The general objective of this three-hour per week, 4-ECTS credit (European Credits Transfer and Accumulation System) required degree level course is to enable students to communicate competently at a Β1-B2 level of the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) for Languages on issues related to students’ social and academic life (university, curriculum, field of study ), as well as on issues related to their future professional careers (occupations, EU Common Agricultural Policy, product description, etc.).  Computer Assisted Language Learning (CALL) and culture learning are done through communicative situations deriving from authentic-like communication situations students may experience in their lives during their studies and professional careers. Language competence is acquired through the use of text types, scenarios, and roles which promote the production and understanding of spoken and written language related to the topics covered.

The course is based on current learning theories, such as constructivism and social constructivism and on student-centered teaching methods.  It develops both language as well as transferable 21st century skills, such as communication, use of new information and communication technologies (ICT), collaboration, creativity, innovation, critical thinking, intercultural awareness as well as autonomy and lifelong learning. 

In relation to Agricultural Sciences, Biotechnology and Food Science, this course particularly aims at developing students’ ability to understand lectures and seminars, which are delivered by guest speakers in their Department or webinar or video speakers. The course also aims at developing students’ writing and speaking skills on topics related to the field of their studies and their competence in the management of bibliography in English.