•   Communication and Culture GLO1LH101B-3070 24.10.2022-16.12.2022  5   (LH3MA2, ...) +-
    Learning objectives
    Students develop their communication and culture skills for working in English in multicultural business environments.
    The studies represent the B2 level of the Common European Framework in business English skills.
    Starting level and linkage with other courses
    B-part of basic studies module 5 Growing Global. The A-part is Globalization and Internationalization
    Contents
    Contact classes with quizzes, assignments and independent studies
    Assessment criteria
    Assessment criteria - grade 1
    • copes in English in the most typical work and business-related communication situations.
    • is aware of the general significance of linguistic and stylistic appropriateness in different types of business communication in English.
    • is familiar with the role of English as a global business language.
    • knows the basic cultural dimensions affecting international business.
    Assessment criteria - grade 3
    • copes well in English in typical work and business-related communication situations and in more informal work situations.
    • is aware of the significance of linguistic and stylistic appropriateness in different types of business communication in English and has a basic conception of the use of language and communication services.
    • is familiar with the role of English as a global business language and the underlying linguistic and cultural implications.
    • has a general understanding of cultural dimensions affecting business and basic skills to work in a multicultural business environment.
    Assessment criteria - grade 5
    • communicates successfully in English in most work and business-related communication situations and in more informal work situations.
    • knows the significance of linguistic and stylistic appropriateness in different types of business communication in English and knows how to access language and communication services.
    • is familiar with the role of English as a global business language and is able to analyze the underlying linguistic and cultural implications.
    • has a solid understanding of cultural dimensions affecting business and possesses the central skills to work in a multicultural business environment.
    Further information
    Communication and Culture (GLO1LH101B) is part of Growing Global module. The module includes following parts:

    Globalization and internationalization GLO1LH101A 5 cr
    Communication and culture GLO1LH101B 5 cr
    Language skills 5 cr (second foreign language; completed separately from parts A and B)
    Teaching methods and instruction

    Lessons and independent work via Moodle

    Learning material and recommended literature

    Moodle material

    Working life connections

    Project presentation on the internationalization of a Finnish SME company

    Campus

    Malmi Campus

    Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

    No final exam

    Teaching language

    English

    Timing

    24.10.2022 - 16.12.2022

    Learning assignments

    Oral assignments in class, Moodle assignments and quizzes

    Enrollment

    13.06.2022 - 21.10.2022

    Content scheduling

    According to the implementation schedule

    Groups
    • LH3MA2
    • CONTACT
    • EXCH
    Alternative learning methods

    Moodle work

    Teachers

    Pia Tapio

    Seats

    15 - 40

    Further information

    Active participation in class, Moodle assignments and quizzes, project presentation

    Degree Programme

    HELI Degree Programme in Business Management

    Evaluation scale

    H-5