Professional Communication in English (5 op)

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

Aika ja paikka

Lessons are mostly in class, but some of them can be pre-recorded into Zoom lessons you can watch in your own time.

Oppimateriaalit

Learning materials in the study platform

Opetusmenetelmät

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

Harjoittelu- ja työelämäyhteistyö

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Tenttien ajankohdat ja uusintamahdollisuudet

The course takes place in the autumn term of 2021 and attendance is compulsory 75%. The first and last classes are mandatory.

Kansainvälisyys

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Toteutuksen valinnaiset suoritustavat

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Opiskelijan ajankäyttö ja kuormitus

5 ECTS = 135 hours of work

Sisällön jaksotus

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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.