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

Location and time

See Canvas working platform

Materials

Learning materials in Canvas

Teaching methods

It is recommended that the student pass the initial language proficiency test prior to taking this study unit. If the student does not pass the language proficiency test, it is recommended that the student complete R0170 Preparatory English/Valmentava englanti as well, either simultaneously or before taking this study unit. The student can also acquire the required language proficiency in other ways.

Exam schedules

Detailed information can be found in Canvas.

Quote from the degree regulations section 18:

“Students must be present for the first contact teaching session, or they must notify the responsible teacher of their absence to confirm they intend to participate in studies, Alternatively, the teacher can specify a different manner for the student to confirm that they intend to participate in the studies. The completion of these measures can be required within a week of the studies having begun. The application of the aforementioned approach requires that the teacher notifies the students accepted to the study unit of the practice and that the practice is specifically mentioned in the study unit’s implementation plan.

If the student has a justified reason for not attending the first contact teaching session or for not notifying the teacher of their intention to be involved in studies in the manner required by the teacher, the student must contact the responsible teacher to agree on participation in the studies. Their registration for the study unit will be rejected, of the student does not notify the teacher of being absent from the first contact teaching session or the reason for their absence cannot be considered justified, Another student who is in line for the study unit can be selected in their place”.

International connections

The study unit will incrporate intercultural project work into the teaching schedule if possible.

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."

Student workload

5 ECTS = 135 hours of work

Content scheduling

Once the student has completed the study unit she/he will have achieved the following objectives:

- 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

Evaluation scale

H-5

Further information

It is recommended to have passed the initial language proficiency test prior to taking this study unit. If the student does not pass the language proficiency test it is recommended that the student completes R0170 Preparatory English/Valmentava englanti as well either simultaneously or before taking this study unit. The student can also acquire the required language proficiency in other ways.