•     International Business Communication COM1LF101-3016 19.08.2019-13.12.2019  5   (LF1PA) +-
    Learning objectives
    You communicate in an effective manner both in writing and orally to an audience from different cultural backgrounds. You have developed your business vocabulary in English, and learnt to find and discern high quality information from a variety of sources. You know how to refer to sources and avoid plagiarism. You have developed your critical thinking skills and convey convincing arguments.

    You know how to communicate in meetings and effectively network and build relationships with the business community. You know your personal communication style and have developed your intercultural competence. You have strengthened your selling skills and public speaking.
    Starting level and linkage with other courses
    No prerequisites
    Contents
    written communication skills (reports, emails, essay, summary, reflective narrative)
    referencing, avoiding plagiarism
    idea formulation and argumentation
    information literacy, visualizing information
    business vocabulary
    interpersonal communication skills
    personal communication style
    group communication
    intercultural communication
    personal selling
    public speaking and networking skills
    critical reflection skills
    Assessment criteria
    Assessment criteria - grade 1
    Students' performance is graded on the following scale: Excellent (5), Very good (4), Good (3), Satisfactory (2), Fair (1), Fail (0).
    Knowledge
    You know the key concepts within the course’s scope, but are yet to develop the general view and the big picture of the subject matter.
    Skills
    You can complete given tasks and assignments with assistance.
    You need to develop how to apply knowledge.
    Competence
    You demonstrate some ability to perform skills and have basic knowledge, but you have difficulty to manage without assistance.
    Assessment criteria - grade 3
    Knowledge
    You know the key concepts well and can explain how the theories and models function and the tools are used. You have a general view of the subject matter.
    Skills
    You complete given tasks and assignments independently. You apply knowledge in hands-on
    Competence
    You demonstrate sufficient ability to perform skills and have basic to good knowledge. You can perform independently, but you have some challenges in passing on your skills and knowledge to others. You have an interest in professional development.
    Assessment criteria - grade 5
    Knowledge
    You have a strong command of the key and related concepts. You can critically evaluate theories, models and tools. You can demonstrate explicit knowledge of the subject matter, and how it relates to other disciplines.
    Skills
    You apply knowledge in demanding business related situations. You can prioritize and critically select tools and methods for solving complex problems in the subject matter.
    Competence
    You execute skills with natural proficiency and you have detailed and explicit knowledge. You can perform independently and you are also able and actively willing to help others develop and pass on your skills. You have an attitude of continuous professional development.

    Teaching methods and instruction

    Contact and distant sessions Individual assignments Learning cafes

    Learning material and recommended literature

    Material available in Moodle

    Mode of delivery

    Contact teaching

    Working life connections

    Examples and exercises are business related

    Campus

    Pasila Campus

    Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

    Exam dates are announced in Moodle

    Teaching language

    English

    Internationality

    The assignments and topics deal with international communication

    Timing

    19.08.2019 - 13.12.2019

    Learning assignments

    ORAL: 2 min. personal introduction 3 min. research presentation WRITTEN: Essay Summary Reflective practice (2 entries) Email portfolio

    Enrollment

    12.08.2019 - 23.08.2019

    Content scheduling

    19 August - 13 December 2019

    Groups
    • LF1PA
    Teachers

    Anna Kimberley

    Seats

    15 - 40

    Further information

    Active participation in the classes
    2 min. introduction 10%
    3 min research presentation 30%
    essay 20%
    email portfolio 10%
    1st reflective entry15%
    2nd reflective entry 15%

    Degree Programmes

    GLOBBA Degree Programme in International Business

    Evaluation scale

    H-5

    Assessment criteria - grade 1

    Knowledge You know the key concepts within the course’s scope, but you are yet to develop the general view and the big picture of the subject matter. Skills You can complete given tasks and assignments with assistance. You need to develop how to apply knowledge. Competence You demonstrate some ability to perform skills and have basic knowledge, but you have difficulty to manage without assistance

    Assessment criteria - grade 3

    Knowledge You know the key concepts well and can explain how the theories and models function and the tools are used. You have a general view of the subject matter. Skills You complete given tasks and assignments independently. You apply knowledge in hands - on business related situations. You can critique your own practice and identify ways to improve. Competence You demonstrate sufficient ability to perform skills and have basic to good knowledge. You can perform independently, but you have some challenges in passing on your skills and knowledge to others. You have an interest in professional development.

    Assessment criteria - grade 5

    Knowledge You have a strong command of the key and related concepts. You can critically evaluate theories, models and tools. You can demonstrate explicit knowledge of the subject matter, and how it relates to other disciplines. Skills You apply knowledge in demanding business related situations. You can prioritize and critically select tools and methods for solving complex problems in the subject matter. Competences You execute skills with natural proficiency and you have detailed and explicit knowledge. You can perform independently and you are also able and act actively willing to help others develop and pass on your skills. You have an attitude of continuous professional development.