Professional Communication in English (5 cr)
Code: R0243-3064
General information
Enrollment
23.11.2020 - 29.11.2020
Timing
22.02.2021 - 25.05.2021
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual proportion
2 op
Mode of delivery
60 % Contact teaching, 40 % Distance learning
Unit
Laurea Tikkurila
Campus
Laurea Tikkurila
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
20 - 40
Degree programmes
- Tietojenkäsittelyn koulutus (NTV2), Laurea Tikkurila (Finnish)
Teachers
- Niina Kovalainen
Teacher in charge
Niina Kovalainen
Groups
-
NTV221KATietojenkäsittelyn koulutus, monimuotototeutus, K21, Tikkurila
Learning outcomes
The student is able to
- communicate as a professional in field-specific tasks and intercultural contexts
- produce effective spoken and written texts using an appropriate style and register
- demonstrate knowledge of essential terminology needed in working life
- apply principles of interpersonal and organizational communication
Teaching methods
The course has both lesson in class as well as via Zoom. The classes in Zoom are NOT hybrid classes due to the nature of the lesson, so please make sure you can be at school premises.
During the zoom lessons the students are required to have a camera due to the nature of communication on a language course.
Location and time
Lessons are mostly in class, but some of them can be pre-recorded into Zoom lessons you can watch in your own time.
Learning materials and recommended literature
Learning materials in the study platform
Alternative completion methods of implementation
If you have strong skills in English in this area, and you can prove it with previous documents, videos etc, please contact the teacher to discuss an AHOT possibility.
Co-operation with working life and/or RDI
-
Important dates
The course takes place in the spring term of 2021 and attendance is compulsory 75%. The first and last classes are mandatory.
Students workload
5 ECTS = 135 hours of work
Content and scheduling
The study unit will contain work on the following themes:
• Intercultural communication and communication style
• Communication strategies in spoken and written communication
• Building rapport in interpersonal communication
• Communicating effectively and persuasively in presentations, meetings and negotiations
• The use of style and register in spoken and written texts
• Review of common business terms
The course progresses from individual work to working in large teams.
Further information for students
Students need to have passed the initial language proficiency test prior to taking this study unit. If students do not pass the language proficiency test they need to complete R0170 Valmentava englanti as well.
The study unit corresponds to the requirements of Bachelor's level education.
According to the degree regulations (section 18) “students must be present in the first contact session or
notify their teacher in charge if they cannot attend. If they fail to notify the teacher of their absence in the
first contact session, their enrolment will be rejected. Another student in the queue may be enrolled in the
study unit in the place of the absent student.” (Laurea degree regulations) In the case of online studies
the lecturer can also specify some other way than participation on an online meeting what is required
from the student so that he/she verifies his/her attendance on the study unit (Decision by the vice
president, education 7/2019).
Grading scale
H-5
Evaluation methods and criteria
The final grade is based on the following:
Spoken communication 50%, 2.25 ECTS
Written communication 50%, 2.25 ECTS
All parts must be passed in order to complete the study unit.
More detailed assessment criteria are given in the study unit work space.
Evaluation criteria, fail (0)
CEFR level A2 or below
Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)
Please refer to the Laurea evaluation guidelines. Students should be able to demonstrate proficiency in producing spoken and written professional communications equivalent to at least level B1 according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)
Please refer to the Laurea evaluation guidelines. Students should be able to demonstrate proficiency in producing spoken and written professional communications equivalent to at least level B2 according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)
Please refer to the Laurea evaluation guidelines. Students should be able to demonstrate proficiency in producing spoken and written professional communications equivalent to at least level C1 according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.