Meeting and Negotiation SkillsLaajuus (3 op)

Osaamistavoitteet

The student is an active member in informal and formal meetings in English. The student can think of different types of meetings for different purposes, and function as a contributing member of the team. As for negotiating, the student can plan, conduct and come up with results in a negotiation, considering the cultures of participants and their different modes of communication practice.

Sisältö

Effective meetings: types, purpose, documents, language, constructive contributer roles, responsibilities and language.

Negotiations: preparation, phases, procedure, outcomes.

Negotiations language: positive mindset, questions, focus, dealing with negative issues, bargaining. Language of tentative suggestions, hedging, concession, compromise.

Cultural customs for negotiating.

Esitietovaatimukset

Level B2 or similar in English

Arviointikriteerit, tyydyttävä (1)

The student has achieved the course objectives on a satisfactory level. The student’s target language communication skills and cultural knowledge are limited compared to the content of the course.

Arviointikriteerit, hyvä (3)

The student has achieved the course objectives on a good level, but some aspects of the student’s skills and knowledge still require further attention. The student’s target language communication skills and cultural knowledge are good with regard to the content of the course. The student is able to apply the acquired skills in communication situations encountered in studies, work, or free time.

Arviointikriteerit, kiitettävä (5)

The student has achieved the course objectives excellently. The student’s target language communication skills and cultural knowledge are strong with regard to the content of the course. The student is able to apply the acquired skills in communication situations encountered in studies, work, or free time.