• Code: ENG4LE050
• Extent: 2 ECTS (54 h)
• Timing: from 4th to 7th semester
• Language: English
• Target level: C1
• Level: Professional studies
• Type: Compulsory (the project is compulsory in one of the main languages)

Learning outcomes

The aim of the course is that students are able to complete a project demonstrating good writing skills and independent command of the English language and culture. The project also enhances students’ professional competencies.

Course contents

Students plan and implement a language project on a business topic in a group, and in this way practice their language and project management skills.

The topic of the project is agreed upon with the instructor and a representative from a company/organization. The topic should differ from the topic that students address in their theses.

Cooperation with the business community

The project topic should relate to real-life business and should also be commissioned by a company or other organisation. The project should also be of benefit to the commissioning company or organisation.

Teaching and learning methods

Attendance is compulsory in the introduction session which is held prior to the project. Students then present their project plan. They report on the progress of the project and present the final report to the instructor at dates agreed upon with the instructor.

Independent project work supports the pedagogical approach of ‘learning by researching and developing’.

Independent study: 54 h including Self-assessment of learning 1 h

Recognition of prior learning (RPL)

The student may display that s/he manages the course objectives and contents mentioned in the course description. S/he displays her/his competence by a portfolio and by a demonstration of skills together with a separate description concerning her/his previous experience in a language project. The student must agree upon this in person with the teacher two weeks prior to the implementation of the project at the latest.

Contact teachers

Karl Robbins, Pasila

Learning materials

Reference literature and materials received from the commissioning company/organisation

Assessment criteria

Pass/Fail 

The self-assessment of learning assignment does not impact your grade. The
assignment is the same for all courses/modules and your answers will be used
also for course/module development. The assignment is completed online in
WinhaOpaali.