Learning objectives

The module comprises two sessions: in the first part participants will learn how to handle a job interview, practising asking questions and giving answers. The second part of the module will focus on the importance of writing an effective cover letter.

Prerequisites and basic notions

English language level equivalent or superior to B1.

Program

The module will cover the following topics:
• Preparing for common interview questions
• Practising your answers and presentation
• Using and interpreting body language
• Writing a cover letter

Didactic methods

Blended-learning. The module will include a 3-hour class and 3 hours of online activities on which students will receive feedback from the instructor.

Learning assessment procedures

Students will submit an assignment and participate in a reflection activity on the Moodle platform as part of module activities.

Evaluation criteria

a) Language accuracy (e.g. grammatical/lexical range)
b) Register appropriateness (e.g. degree of formality, style, appropriate register for specific text types)
c) Topic coherence
d) Cohesion and textual structure
e) Visual components (e.g. typesetting, choice of images, text distribution in slides, color palette, layout) (if applicable)
f) Pronunciation (if applicable)
g) Originality and personal voice

Exam language

Inglese