ENGLISH FOR THE PROFESSIONAL WORLD | TecnoCampus | University center attached to Pompeu Fabra University and Business Park

General information

Subject type: Optional

Coordinator: Vladimir Bellavista Parent

Trimester: First term

Credits: 6

Teaching staff:

Juan Garcia Ramirez

Academic year: 2025

Teaching course: 4

Languages of instruction

English

This subject is taught entirely in English.

Competencies / Learning Outcomes

Transversal competences

T1_That students know a third language, which will be preferably English, with an adequate level of oral and written form, according to the needs of the graduates in each degree

Presentation of the subject

English for the Professional World aims to help students become competent in planning their job search process, as well as in using English accurately in certain professional life situations. Regarding the first, taking into account the competitiveness of the professional world, students must be prepared to know how to sell themselves and differentiate themselves when it comes to getting a job. Regarding the second, effective communication in a third language is a skill that professionals must acquire before graduating from university and entering the corporate world.

The classroom (physical or virtual) is a safe space, free of sexist, racist, homophobic, transphobic and discriminatory attitudes, either towards students or teachers. We trust that we can all create a safe space to make mistakes and learn without having to suffer the prejudices of others.

1.1 Research of the job hunting process: stages, mind map of strengths and weaknesses, qualifications, work experience.
1.2 Personal statement: features of the personal statement, short description of the applicant (education, work experience, soft skills, achievements, goals).
1.3 The CV or Summary: sections of the CV, vocabulary, analysis of common errors, first good impression, the CV and the job offer, creative CVs.
1.4 The Cover Letter: features and parts of a good cover letter, style and vocabulary, the Cover Letter, and the job offer.
1.5 The Job Interview: preparation of the job interview, the small talk, typical questions, and the most suitable answers, good first impression, vocabulary, analysis of common errors, simulation of a job interview.

2. Effective Oral Presentations

Structure of an oral presentation in a professional context
The body language
Effective visual aids

Activities and evaluation system

Tasks and exercises will be done on all points of the program and these will count towards the evaluation of the subject:

- Personal statement

- C.V

- Cover letter

- Job interview

- Formal writing

- Oral exercises: debates, dialogues, oral presentations.

1. Continuous Assessment: 70%

A1: Personal Statement (5%)
A2: CV (15%)
A3: Listening comprehension (10%)
A4: Cover letter (15%)
A5: Speaking activity: Job Interview (10%)
A6: Short writing: summary of an article (5%)
A7: Short oral presentation of one of the articles given or of a topic chosen by the student (10%)

2. Oral presentation of Curriculum Vitae 20%. This task is mandatory to pass the subject.

3. Class attendance and participation: 10%

Recovery Exam: 70%. The make-up exam covers the continuous assessment part (point 1). In order to be able to take the recovery exam, it is necessary to achieve a grade of 4 to 4,9 in the continuous assessment part. If this is not achieved, the subject will not be approved. The highest possible grade on the make-up exam is PASS (5).

VERY IMPORTANT:

Identification of plagiarism is considered a serious circumstance that may result in a failing grade for an activity. In case of detection of plagiarism, the coordination of the degree will be informed so that the corresponding disciplinary measures can be taken.

Any form of academic fraud will be sanctioned in accordance with the center's evaluation regulations. If signs of fraud are detected, including the improper use of generative artificial intelligence tools, the subject's teaching staff may call the student for an individual interview with the aim of verifying their authorship.