Professional Communication in English (5cr)

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
• 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

Time and location

Leppävaara campus, daytime, weekly contact sessions

Learning materials and recommended literature

Learning materials in Optima

Alternative completion methods of implementation

By agreement with the lecturer

Forms of internationality

Development of intercultural competences is integrated into the study unit

Student workload

5 ECTS = 135 hours of work
approx. 30 hours in class
105 hours of independent study

Further information

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.

Evaluation scale

H-5