Opinto-opas

Objective

Upon completion of the course, the students will be able to use English and Finnish effectively in written and spoken expert communication. They understand how to adjust the level and the style of their communication and interaction to meet the requirements of the situation and the target group. They can apply project management skills into practice including effective communication and interaction in projects. The students will be able to assess own and others’ interaction competence and team working skills. They will understand the significance of networking and internationalization for business and work life.

Content

- effective written and spoken expert communication in Finnish and in English, eg. internal communication, argumentation and negotiation skills, evaluation and feedback skills
- planning and executing a project or an event
- networking skills
- cross-cultural communication

Materials

Teacher's own material

Teaching methods

Project learning
Collaborative learning
Activating lecture

Employer connections

a project carried out in cooperation with a partner

International connections

The students will complete a project on internationalisation during the course

Completion alternatives

Opintojakson voi suorittaa vaihtoehtoisella suoritustavalla. Lisätietoja kurssin alussa.

Student workload

Contact teaching 40h
Learning assignment 50h
Independent work 45h

Further information

A successful completion of the course requires active participation

Evaluation scale

0-5

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.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

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 methods and criteria

Project 40%
Online Writing 20%
Professional Presentation 30%
Active Participation 10%

Qualifications

Business English for Global Communication 5 cr