Professional Communication in English (5 cr)

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- communicate in oral and written English in work life situations in their own sector at proficiency level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages
- tell about their BBA studies and working life tasks in English
- act as a representative of a company/organisation in international and multicultural operating environments
- use research information and topical information of their field in English
- develop their professional language skills by using different types of learning techniques and tools

Materials

The study unit material is available in Canvas and you will get access to it on Friday, 9th February 2024.

See also:
Bovée, C. & Thill, J. 2011. Excellence in business communication. 9th edition. London: Pearson.
Hartley, P. & Chatterton, P. 2015. Business communication: rethinking your professional practice for the post-digital age. 2nd edition. London: Routledge.
Mclean, S. 2015. Business communication for success. Washington, D.C.: Flat World Knowledge.
Munter, M. 2014. Guide to managerial communication: effective business writing and speaking. 10th edition. Boston: Prentice Hall.

Teaching methods

The study unit runs both online and on campus and the structure is supported by a Canvas learning environment. The study unit entails scheduled meetings and counselling online and these will not be recorded. The study unit incorporates individual, pair and group work. The teacher gives students individual feedback on completed tasks. Some of the tasks may also require you to give peer feedback on another student's task.

The student needs to have passed the language proficiency test before enrolling to the study unit. If the student failed the test, they are to complete Valmentava englanti either prior to or simultaneously with completing the study unit. The student may also choose to acquire these skills in some other way.

More information available in student intranet at https://laureauas.sharepoint.com/sites/studentFin_opintojensuunnittelu/SitePages/Kielitestit.aspx

Exam schedules

The student needs to be present in the first meeting to save their seat on the study unit. The student will be removed from the study unit if they fail to notify the teacher about their absence. The seat will be given to the next student in queue if the student fails to be present or notify about their absence.

Completion alternatives

According to Laurea UAS's degree regulations, "All students are entitled to demonstrate their competence. The recognition and accreditation of prior competence is initiated by the students themselves. The competence is recognised and accredited by the teacher responsible for the studies or another person designated to the position.

The assessment is carried out according to the same assessment criteria and, as a rule, same grading scale as that adopted for the corresponding study unit or module.

The student is entitled to apply for accreditation of prior competence regardless of where, how and when the competence has been acquired. The student may also seek accreditation of competence to be acquired on the job as part of their degree (work-based learning). The competence to be accredited must be in line with the learning outcomes of the degree programme’s curriculum. The student is responsible for demonstrating and verifying their competence and for providing sufficient information.

Students should apply for the accreditation of prior competence at the beginning of their studies, so they can progress in their studies without interruption. However, students are entitled to apply for accreditation of prior competence throughout their studies."

Evaluation scale

H-5