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Presentation and Promotion SkillsLaajuus (5 cr)

Code: AL00CE30

Credits

5 op

Teaching language

  • English

Objective

Proficiency level: B2

A student is able to
- prepare materials for and deliver presentations confidently and effectively in front of an audience
- perform in other public speaking situations at work
- promote business and personal brands
- manage personal branding and networking through various media.

Enrollment

20.11.2024 - 03.01.2025

Timing

15.01.2025 - 31.05.2025

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

4 op

Mode of delivery

20 % Contact teaching, 80 % Distance learning

Unit

Faculty of Business and Hospitality Management (LAB)

Campus

Lahti Campus

Teaching languages
  • English
Seats

20 - 30

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Business (in Finnish)
  • Language studies LAB
Teachers
  • Neil MacLaverty
Scheduling groups
  • Luennot (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
  • Harjoitukset (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
  • LLTIIB24K
    Bachelor's Degree Programme in International Business 24K Lahti
Small groups
  • Lecture
  • Practice

Learning outcomes

Proficiency level: B2

A student is able to
- prepare materials for and deliver presentations confidently and effectively in front of an audience
- perform in other public speaking situations at work
- promote business and personal brands
- manage personal branding and networking through various media.

Implementation and methods of teaching

Lectures, group work, individual assignments, peer and self-assessment. This course implementation is organized 80% online.

Timing and attendance

Specified by the teacher.

Alternative completion methods

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Discussed with the teacher.

Exam retakes

No retakes.

Learning environment

Online (Moodle platform, Zoom/Teams), blended learning. Specified by the teacher.

Student time use and work load

The estimated workload is 135 hours, including reading, coursework, and lectures or other scheduled meetings.

Contents

Presentations, panel discussions, speeches, sales/elevator pitches, job application processes, including reflecting on and promoting one's own knowledge and skills, networking.

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

The student has failed to meet the set course requirements

Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 1–5)

The student has acquired basic spoken, written and nonverbal presentation and personal promotion skills. The student is able to give basic presentations in English. The student has not fully reached the professional standard required to present and promote themselves in professional settings.

Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 1–5)

The student has acquired good spoken, written and nonverbal presentation and personal promotion skills. The student is able to give professional and coherent presentations in English. The student is able to apply the acquired skills in professional settings in English.

Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 1–5)

The student has acquired excellent spoken, written and nonverbal presentation and personal promotion skills. The student is able to give professional, coherent, and fluent presentations in English. The student has found their own personal style in promoting themselves professionally. The student is able to apply the acquired skills in an expert manner in varied professional settings in English.

Enrollment

20.11.2024 - 03.01.2025

Timing

15.01.2025 - 31.05.2025

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

4 op

Mode of delivery

20 % Contact teaching, 80 % Distance learning

Unit

Faculty of Business and Hospitality Management (LAB)

Campus

Lahti Campus

Teaching languages
  • English
Seats

20 - 30

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Business (in Finnish)
  • Language studies LAB
Teachers
  • Neil MacLaverty
Scheduling groups
  • Harjoitukset (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
  • Luennot (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
  • LLTIIB24K
    Bachelor's Degree Programme in International Business 24K Lahti
Small groups
  • Practice
  • Lecture

Learning outcomes

Proficiency level: B2

A student is able to
- prepare materials for and deliver presentations confidently and effectively in front of an audience
- perform in other public speaking situations at work
- promote business and personal brands
- manage personal branding and networking through various media.

Implementation and methods of teaching

Lectures, group work, individual assignments, peer and self-assessment. This course implementation is organized 80% online.

Timing and attendance

Specified by the teacher.

Alternative completion methods

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Discussed with the teacher.

Exam retakes

No retakes.

Learning environment

Online (Moodle platform, Zoom/Teams), blended learning. Specified by the teacher.

Student time use and work load

The estimated workload is 135 hours, including reading, coursework, and lectures or other scheduled meetings.

Contents

Presentations, panel discussions, speeches, sales/elevator pitches, job application processes, including reflecting on and promoting one's own knowledge and skills, networking.

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

The student has failed to meet the set course requirements

Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 1–5)

The student has acquired basic spoken, written and nonverbal presentation and personal promotion skills. The student is able to give basic presentations in English. The student has not fully reached the professional standard required to present and promote themselves in professional settings.

Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 1–5)

The student has acquired good spoken, written and nonverbal presentation and personal promotion skills. The student is able to give professional and coherent presentations in English. The student is able to apply the acquired skills in professional settings in English.

Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 1–5)

The student has acquired excellent spoken, written and nonverbal presentation and personal promotion skills. The student is able to give professional, coherent, and fluent presentations in English. The student has found their own personal style in promoting themselves professionally. The student is able to apply the acquired skills in an expert manner in varied professional settings in English.

Enrollment

20.11.2024 - 03.01.2025

Timing

13.01.2025 - 27.04.2025

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

2 op

Mode of delivery

60 % Contact teaching, 40 % Distance learning

Unit

Faculty of Business and Hospitality Management (LAB)

Campus

Lappeenranta Campus

Teaching languages
  • English
Seats

20 - 50

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Business (in Finnish)
  • Language studies LAB
Teachers
  • Riitta Gröhn
Scheduling groups
  • Harjoitukset (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
  • LLPRHOMA24S
    Bachelor's Degree Programme in Tourism and Hospitality Management 24S Lappeenranta
Small groups
  • Practice

Learning outcomes

Proficiency level: B2

A student is able to
- prepare materials for and deliver presentations confidently and effectively in front of an audience
- perform in other public speaking situations at work
- promote business and personal brands
- manage personal branding and networking through various media.

Implementation and methods of teaching

The course will consist of lessons on campus as well as online coursework.

Methods of delivering the course will vary, and could contain a mix of the following:
- Lectures
- Discussions
- Group work
- Individual work
- Peer and self-assessment

Timing and attendance

All lessons for the course will be held on campus. There will be 1 x 2 hour lesson roughly every second week, except for the spring break week (calendar week 9).

It is possible that work relating to assignments will take place in the lessons. Replacement activities will not be provided for those students who cannot attend lessons.

In the case that the course cannot be held on campus, lessons will be held online via Zoom, but students will be notified of this change by the teacher if this occurs.

Learning material and recommended literature

All learning materials will be provided by the teacher in lessons and online through Moodle.

Learning environment

The course will be delivered through the following learning environments:
- Classroom learning on campus
- Flipped learning
- Blended learning

Student time use and work load

The estimated workload for students is 135 hours. This includes attending lessons and all coursework.

Contents

The course will include most or all of the topics listed below in some form.

Topics:
- personal branding and self-promotion
- job interviews
- CV/LinkedIn
- job hunting/networking
- social media marketing
- introduction to meetings
- presentations (live and online)

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

The course is taught at skill level CEFR B2. If you have concerns about the level of your language skills, you should discuss this with the teacher right at the beginning of the course.

If you have previous studies or work experience that you feel is equivalent to this course, then you should contact the teacher via email to discuss applying for Recognition of Prior Learning.

Assessment criteria

All compulsory assignments must be completed by the given deadlines. Any concerns about completing coursework by the given deadlines should be discussed with the teacher in advance of assignment deadlines.

Some assignments will be graded 0-5 and completion of other coursework will also contribute to the final course grade.

More information on specific assignments will be provided when the course commences.

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

The student cannot convey messages at the required level or meet task requirements.

Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 1–5)

The student has satisfactory knowledge of the course content.

The speech is understandable with some difficulty to follow. Interaction is mostly missing. The speech is hesitant, pauses are rather long and pronunciation mistakes sometimes make it hard to understand the message. The student uses only basic structures and makes some mistakes.

The student is able to give basic presentations in English. The student has not fully reached the professional standard required to present and promote themselves in professional settings.

Written communication consists of simple expressions and there are plentiful mistakes. The language is clumsy, but the message is delivered.

Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 1–5)

The student has a good knowledge of the course content.

The student communicates in English well, interacts adequately, and uses means of nonverbal communication. The speech is fairly easy to follow. The speech is fluent and clear, but pauses, hesitations, and pronunciation mistakes may occur.

The student is able to give professional and coherent presentations in English. The student is able to apply the acquired skills in professional settings in English.

Written communication is quite fluent, clear, and mostly correct. The structures and professional vocabulary are adequate to deliver the message. Minor mistakes occur concerning the genre and/or style.

Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 1–5)

The student has an excellent knowledge of the course content.

The student communicates in excellent English. Interaction is very skillful, and nonverbal communication effectively supports spoken words. The speech is targeted, extremely logical, relevant, and consistent. The speech (language, pronunciation and intonation) is fluent, clear, accurate, and naturally paced.

The student is able to give professional, coherent, and fluent presentations in English. The student has found their own personal style in promoting themselves professionally.

Written communication is very fluent and versatile. The student uses varied structures and extensive professional vocabulary, making occasional mistakes only in the most complex structures. The student can deliver the message effortlessly in the appropriate, genre-specific style.

Enrollment

20.11.2024 - 03.01.2025

Timing

13.01.2025 - 27.04.2025

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

2 op

Mode of delivery

60 % Contact teaching, 40 % Distance learning

Unit

Faculty of Business and Hospitality Management (LAB)

Campus

Lappeenranta Campus

Teaching languages
  • English
Seats

20 - 50

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Business (in Finnish)
  • Language studies LAB
Teachers
  • Riitta Gröhn
Scheduling groups
  • Harjoitukset (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
  • LLPRIB24S
    Bachelor's Degree Programme in International Business 24S Lappeenranta
Small groups
  • Practice

Learning outcomes

Proficiency level: B2

A student is able to
- prepare materials for and deliver presentations confidently and effectively in front of an audience
- perform in other public speaking situations at work
- promote business and personal brands
- manage personal branding and networking through various media.

Implementation and methods of teaching

The course will consist of lessons on campus as well as online coursework.

Methods of delivering the course will vary, and could contain a mix of the following:
- Lectures
- Discussions
- Group work
- Individual work
- Peer and self-assessment

Timing and attendance

All lessons for the course will be held on campus. There will be 1 x 2 hour lesson roughly every second week, except for the spring break week (calendar week 9).

It is possible that work relating to assignments will take place in the lessons. Replacement activities will not be provided for those students who cannot attend lessons.

In the case that the course cannot be held on campus, lessons will be held online via Zoom, but students will be notified of this change by the teacher if this occurs.

Learning material and recommended literature

All learning materials will be provided by the teacher in lessons and online through Moodle.

Learning environment

The course will be delivered through the following learning environments:
- Classroom learning on campus
- Flipped learning
- Blended learning

Student time use and work load

The estimated workload for students is 135 hours. This includes attending lessons and all coursework.

Contents

The course will include most or all of the topics listed below in some form.

Topics:
- personal branding and self-promotion
- job interviews
- CV/LinkedIn
- job hunting/networking
- social media marketing
- introduction to meetings
- presentations (live and online)

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

The course is taught at skill level CEFR B2. If you have concerns about the level of your language skills, you should discuss this with the teacher right at the beginning of the course.

If you have previous studies or work experience that you feel is equivalent to this course, then you should contact the teacher via email to discuss applying for Recognition of Prior Learning.

Assessment criteria

All compulsory assignments must be completed by the given deadlines. Any concerns about completing coursework by the given deadlines should be discussed with the teacher in advance of assignment deadlines.

Some assignments will be graded 0-5 and completion of other coursework will also contribute to the final course grade.

More information on specific assignments will be provided when the course commences.

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

The student cannot convey messages at the required level or meet task requirements.

Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 1–5)

The student has satisfactory knowledge of the course content.

The speech is understandable with some difficulty to follow. Interaction is mostly missing. The speech is hesitant, pauses are rather long and pronunciation mistakes sometimes make it hard to understand the message. The student uses only basic structures and makes some mistakes.

The student is able to give basic presentations in English. The student has not fully reached the professional standard required to present and promote themselves in professional settings.

Written communication consists of simple expressions and there are plentiful mistakes. The language is clumsy, but the message is delivered.

Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 1–5)

The student has a good knowledge of the course content.

The student communicates in English well, interacts adequately, and uses means of nonverbal communication. The speech is fairly easy to follow. The speech is fluent and clear, but pauses, hesitations, and pronunciation mistakes may occur.

The student is able to give professional and coherent presentations in English. The student is able to apply the acquired skills in professional settings in English.

Written communication is quite fluent, clear, and mostly correct. The structures and professional vocabulary are adequate to deliver the message. Minor mistakes occur concerning the genre and/or style.

Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 1–5)

The student has an excellent knowledge of the course content.

The student communicates in excellent English. Interaction is very skillful, and nonverbal communication effectively supports spoken words. The speech is targeted, extremely logical, relevant, and consistent. The speech (language, pronunciation and intonation) is fluent, clear, accurate, and naturally paced.

The student is able to give professional, coherent, and fluent presentations in English. The student has found their own personal style in promoting themselves professionally.

Written communication is very fluent and versatile. The student uses varied structures and extensive professional vocabulary, making occasional mistakes only in the most complex structures. The student can deliver the message effortlessly in the appropriate, genre-specific style.

Enrollment

20.11.2024 - 03.01.2025

Timing

13.01.2025 - 27.04.2025

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

2 op

Mode of delivery

60 % Contact teaching, 40 % Distance learning

Unit

Faculty of Business and Hospitality Management (LAB)

Campus

Lappeenranta Campus

Teaching languages
  • English
Seats

20 - 50

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Business (in Finnish)
  • Language studies LAB
Teachers
  • Riitta Gröhn
Scheduling groups
  • Harjoitukset (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
  • LLPRIB24S
    Bachelor's Degree Programme in International Business 24S Lappeenranta
Small groups
  • Practice

Learning outcomes

Proficiency level: B2

A student is able to
- prepare materials for and deliver presentations confidently and effectively in front of an audience
- perform in other public speaking situations at work
- promote business and personal brands
- manage personal branding and networking through various media.

Implementation and methods of teaching

The course will consist of lessons on campus as well as online coursework.

Methods of delivering the course will vary, and could contain a mix of the following:
- Lectures
- Discussions
- Group work
- Individual work
- Peer and self-assessment

Timing and attendance

All lessons for the course will be held on campus. There will be 1 x 2 hour lesson roughly every second week, except for the spring break week (calendar week 9).

It is possible that work relating to assignments will take place in the lessons. Replacement activities will not be provided for those students who cannot attend lessons.

In the case that the course cannot be held on campus, lessons will be held online via Zoom, but students will be notified of this change by the teacher if this occurs.

Learning material and recommended literature

All learning materials will be provided by the teacher in lessons and online through Moodle.

Learning environment

The course will be delivered through the following learning environments:
- Classroom learning on campus
- Flipped learning
- Blended learning

Student time use and work load

The estimated workload for students is 135 hours. This includes attending lessons and all coursework.

Contents

The course will include most or all of the topics listed below in some form.

Topics:
- personal branding and self-promotion
- job interviews
- CV/LinkedIn
- job hunting/networking
- social media marketing
- introduction to meetings
- presentations (live and online)

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

The course is taught at skill level CEFR B2. If you have concerns about the level of your language skills, you should discuss this with the teacher right at the beginning of the course.

If you have previous studies or work experience that you feel is equivalent to this course, then you should contact the teacher via email to discuss applying for Recognition of Prior Learning.

Assessment criteria

All compulsory assignments must be completed by the given deadlines. Any concerns about completing coursework by the given deadlines should be discussed with the teacher in advance of assignment deadlines.

Some assignments will be graded 0-5 and completion of other coursework will also contribute to the final course grade.

More information on specific assignments will be provided when the course commences.

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

The student cannot convey messages at the required level or meet task requirements.

Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 1–5)

The student has satisfactory knowledge of the course content.

The speech is understandable with some difficulty to follow. Interaction is mostly missing. The speech is hesitant, pauses are rather long and pronunciation mistakes sometimes make it hard to understand the message. The student uses only basic structures and makes some mistakes.

The student is able to give basic presentations in English. The student has not fully reached the professional standard required to present and promote themselves in professional settings.

Written communication consists of simple expressions and there are plentiful mistakes. The language is clumsy, but the message is delivered.

Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 1–5)

The student has a good knowledge of the course content.

The student communicates in English well, interacts adequately, and uses means of nonverbal communication. The speech is fairly easy to follow. The speech is fluent and clear, but pauses, hesitations, and pronunciation mistakes may occur.

The student is able to give professional and coherent presentations in English. The student is able to apply the acquired skills in professional settings in English.

Written communication is quite fluent, clear, and mostly correct. The structures and professional vocabulary are adequate to deliver the message. Minor mistakes occur concerning the genre and/or style.

Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 1–5)

The student has an excellent knowledge of the course content.

The student communicates in excellent English. Interaction is very skillful, and nonverbal communication effectively supports spoken words. The speech is targeted, extremely logical, relevant, and consistent. The speech (language, pronunciation and intonation) is fluent, clear, accurate, and naturally paced.

The student is able to give professional, coherent, and fluent presentations in English. The student has found their own personal style in promoting themselves professionally.

Written communication is very fluent and versatile. The student uses varied structures and extensive professional vocabulary, making occasional mistakes only in the most complex structures. The student can deliver the message effortlessly in the appropriate, genre-specific style.

Enrollment

20.11.2024 - 03.01.2025

Timing

13.01.2025 - 27.04.2025

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

2 op

Mode of delivery

60 % Contact teaching, 40 % Distance learning

Unit

Faculty of Business and Hospitality Management (LAB)

Campus

Lappeenranta Campus

Teaching languages
  • English
Seats

20 - 50

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Business (in Finnish)
  • Language studies LAB
Teachers
  • Riitta Gröhn
Scheduling groups
  • Harjoitukset (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
  • LLPRHOMA24S
    Bachelor's Degree Programme in Tourism and Hospitality Management 24S Lappeenranta
Small groups
  • Practice

Learning outcomes

Proficiency level: B2

A student is able to
- prepare materials for and deliver presentations confidently and effectively in front of an audience
- perform in other public speaking situations at work
- promote business and personal brands
- manage personal branding and networking through various media.

Assessment scale

1-5

Enrollment

20.11.2024 - 03.01.2025

Timing

07.01.2025 - 30.04.2025

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Faculty of Business and Hospitality Management (LAB)

Campus

Lahti Campus

Teaching languages
  • English
Seats

20 - 60

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Business (in Finnish)
  • Language studies LAB
Teachers
  • Derek Mitchell
Scheduling groups
  • Harjoitukset (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
  • LLTIIB24S
    Bachelor's Degree Programme in International Business 24S Lahti
Small groups
  • Practice

Learning outcomes

Proficiency level: B2

A student is able to
- prepare materials for and deliver presentations confidently and effectively in front of an audience
- perform in other public speaking situations at work
- promote business and personal brands
- manage personal branding and networking through various media.

Implementation and methods of teaching

The course will consist of lessons on campus as well as online coursework.

Methods of delivering the course will vary, and contain a mix of the following:
- Lectures
- Discussions
- Group work
- Individual work
- Peer and self-assessment

Timing and attendance

All lessons for the course will be held on campus. There will be approximately 1 x 2 hour lesson every week, except for the spring break week.

Lesson attendance is compulsory. You must physically attend at least 80% of the class time.

Work relating to assignments will also take place in the lessons. Replacement activities will not be provided for those students who cannot attend lessons.

In the case that the course cannot be held on campus, lessons will be held online via Zoom. Students will be notified of this change by the course lecturer if this occurs.

Learning material and recommended literature

All learning materials will be provided by the teacher in lessons and online through Moodle. However, at times student research will be used to inform class discussion. In this case guidelines will be provided.

Alternative completion methods

There are no alternative completion methods for this course.

Working life cooperation

The course is not directly connected with student working life. However, throughout the course their is a concerted different to promote and connect students with their career field and relevant networks.

Exam retakes

There are no exams provided in this course. Continuous learning is used as the form of assessment and, as a result, there are not exams provided.

Learning environment

The course will be delivered through the following learning environments:
- Classroom learning on campus
- Flipped learning

Student time use and work load

The estimated workload for students is 135 hours. This includes attending lessons, all coursework. preparatory exercises and assignments.

Contents

The course has two focuses. The first is to support students and equip them to promote themself in their chosen career. The second focus it to develop confidence and ability in presenting/communicating idea in the form of presentations. The following topics will be included

Topics:
- personal branding and self-promotion
- LinkedIn and pitching
- networking
- different forms of presentations (both face-to-face and online). These include impromptu presenting, video, agendas in meetings and pitching ideas
- stage craft - non-verbals, voice and delivery, movement and digital body language

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

The course is taught at skill level CEFR B2. If you have concerns about the level of your language skills, you should discuss this with the course lecturer prior to the beginning of the course.

If you have previous studies or work experience that you feel is equivalent to this course, then you should contact the course lecturer via email prior to the beginning of the course to discuss applying for Recognition of Prior Learning.

Assessment criteria

All compulsory assignments must be completed by the given deadlines. Any concerns about completing coursework by the given deadlines should be discussed with the teacher in advance of assignment deadlines.

A mix of assessment methods are used in this course including peer-assessment, summative and formative assessment.
You will be required to complete both Pass/fail and graded (0-5) assessment tasks. Further, completion of other coursework will also contribute to the final course grade.

More information on specific assignments will be provided when the course commences.

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

The student cannot convey messages at the required level or meet task requirements.

Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 1–5)

The student has satisfactory knowledge of the course content.

The speech is understandable with some difficulty to follow. Interaction is mostly missing. The speech is hesitant, pauses are rather long and pronunciation mistakes sometimes make it hard to understand the message. The student uses only basic structures and makes some mistakes.

The student is able to give basic presentations in English. The student has not fully reached the professional standard required to present and promote themselves in professional settings.

Written communication consists of simple expressions and there are plentiful mistakes. The language is clumsy, but the message is delivered.

Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 1–5)

The student has a good knowledge of the course content.

The student communicates in English well, interacts adequately, and uses means of nonverbal communication. The speech is fairly easy to follow. The speech is fluent and clear, but pauses, hesitations, and pronunciation mistakes may occur.

The student is able to give professional and coherent presentations in English. The student is able to apply the acquired skills in professional settings in English.

Written communication is quite fluent, clear, and mostly correct. The structures and professional vocabulary are adequate to deliver the message. Minor mistakes occur concerning the genre and/or style.

Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 1–5)

The student has an excellent knowledge of the course content.

The student communicates in excellent English. Interaction is very skillful, and nonverbal communication effectively supports spoken words. The speech is targeted, extremely logical, relevant, and consistent. The speech (language, pronunciation and intonation) is fluent, clear, accurate, and naturally paced.

The student is able to give professional, coherent, and fluent presentations in English. The student has found their own personal style in promoting themselves professionally and is keenly aware for the importance of audience when presenting ideas.

Written communication is very fluent and versatile. The student uses varied structures and extensive professional vocabulary, making occasional mistakes only in the most complex structures. The student can deliver the message effortlessly in the appropriate, genre-specific style.

Enrollment

20.11.2024 - 03.01.2025

Timing

07.01.2025 - 30.04.2025

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

1.5 op

Mode of delivery

70 % Contact teaching, 30 % Distance learning

Unit

Faculty of Business and Hospitality Management (LAB)

Campus

Lahti Campus

Teaching languages
  • English
Seats

20 - 60

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Business (in Finnish)
  • Language studies LAB
Teachers
  • Derek Mitchell
Scheduling groups
  • Harjoitukset (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
  • LLTIIB24S
    Bachelor's Degree Programme in International Business 24S Lahti
Small groups
  • Practice

Learning outcomes

Proficiency level: B2

A student is able to
- prepare materials for and deliver presentations confidently and effectively in front of an audience
- perform in other public speaking situations at work
- promote business and personal brands
- manage personal branding and networking through various media.

Implementation and methods of teaching

The course will consist of lessons on campus as well as online coursework.

Methods of delivering the course will vary, and contain a mix of the following:
- Lectures
- Discussions
- Group work
- Individual work
- Peer and self-assessment

Timing and attendance

All lessons for the course will be held on campus. There will be approximately 1 x 2 hour lesson every week, except for the spring break week.

Lesson attendance is compulsory. You must physically attend at least 80% of the class time.

Work relating to assignments will also take place in the lessons. Replacement activities will not be provided for those students who cannot attend lessons.

In the case that the course cannot be held on campus, lessons will be held online via Zoom. Students will be notified of this change by the course lecturer if this occurs.

Learning material and recommended literature

All learning materials will be provided by the teacher in lessons and online through Moodle. However, at times student research will be used to inform class discussion. In this case guidelines will be provided.

Alternative completion methods

There are no alternative completion methods for this course.

Working life cooperation

The course is not directly connected with student working life. However, throughout the course their is a concerted different to promote and connect students with their career field and relevant networks.

Exam retakes

There are no exams provided in this course. Continuous learning is used as the form of assessment and, as a result, there are not exams provided.

Learning environment

The course will be delivered through the following learning environments:
- Classroom learning on campus
- Flipped learning

Student time use and work load

The estimated workload for students is 135 hours. This includes attending lessons, all coursework. preparatory exercises and assignments.

Contents

The course has two focuses. The first is to support students and equip them to promote themself in their chosen career. The second focus it to develop confidence and ability in presenting/communicating idea in the form of presentations. The following topics will be included

Topics:
- personal branding and self-promotion
- LinkedIn and pitching
- networking
- different forms of presentations (both face-to-face and online). These include impromptu presenting, video, agendas in meetings and pitching ideas
- stage craft - non-verbals, voice and delivery, movement and digital body language

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

The course is taught at skill level CEFR B2. If you have concerns about the level of your language skills, you should discuss this with the course lecturer prior to the beginning of the course.

If you have previous studies or work experience that you feel is equivalent to this course, then you should contact the course lecturer via email prior to the beginning of the course to discuss applying for Recognition of Prior Learning.

Assessment criteria

All compulsory assignments must be completed by the given deadlines. Any concerns about completing coursework by the given deadlines should be discussed with the teacher in advance of assignment deadlines.

A mix of assessment methods are used in this course including peer-assessment, summative and formative assessment.
You will be required to complete both Pass/fail and graded (0-5) assessment tasks. Further, completion of other coursework will also contribute to the final course grade.

More information on specific assignments will be provided when the course commences.

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

The student cannot convey messages at the required level or meet task requirements.

Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 1–5)

The student has satisfactory knowledge of the course content.

The speech is understandable with some difficulty to follow. Interaction is mostly missing. The speech is hesitant, pauses are rather long and pronunciation mistakes sometimes make it hard to understand the message. The student uses only basic structures and makes some mistakes.

The student is able to give basic presentations in English. The student has not fully reached the professional standard required to present and promote themselves in professional settings.

Written communication consists of simple expressions and there are plentiful mistakes. The language is clumsy, but the message is delivered.

Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 1–5)

The student has a good knowledge of the course content.

The student communicates in English well, interacts adequately, and uses means of nonverbal communication. The speech is fairly easy to follow. The speech is fluent and clear, but pauses, hesitations, and pronunciation mistakes may occur.

The student is able to give professional and coherent presentations in English. The student is able to apply the acquired skills in professional settings in English.

Written communication is quite fluent, clear, and mostly correct. The structures and professional vocabulary are adequate to deliver the message. Minor mistakes occur concerning the genre and/or style.

Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 1–5)

The student has an excellent knowledge of the course content.

The student communicates in excellent English. Interaction is very skillful, and nonverbal communication effectively supports spoken words. The speech is targeted, extremely logical, relevant, and consistent. The speech (language, pronunciation and intonation) is fluent, clear, accurate, and naturally paced.

The student is able to give professional, coherent, and fluent presentations in English. The student has found their own personal style in promoting themselves professionally and is keenly aware for the importance of audience when presenting ideas.

Written communication is very fluent and versatile. The student uses varied structures and extensive professional vocabulary, making occasional mistakes only in the most complex structures. The student can deliver the message effortlessly in the appropriate, genre-specific style.

Enrollment

06.05.2024 - 30.08.2024

Timing

28.10.2024 - 15.12.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Faculty of Business and Hospitality Management (LAB)

Campus

Lahti Campus

Teaching languages
  • English
Seats

20 - 60

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Business (in Finnish)
  • Language studies LAB
Teachers
  • Derek Mitchell
Scheduling groups
  • Lectures (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
  • LLTIBIT23K
    Bachelor's Degree Programme in Business Information Technology 23K Lahti
Small groups
  • Lectures

Learning outcomes

Proficiency level: B2

A student is able to
- prepare materials for and deliver presentations confidently and effectively in front of an audience
- perform in other public speaking situations at work
- promote business and personal brands
- manage personal branding and networking through various media.

Implementation and methods of teaching

The course will consist of lessons on campus as well as online coursework.

Methods of delivering the course will vary, and could contain a mix of the following:
- Lectures
- Discussions
- Group work
- Individual work
- Peer and self-assessment

Timing and attendance

All lessons for the course will be held on campus. There will be approximately 1 x 2 hour lesson every week, except for the autumn break week.

Lesson attendance is compulsory. You must physically attend at least 80% of the class time.

Work relating to assignments will also take place in the lessons. Replacement activities will not be provided for those students who cannot attend lessons.

In the case that the course cannot be held on campus, lessons will be held online via Zoom, but students will be notified of this change by the teacher if this occurs.

Learning material and recommended literature

All learning materials will be provided by the teacher in lessons and online through Moodle.

Alternative completion methods

There are no alternative completion methods for this course.

Working life cooperation

The course is not directly connected with student working life. However, through different tasks students will be supported to make connection within their career field.

Learning environment

The course will be delivered through the following learning environments:
- Classroom learning on campus
- Flipped learning
- Blended learning

Student time use and work load

The estimated workload for students is 135 hours. This includes attending lessons, all coursework and assignments.

Contents

The course has two focuses. The first to support students and equip to promote themself in their chosen career. The second focus it to develop confidence and ability in presenting/communicating idea in the form of presentations. The following topics will be included

Topics:
- personal branding and self-promotion
- LinkedIn and pitching
- networking
- different forms of presentations (both face-to-face and online). These include impromptu presenting, video, agendas in meetings and pitching ideas
- stage craft - non-verbals, voice and delivery, movement and digital body language

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

The course is taught at skill level CEFR B2. If you have concerns about the level of your language skills, you should discuss this with the teacher right at the beginning of the course.

If you have previous studies or work experience that you feel is equivalent to this course, then you should contact the teacher via email to discuss applying for Recognition of Prior Learning.

Assessment criteria

All compulsory assignments must be completed by the given deadlines. Any concerns about completing coursework by the given deadlines should be discussed with the teacher in advance of assignment deadlines.

A mix of assessment methods are used in this course including peer-assessment, summative and formative assessemtn.
You will be required to complete Pass/fail tasks and some assignments will be graded 0-5 and completion of other coursework will also contribute to the final course grade.

More information on specific assignments will be provided when the course commences.

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

The student cannot convey messages at the required level or meet task requirements.

Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 1–5)

The student has satisfactory knowledge of the course content.

The speech is understandable with some difficulty to follow. Interaction is mostly missing. The speech is hesitant, pauses are rather long and pronunciation mistakes sometimes make it hard to understand the message. The student uses only basic structures and makes some mistakes.

The student is able to give basic presentations in English. The student has not fully reached the professional standard required to present and promote themselves in professional settings.

Written communication consists of simple expressions and there are plentiful mistakes. The language is clumsy, but the message is delivered.

Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 1–5)

The student has a good knowledge of the course content.

The student communicates in English well, interacts adequately, and uses means of nonverbal communication. The speech is fairly easy to follow. The speech is fluent and clear, but pauses, hesitations, and pronunciation mistakes may occur.

The student is able to give professional and coherent presentations in English. The student is able to apply the acquired skills in professional settings in English.

Written communication is quite fluent, clear, and mostly correct. The structures and professional vocabulary are adequate to deliver the message. Minor mistakes occur concerning the genre and/or style.

Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 1–5)

The student has an excellent knowledge of the course content.

The student communicates in excellent English. Interaction is very skillful, and nonverbal communication effectively supports spoken words. The speech is targeted, extremely logical, relevant, and consistent. The speech (language, pronunciation and intonation) is fluent, clear, accurate, and naturally paced.

The student is able to give professional, coherent, and fluent presentations in English. The student has found their own personal style in promoting themselves professionally.

Written communication is very fluent and versatile. The student uses varied structures and extensive professional vocabulary, making occasional mistakes only in the most complex structures. The student can deliver the message effortlessly in the appropriate, genre-specific style.

Enrollment

20.11.2023 - 05.01.2024

Timing

26.01.2024 - 30.04.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Faculty of Business and Hospitality Management (LAB)

Campus

Lahti Campus

Teaching languages
  • English
Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Business (in Finnish)
Teachers
  • Sirja Fränti
Scheduling groups
  • Lessons and exercises (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
  • LLTIIB23S
    Bachelor's Degree Programme in International Business 23S Lahti
Small groups
  • Lessons and exercises

Learning outcomes

Proficiency level: B2

A student is able to
- prepare materials for and deliver presentations confidently and effectively in front of an audience
- perform in other public speaking situations at work
- promote business and personal brands
- manage personal branding and networking through various media.

Implementation and methods of teaching

Lectures, group work, individual assignments, peer assessment.

Timing and attendance

Check TimeEdit for the timetable. Attendance on the lectures is compulsory.

Learning material and recommended literature

On Moodle. Specified by the teacher.

Alternative completion methods

For recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) contact the teacher.

Exam retakes

No retakes.

Learning environment

Lectures on campus. Moodle platform.

Student time use and work load

The estimated workload is 135 hours, including reading, coursework, and lectures or other scheduled meetings.

Contents

Presentations, panel discussions, speeches, sales/elevator pitches, job application processes, including reflecting on and promoting one's own knowledge and skills, networking.

Assessment criteria

Oral and written assignments.

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

The student has failed to meet the set course requirements

Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 1–5)

The student has acquired basic spoken, written and nonverbal presentation and personal promotion skills. The student is able to give basic presentations in English. The student has not fully reached the professional standard required to present and promote themselves in professional settings.

Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 1–5)

The student has acquired good spoken, written and nonverbal presentation and personal promotion skills. The student is able to give professional and coherent presentations in English. The student is able to apply the acquired skills in professional settings in English.

Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 1–5)

The student has acquired excellent spoken, written and nonverbal presentation and personal promotion skills. The student is able to give professional, coherent, and fluent presentations in English. The student has found their own personal style in promoting themselves professionally. The student is able to apply the acquired skills in an expert manner in varied professional settings in English.

Enrollment

20.11.2023 - 05.01.2024

Timing

22.01.2024 - 30.04.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Faculty of Business and Hospitality Management (LAB)

Campus

Lahti Campus

Teaching languages
  • English
Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Business (in Finnish)
Teachers
  • Sirja Fränti
Scheduling groups
  • Lessons and exercises (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
  • LLTIIB23S
    Bachelor's Degree Programme in International Business 23S Lahti
Small groups
  • Lessons and exercises

Learning outcomes

Proficiency level: B2

A student is able to
- prepare materials for and deliver presentations confidently and effectively in front of an audience
- perform in other public speaking situations at work
- promote business and personal brands
- manage personal branding and networking through various media.

Implementation and methods of teaching

Lectures, group work, individual assignments, peer assessment.

Timing and attendance

Check TimeEdit for the timetable. Attendance on the lectures is compulsory.

Learning material and recommended literature

On Moodle. Specified by the teacher.

Alternative completion methods

For recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) contact the teacher.

Exam retakes

No retakes.

Learning environment

Lectures on campus. Moodle platform.

Student time use and work load

The estimated workload is 135 hours, including reading, coursework, and lectures or other scheduled meetings.

Contents

Presentations, panel discussions, speeches, sales/elevator pitches, job application processes, including reflecting on and promoting one's own knowledge and skills, networking.

Assessment criteria

Oral and written assignments.

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

The student has failed to meet the set course requirements

Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 1–5)

The student has acquired basic spoken, written and nonverbal presentation and personal promotion skills. The student is able to give basic presentations in English. The student has not fully reached the professional standard required to present and promote themselves in professional settings.

Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 1–5)

The student has acquired good spoken, written and nonverbal presentation and personal promotion skills. The student is able to give professional and coherent presentations in English. The student is able to apply the acquired skills in professional settings in English.

Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 1–5)

The student has acquired excellent spoken, written and nonverbal presentation and personal promotion skills. The student is able to give professional, coherent, and fluent presentations in English. The student has found their own personal style in promoting themselves professionally. The student is able to apply the acquired skills in an expert manner in varied professional settings in English.

Enrollment

20.11.2023 - 12.01.2024

Timing

15.01.2024 - 21.04.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Faculty of Business and Hospitality Management (LAB)

Campus

Lappeenranta Campus

Teaching languages
  • English
Seats

20 - 50

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Business (in Finnish)
Teachers
  • Neil MacLaverty
Scheduling groups
  • Harjoitukset (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
  • LLPRIB23S
    Bachelor's Degree Programme in International Business 23S Lappeenranta
Small groups
  • Practice

Learning outcomes

Proficiency level: B2

A student is able to
- prepare materials for and deliver presentations confidently and effectively in front of an audience
- perform in other public speaking situations at work
- promote business and personal brands
- manage personal branding and networking through various media.

Implementation and methods of teaching

The course will consist of lessons on campus as well as online coursework.

Methods of delivering the course will vary, and could contain a mix of the following:
- Lectures
- Discussions
- Group work
- Individual work
- Peer and self-assessment

Timing and attendance

All lessons for the course will be held on campus. There will be 1 x 2 hour lesson roughly every second week, except for the spring break week (calendar week 9).

It is possible that work relating to assignments will take place in the lessons. Replacement activities will not be provided for those students who cannot attend lessons.

In the case that the course cannot be held on campus, lessons will be held online via Zoom, but students will be notified of this change by the teacher if this occurs.

Learning material and recommended literature

All learning materials will be provided by the teacher in lessons and online through Moodle.

Learning environment

The course will be delivered through the following learning environments:
- Classroom learning on campus
- Flipped learning
- Blended learning

Student time use and work load

The estimated workload for students is 135 hours. This includes attending lessons and all coursework.

Contents

The course will include most or all of the topics listed below in some form.

Topics:
- personal branding and self-promotion
- job interviews
- CV/LinkedIn
- job hunting/networking
- social media marketing
- introduction to meetings
- presentations (live and online)

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

The course is taught at skill level CEFR B2. If you have concerns about the level of your language skills, you should discuss this with the teacher right at the beginning of the course.

If you have previous studies or work experience that you feel is equivalent to this course, then you should contact the teacher via email to discuss applying for Recognition of Prior Learning.

Assessment criteria

All compulsory assignments must be completed by the given deadlines. Any concerns about completing coursework by the given deadlines should be discussed with the teacher in advance of assignment deadlines.

Some assignments will be graded 0-5 and completion of other coursework will also contribute to the final course grade.

More information on specific assignments will be provided when the course commences.

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

The student cannot convey messages at the required level or meet task requirements.

Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 1–5)

The student has satisfactory knowledge of the course content.

The speech is understandable with some difficulty to follow. Interaction is mostly missing. The speech is hesitant, pauses are rather long and pronunciation mistakes sometimes make it hard to understand the message. The student uses only basic structures and makes some mistakes.

The student is able to give basic presentations in English. The student has not fully reached the professional standard required to present and promote themselves in professional settings.

Written communication consists of simple expressions and there are plentiful mistakes. The language is clumsy, but the message is delivered.

Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 1–5)

The student has a good knowledge of the course content.

The student communicates in English well, interacts adequately, and uses means of nonverbal communication. The speech is fairly easy to follow. The speech is fluent and clear, but pauses, hesitations, and pronunciation mistakes may occur.

The student is able to give professional and coherent presentations in English. The student is able to apply the acquired skills in professional settings in English.

Written communication is quite fluent, clear, and mostly correct. The structures and professional vocabulary are adequate to deliver the message. Minor mistakes occur concerning the genre and/or style.

Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 1–5)

The student has an excellent knowledge of the course content.

The student communicates in excellent English. Interaction is very skillful, and nonverbal communication effectively supports spoken words. The speech is targeted, extremely logical, relevant, and consistent. The speech (language, pronunciation and intonation) is fluent, clear, accurate, and naturally paced.

The student is able to give professional, coherent, and fluent presentations in English. The student has found their own personal style in promoting themselves professionally.

Written communication is very fluent and versatile. The student uses varied structures and extensive professional vocabulary, making occasional mistakes only in the most complex structures. The student can deliver the message effortlessly in the appropriate, genre-specific style.

Enrollment

20.11.2023 - 05.01.2024

Timing

15.01.2024 - 21.04.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Faculty of Business and Hospitality Management (LAB)

Campus

Lappeenranta Campus

Teaching languages
  • English
Seats

20 - 50

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Business (in Finnish)
Teachers
  • Neil MacLaverty
Scheduling groups
  • Harjoitukset (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
  • LLPRHOMA23S
    Bachelor's Degree Programme in Tourism and Hospitality Management 23S Lappeenranta
Small groups
  • Practice

Learning outcomes

Proficiency level: B2

A student is able to
- prepare materials for and deliver presentations confidently and effectively in front of an audience
- perform in other public speaking situations at work
- promote business and personal brands
- manage personal branding and networking through various media.

Implementation and methods of teaching

The course will consist of lessons on campus as well as online coursework.

Methods of delivering the course will vary, and could contain a mix of the following:
- Lectures
- Discussions
- Group work
- Individual work
- Peer and self-assessment

Timing and attendance

All lessons for the course will be held on campus. There will be 1 x 2 hour lesson roughly every second week, except for the spring break week (calendar week 9).

It is possible that work relating to assignments will take place in the lessons. Replacement activities will not be provided for those students who cannot attend lessons.

In the case that the course cannot be held on campus, lessons will be held online via Zoom, but students will be notified of this change by the teacher if this occurs.

Learning material and recommended literature

All learning materials will be provided by the teacher in lessons and online through Moodle.

Learning environment

The course will be delivered through the following learning environments:
- Classroom learning on campus
- Flipped learning
- Blended learning

Student time use and work load

The estimated workload for students is 135 hours. This includes attending lessons and all coursework.

Contents

The course will include most or all of the topics listed below in some form.

Topics:
- personal branding and self-promotion
- job interviews
- CV/LinkedIn
- job hunting/networking
- social media marketing
- introduction to meetings
- presentations (live and online)

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

The course is taught at skill level CEFR B2. If you have concerns about the level of your language skills, you should discuss this with the teacher right at the beginning of the course.

If you have previous studies or work experience that you feel is equivalent to this course, then you should contact the teacher via email to discuss applying for Recognition of Prior Learning.

Assessment criteria

All compulsory assignments must be completed by the given deadlines. Any concerns about completing coursework by the given deadlines should be discussed with the teacher in advance of assignment deadlines.

Some assignments will be graded 0-5 and completion of other coursework will also contribute to the final course grade.

More information on specific assignments will be provided when the course commences.

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

The student cannot convey messages at the required level or meet task requirements.

Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 1–5)

The student has satisfactory knowledge of the course content.

The speech is understandable with some difficulty to follow. Interaction is mostly missing. The speech is hesitant, pauses are rather long and pronunciation mistakes sometimes make it hard to understand the message. The student uses only basic structures and makes some mistakes.

The student is able to give basic presentations in English. The student has not fully reached the professional standard required to present and promote themselves in professional settings.

Written communication consists of simple expressions and there are plentiful mistakes. The language is clumsy, but the message is delivered.

Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 1–5)

The student has a good knowledge of the course content.

The student communicates in English well, interacts adequately, and uses means of nonverbal communication. The speech is fairly easy to follow. The speech is fluent and clear, but pauses, hesitations, and pronunciation mistakes may occur.

The student is able to give professional and coherent presentations in English. The student is able to apply the acquired skills in professional settings in English.

Written communication is quite fluent, clear, and mostly correct. The structures and professional vocabulary are adequate to deliver the message. Minor mistakes occur concerning the genre and/or style.

Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 1–5)

The student has an excellent knowledge of the course content.

The student communicates in excellent English. Interaction is very skillful, and nonverbal communication effectively supports spoken words. The speech is targeted, extremely logical, relevant, and consistent. The speech (language, pronunciation and intonation) is fluent, clear, accurate, and naturally paced.

The student is able to give professional, coherent, and fluent presentations in English. The student has found their own personal style in promoting themselves professionally.

Written communication is very fluent and versatile. The student uses varied structures and extensive professional vocabulary, making occasional mistakes only in the most complex structures. The student can deliver the message effortlessly in the appropriate, genre-specific style.

Enrollment

20.11.2023 - 05.01.2024

Timing

15.01.2024 - 21.04.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Faculty of Business and Hospitality Management (LAB)

Campus

Lappeenranta Campus

Teaching languages
  • English
Seats

20 - 50

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Business (in Finnish)
Teachers
  • Neil MacLaverty
Scheduling groups
  • Harjoitukset (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
  • LLPRHOMA23S
    Bachelor's Degree Programme in Tourism and Hospitality Management 23S Lappeenranta
Small groups
  • Practice

Learning outcomes

Proficiency level: B2

A student is able to
- prepare materials for and deliver presentations confidently and effectively in front of an audience
- perform in other public speaking situations at work
- promote business and personal brands
- manage personal branding and networking through various media.

Implementation and methods of teaching

The course will consist of lessons on campus as well as online coursework.

Methods of delivering the course will vary, and could contain a mix of the following:
- Lectures
- Discussions
- Group work
- Individual work
- Peer and self-assessment

Timing and attendance

All lessons for the course will be held on campus. There will be 1 x 2 hour lesson roughly every second week, except for the spring break week (calendar week 9).

It is possible that work relating to assignments will take place in the lessons. Replacement activities will not be provided for those students who cannot attend lessons.

In the case that the course cannot be held on campus, lessons will be held online via Zoom, but students will be notified of this change by the teacher if this occurs.

Learning material and recommended literature

All learning materials will be provided by the teacher in lessons and online through Moodle.

Learning environment

The course will be delivered through the following learning environments:
- Classroom learning on campus
- Flipped learning
- Blended learning

Student time use and work load

The estimated workload for students is 135 hours. This includes attending lessons and all coursework.

Contents

The course will include most or all of the topics listed below in some form.

Topics:
- personal branding and self-promotion
- job interviews
- CV/LinkedIn
- job hunting/networking
- social media marketing
- introduction to meetings
- presentations (live and online)

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

The course is taught at skill level CEFR B2. If you have concerns about the level of your language skills, you should discuss this with the teacher right at the beginning of the course.

If you have previous studies or work experience that you feel is equivalent to this course, then you should contact the teacher via email to discuss applying for Recognition of Prior Learning.

Assessment criteria

All compulsory assignments must be completed by the given deadlines. Any concerns about completing coursework by the given deadlines should be discussed with the teacher in advance of assignment deadlines.

Some assignments will be graded 0-5 and completion of other coursework will also contribute to the final course grade.

More information on specific assignments will be provided when the course commences.

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

The student cannot convey messages at the required level or meet task requirements.

Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 1–5)

The student has satisfactory knowledge of the course content.

The speech is understandable with some difficulty to follow. Interaction is mostly missing. The speech is hesitant, pauses are rather long and pronunciation mistakes sometimes make it hard to understand the message. The student uses only basic structures and makes some mistakes.

The student is able to give basic presentations in English. The student has not fully reached the professional standard required to present and promote themselves in professional settings.

Written communication consists of simple expressions and there are plentiful mistakes. The language is clumsy, but the message is delivered.

Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 1–5)

The student has a good knowledge of the course content.

The student communicates in English well, interacts adequately, and uses means of nonverbal communication. The speech is fairly easy to follow. The speech is fluent and clear, but pauses, hesitations, and pronunciation mistakes may occur.

The student is able to give professional and coherent presentations in English. The student is able to apply the acquired skills in professional settings in English.

Written communication is quite fluent, clear, and mostly correct. The structures and professional vocabulary are adequate to deliver the message. Minor mistakes occur concerning the genre and/or style.

Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 1–5)

The student has an excellent knowledge of the course content.

The student communicates in excellent English. Interaction is very skillful, and nonverbal communication effectively supports spoken words. The speech is targeted, extremely logical, relevant, and consistent. The speech (language, pronunciation and intonation) is fluent, clear, accurate, and naturally paced.

The student is able to give professional, coherent, and fluent presentations in English. The student has found their own personal style in promoting themselves professionally.

Written communication is very fluent and versatile. The student uses varied structures and extensive professional vocabulary, making occasional mistakes only in the most complex structures. The student can deliver the message effortlessly in the appropriate, genre-specific style.

Enrollment

20.11.2023 - 12.01.2024

Timing

15.01.2024 - 21.04.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Faculty of Business and Hospitality Management (LAB)

Campus

Lappeenranta Campus

Teaching languages
  • English
Seats

20 - 50

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Business (in Finnish)
Teachers
  • Neil MacLaverty
Scheduling groups
  • Harjoitukset (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
  • LLPRIB23S
    Bachelor's Degree Programme in International Business 23S Lappeenranta
Small groups
  • Practice

Learning outcomes

Proficiency level: B2

A student is able to
- prepare materials for and deliver presentations confidently and effectively in front of an audience
- perform in other public speaking situations at work
- promote business and personal brands
- manage personal branding and networking through various media.

Implementation and methods of teaching

The course will consist of lessons on campus as well as online coursework.

Methods of delivering the course will vary, and could contain a mix of the following:
- Lectures
- Discussions
- Group work
- Individual work
- Peer and self-assessment

Timing and attendance

All lessons for the course will be held on campus. There will be 1 x 2 hour lesson roughly every second week, except for the spring break week (calendar week 9).

It is possible that work relating to assignments will take place in the lessons. Replacement activities will not be provided for those students who cannot attend lessons.

In the case that the course cannot be held on campus, lessons will be held online via Zoom, but students will be notified of this change by the teacher if this occurs.

Learning material and recommended literature

All learning materials will be provided by the teacher in lessons and online through Moodle.

Learning environment

The course will be delivered through the following learning environments:
- Classroom learning on campus
- Flipped learning
- Blended learning

Student time use and work load

The estimated workload for students is 135 hours. This includes attending lessons and all coursework.

Contents

The course will include most or all of the topics listed below in some form.

Topics:
- personal branding and self-promotion
- job interviews
- CV/LinkedIn
- job hunting/networking
- social media marketing
- introduction to meetings
- presentations (live and online)

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

The course is taught at skill level CEFR B2. If you have concerns about the level of your language skills, you should discuss this with the teacher right at the beginning of the course.

If you have previous studies or work experience that you feel is equivalent to this course, then you should contact the teacher via email to discuss applying for Recognition of Prior Learning.

Assessment criteria

All compulsory assignments must be completed by the given deadlines. Any concerns about completing coursework by the given deadlines should be discussed with the teacher in advance of assignment deadlines.

Some assignments will be graded 0-5 and completion of other coursework will also contribute to the final course grade.

More information on specific assignments will be provided when the course commences.

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

The student cannot convey messages at the required level or meet task requirements.

Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 1–5)

The student has satisfactory knowledge of the course content.

The speech is understandable with some difficulty to follow. Interaction is mostly missing. The speech is hesitant, pauses are rather long and pronunciation mistakes sometimes make it hard to understand the message. The student uses only basic structures and makes some mistakes.

The student is able to give basic presentations in English. The student has not fully reached the professional standard required to present and promote themselves in professional settings.

Written communication consists of simple expressions and there are plentiful mistakes. The language is clumsy, but the message is delivered.

Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 1–5)

The student has a good knowledge of the course content.

The student communicates in English well, interacts adequately, and uses means of nonverbal communication. The speech is fairly easy to follow. The speech is fluent and clear, but pauses, hesitations, and pronunciation mistakes may occur.

The student is able to give professional and coherent presentations in English. The student is able to apply the acquired skills in professional settings in English.

Written communication is quite fluent, clear, and mostly correct. The structures and professional vocabulary are adequate to deliver the message. Minor mistakes occur concerning the genre and/or style.

Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 1–5)

The student has an excellent knowledge of the course content.

The student communicates in excellent English. Interaction is very skillful, and nonverbal communication effectively supports spoken words. The speech is targeted, extremely logical, relevant, and consistent. The speech (language, pronunciation and intonation) is fluent, clear, accurate, and naturally paced.

The student is able to give professional, coherent, and fluent presentations in English. The student has found their own personal style in promoting themselves professionally.

Written communication is very fluent and versatile. The student uses varied structures and extensive professional vocabulary, making occasional mistakes only in the most complex structures. The student can deliver the message effortlessly in the appropriate, genre-specific style.

Enrollment

15.05.2023 - 01.09.2023

Timing

19.09.2023 - 17.12.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

2 op

Mode of delivery

60 % Contact teaching, 40 % Distance learning

Unit

Faculty of Business and Hospitality Management (LAB)

Campus

Lahti Campus

Teaching languages
  • English
Seats

15 - 70

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Business (in Finnish)
  • Language studies LAB
Teachers
  • Hamid Guedra
  • Aria Kanerva
Scheduling groups
  • Lesson/classroom exercises (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
  • LLTIIB23K
    Bachelor's Degree Programme in International Business 23K Lahti
Small groups
  • Lesson/classroom exercises

Learning outcomes

Proficiency level: B2

A student is able to
- prepare materials for and deliver presentations confidently and effectively in front of an audience
- perform in other public speaking situations at work
- promote business and personal brands
- manage personal branding and networking through various media.

Implementation and methods of teaching

Lectures, group work, individual assignments, peer and self-assessment.

Timing and attendance

Specified by the teacher.

Alternative completion methods

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Discussed with the teacher.

Exam retakes

No retakes.

Learning environment

On campus and online (Moodle platform, Zoom/Teams), blended learning. Specified by the teacher.

Student time use and work load

The estimated workload is 135 hours, including reading, coursework, and lectures or other scheduled meetings.

Contents

Presentations, panel discussions, speeches, sales/elevator pitches, job application processes, including reflecting on and promoting one's own knowledge and skills, networking.

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

Oral and written assignments.

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

The student has failed to meet the set course requirements

Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 1–5)

The student has acquired basic spoken, written and nonverbal presentation and personal promotion skills. The student is able to give basic presentations in English. The student has not fully reached the professional standard required to present and promote themselves in professional settings.

Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 1–5)

The student has acquired good spoken, written and nonverbal presentation and personal promotion skills. The student is able to give professional and coherent presentations in English. The student is able to apply the acquired skills in professional settings in English.

Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 1–5)

The student has acquired excellent spoken, written and nonverbal presentation and personal promotion skills. The student is able to give professional, coherent, and fluent presentations in English. The student has found their own personal style in promoting themselves professionally. The student is able to apply the acquired skills in an expert manner in varied professional settings in English.

Enrollment

15.05.2023 - 01.09.2023

Timing

04.09.2023 - 17.12.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

2 op

Mode of delivery

60 % Contact teaching, 40 % Distance learning

Unit

Faculty of Business and Hospitality Management (LAB)

Campus

Lahti Campus

Teaching languages
  • English
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Business (in Finnish)
  • Language studies LAB
Teachers
  • Derek Mitchell
Scheduling groups
  • Harjoitukset (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
  • LLTIBIT22K
    Bachelor's Degree Programme in Business Information Technology 22K Lahti
Small groups
  • Practice

Learning outcomes

Proficiency level: B2

A student is able to
- prepare materials for and deliver presentations confidently and effectively in front of an audience
- perform in other public speaking situations at work
- promote business and personal brands
- manage personal branding and networking through various media.

Implementation and methods of teaching

The course will consist of lessons on campus as well as online coursework.

Methods of delivering the course will vary, and could contain a mix of the following:
- Lectures
- Discussions
- Group work
- Individual work
- Peer and self-assessment

Timing and attendance

All lessons for the course will be held on campus. There will be 1 x 2 hour lesson roughly every second week, except for the spring break week (calendar week 9).

It is possible that work relating to assignments will take place in the lessons. Replacement activities will not be provided for those students who cannot attend lessons.

In the case that the course cannot be held on campus, lessons will be held online via Zoom, but students will be notified of this change by the teacher if this occurs.

Learning material and recommended literature

All learning materials will be provided by the teacher in lessons and online through Moodle.

Learning environment

The course will be delivered through the following learning environments:
- Classroom learning on campus
- Flipped learning
- Blended learning

Student time use and work load

The estimated workload for students is 135 hours. This includes attending lessons and all coursework.

Contents

The course will include most or all of the topics listed below in some form.

Topics:
- personal branding and self-promotion
- CV/LinkedIn
- job hunting/networking
- social media marketing
- introduction to meetings
- presentations (live and online)

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

The course is taught at skill level CEFR B2. If you have concerns about the level of your language skills, you should discuss this with the teacher right at the beginning of the course.

If you have previous studies or work experience that you feel is equivalent to this course, then you should contact the teacher via email to discuss applying for Recognition of Prior Learning.

Assessment criteria

All compulsory assignments must be completed by the given deadlines. Any concerns about completing coursework by the given deadlines should be discussed with the teacher in advance of assignment deadlines.

Some assignments will be graded 0-5 and completion of other coursework will also contribute to the final course grade.

More information on specific assignments will be provided when the course commences.

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

The student cannot convey messages at the required level or meet task requirements.

Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 1–5)

The student has satisfactory knowledge of the course content.

The speech is understandable with some difficulty to follow. Interaction is mostly missing. The speech is hesitant, pauses are rather long and pronunciation mistakes sometimes make it hard to understand the message. The student uses only basic structures and makes some mistakes.

The student is able to give basic presentations in English. The student has not fully reached the professional standard required to present and promote themselves in professional settings.

Written communication consists of simple expressions and there are plentiful mistakes. The language is clumsy, but the message is delivered.

Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 1–5)

The student has a good knowledge of the course content.

The student communicates in English well, interacts adequately, and uses means of nonverbal communication. The speech is fairly easy to follow. The speech is fluent and clear, but pauses, hesitations, and pronunciation mistakes may occur.

The student is able to give professional and coherent presentations in English. The student is able to apply the acquired skills in professional settings in English.

Written communication is quite fluent, clear, and mostly correct. The structures and professional vocabulary are adequate to deliver the message. Minor mistakes occur concerning the genre and/or style.

Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 1–5)

The student has an excellent knowledge of the course content.

The student communicates in excellent English. Interaction is very skillful, and nonverbal communication effectively supports spoken words. The speech is targeted, extremely logical, relevant, and consistent. The speech (language, pronunciation and intonation) is fluent, clear, accurate, and naturally paced.

The student is able to give professional, coherent, and fluent presentations in English. The student has found their own personal style in promoting themselves professionally.

Written communication is very fluent and versatile. The student uses varied structures and extensive professional vocabulary, making occasional mistakes only in the most complex structures. The student can deliver the message effortlessly in the appropriate, genre-specific style.

Enrollment

21.11.2022 - 08.01.2023

Timing

30.01.2023 - 30.04.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

2 op

Mode of delivery

60 % Contact teaching, 40 % Distance learning

Unit

Faculty of Business and Hospitality Management (LAB)

Campus

Lappeenranta Campus

Teaching languages
  • English
Seats

0 - 60

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Business (in Finnish)
  • Language studies LAB
Teachers
  • Riitta Gröhn
Scheduling groups
  • Harjoitukset 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
  • KKIE22LABH
  • LLPRHOMA22S
    Bachelor's Degree Programme in Tourism and Hospitality Management 22S Lappeenranta
Small groups
  • Harjoitukset 1

Learning outcomes

Proficiency level: B2

A student is able to
- prepare materials for and deliver presentations confidently and effectively in front of an audience
- perform in other public speaking situations at work
- promote business and personal brands
- manage personal branding and networking through various media.

Implementation and methods of teaching

Lectures, group work, individual assignments, peer and self-assessment.

Timing and attendance

Specified by the teacher.

Alternative completion methods

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Discussed with the teacher.

Exam retakes

No retakes.

Learning environment

Online (Moodle platform, Zoom/Teams), blended learning, in-class learning. Specified by the teacher.

Student time use and work load

The estimated workload is 135 hours, including reading, coursework, and lectures or other scheduled meetings.

Contents

Presentations, panel discussions, speeches, sales/elevator pitches, job application processes, including reflecting on and promoting one's own knowledge and skills, networking.

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

The student has failed to meet the set course requirements

Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 1–5)

The student has acquired basic spoken, written and nonverbal presentation and personal promotion skills. The student is able to give basic presentations in English. The student has not fully reached the professional standard required to present and promote themselves in professional settings.

Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 1–5)

The student has acquired good spoken, written and nonverbal presentation and personal promotion skills. The student is able to give professional and coherent presentations in English. The student is able to apply the acquired skills in professional settings in English.

Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 1–5)

The student has acquired excellent spoken, written and nonverbal presentation and personal promotion skills. The student is able to give professional, coherent, and fluent presentations in English. The student has found their own personal style in promoting themselves professionally. The student is able to apply the acquired skills in an expert manner in varied professional settings in English.

Enrollment

21.11.2022 - 08.01.2023

Timing

30.01.2023 - 30.04.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

2 op

Mode of delivery

60 % Contact teaching, 40 % Distance learning

Unit

Faculty of Business and Hospitality Management (LAB)

Campus

Lappeenranta Campus

Teaching languages
  • English
Seats

0 - 50

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Business (in Finnish)
  • Language studies LAB
Teachers
  • Riitta Gröhn
Scheduling groups
  • Harjoitukset 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
  • LLPRIB22S
    Bachelor's Degree Programme in International Business 22S Lappeenranta
Small groups
  • Harjoitukset 1

Learning outcomes

Proficiency level: B2

A student is able to
- prepare materials for and deliver presentations confidently and effectively in front of an audience
- perform in other public speaking situations at work
- promote business and personal brands
- manage personal branding and networking through various media.

Implementation and methods of teaching

Lectures, group work, individual assignments, peer and self-assessment.

Timing and attendance

Specified by the teacher.

Alternative completion methods

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Discussed with the teacher.

Exam retakes

No retakes.

Learning environment

Online (Moodle platform, Zoom/Teams), blended learning, in-class learning. Specified by the teacher.

Student time use and work load

The estimated workload is 135 hours, including reading, coursework, and lectures or other scheduled meetings.

Contents

Presentations, panel discussions, speeches, sales/elevator pitches, job application processes, including reflecting on and promoting one's own knowledge and skills, networking.

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

The student has failed to meet the set course requirements

Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 1–5)

The student has acquired basic spoken, written and nonverbal presentation and personal promotion skills. The student is able to give basic presentations in English. The student has not fully reached the professional standard required to present and promote themselves in professional settings.

Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 1–5)

The student has acquired good spoken, written and nonverbal presentation and personal promotion skills. The student is able to give professional and coherent presentations in English. The student is able to apply the acquired skills in professional settings in English.

Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 1–5)

The student has acquired excellent spoken, written and nonverbal presentation and personal promotion skills. The student is able to give professional, coherent, and fluent presentations in English. The student has found their own personal style in promoting themselves professionally. The student is able to apply the acquired skills in an expert manner in varied professional settings in English.

Enrollment

21.11.2022 - 08.01.2023

Timing

23.01.2023 - 30.04.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

1 op

Mode of delivery

80 % Contact teaching, 20 % Distance learning

Unit

Faculty of Business and Hospitality Management (LAB)

Campus

Lappeenranta Campus

Teaching languages
  • English
Seats

0 - 52

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Business (in Finnish)
  • Language studies LAB
Teachers
  • Tessa Laba
Scheduling groups
  • Luennot (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
  • KKIE22LABH
  • LLPRHOMA22S
    Bachelor's Degree Programme in Tourism and Hospitality Management 22S Lappeenranta
Small groups
  • Luennot 1

Learning outcomes

Proficiency level: B2

A student is able to
- prepare materials for and deliver presentations confidently and effectively in front of an audience
- perform in other public speaking situations at work
- promote business and personal brands
- manage personal branding and networking through various media.

Implementation and methods of teaching

The course will consist of lessons on campus as well as online coursework.

Methods of delivering the course will vary, and could contain a mix of the following:
- Lectures
- Discussions
- Group work
- Individual work
- Peer and self-assessment

Timing and attendance

All lessons for the course will be held on campus. There will be 1 x 2 hour lesson roughly every second week, except for the spring break week (calendar week 9).

It is possible that work relating to assignments will take place in the lessons. Replacement activities will not be provided for those students who cannot attend lessons.

In the case that the course cannot be held on campus, lessons will be held online via Zoom, but students will be notified of this change by the teacher if this occurs.

Learning material and recommended literature

All learning materials will be provided by the teacher in lessons and online through Moodle.

Learning environment

The course will be delivered through the following learning environments:
- Classroom learning on campus
- Flipped learning
- Blended learning

Student time use and work load

The estimated workload for students is 135 hours. This includes attending lessons and all coursework.

Contents

The course will include most or all of the topics listed below in some form.

Topics:
- personal branding and self-promotion
- job interviews
- CV/LinkedIn
- job hunting/networking
- social media marketing
- introduction to meetings
- presentations (live and online)

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

The course is taught at skill level CEFR B2. If you have concerns about the level of your language skills, you should discuss this with the teacher right at the beginning of the course.

If you have previous studies or work experience that you feel is equivalent to this course, then you should contact the teacher via email to discuss applying for Recognition of Prior Learning.

Assessment criteria

All compulsory assignments must be completed by the given deadlines. Any concerns about completing coursework by the given deadlines should be discussed with the teacher in advance of assignment deadlines.

Some assignments will be graded 0-5 and completion of other coursework will also contribute to the final course grade.

More information on specific assignments will be provided when the course commences.

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

The student cannot convey messages at the required level or meet task requirements.

Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 1–5)

The student has satisfactory knowledge of the course content.

The speech is understandable with some difficulty to follow. Interaction is mostly missing. The speech is hesitant, pauses are rather long and pronunciation mistakes sometimes make it hard to understand the message. The student uses only basic structures and makes some mistakes.

The student is able to give basic presentations in English. The student has not fully reached the professional standard required to present and promote themselves in professional settings.

Written communication consists of simple expressions and there are plentiful mistakes. The language is clumsy, but the message is delivered.

Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 1–5)

The student has a good knowledge of the course content.

The student communicates in English well, interacts adequately, and uses means of nonverbal communication. The speech is fairly easy to follow. The speech is fluent and clear, but pauses, hesitations, and pronunciation mistakes may occur.

The student is able to give professional and coherent presentations in English. The student is able to apply the acquired skills in professional settings in English.

Written communication is quite fluent, clear, and mostly correct. The structures and professional vocabulary are adequate to deliver the message. Minor mistakes occur concerning the genre and/or style.

Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 1–5)

The student has an excellent knowledge of the course content.

The student communicates in excellent English. Interaction is very skillful, and nonverbal communication effectively supports spoken words. The speech is targeted, extremely logical, relevant, and consistent. The speech (language, pronunciation and intonation) is fluent, clear, accurate, and naturally paced.

The student is able to give professional, coherent, and fluent presentations in English. The student has found their own personal style in promoting themselves professionally.

Written communication is very fluent and versatile. The student uses varied structures and extensive professional vocabulary, making occasional mistakes only in the most complex structures. The student can deliver the message effortlessly in the appropriate, genre-specific style.

Enrollment

21.11.2022 - 08.01.2023

Timing

16.01.2023 - 30.04.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

2 op

Mode of delivery

60 % Contact teaching, 40 % Distance learning

Unit

Faculty of Business and Hospitality Management (LAB)

Campus

Lahti Campus

Teaching languages
  • English
Seats

15 - 35

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Business (in Finnish)
  • Language studies LAB
Teachers
  • Hamid Guedra
  • Aria Kanerva
Scheduling groups
  • Luennot 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
  • LLTIIB22S
    Bachelor's Degree Programme in International Business 22S Lahti
  • KKIE22LABH
Small groups
  • Luennot 1

Learning outcomes

Proficiency level: B2

A student is able to
- prepare materials for and deliver presentations confidently and effectively in front of an audience
- perform in other public speaking situations at work
- promote business and personal brands
- manage personal branding and networking through various media.

Implementation and methods of teaching

Lectures, group work, individual assignments, peer and self-assessment. This course implementation is organized 100% online.

Timing and attendance

Specified by the teacher.

Alternative completion methods

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Discussed with the teacher.

Exam retakes

No retakes.

Learning environment

Online (Moodle platform, Zoom/Teams), blended learning. Specified by the teacher.

Student time use and work load

The estimated workload is 135 hours, including reading, coursework, and lectures or other scheduled meetings.

Contents

Presentations, panel discussions, speeches, sales/elevator pitches, job application processes, including reflecting on and promoting one's own knowledge and skills, networking.

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

The student has failed to meet the set course requirements

Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 1–5)

The student has acquired basic spoken, written and nonverbal presentation and personal promotion skills. The student is able to give basic presentations in English. The student has not fully reached the professional standard required to present and promote themselves in professional settings.

Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 1–5)

The student has acquired good spoken, written and nonverbal presentation and personal promotion skills. The student is able to give professional and coherent presentations in English. The student is able to apply the acquired skills in professional settings in English.

Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 1–5)

The student has acquired excellent spoken, written and nonverbal presentation and personal promotion skills. The student is able to give professional, coherent, and fluent presentations in English. The student has found their own personal style in promoting themselves professionally. The student is able to apply the acquired skills in an expert manner in varied professional settings in English.

Enrollment

21.11.2022 - 08.01.2023

Timing

16.01.2023 - 30.04.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

2 op

Mode of delivery

60 % Contact teaching, 40 % Distance learning

Unit

Faculty of Business and Hospitality Management (LAB)

Campus

Lahti Campus

Teaching languages
  • English
Seats

15 - 35

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Business (in Finnish)
  • Language studies LAB
Teachers
  • Hamid Guedra
  • Aria Kanerva
Scheduling groups
  • Luennot (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
  • LLTIIB22S
    Bachelor's Degree Programme in International Business 22S Lahti
  • KKIE22LABH
Small groups
  • Lectures

Learning outcomes

Proficiency level: B2

A student is able to
- prepare materials for and deliver presentations confidently and effectively in front of an audience
- perform in other public speaking situations at work
- promote business and personal brands
- manage personal branding and networking through various media.

Implementation and methods of teaching

Lectures, group work, individual assignments, peer and self-assessment. This course implementation is organized 100% online.

Timing and attendance

Specified by the teacher.

Alternative completion methods

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Discussed with the teacher.

Exam retakes

No retakes.

Learning environment

Online (Moodle platform, Zoom/Teams), blended learning. Specified by the teacher.

Student time use and work load

The estimated workload is 135 hours, including reading, coursework, and lectures or other scheduled meetings.

Contents

Presentations, panel discussions, speeches, sales/elevator pitches, job application processes, including reflecting on and promoting one's own knowledge and skills, networking.

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

The student has failed to meet the set course requirements

Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 1–5)

The student has acquired basic spoken, written and nonverbal presentation and personal promotion skills. The student is able to give basic presentations in English. The student has not fully reached the professional standard required to present and promote themselves in professional settings.

Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 1–5)

The student has acquired good spoken, written and nonverbal presentation and personal promotion skills. The student is able to give professional and coherent presentations in English. The student is able to apply the acquired skills in professional settings in English.

Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 1–5)

The student has acquired excellent spoken, written and nonverbal presentation and personal promotion skills. The student is able to give professional, coherent, and fluent presentations in English. The student has found their own personal style in promoting themselves professionally. The student is able to apply the acquired skills in an expert manner in varied professional settings in English.

Enrollment

01.07.2022 - 04.09.2022

Timing

19.09.2022 - 18.12.2022

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

5 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Faculty of Business and Hospitality Management (LAB)

Campus

E-campus, Lahti

Teaching languages
  • English
Seats

0 - 70

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Business (in Finnish)
  • Language studies LAB
Teachers
  • Hamid Guedra
  • Aria Kanerva
Scheduling groups
  • Group 1 & Group 2 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
  • LLTIIB22K
  • KKIE22LABH
Small groups
  • Group 1 & Group 2

Learning outcomes

Proficiency level: B2

A student is able to
- prepare materials for and deliver presentations confidently and effectively in front of an audience
- perform in other public speaking situations at work
- promote business and personal brands
- manage personal branding and networking through various media.

Implementation and methods of teaching

Lectures, group work, individual assignments, peer and self-assessment. This course implementation is organized 100% online.

Timing and attendance

Specified by the teacher.

Alternative completion methods

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Discussed with the teacher.

Exam retakes

No retakes.

Learning environment

Online (Moodle platform, Zoom/Teams), blended learning. Specified by the teacher.

Student time use and work load

The estimated workload is 135 hours, including reading, coursework, and lectures or other scheduled meetings.

Contents

Presentations, panel discussions, speeches, sales/elevator pitches, job application processes, including reflecting on and promoting one's own knowledge and skills, networking.

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

The student has failed to meet the set course requirements

Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 1–5)

The student has acquired basic spoken, written and nonverbal presentation and personal promotion skills. The student is able to give basic presentations in English. The student has not fully reached the professional standard required to present and promote themselves in professional settings.

Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 1–5)

The student has acquired good spoken, written and nonverbal presentation and personal promotion skills. The student is able to give professional and coherent presentations in English. The student is able to apply the acquired skills in professional settings in English.

Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 1–5)

The student has acquired excellent spoken, written and nonverbal presentation and personal promotion skills. The student is able to give professional, coherent, and fluent presentations in English. The student has found their own personal style in promoting themselves professionally. The student is able to apply the acquired skills in an expert manner in varied professional settings in English.

Enrollment

19.11.2021 - 09.01.2022

Timing

19.01.2022 - 31.05.2022

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

5 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Faculty of Business and Hospitality Management (LAB)

Campus

Lahti Campus

Teaching languages
  • English
Seats

0 - 70

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Business (in Finnish)
  • Language studies LAB
Teachers
  • Hamid Guedra
  • Aria Kanerva
Scheduling groups
  • Group 1 & Group 2 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
  • LLTIIB21S
Small groups

Learning outcomes

Proficiency level: B2

A student is able to
- prepare materials for and deliver presentations confidently and effectively in front of an audience
- perform in other public speaking situations at work
- promote business and personal brands
- manage personal branding and networking through various media.

Implementation and methods of teaching

Lectures, group work, individual assignments, peer and self-assessment.

Timing and attendance

Specified by the teacher.

Alternative completion methods

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Discussed with the teacher.

Exam retakes

No retakes.

Learning environment

Online (Moodle platform, Zoom/Teams), blended learning, in-class learning. Specified by the teacher.

Student time use and work load

The estimated workload is 135 hours, including reading, coursework, and lectures or other scheduled meetings.

Contents

Presentations, panel discussions, speeches, sales/elevator pitches, job application processes, including reflecting on and promoting one's own knowledge and skills, networking.

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

The student has failed to meet the set course requirements

Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 1–5)

The student has acquired basic spoken, written and nonverbal presentation and personal promotion skills. The student is able to give basic presentations in English. The student has not fully reached the professional standard required to present and promote themselves in professional settings.

Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 1–5)

The student has acquired good spoken, written and nonverbal presentation and personal promotion skills. The student is able to give professional and coherent presentations in English. The student is able to apply the acquired skills in professional settings in English.

Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 1–5)

The student has acquired excellent spoken, written and nonverbal presentation and personal promotion skills. The student is able to give professional, coherent, and fluent presentations in English. The student has found their own personal style in promoting themselves professionally. The student is able to apply the acquired skills in an expert manner in varied professional settings in English.

Enrollment

19.11.2021 - 09.01.2022

Timing

01.01.2022 - 31.05.2022

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Faculty of Business and Hospitality Management (LAB)

Campus

Lappeenranta Campus

Teaching languages
  • English
Seats

0 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Business (in Finnish)
  • Language studies LAB
Teachers
  • Riitta Gröhn
Scheduling groups
  • Harjoitukset (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
  • LLPRHOMA21S
Small groups
  • Harjoitukset

Learning outcomes

Proficiency level: B2

A student is able to
- prepare materials for and deliver presentations confidently and effectively in front of an audience
- perform in other public speaking situations at work
- promote business and personal brands
- manage personal branding and networking through various media.

Implementation and methods of teaching

Lectures, group work, individual assignments, peer and self-assessment.

Timing and attendance

Specified by the teacher.

Alternative completion methods

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Discussed with the teacher.

Exam retakes

No retakes.

Learning environment

Online (Moodle platform, Zoom/Teams), blended learning, in-class learning. Specified by the teacher.

Student time use and work load

The estimated workload is 135 hours, including reading, coursework, and lectures or other scheduled meetings.

Contents

Presentations, panel discussions, speeches, sales/elevator pitches, job application processes, including reflecting on and promoting one's own knowledge and skills, networking.

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

The student has failed to meet the set course requirements

Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 1–5)

The student has acquired basic spoken, written and nonverbal presentation and personal promotion skills. The student is able to give basic presentations in English. The student has not fully reached the professional standard required to present and promote themselves in professional settings.

Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 1–5)

The student has acquired good spoken, written and nonverbal presentation and personal promotion skills. The student is able to give professional and coherent presentations in English. The student is able to apply the acquired skills in professional settings in English.

Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 1–5)

The student has acquired excellent spoken, written and nonverbal presentation and personal promotion skills. The student is able to give professional, coherent, and fluent presentations in English. The student has found their own personal style in promoting themselves professionally. The student is able to apply the acquired skills in an expert manner in varied professional settings in English.

Enrollment

19.11.2021 - 09.01.2022

Timing

01.01.2022 - 31.05.2022

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

1 op

Mode of delivery

80 % Contact teaching, 20 % Distance learning

Unit

Faculty of Business and Hospitality Management (LAB)

Campus

Lappeenranta Campus

Teaching languages
  • English
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Business (in Finnish)
  • Language studies LAB
Teachers
  • Riitta Gröhn
Scheduling groups
  • Harjoitukset (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
  • LLPRIB21S
Small groups
  • Harjoitukset

Learning outcomes

Proficiency level: B2

A student is able to
- prepare materials for and deliver presentations confidently and effectively in front of an audience
- perform in other public speaking situations at work
- promote business and personal brands
- manage personal branding and networking through various media.

Implementation and methods of teaching

Lectures, group work, individual assignments, peer and self-assessment.

Timing and attendance

Specified by the teacher.

Alternative completion methods

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Discussed with the teacher.

Exam retakes

No retakes.

Learning environment

Online (Moodle platform, Zoom/Teams), blended learning, in-class learning. Specified by the teacher.

Student time use and work load

The estimated workload is 135 hours, including reading, coursework, and lectures or other scheduled meetings.

Contents

Presentations, panel discussions, speeches, sales/elevator pitches, job application processes, including reflecting on and promoting one's own knowledge and skills, networking.

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

The student has failed to meet the set course requirements

Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 1–5)

The student has acquired basic spoken, written and nonverbal presentation and personal promotion skills. The student is able to give basic presentations in English. The student has not fully reached the professional standard required to present and promote themselves in professional settings.

Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 1–5)

The student has acquired good spoken, written and nonverbal presentation and personal promotion skills. The student is able to give professional and coherent presentations in English. The student is able to apply the acquired skills in professional settings in English.

Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 1–5)

The student has acquired excellent spoken, written and nonverbal presentation and personal promotion skills. The student is able to give professional, coherent, and fluent presentations in English. The student has found their own personal style in promoting themselves professionally. The student is able to apply the acquired skills in an expert manner in varied professional settings in English.