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Course syllabus - English for employees: general oral proficiency

Scope

2.0 credits

Course code

ENA910

Valid from

Autumn semester 2026

Education level

First cycle

Progressive Specialisation

G1N (First cycle, has only upper-secondary level entry requirements)

Main area(s)

Organisation

Department of Social Sciences and Humanities

Ratified

2018-07-05

Revised

2025-11-03

Literature lists

Course literature is preliminary up to 8 weeks before course start. Course literature can be valid over several semesters.

Objectives

The purpose of the course is to give the participants the opportunity to acquire basic skills in mainly oral 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, pronunciation and other relevant aspects of oral communication in English
  2. provide evidence of increased skills in presenting subjects related to the participants´ own work assignments in reasonably formal English

Course content

  • casual as well as more formal oral communication in English
  • presentation skills, with a focus on English usage

Specific requirements

Employment at Mälardalen University.

Examination

SEM1, Seminar, 2 credits. Active participation in the timetabled seminars concerning learning outcomes 1 and 2, grades Fail (U) or Pass (G).

A student who has a certificate from MDU regarding disability study support, can request adaptions for the examination. It is the examiner who takes decisions on any adaptions, based on the certificate and other conditions.

Grade

Two-grade scale

Interim Regulations and Other Regulations

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