Introduction to Business English, 7.5 credits
(Introduktionskurs i affärsengelska, 7,5 högskolepoäng)
| Course code | 1106EN |
|---|---|
| Subject area | English |
| Main field of study | No main subject |
| Progressive specialisation | G1N (First cycle, has only upper-secondary level entry requirements) |
| Academic school | School of Culture and Education |
| Disciplary domain |
Humanities 100%
|
| Grading scale | AF |
| Education cycle | First-cycle (Bachelor) |
| Course level | A |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Valid from | Autumn semester 2018 |
Validation
This course syllabus was validated by the Management Board of the School of Culture and Education at Södertörn University on 2018-04-24 according to the stipulations in the Higher Education Ordinance.
Entry requirements
General requirements for university studies
You also need: English 6
Learning outcomes
Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to:
- demonstrate basic knowledge of Business English, including vocabulary, correspondence and reports
- understand and produce both written and spoken English in an appropriate and comprehensible way
- adapt his or her own language style depending on audience, context and communicative goals
- account for how intercultural relations affect English as a business language
- discuss the importance of language in a business context
Course content, modules and examinations
The aim of the course is to provide the student with basic knowledge of Business English and deeper understanding of the role of language in the business world. The student will learn to use both written and spoken language in various business contexts and for various purposes. The student will practice writing reports, letters or other forms of correspondence, and will also get experience making presentations for various audiences, all the while developing a business-specific vocabulary.
1001, Introduction to Business English, 7.5 credits
(Introduktionskurs i affärsengelska, 7,5 högskolepoäng)
Grades permitted: AFCourse design
Teaching is in the form of lectures and seminars, including oral presentations. All teaching and course materials are in English.
Examination format
Active participation in seminars and continuous assessment of written assignments and oral presentations.
The grading criteria are distributed prior to the start of a course or module.
If a student has a certificate from Södertörn University for compensatory support, the examiner has the right to decide on an adapted examination or alternative form of examination in accordance with Södertörn University's regulations.
Restrictions on accreditation
The course may not be accredited as part of a degree if the contents are partly or wholly the same as a course previously taken in Sweden or elsewhere.
Other stipulations
Following the Vice-Chancellors decision on internationalization and grade scale at Södertörn University College (dnr: 1148-1.1.2-2018), this syllabus replaces the syllabus with course code 1065EN, with the difference that the grade system has been updated. The syllabus is determined through special order (dnr: 1774-2.1.1-2018).
Course syllabus revised on 20 April 2021 by removing reference to field-specific entry requirements. Revision conducted by the university administration, in accordance with the vice-chancellor’s decision to adapt entry requirements to the amended Higher Education Ordinance (registration number 819-1.1.2-2021).