Welcome to Karlstad University

English for professional purposes: Written communication, 7.5 HP

Introductory information for students admitted to Karlstad University.
It is important that you read all the information.

Before you begin your studies, you need to:

1. Create KauID
2. Register for your course

1. Create KauID

What is KauID? KauID is your digital identity at Karlstad University that allows you to log in to our digital services.


If you have studied at Kau before you do not have to create a new KauID, you can use the same KauID as last time.

2. Register for your course

You need to register on time, not to risk losing your place on the course.
Registration period: 2024-01-08 - 2024-01-15
Log in to My Kau using your KauID to register.

What is My Kau? My Kau is a personal digital service for students at Karlstad University.

It is important that you decline your admission offer if you do not wish to attend the course.


If you have been admitted late, and therefore can´t register on time, contact the administrator.

Dear students,

We are pleased to welcome you to the course English for Professional Purposes: Written Communication, the main aim of which is to help you improve your ability to write in English for global, professional audiences.

Starting in week 03, we will meet for seminars typically once a week. Check the online schedule to find out about dates, times, and rooms.

Please arrange to get the course book before the first class meeting as we will begin using it immediately.

This can be ordered from Bokus.com, LINK as well as from other online booksellers. You can also order the book directly from the publisher, LINK 

New student

There is a lot to think about when you start university, we know! We have gathered some useful information to help you, don’t forget to read the checklist!
kau.se/newstudent

Go to Canvas

In the course, we use the learning platform Canvas. Canvas is a tool that offers a digital learning environment.
Once you have registered for your course in My Kau, you can log in to Canvas and access important course information.

Finding your way around the University

Use the campus map MazeMap to locate buildings and rooms Go to MazeMap

Reading List

View reading list
Please note that the reading list may be revised until six weeks before the start of the course.

Schedule

View schedule
Please note that the schedule may change up to two weeks before the course starts. Check the schedule on a regular basis to get the latest information on locations and times as there may be changes during the course as well.

Can we help you?

ADMINISTRATOR: Josefin Rönnqvist  

COURSE CONVENOR: Ying Wang  

STUDY AND CAREER COUNSELLOR: Louise Laurenson