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

Blended learning. In class on campus and some activities/coursework on Moodle. Self-study, and pair and group work. In-class discussions, meeting practice sessions, presentations. Please note that this is NOT planned to be an online course, but classroom attendance is required.

Timing and attendance

All compulsory quizzes and assignments, both written and oral assignments, are to be completed by the given deadlines. See the TimeEdit system for the lessons on campus. Note that a more detailed course schedule will be available on the course Moodle page. Active participation required.

Learning material and recommended literature

All readings, materials, and instructions are available on or via the course Moodle page.
Recommended pre-course reading: https://bit.ly/science-of-workplace-meetings

Alternative completion methods

No alternative completion methods.

Exam retakes

No retake option available. The student must complete all required course assignments and quizzes to pass.

Learning environment

Campus, Moodle

Student time use and work load

The student's workload is equal to 4 credits (approximately 110 hours) including coursework and lessons.

Contents

-Conducting, chairing, and interacting in meetings, and writing meeting documentation.
-Learning meeting vocabulary and expressions in English.
-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 the B2 level according to the Common European Framework (CEFR). See: https://bit.ly/CEFR-grid

Assessment criteria

Continuous evaluation: active participation, successful completion of written and oral assignments and quizzes.

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 needed 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 needed 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 needed 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.