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

Location and time

Ilta-opetusta ajalla 31.8. - 14.10.2021
Huom! Poikkeusaikataulu viikolla 41 - opetusta myös to 14.10. klo 12 - 16

Materials

Intercultural communication:

Gannon, M. J. and Pillai, R., 2010, Understanding Global Cultures. 4th ed. Chapter 1 [pdf] California, USA: Sage Publications. Available at: http://www.sagepub.com/upm-data/5241_Gannon_Chapter_1.pdf [Accessed 10 January 2012].

Gore, K., 2007, Networking Cultural Knowledge: An interactive and experiential strategy to apply intercultural communication in business. Porvoo, Finland: WSOY Oppimateriaalit. ISBN 978-951-0-30201-9

Hofstede, G., Hofstede G. J., and Minkov, M. 2010. Cultures and Organizations: Software of the Mind. Revised and Expanded 3rd Edition. McGraw-Hill. ISBN: 978-007-166418-9

Luthans, F. and Doh, J. 2012. International Management: Culture, Strategy, and Behavior. 8th Ed/International Edition. McGraw-Hill, NY. ISBN: 978-007-108657-8. (chapters 4-7; 12-14)

Projektihallinnan ja -osaamisen kirjallisuutta:

Kettunen, Sami 2009. Onnistu projektissa. WSOYpro, Helsinki.

Ruuska, Kai 1999. Projekti hallintaan. Gummerus, Jyväskylä.

Tapahtumajärjestäminen:

Catani, Johanna 2017. Onnistunut yritystapahtuma. Järjestäjän käsikirja. Alma Talent Pro, Helsinki.

Muukkonen, Anna & Putkonen, Emmi 2020. Virtuaalimaailmassa tapahtuu: Käsikirja VR-tapahtuman tuotantoon. OIVA-sarja. Metropolia Ammattikorkeakoulu. Https://www.theseus.fi/handle/10024/349397. Luettu 11.1.2021.

Vallo, Helena & Häyrinen, Eija 2014 (tai uudempi painos). Tapahtuma on tilaisuus. Tapahtumamarkkinointi ja tapahtuman järjestäminen. 4. uudistettu painos. Tietosanoma, Helsinki.

Esiintymistaidot:

Koskimies, Riitta 2002. Asiantuntijan esiintymistaito. Onnistuneen esityksen kulmakivet. Finn Lectura, Helsinki.

Lammi, Outi 2015. Viesti ja vaikuta. Käsikirja presentaatioiden pitäjälle. Docendo, Jyväskylä.

Teaching methods

Luennot, yhteistoiminnallinen työskentely, asiantuntijatyöpajat ja tehtävät

Completion alternatives

Teema 1: Kansainvälinen tapahtuma 50 %
Teema 2: Kulttuurienvälinen viestintä -asiantuntijaesitys videona (englanniksi) 30 %
Teema 3: Oman osaamisen markkinointi (englanniksi) 20 %

Student workload

Lähiopetus 30 t
Tehtävät 50 t
Muu itsenäinen työskentely 50 t

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

Teema 1: Projekti 80 %
• Projektisuunnitelma kirjallinen 20 %
• Projektisuunnitelman suullinen asiantuntijaesitys 20 %
• Oppimisen reflektointikeskustelu 10 %
• Itse- ja vertaisarviointi 30 %

Teema 2: Kulttuuriälykäs bisnesviestijä 20 % (englanninkielinen osuus)
• Ryhmätyöt + suulliset esitykset englanniksi

Qualifications

Business English for Global Communication 5 cr