Professional Communication in English (5 op)

Tavoitteet

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

Aika ja paikka

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.

Oppimateriaali ja suositeltava kirjallisuus

Learning materials in the study platform

Toteutustapa

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

Työelämäyhteistyö ja/tai TKI

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Toteutuksen tärkeät päivämäärät

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

Toteutuksen valinnaiset suoritustavat

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Opiskelijan ajankäyttö ja kuormitus

5 ECTS = 135 hours of work

Arviointiasteikko

H-5

Lisätiedot

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.