Course syllabus - English for Employees: General Written Proficiency

Objectives

The purpose of the course is to give the participants the opportunity to acquire basic skills in mainly written communication in English, with a particular focus on communication in higher education and/or research.

Learning outcomes

Upon completion of the course, participants are expected to be able to:
1. provide evidence of skills in practical grammar, vocabulary, text structure and other relevant aspects of written communication in English;
2. provide evidence of skills in presenting subjects related to the participants´ own work assignments in reasonably formal English.

Course content

- casual as well as more formal written communication in English, with a focus on English usage.

Specific requirements

Employment at Mälardalen University.

Examination

SEM1, seminar, 1 credit, active participation in the timetabled seminars, concerning learning outcomes 1 and 2, grades Fail (U) or Pass (G).
INL1, written assignments, 1 credit, concerning learning outcomes 1 and 2, grades Fail (U) or Pass (G).

A student who has a certificate from MDU regarding a disability has the opportunity to submit a request for supportive measures during written examinations or other forms of examination, in accordance with the Rules and Regulations for Examinations at First-cycle and Second-cycle Level at Mälardalen University (2020/1655). It is the examiner who takes decisions on any supportive measures, based on what kind of certificate is issued, and in that case which measures are to be applied.

Suspicions of attempting to deceive in examinations (cheating) are reported to the Vice-Chancellor, in accordance with the Higher Education Ordinance, and are examined by the University’s Disciplinary Board. If the Disciplinary Board considers the student to be guilty of a disciplinary offence, the Board will take a decision on disciplinary action, which will be a warning or suspension.

Grade

Pass, Fail

Interim Regulations and Other Regulations

Participation in the course requires approval from your head of division.
Some course components require mandatory attendance.