Professional Communication in English (5 cr)
Code: R0023-HTA1811
General information
Enrollment
14.05.2018 - 31.05.2018
Timing
10.09.2018 - 10.12.2018
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual proportion
1 op
Mode of delivery
80 % Contact teaching, 20 % Distance learning
Unit
Laurea Leppävaara, service
Campus
Laurea Leppävaara
Teaching languages
- English
- Finnish
Seats
20 - 40
Degree programmes
- Turvallisuuden ja riskienhallinnan koulutus (HTA2), Laurea Leppävaara (Finnish)
Teachers
- Ilona Rönkä
Teacher in charge
Ilona Rönkä
Groups
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HTA218SN
Learning outcomes
The student is able to
- communicate as a professional in field-specific tasks and in intercultural contexts
- speak and write in English with an understanding of the appropriate style and register
- identify personal communication needs and develop realistic strategies for improvement
Teaching methods
The study unit will contain work on the following themes:
• Intercultural communication and communication style
• Communication strategies in spoken and written communication
• Buidling 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
Learning materials and recommended literature
Learning materials in Optima
Alternative completion methods of implementation
By agreement with the lecturer
Forms of internationality
Development of intercultural competences is integrated into the study unit
Students workload
5 ECTS = 135 hours of work
approx. 30 hours in class
105 hours of independent study
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.
Grading scale
H-5
Evaluation methods and criteria
The final grade is based on the following:
Vocabulary test 20%, 1 ECTS
Spoken communication 40%, 2 ECTS
Written communication 40%, 2 ECTS
All parts must be passed in order to complete the study unit.
More detailed assessment criteria are given in the Optima workspace.
Evaluation criteria, fail (0)
Students do not demonstrate adequate proficency in producing spoken and written professional communciations.
Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)
Students should be able to demonstrate proficiency in producing spoken and written professional communciations equivalent to at least level B1 according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)
Students should be able to demonstrate proficiency in producing spoken and written professional communciations equivalent to at least level B2 according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)
Students should be able to demonstrate proficiency in producing spoken and written professional communciations equivalent to at least level C1 according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.