English Conversation B1 (5cr)

Code: HB00BZ89-3002

General information

Timing: 26.08.2024 - 18.12.2024; 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: HBI24VSTM
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration,Take Me Up To Finland (autumn 2024)

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
Project
Min 80% attendance compulsory
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.