Global Communication in Business (5 cr)
Code: LI00BF69-3010
General information
Enrollment
25.11.2019 - 19.02.2020
Timing
06.01.2020 - 24.04.2020
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
3 op
Mode of delivery
40 % Contact teaching, 60 % Distance learning
Campus
Lahti Campus
Teaching languages
- English
Degree programmes
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Business
Teachers
- Ella Hujala
- Hamid Guedra
Groups
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04LII19K, Lahti
Learning outcomes
The student is able to
- identify aspects related to global corporate communication
- understand the communication process in purchasing and sales
- communicate both orally and in writing in different kinds of communication situations
- conduct meetings and negotiations in a global business environment
Implementation and methods of teaching
Oral and written professional and business communication. Team discussions to practice discussion skills. Readings about global business and global business communication. Homework and assignments based on the readings. This course implementation is primarily for group 04LII19K.
Timing and attendance
Partly online (group work/online project), partly in class. Compulsory attendance. Missed contact lessons may affect the final course grade. The course platform opens on Monday, January 20, with instructions for prereading and information about the first contact lesson.
Learning material and recommended literature
Materials and links on the online learning platform. Recommended reading:
A Definition of Global Communication:
https://bizfluent.com/facts-7601794-definition-global-communication.html
Business Communication for Success:
http://open.lib.umn.edu/businesscommunication
Alternative completion methods
No substitute assignments provided for missed assignments or contact lessons.
Exam retakes
A mid-term exam in the first half of the course.
Learning environment
Reppu platform and contact lessons/workshops on campus.
Student time use and work load
The estimated course workload is approximately 130-140 hrs:
-Contact lessons 20-25 hrs
-Reading and group work 50-60 hrs
-Course project 50-60 hrs
Contents
Oral and written professional and business communication. Team discussions to practice discussion skills. Readings about global business and global business communication. Homework and assignments based on the readings. An online project in small groups.
Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.
Prerequisite: English for Work, grade H3/5, or equivalent.
Assessment criteria
Coursework and assignments. The student must complete all assignments. A possible final exam. Grading: fail/pass (3)/better than average work can be graded 4 or 5.
Assessment scale
1-5
Failed (0)
The student has not met the course requirements.
Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 1–5)
The student has not met the course requirements.
Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 1–5)
The student has good oral and written skills in business and professional communication in English and can apply the acquired terminology, models and processes in varied professional communicative situations.
Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 1–5)
The student has excellent oral and written skills in professional and business communication in English and can diversely apply the acquired terminology and processes in demanding professional communicative situations.