Academic and Professional Communication in English 1 & 2 (CEFR B2)

Starting level CEFR B2.(Opens in a new tab) 

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The aim of the course is for students to develop confidence and communication skills when interacting in situations relevant to their studies and professional life. 

The intention is that students improve their academic and professional English to

• understand, interpret and critically assess speech and writing
• discuss and present fluently and confidently
• write clearly and appropriately
• become more autonomous and take responsibility for their learning process to promote continuous learning.

There are several completion methods for the course; see the group-specific information for a particular group. Completion methods include contact learning, blended courses, online courses, ALMS courses, and the exemption test.

Courses based on contact learning include 48 contact hrs and 60 hrs of independent work. Blended, online and ALMS courses include 108 hours of work and may include some contact learning.

Depending on the completion method, the course consists of in-class, online and independent work, as well as individual meetings with the teacher. The in-class sessions include individual, pair and group work. The tasks required include oral and written assignments.

The Language Centre requires 75% active participation in courses based on contact learning and completion of the agreed tasks by the deadline; 90% active participation in in-class sessions of blended/online courses and completion of the agreed tasks by the deadline; 100% active participation in in-class sessions of ALMS courses and completion of the agreed tasks by the deadline.

Assessment practices and criteria

Assessment is based on the learning outcomes. Passing the course requires active participation and completion of the agreed tasks by the deadline.

The course uses peer, self- and teacher evaluation.

All faculties.

This course completely fulfils the foreign language requirement in the degree.

This course may be offered as an Open University course.

Term/teaching period when the course will be offered

Groups offered in various periods throughout the year. Check Sisu for groups on offer.

Recommended time or stage of studies for completion