Finnish Business CommunicationLaajuus (3 ECTS)

Objective

On completion of the course the students will be able to
- compile conceptually and structurally logical documents, reports and other texts for studies and working life in Finnish.
- plan and give speeches and presentations and observe communicative situations
- acquire and process specific information in their own field critically, produce reports for different communicational situations and use references in a correct way
- recognize the requirements of communicative situations, e.g. professional communication in different fields of specialization.

Content

- basics of informative and persuasive communication
- presentation skills and assertiveness for speaking in public
- group communication skills
- compiling a logical oral presentation
- writing academic reports, professional texts and business documents
- fundamentals of grammar and style

Qualifications

Finnish courses at the high school or a vocational school. Writing Skills in Finnish -course or equivalent skills. (The student can take both courses at the same time.)

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Students have achieved the course objectives fairly. Students will be able to identify, define and use the course subject area’s concepts and models. The student understands the criteria and principles of the expertise development.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Students have achieved the course objectives well, even though the knowledge and skills need improvement on some areas. Students are able to define the course concepts and models and are able to justify the analysis. The student is able to apply their knowledge in leisure, study and work situations. The student understands the importance of expertise in the field of business and is able to analyze his/her own expertise.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Students have achieved the objectives of the course with excellent marks. Students master commendably the course subject area’s concepts and models. Students are able to make justified and fluent analysis and to present concrete development measures. The students are well prepared to apply their knowledge in leisure, study and work situations. Students are able to analyze the business sector expertise and the evolvement of their own expertise.