.12.2024 - 07.01.2025

Timing

13.01.2025 - 31.05.2025

Credits

3 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Language Centre

Teaching languages

  • English

Seats

10 - 25

Teachers

  • Pia Eriksson

Objective

Upon successful completion of the course the student should be able to:

1) reflect on, assess and communicate about their professional and academic interests, skills and abilities
2) communicate effectively in professional contexts
3) produce attractive, powerful and professional-looking documents and videos for the job application process
4) identify and assess tools and channels for finding interesting jobs and career opportunities.
5) evaluate and utilize AI tools for professional purposes.

Content

The course provides the student with an opportunity to develop their communication skills in English for career development purposes.

From the process of applying for jobs to professional development, the course aims to enhance students’ generic skills such as argumentation, negotiation, problems solving and critical thinking. Through practical activities in small groups and individually, students will learn skills and strategies for crafting compelling documents, performing well in interviews, and networking with other professionals.

Students can expect to gain insights into their career paths, and develop a strong foundation in professional English usage that is crucial for career advancement in the international job market.

Materials

All course material will be available on the course Moodle page.

Further information

The teacher and a more detailed schedule will be announced later.

If you miss the first class session and have not discussed your absence with the teacher, your place can be given to the first person on the waiting list.
Remember to cancel your registration if you will not be taking the course.
A degree student attending the Lapland University of Applied Sciences can register free of charge for LUC studies offered by the University of Lapland, if the studies can be linked to their own degree.
Enrollment takes place through: https://hakeutuminen-lay.peppi4.lapit.csc.fi/web/hakijan-tyopoyta/opiskeluhaku

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Pass: Active participation, successful completion of course tasks and assignments.
Fail: Lack of active participation, required tasks not completed.

Qualifications

TENG0101 English Reading for Academic Purposes
TENG0102 English Oral Communication for Academic Purposes