Course syllabus adopted 2024-02-13 by Head of Programme (or corresponding).
Overview
- Swedish nameKommunikation i yrkeslivet
- CodeLSP127
- Credits1.5 Credits
- OwnerTIELL
- Education cycleFirst-cycle
- DepartmentCOMMUNICATION AND LEARNING IN SCIENCE
- GradingUG - Pass, Fail
Course round 1
- Teaching language English
- Application code 63112
- Maximum participants100
- Block schedule
- Open for exchange studentsNo
- Only students with the course round in the programme overview.
Credit distribution
Module | Sp1 | Sp2 | Sp3 | Sp4 | Summer | Not Sp | Examination dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0102 Written and oral assignments 1.5 c Grading: UG | 1.5 c |
In programmes
- TIDAL - COMPUTER ENGINEERING, Year 3 (compulsory)
- TIELL - ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING, Year 3 (compulsory)
Examiner
Carina Sjöberg Hawke- Instruktör, Language and Communication, Communication and Learning in Science
Eligibility
General entry requirements for bachelor's level (first cycle)Applicants enrolled in a programme at Chalmers where the course is included in the study programme are exempted from fulfilling the requirements above.
Specific entry requirements
The same as for the programme that owns the course.Applicants enrolled in a programme at Chalmers where the course is included in the study programme are exempted from fulfilling the requirements above.
Course specific prerequisites
None
Aim
The aim of the course is to prepare students to use English as a working language by focusing on communicating technical knowledge to an audience without that technical understanding, which demands a high level of English proficiency and good communicative skills.
Learning outcomes (after completion of the course the student should be able to)
- Plan, write, and develop a coherent text about a technical subject targeting a specific audience.
- Plan, create, adapt, and develop a coherent oral presentation on a technical subject targeting a specific audience.
- Use a process-oriented approach to written and oral presentation work as a strategy for improving communicative competence.
- Structure information in a CV to make a strong impression to the intended audience.
Content
This course continues the oral and written proficiency practice from previous courses in an English communication context. Having a process-oriented approach continues to be a key aspect of the communication tasks, and there is a stronger focus on targeting an audience.
Organisation
The course is organised in a handful of seminars - a combination of lectures and workshops - of two hours each, and three assignments with draft/peer review moments spread out over the one study period.
Literature
There is no textbook. Course material is distributed via slides and handouts in class/via the course web site.
Examination including compulsory elements
There is no final exam. Assessment (pass/fail) is based on a written assignment, an oral presentation, and all other compulsory assignments. For a passing course grade, all assignments should achieve a passing mark based on criteria provided.
The course examiner may assess individual students in other ways than what is stated above if there are special reasons for doing so, for example if a student has a decision from Chalmers on educational support due to disability.