•   Professional Communication in English R0243-3046 18.10.2021-20.12.2021  5 credits  (HLF221KA) +-
    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

    Kirsi Kiiveri

    Mode of delivery

    Face-to-face

    Learning materials and recommended literature

    Learning material 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
    • 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

    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 Canvas workspace.
    As this is a communications course, compulsory attendance (70%) during the whole course is expected

    Language of instruction
    • Finnish
    Timing

    18.10.2021 - 20.12.2021

    Enrollment period

    24.05.2021 - 30.05.2021

    Group(s)
    • HLF221KA
    Seats

    20 - 50

    Unit

    Laurea Lohja, liko

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

    Kirsi Kiiveri

    Further information for students

    Five (5) Places for Open UAS 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 complete R0170 Valmentava englanti as well.

    Programme(s)

    Liiketalouden koulutus (HLF2), Laurea Lohja (Finnish)

    Campus

    Laurea Lohja

    Evaluation scale

    H-5

    Alternative completion methods

    Laurean tutkintosäännön mukaisesti kaikilla opiskelijoilla on oikeus osaamisensa näyttämiseen. Aloitteen hankitun osaamisen tunnistamisesta ja tunnustamisesta tekee opiskelija. Osaamisen tunnistaa ja tunnustaa opintototeutuksesta vastaava opettaja tai muu korkeakouluyksikön johtajan nimeämä henkilö. Arvioinnissa noudatetaan samaa arviointikriteeristöä ja arviointiasteikkoa kuin opintojaksolla. Katso lisätietoa opiskelijaintrasta (not translated)

    Important dates

    In Pakki and Canvas.

    Please, notice LaureaUAS Degree regulations, 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.

    Internationality

    Development of intercultural competences is integrated into the study unit.

    Students workload

    5 ECTS = 135 hours of work
    approx. 13 hours in class
    122 hours of independent study

    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

    Evaluation criteria
    Satisfactory

    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.

    Good

    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.

    Excellent

    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.