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
• 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 voabulary

Time and location

Online study unit.

Learning materials and recommended literature

Learning materials in Canvas

Alternative completion methods of implementation

By agreement with the lecturer

Important dates

Course is open 8 March with kick-off meeting.
Final assignments submitted by end of May.

Forms of internationality

Development of intercultural competences is integrated into the study unit

Student workload

5 ECTS = 135 hours of work

Evaluation scale

H-5