Study Guide

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 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

Location and time

Lessons are mostly in class, but some of them can be re-recorded into Zoom lessons you can watch in your own time.
There is no possibility to have hybrid lessons on the course.

Learning materials and recommended literature

Learning materials in the study platform

Alternative completion methods of implementation

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Co-operation with working life and/or RDI

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Important dates

The course takes place in the autumn term of 2020 and attendance is compulsory 75%. The first and last classes are mandatory.

Students workload

5 ECTS = 135 hours of work

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:
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, 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.