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Business Writing (3 op)

Toteutuksen tunnus: KIEN0014-3015

Toteutuksen perustiedot


Ilmoittautumisaika

15.03.2021 - 29.03.2021

Ajoitus

03.05.2021 - 11.06.2021

Opintopistemäärä

3 op

Virtuaaliosuus

3 op

Toteutustapa

Etäopetus

Yksikkö

Kielikeskus (LAB)

Toimipiste

Verkkokampus

Opetuskielet

  • Englanti

Paikat

13 - 70

Koulutus

  • Kieliopinnot LAB
  • Kieliopinnot LUT
  • Kesäopinnot

Opettaja

  • Tessa Laba

Ryhmät

  • KKIE20LABH
    Kieli- ja viestintäopinnot 2020-2021, LAB
  • KKIE20LUTH
    Kieli- ja viestintäopinnot 2020-2021, LUT
  • LABLPRKES21KH
    Kesäopinnot 2021 (AMK), Lappeenranta
  • LABLTIKES21KH
    Kesäopinnot 2021 (AMK), Lahti

Osaamistavoitteet

Proficiency level: B2

The student is able to:
- interpret business transaction documents
- use field-specific business terminology and style of writing
- prepare clear and accurate business messages in correct English
- prepare explicit and effective texts for use within and outside the organization, and to meet the communicative needs.

Toteutustapa ja opetusmenetelmät

This is an online course taught through Moodle. There are no regular lessons for this course and all work is completed by students independently.

Ajoitus ja läsnäolo

This is a self-guided course. All work is delivered through Moodle and guidance is provided on the work to be completed every week.

Oppimateriaali ja suositeltava kirjallisuus

All materials provided by the teacher through Moodle.

Oppimisympäristö

Moodle.

Opiskelijan ajankäyttö ja kuormitus

Equivalent to 3 credits.

Sisältö

Course objective:
Students are able to produce effective business documents using appropriate genres and styles. They can use standard business document templates and apply the terminology used in most common business documents.

Course contents:
1. Formal language for writing business letters
2. Common business transaction documents (e.g, inquiry letter, reply letter, quotation letter etc)
3. Information regarding delivery and payments in business transactions

Lisätietoja opiskelijalle: mm. edeltävä osaaminen

It is expected students can communicate in English at B2 level (CEFR).

Arviointimenetelmät

Students will complete three written assignments:
1. Inquiry Letter + Reply Letter (pass/fail)
2. Quotation Letter + Request for Quotation Letter (graded 0-5)
3. Complaint Letter + Adjustment Letter (graded 0-5)

Arviointiasteikko

1-5

Hylätty (0)

The student cannot convey intended messages.

Arviointikriteerit: taso 1: (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

Written communication consists of simple expressions and there are plentiful mistakes. The language is clumsy, but the message is delivered. Transitions are not smooth. Much of the text lacks logic, and is not in keeping with the stylistic conventions of the genre. The topic is handled briefly and one-sidedly. The text does not meet all the task requirements.

Arviointikriteerit: taso 3 (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

Written communication is quite fluent, clear and mostly correct. The structures and professional vocabulary are adequate to deliver the message. The text has a reasonably logical structure. Transitions are mostly smooth. Minor mistakes occur concerning the genre and/or style. The topic is handled in the usual way, meeting the task requirements.

Arviointikriteerit: taso 5 (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

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 text has a very clear and logical structure. Sentences are linked by transitions and the text flows smoothly. The student can deliver the message effortlessly in the appropriate, genre-specific style. The handling of the topic is diverse and skillful, meeting all the task requirements.