BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS AT UEF
(Heinonen, Kaskinen, Mills & Tuomainen 2014; University of Eastern Finland Language Centre 2014b)
English for Business and Economics (EBE)
3 ECTS, 36 hours of contact teaching, 1st year of studies, CEFR level B2 Course description
The student understands business-specific texts in English, has a command of key business terminology in English and can function in central oral and written communication situations in his/her own field of study.
ESP goals
-Developing academic reading skills and lexis knowledge (academic and field-specific vocabulary) -Developing academic and field-specific oral communication skills, including fluency, pronunciation and
presentation skills
-Familiarisation with academic style and conventions
-Familiarisation of business-specific English in various intercultural and linguistic settings Course assessment (grading 1–5)
-80 % attendance in contact teaching
-Continuous assessment of all course activities and/or a final examination with business-specific reading comprehension, business vocabulary, academic vocabulary and affixes
-Continuous assessment for oral proficiency -Oral presentation on a business-specific topic Exemption examination (RPL) (grading 1–5)
-Test on business-specific reading comprehension, business vocabulary, academic vocabulary, affixes and word formation principles
-Discussion with lecturer/assessor on higher education, interests in business and economics, work experience, career prospects, professional qualities
-Oral presentation prepared in advance, presented in the examination Assessment grid 1–5
1 The student has satisfactory reading skills with business-specific texts, a satisfactory level of understanding and command of key business terminology, academic vocabulary and word formation principles, satisfactory writing, listening and presentation skills for study purposes, and basic discussion skills on field-specific topics, with L1 influence on pronunciation.
2 The student has basic reading skills with business-specific texts, a basic level of understanding and command of key business terminology, academic vocabulary and word formation principles, basic writing, listening and presentation skills for study purposes, and a basic level of discussion skills on field-specific topics, with some issues in basic grammar and pronunciation.
3 The student has appropriate reading skills with business-specific texts, an appropriate level of understanding and command of key business terminology, academic vocabulary and word formation principles, appropriate writing, listening and presentation skills for study purposes, and mostly suitable discussion skills on field-specific topics, with mostly clear pronunciation.
4 The student has a good level of reading with business-specific texts, good understanding and command of key business terminology, academic vocabulary and word formation principles, a good level of writing, listening and presentation skills for study purposes, and mostly fluent discussion skills on field-specific topics, with clear pronunciation.
5 The student has fluent and analytical command of reading of business-specific texts, effective understanding and command of key business terminology, academic vocabulary and word formation principles, effective and functional writing, listening and presentation skills for study purposes, and fluent discussion skills on field-specific topics, with accurate pronunciation.
English for Communicating in Business (ECB)
4 ECTS, 48 hours of contact teaching, 2nd year of studies, CEFR level B2 Course description
The student has a command of oral and written business communication to effectively function in various international work situations, meetings and negotiations. The student can construct main documents for English business communication with relevant style and level of politeness, and can prepare and present relevant and compelling oral presentations for business purposes.
ESP goals
-Developing skills necessary for communicating effectively in typical business situations through class and small-group discussions, role-plays and other exercises in all aspects of business communication, including pronunciation and business vocabulary
-Developing and practicing writing various types of business texts, with attention to content, structure, language, style and grammar
-Active development of listening skills and oral presentation skills for business purposes -Familiarisation of business communication in English in various intercultural settings Course assessment (grading 1–5)
-80 % attendance in contact teaching
-Written activities on business correspondence, professional applications and reports
-Oral activities on business communication, e.g. job interview simulations, negotiation role-plays -Sales presentation and/or business presentation
Exemption examination (RPL) (grading 1–5)
-Written activities on business correspondence, including vocabulary on business communication -Job interview simulation, with negotiation elements
-Oral presentation (sales and/or business), prepared in advance, presented in the examination Assessment grid 1–5
1 The student has a satisfactory level of writing, satisfactory managing of written and oral business communication situations, basic understanding of the functions, style and language of written business correspondence and oral business communication, with some understanding of intercultural communication considerations, and basic presentation and negotiation skills for business communication purposes.
2 The student has a basic level of writing for business purposes, mostly appropriate handling of written and oral business communication situations, a basic understanding of the functions, style and language of written business correspondence and oral business communication, limited understanding of intercultural communication consideration, and basic presentation and negotiation skills for business communication purposes.
3 The student has a suitable level of writing, appropriate handling of written and oral business communication situations, an ability to modify communication style based on the situation and persons involved, with some intercultural communication considerations, and appropriate presentation and negotiation skills for business communication purposes.
4 The student has a good level of writing, good handling of written and oral business communication situations, an ability to effectively modify communication style based on the situation and persons involved, including intercultural communication considerations, and good presentation and negotiation skills for business communication purposes.
5 The student has a fluent level of writing, effective and professional handling of written and oral business communication situations, including spontaneity and fluency, an ability to skilfully modify communication style based on the situation and persons involved, including intercultural communication considerations, and fluent and effective presentation and negotiation skills for business communication purposes.
157 English Academic Writing and Presentations for Business and Economics (EAWP)
3 ECTS, 36 hours of contact teaching; at times conducted as a blended learning course with limited contact, 3rd year of studies, CEFR level B2–C1
Course description
The student can write various field-specific academic texts in English (e.g. critical review, academic essay, Bachelor’s thesis) and prepare and present a clear and effective academic presentation on field-specific research interests.
ESP/EAP goals
-Practicing and developing writing and presentation skills in English in the context of academic study of Business and Economics using lectures, classroom activities, pair and small-group discussion and written and oral exercises
-Practicing formal English language use in writing and in oral communication, including argumentation and critical use of references
-Activating academic vocabulary for increased lexical variety in written and oral communication -Developing academic presentation skills in connection with individual research interests -Providing constructive peer feedback to others on academic writing and presentations skills Course assessment (grading 1–5)
-80 % attendance in contact teaching
-Written assignments on academic writing, e.g. critical review, summary, academic essay -Oral academic presentation
Exemption examination (RPL) (grading 1–5)
-Exercises on academic style, language, vocabulary and grammar accuracy -Activity on referencing
-Written academic essay on a topic provided
-Oral academic presentation, prepared in advance, presented in the examination Assessment grid 1–5
1 The student has a satisfactory level of writing for academic purposes, with satisfactory grammar. Vocabulary mostly suitable but increases in formality required, pronunciation mostly clear but influence of L1 accent present. Satisfactory interactive ability, hesitation may occur. Academic presentation skills require more attention to structure, content and formality.
2 The student has a basic level of writing for academic purposes, with mostly accurate grammar. Vocabulary mostly suitable for academic purposes, pronunciation mostly clear. Sufficient interactive ability. Academic presentation skills require more attention to structure, content and formality.
3 The student has a mainly appropriate level of writing for academic purposes, with sufficiently accurate grammar. Moderate level of academic vocabulary in dealing with the tasks, good overall level of pronunciation. Appropriate level of interactive ability. Academic presentation skills may require more attention to structure, content, overall formality suitable.
4 The student has a good level of writing for academic purposes, with accurate grammar. Good level of academic vocabulary in dealing with the tasks, good level of pronunciation of advanced terminology, and good level of interactive ability. Effective construction and delivery of an academic presentation, with overall good formality.
5 The student has an effective and fluent level of writing for academic purposes, with accurate grammar.
Advanced and versatile academic vocabulary in dealing with the tasks, fluent and accurate pronunciation of advanced terminology and fluent interactive ability. Effective construction and delivery of an academic presentation, with advanced formality.