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 terms

Time and location

Lessons are mostly in class, but some of them can be pre-recorded into Zoom lessons you can watch in your own time.

Learning materials and recommended literature

Learning materials in the study platform

Alternative completion methods of implementation

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Co-operation with working life and/or RDI

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Important dates

The course takes place in the autumn term of 2021 and attendance is compulsory 75%. The first and last classes are mandatory.

Forms of internationality

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Student workload

5 ECTS = 135 hours of work

Content and scheduling

See Canvas

Further information

Students need to have passed the initial language proficiency test prior to taking this study unit. If students do not pass the language proficiency test they need to complete R0170 Valmentava englanti as well.

Evaluation scale

H-5