ENGLISH FOR ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF
Tuesday 9-10 a.m. & Thursday 8-9 a.m. Group A Lossi 3-112
Tuesday 8-9 a.m. & Thursday 9010 a.m. Group B Lossi 3-112
Instructor: ee.tu|relhu#relhU refinneJ
Phone: 737-6210
Course Website: utadmin.jennu.net
Office: Õppeosakond (Ktri 2) Room 223
Office hours: by appointment
Course Description
The purpose of this class is to provide opportunities for administrative staff members to practice professional English for both work-related and social purposes. Working with the course book Market Leader (Longman) we will develop an awareness of professional discourse and international student issues essential to build confidence in spoken and written English. Through interactive tasks, pair work, topic-specific readings, group discussions, and role playing, we will explore the appropriate use of English as it exists within professional contexts; class time will be spent examining authentic language samples, particularly as they apply to experiences with workplace English at the University of Tartu.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, you will
- increase both your fluency and accuracy in written and oral English;
- be more informed about intercultural issues and international student/faculty needs in your workplace;
- understand and work with workplace documents in English confidently, including emails, letters, reports, memos, and job descriptions;
- apply new vocabulary to your spoken and written English repertoire; and
- feel more confident about using English professionally and socially.
Classroom Activities
The content for this course will be explored within the context of the International academic community. You will participate in daily communicative tasks, including structured listening and response activities, small and large group discussions, interviews, observations, and presentations. The course materials will be developed from your own personal experiences and needs, UT interactions, audio and video clips of English-media news broadcasts, interaction with native speakers, and topic-specific readings. Activities and major assignments will be designed in conjunction with your professional areas of interest as much as possible.
Classroom Policies
Attendance: Regular attendance is essential to successfully completing English for UT Administrators. If you are habitually absent from or late to class without a legitimate excuse, this will be reflected in your final evaluation to an appropriate degree.
Participation: Active participation is highly encouraged. Questions, opinions, and ideas are welcomed and encouraged, and the respect and support of your peers in classroom discourse is expected.
Course Website: We will actively use a course website located at utadmin.jennu.net to communicate about and submit course assignments. Please mark the course website in your browser so you can monitor our class pages frequently.
Required Text
Cotton, D., Falvey, D., & Kent, S. (2005). Market Leader intermediate business English coursebook, New Edition. London: Longman.
Assessment
Active class participation and completion of all assignments is an integral part of successful completion of this course. Please avoid missing classes; the presence and participation of all class members enhances and ensures the best possible learning experience for all of us. If you know you are going to be absent from a class, please let me know ahead of time. Overall course evaluation will be based on the following:
- Successful completion of assignments
- Demonstrated progress in accuracy and fluency
- Active class participation and thorough class preparation
Participants who fully participate by preparing the required materials for class and attending 75% course hours will receive a certificate of completion recognizing your time and the types of activities covered.
