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

Otaniemi campus and Zoom

According to the timetable
- first classes on Thu 18 Feb at 12.30-14.00 Zoom
- oral presentations on Thu 22 Apr at 9.00-11.40, room 212 OR in a Zoom meeting with appointment OR as a video presentation
- exam on re-exam days on Laurea campuses, remember to enrol

Materials

Eye for Business digital textbook, textbook Business Express, teacher´s own material in Optima, Promentor: Business or pleasure

Teaching methods

Contact teaching, Zoom meetings and self-study according to the timetable

Senior lecturer. M.A. Mirja Villman
mirja.villman@laurea.fi

Employer connections

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Exam schedules

According to the timetable, see Pakki/Tuudo

International connections

English-speaking world and culture

Completion alternatives

If/when recognition of previous studies written and oral exam, possibly an additional written assignment

Student workload

Equals 5 credits of student´s work

Content scheduling

On weeks 7-19

Contact teaching and Zoom meetings
Oral presentation: company presentation
Exam
Written and oral assignments during the course

Evaluation scale

H-5

Further information

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