Opinto-opas

Osaamistavoitteet

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

Toteutustapa ja opetusmenetelmät

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.

Ajoitus ja läsnäolo

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.

Oppimateriaali ja suositeltava kirjallisuus

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

Toteutuksen valinnaiset suoritustavat

No substitute assignments provided for missed assignments or contact lessons.

Uusintamahdollisuudet

A mid-term exam in the first half of the course.

Oppimisympäristö

Reppu platform and contact lessons/workshops on campus.

Opiskelijan ajankäyttö ja kuormitus

The estimated course workload is approximately 135 hrs:
-Contact lessons 20-25 hrs
-Reading and group work 50-60 hrs
-Course project 50-60 hrs

Sisältö

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.

Lisätietoja opiskelijalle: mm. edeltävä osaaminen

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

Arviointimenetelmät

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.

Arviointiasteikko

1-5

Hylätty (0)

The student has not met the course requirements.

Arviointikriteerit: taso 1: (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

The student has not met the course requirements.

Arviointikriteerit: taso 3 (arviointiasteikko 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.

Arviointikriteerit: taso 5 (arviointiasteikko 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.