Professional Communication in English (5 cr)
Code: R0243-3015
General information
Enrollment
18.11.2019 - 08.12.2019
Timing
07.01.2020 - 18.06.2020
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual proportion
2 op
Mode of delivery
60 % Contact teaching, 40 % Distance learning
Unit
Korkeakouluyksikkö D, Verkkokampus, liko
Campus
Laurea Lohja
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
20 - 50
Degree programmes
- Liiketalouden koulutus (HLF2), Laurea Lohja (Finnish)
Teachers
- Jarmo Mikkonen
Teacher in charge
Jarmo Mikkonen
Groups
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HLF219SA
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 consists of video material, written material, assignments (both oral and written) in English and online classes dealing with current and past economic events.
Please note: Some assignments are individual, others can be completed with a partner. Finding a suitable partner beforehand is recommended
Location and time
Online Zoom sessions & Lohja campus
Learning materials and recommended literature
The material consists of news articles, videos, research papers, PLC annual reports and financial data plus material provided by the teacher
Further information for students
Please note: Some assignments are individual, others can be completed with a partner. Finding a suitable partner beforehand is recommended
Grading scale
H-5
Evaluation methods and criteria
Written report
Oral Presentation as a video
Exam on campus. Class Lobo 22 May 2020
All part must be passed to pass the course. 40% of the exam required for pass.
Evaluation criteria, fail (0)
Below 40% score in test
Written report plagiarised, too short, content inadequate
Oral presentation not delivered
Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)
Test score 40-62%
Written report: basic content, grammar and spelling mistakes, little or no analysis
Oral presentation: shortish, content basic, delivery not fluent
Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)
Test score 63-88%
Written report: good content, few mistakes, differentiates between opinions and facts, own analysis
Oral presentation: good length, good content, fluent delivery
Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)
Test score 89-100%
Written report: excellent content, exhibits intimate knowledge of the topic, own analysis which concentrates on the essential factors of the case
Oral presentation: Engaging and confident delivery, excellent content, the speaker appears an expert on the topic.