English Conversation B1 (5 cr)

Code: HB00BZ89-3001

General information

Timing: 30.08.2023 - 09.10.2023
Implementation has ended.

Number of ECTS credits allocated: 5 cr

Local portion: 5 cr

Mode of delivery: Contact learning

Unit: School of Business

Campus: Main Campus

Teaching languages: English

Seats: 0 - 30

Teachers: Paula Vuorinen

Groups: HBI23VSTM
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration,Take Me Up To Finland (autumn 2023)

Course: HB00BZ89

Materials

Teacher's own materials
Material on Moodle

Evaluation scale

0-5

Further information

The course will be evaluated on a scale 0/1-5 based on the student's performance in the discussion activities and the exam. The evaluation scale is scaled to match the B1-B2 level in CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages).

Exam schedules

Small discussion activities in the classroom
Final exam at the end of the course. Resits in December

Teaching language

Teaching methods

The course focuses on spoken interaction and conversation skills. You will

- develop vocabulary related to several different conversational contexts or themes
- learn strategies to start and facilitate conversation
-take active part in discussions
-learn to express your opinion and improve your skills as a supportive and diplomatic conversationalist.

Content:
- Conversation activities and games.
- Social networking and personal introductions
-Small Talk and ice-breaking activities
- Expressing agreement and disagreement appropriately.
-Developing conversation
- Formal and informal language use.
- The importance of diplomatic/neutral language.
Study mode: contact course with weekly meetings in a classroom. A spoken exam within a small student group will be held at the end of the course.
Grading: 0/1-5

Location and time

Classroom tuition according to the course timetable.