•     Global Business Communication LTB6033-3003 13.03.2023-17.05.2023  3 cr  (LBNS21) +-
    Learning objectives
    You are able to communicate professionally to different audiences, in various business situations and through versatile means of communication, and in different channels. Your speech and writing are linguistically and stylistically accurate and culturally and contextually appropriate. You are aware of the factors that affect business communication and able to adjust your communication accordingly.
    Contents
    - Audiences, publics and media
    - Online interaction
    - Speaking in business: presentations, telephoning, meetings and negotiations
    - Business Writing: business correspondence and documentation
    Teaching methods and instruction

    The course includes workshops where spoken and written business communication will be practiced and evaluated.

    Responsible person

    Kirsi-Marja Toivanen

    Learning material and recommended literature

    The course materials and assignments will be available in Moodle.

    Mode of delivery

    Contact teaching

    Campus

    Wärtsilä Campus Karjalankatu 3

    Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

    Students' skills in spoken and written business communication will be assessed in different assignments during the course. The student must submit evidence of his/her business communication skills by the end of the course. There will be another possibility for retake the course in early June and another in late August.

    Teaching language

    English

    Timing

    13.03.2023 - 17.05.2023

    Students workload

    Workshops 30 h, e-learning in small groups, in pairs and individually 25 h, self study 20 h, assessment and feedback 6 h

    Enrollment

    01.10.2022 - 31.10.2022

    Groups
    • LBNS21
    Alternative learning methods

    The student who has the required skills that s/he has acquired through formal studies in a higher education institution or by working in a diverse workplace in international business can apply for RPL. The student must contact the teacher in charge of the study unit before the start of the course to discuss whether s/he is entitled to apply for RPL Replacement or Proof of Competence.

    Assessment criteria

    The final grade is determined by continual assessment 20% (active participation in classroom work and submitting Moodle assignments on time), written assignments compiled into a portfolio 40%, and evidence-based assessment of spoken communication skills 40% (telephoning, negotiating and meeting skills).

    Teachers

    Kirsi-Marja Toivanen

    Degree Programmes

    Degree Programme in International Business

    Evaluation scale

    H-5

    Assessment criteria
    Assessment criteria - grade 3

    The student - is able to take contextual, relational and cultural aspects into account in both internal and external business communication - can produce speech and text that is accurate, positive, tactful and effective in the given situation. - is able to choose the medium, approach and tone that shows professionalism