Business English for Global Communication (5 ECTS)

Objective

Upon completion of the course the students will be able to discuss business-related topics in English and contribute to meetings within their own field of study. They will be able to plan, prepare and deliver a professional presentation in English. They are able to apply appropriate English language and communication strategies in different business situations through various media. They will know how to write routine, positive and negative business messages in English as well as search, assess and forward business-related information in English in a meaningful way both orally and in writing.

Content

- Essential business communication interaction both individually and in group situations
- Essential business concepts and terms in
English
- Essential business practices for compiling
documents and texts in English
- Searching, processing, applying and forwarding information in English

Materials

Lecturer's course material
Reference books:
Stansfield, Eerola Munne. 2009. Win Win - English for your business career. Edita. Helsinki.
Bovée Courtland L,Thill John V. 2014. Business communication today. Pearson.Essex.

Teaching methods

Interactive lecture
Pair and group work
Independent work

Employer connections

N/A

Exam schedules

N/A

International connections

N/A

Completion alternatives

N/A

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

1 X group report 20 %
2 x written individual assignments 20%
1 x group presentation 30%
1 x virtual meeting 15%
1 x participation 15%

Qualifications

Language studies included in secondary education

Further information

Tuition in English

Further information

Tuition in English

Execution methods

Pair and group work, independent work, using e-library data, collaborative writing on a digital platform, using a virtual meeting application

Accomplishment methods

Verbal presentation 30%
Interaction skills (virtual meeting) 10%
Written assignment 30%
Active participation 10%
Email assignments 20%