B1-B2 level of language competence.
Level A English in upper secondary school, or equivalent skills . To achieve the required starting level, students may for example take an English prep course.
Common European Framework of Reference for Languages:
B2
General description
For students of Journalism and Mass Communication
Learning outcomes
By the end of the course the students:
- can communicate on academic and professional issues - can analyse the language of the print media - can write articles in various genres for publication - can analyse and critique colleagues’ texts - can integrate knowledge of specific professional vocabulary - can interact with individuals of various cultural backgrounds on media issues
Contents
This course is designed to develop students’ communicative skills in various academic and professional situations.
Teaching methods
Teaching method
Contact
Online
Tutorials
39 h
0 h
Independent work
41 h
0 h
Teaching language
English
Modes of study
Participants are required to attend all classes and actively participate in the activities. If absent for a class be prepared to give a 5 minute presentation at the beginning of the next class.
Evaluation
and evaluation criteria
Numeric 1-5.
Students are expected to show an improvement in their ability to express themselves and will be evaluated both continuously and in a final test.
Recommended year of study
Second or third year of studies.
Study materials
Material distributed during the course must be paid for.