English for Business Professionals, 5 cr - ENG8PO801
Course unit language
English
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Learning objectives
Upon completion of this module, the student is able to
• do business successfully in the Anglo-American business context
• express him/herself professionally when doing business
• give professionals pitches
• understand Anglo-America culture and society
• carry conviction in business writing
Contents
• Anglo-American business culture
• Anglo-American culture and society
• Professional presentations
• Professional business writing
Execution methods
Lectures/workshops
Study visits
Individual, pair and team assignment
The final grade is based on
1. Oral presentation and abstract 50 %
2. Written assignments 30 %
3. Active participation and contribution to contact lessons
Individual assignments
Teamwork assignments
Active participation and attitude
Peer assessment
Self-assessment
If students have acquired the required competence in previous work tasks, recreational activities or on another course, they can show the competence with a demonstration and progress faster through their studies. More information and instructions for recognising and validating prior learning (RPL) are available at MyNet.
Learning materials
Books on the content topics
E-books and/or online articles
Relevant media
Materials provided by the lecturers
Materials produced by students as a course work
Further information
Course teacher(s)
Pia Kiviaho-Kallio, Porvoo
Niina Moilanen, Porvoo
Olav Vidjeskog, Porvoo
Starting level and linkage with other courses
The student has successfully completed the Basic Studies. The module is a part of the free-choice studies in Porvoo Campus competence-based curriculum.
Assessment criteria
Assessment criteria - grade 1
He/she has basic communication skills to do business and sales in the culture. He/she can manage multicultural business communication situations with basic competence and the help of a supervisor in English. He/she is able to give basic presentations.
Assessment criteria - grade 3
He/she has good communication skills to do business and sales in the culture. He/she can manage multicultural business communication situations appropriately and relatively independently in English. He/she is able to give coherent presentations at an adequate level.
Assessment criteria - grade 5
He/she has professionally advanced communication skills to do business and sales in the culture.
He/she can manage multicultural business communication situations professionally and efficiently.
He/she is able to give presentations at a professional level.