•   Professional Communication in English R0243-3044 07.09.2021-18.11.2021  5 credits  (HTA221SN) +-
    Learning outcomes of the course
    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
    Teacher in charge

    Ilona Rönkä

    Mode of delivery

    Face-to-face

    Learning materials and recommended literature

    Learning materials in Canvas

    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

    Evaluation methods and criteria

    The final grade is based on the following:
    Business 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 Canvas.

    Language of instruction
    • English
    Completion language(s)
    • English
    Timing

    07.09.2021 - 18.11.2021

    Enrollment period

    24.05.2021 - 30.05.2021

    Group(s)
    • HTA221SN
    Seats

    20 - 30

    Unit

    Laurea Leppävaara, service

    Small group(s)
    • Pienryhmä 1 (Size: 5. Open university: 5.)
    Teacher(s)

    Ilona Rönkä

    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 either simultaneously or before taking this study unit.

    Programme(s)

    Turvallisuuden ja riskienhallinnan koulutus (HTA2), Laurea Leppävaara (Finnish)

    Campus

    Laurea Leppävaara

    Evaluation scale

    H-5

    Alternative completion methods

    By agreement with the lecturer

    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

    Location and time

    Leppävaara campus, daytime, weekly contact sessions

    Evaluation criteria
    Satisfactory

    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.

    Good

    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.

    Excellent

    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.