Study Guide

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

Readings about global communication followed by an exam.
Individual and group assignments online. Participation in Lahti Venture Program will be offered as an option for students.
No substitute assignments provided for missed assignments.

Timing and attendance

The course starts with a two-week reading period (weeks 38 and 39) which is followed by a mid-term exam. Pair and group assignments (written documents and online meetings that will be recorded for peer feedback) during the rest of the course.
Peer feedback and feedback from teacher.
The course platform will be available for students in week 38.

Learning material and recommended literature

Materials and links on the Reppu platform
Recommended reading:
Business Communication for Success: (available online: http://open.lib.umn.edu/businesscommunication/)
Further information will be given during the course.

Alternative completion methods

1) Through full accreditation (equal studies of the same level)

Exam retakes

Mid-term exam (date announced at a later stage)

Learning environment

LAB Moodle platform and links to relevant readings in e-books

Student time use and work load

The estimated course workload is 5 x 27 hrs:
-Reading and preparing for an exam 30 hrs
-Group work and online meetings 50 hrs
-Final assignment and written feedback to other groups 50 hrs

Contents

Oral and written professional and business communication. Team discussions to practice negotiation skills. Readings about global business and global business communication. Homework and assignments based on the readings.

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

Englanniksi
Prerequisite: English for Work, grade H3/5, or equivalent.

Assessment criteria

Grading: Pass/Fail
(based on the mid-term exam and course assignments)

Assessment scale

Approved/Failed

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

The student has basic oral and written skills in professional and business communication in English and can use the acquired terminology and processes in basic professional communicative situations.

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.