•   Communication and Culture GLO1LH101B-3077 22.08.2022-16.12.2022  5   (VIRTUAL, ...) +-
    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

    Students develop their communication and culture skills for working in English in multicultural business environments. Contact learning, including class-based learning, online quizzes, assignments, and independent work.

    Learning material and recommended literature

    Indicated in the implementation plan at the beginning of the module.

    Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

    No exam.

    Teaching language

    English

    Internationality

    Students develop their communication and culture skills for working in English in multicultural business environments.

    Timing

    22.08.2022 - 16.12.2022

    Learning assignments

    Online quizzes and assignments via Moodle.

    Enrollment

    13.06.2022 - 19.08.2022

    Content scheduling

    26.10 - 18.12.2020

    Groups
    • VIRTUAL
    • EXCH
    Teachers

    Karl Robbins

    Seats

    15 - 40

    Further information

    In-class (online via Zoom) participation, online quizzes and assignments.

    Degree Programme

    HELI Degree Programme in Business Management

    Virtual proportion

    5 cr

    Evaluation scale

    H-5