•   Communication and Culture GLO1LH101B-3087 22.08.2022-16.12.2022  5   (DEMO) +-
    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

    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

    Pasila Campus

    Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

    No final exam, no re-exams

    Teaching language

    English

    Internationality

    The course discusses cultural diversity at a workplace and intercultural communication.

    Timing

    22.08.2022 - 16.12.2022

    Learning assignments

    Moodle assignments and quizzes

    Content scheduling

    According to the implementation schedule

    Week 36 Pre-assignment: Introductions

    Weeks 37-38 English as a global business language, Cultural awareness in business environments

    Weeks 39-40 Companies and their operations in English

    Weeks 41-42 English for internal/external communication:
    Presentation skills
    Employment terminology

    Weeks 43-44 Building my professional brand in English (CV, cover letter, video pitch)

    Weeks 45-46 English for internal/external communication:
    Telephone, e-mail, social media.
    Meetings

    Weeks 47-48 English for internal/external communication in international business:
    Business writing, negotiating

    Groups
    • DEMO
    Alternative learning methods

    If the student has obtained the relevant knowledge and skills elsewhere, for example at work, s/he can demonstrate the knowledge and skills through the RPL process. See MyNet for further RPL information and instructions.
    An online version of the course is also available.

    Teachers

    Teija Schalin

    Seats

    15 - 40

    Further information

    Moodle assignments and quizzes, project presentation

    Degree Programme

    HELI Degree Programme in Business Management

    R&D proportion

    0.00 cr

    Virtual proportion

    0.00 cr

    Evaluation scale

    H-5