Study Guide

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
• implement meeting practices and produce meeting documents
• communicate fluently in professional conversations, meetings and negotiations
• present convincingly considering the audience

Implementation and methods of teaching

Self-study, online meetings via Zoom and pair and group work (meetings and presentations) on campus.
A reflective meeting with the teacher on campus towards the end of the course.

Timing and attendance

The compulsory assignments, both written and spoken (e.g. exam and meeting videos), are to be completed by the given deadlines
Moodle course platform available from 9 September. First online session on 14 September.

Learning material and recommended literature

All materials are provided through Moodle by the teacher.

Student time use and work load

Student workload is equivalent to 4 credits (approximately 110 hours) spread evenly during the course.

Contents

• Conducting, chairing, and interacting in meetings, and writing meeting documentation.
• Learning meeting phraseology.
• Applying negotiation strategies and techniques (e.g., BATNA).
• Learning presentation techniques and presenting confidently considering the audience.
• Knowing the basic techniques for interacting in different types of meetings.

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

Prerequisite: Successful completion of English for Work or equivalent. The course is taught at a B2 level according to the Common European Framework (CEFR).

Assessment criteria

Continuous evaluation: active participation in exam and exercises, successful completion of written and spoken assignments.
Students' skills are evaluated in 1-2 meetings arranged by students on campus or online in smaller groups and one online presentation.

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

The student has failed to meet the set course requirements at grade level 1.

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

The student has acquired basic spoken, written and nonverbal communication skills in business meetings and negotiations. The student is able to give basic presentations in English. The student has not fully reached the professional standard required to interact in meetings and give presentations.

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

The student has acquired good spoken, written and nonverbal communication skills in business meetings and negotiations. The student is able to give professional and coherent presentations in English. The student is able to apply the acquired skills in varied business settings in English.

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

The student has acquired excellent spoken, written and nonverbal communication skills in business meetings and negotiations. The student is able to give professional, coherent, and fluent presentations in English. The student has found their own personal style to interact in meetings and give presentations. The student is able to apply the acquired skills in an expert manner in varied business settings in English.