Professional Communication in English (5 cr)

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

Location and time

Leppävaara campus, blended learning students, guidance and classes according to students' schedule

Materials

Learning materials in Optima

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

International connections

Development of intercultural competences is integrated into the study unit

Completion alternatives

By agreement with the lecturer

Student workload

5 ECTS = 135 hours of work
approx. 5 hours in Zoom sessions
130 hours of independent study

Evaluation scale

H-5

Further information

The student needs to have passed the initial language proficiency test prior to taking this study unit. If the student does not pass the language proficiency test s/he needs to complete R0170 Valmentava englanti as well.