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Business EnglishLaajuus (5 cr)

Code: 3011391

Credits

5 op

Objective

The student can both orally and in writing:
- describe the content and structure of his/her studies, training and working experience,
- introduce the operations and organization of a company and tell about different types of company forms as well as types of duties within a company,
- compile a professional job application and act in a job interview,
- communicate using right formality, vocabulary and phrases through a purchasing process (from an enquiry to an order, complaints, adjustments),
- analyze and tell about current business news in various Finnish media
- make and maintain contacts by phone, email, face-to-face

Content

Telling about the student’s own education, training and work experience. The student understands and can use appropriate business vocabulary and phrases both orally and in writing when describing the operations of a company, business environment, products and processes.
Making and maintaining contacts, discussing current business news, practising presentation skills. Compiling a job application and CV, acting in a job interview. Documentation used in a purchasing process.

Enrollment

02.12.2024 - 16.01.2025

Timing

16.01.2025 - 20.04.2025

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Engineering and Business

Campus

Kupittaa Campus

Teaching languages
  • English
Seats

20 - 35

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Library and Information Services
Teachers
  • COS Opettaja
  • Anniina Vainio
Groups
  • MKITIS24

Objective

The student can both orally and in writing:
- describe the content and structure of his/her studies, training and working experience,
- introduce the operations and organization of a company and tell about different types of company forms as well as types of duties within a company,
- compile a professional job application and act in a job interview,
- communicate using right formality, vocabulary and phrases through a purchasing process (from an enquiry to an order, complaints, adjustments),
- analyze and tell about current business news in various Finnish media
- make and maintain contacts by phone, email, face-to-face

Content

Telling about the student’s own education, training and work experience. The student understands and can use appropriate business vocabulary and phrases both orally and in writing when describing the operations of a company, business environment, products and processes.
Making and maintaining contacts, discussing current business news, practising presentation skills. Compiling a job application and CV, acting in a job interview. Documentation used in a purchasing process.

Materials

The course learning material consists of versatile and field-specific materials supporting learning which can be found on the course's itslearning platform. The material will be discussed in more detail during the course.

Teaching methods

Learning methods are based on active learning and application of knowledge by the student, both independently and in groups.

Learning methods include for example problem-based learning, flipped learning, work life-based learning, peer-assessment, self-assessment, reflection and discussion.

Exam schedules

No exams, no re-sits.

International connections

Pedagogical approaches encourage students to actively learn and apply knowledge through a variety of methods and field-specific assignments.

Completion alternatives

No optional ways to complete the course other than completing the given tasks on time and active participation in the required number of lessons.

Student workload

The learning tasks consist of assignments, in-class activities and homework tasks. The assignments are part of the approved completion of the course. The assignments are assessed on the scale 0-5.

Detailed instructions for the assignments will be given during the course.

Content scheduling

Practising the oral and written skills of English with field-specific and varied assignments.
Writing and reading texts, giving a presentation, discussing, practising vocabulary.

The extent of the course is 5 credits, corresponding to 135 hours of student work. The exact lecture dates can be found in the schedule. In addition, the course includes independent work alongside the lectures.

Further information

The teacher can be contacted by email at anniina.vainio@turkuamk.fi.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment methods and criteria

The assessment is based on approved completion of assignments and submission of assignments by the deadline. There are no exceptions to deadlines. If the student completes the course, it is not possible to raise the final grade by redoing one or more assignments (as per degree regulation).

The final grade for the course is based on the assessment scale of 0-5.

The assessment methods include teacher assessment, student's self-assessment and peer-assessment. The assessment criteria are also found on the itslearning platform.

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

The student does not complete the required tasks during the course. The oral and written production and understanding is scarce. The student quits the course.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

The student succeeds satisfactorily in the oral and written production. The student is able to communicate even though the communication is inaccurate at times. The lack and inconsistency of the vocabulary repertoire limits the communication. There are deficiencies in the structures of the language.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

The student succeeds well in varied oral and written production situations. The student masters a varied vocabulary repertoire of the field and uses it well but there may be some inaccuracies in the language production. The student demonstrates skills to use structures in a versatile and correct manner but there might appear some mistakes in more demanding structures.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student demonstrates excellent skills in varied and demanding oral and written production situations. The student knows how to communicate in a context-appropriate manner. The student masters to a versatile and excellent extent the vocabulary of the field and in other contexts as well. The student is able to use multiple structures and shows how to use them in an almost impeccable manner.

Enrollment

02.12.2024 - 14.01.2025

Timing

14.01.2025 - 27.04.2025

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

2 op

Mode of delivery

60 % Contact teaching, 40 % Distance learning

Unit

Turku University of Applied Sciences

Campus

Salo IoT Campus

Teaching languages
  • English
Seats

25 - 45

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Business
Teachers
  • COS Opettaja
  • Pia Lindgren
Groups
  • MLIISK25

Objective

The student can both orally and in writing:
- describe the content and structure of his/her studies, training and working experience,
- introduce the operations and organization of a company and tell about different types of company forms as well as types of duties within a company,
- compile a professional job application and act in a job interview,
- communicate using right formality, vocabulary and phrases through a purchasing process (from an enquiry to an order, complaints, adjustments),
- analyze and tell about current business news in various Finnish media
- make and maintain contacts by phone, email, face-to-face

Content

Telling about the student’s own education, training and work experience. The student understands and can use appropriate business vocabulary and phrases both orally and in writing when describing the operations of a company, business environment, products and processes.
Making and maintaining contacts, discussing current business news, practising presentation skills. Compiling a job application and CV, acting in a job interview. Documentation used in a purchasing process.

Materials

Will be provided on course workspace. Use of all other relevant material is encouraged.

Teaching methods

Independent/pair work; Applied research, reporting and presenting. Contact session

Independent/pair research and reflection

Team discussions and sharing

Utlizing study materials

Exam schedules

No exams as course is assignment-based

International connections

Innovation pedagogy in practise; international and business-life oriented assignment-based
individual/pair/group work
Individual/pair study supported by peer discussions and teacher guidance
Co-creation and shared knowledge
Assignment-based and continuous assessment

Completion alternatives

The student can apply for accreditation prior to the course starts.
Alternative ways must be discussed with course teachers.

Student workload

5ECTS, (4* 4 h contact lessons with teacher) total 135 hours student work incl
-applied research
-preparine reports and other written documents
-oral presenting
-working as pairs (both online and onsite)
-discussing and sharing in teams

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Content scheduling

-Writing: using appropriate, professional style
- Presenting and discussing field-specific topics in professional contexts
- Reading field-specific texts and utilizing the information in professional contexts
- Learning and using key terminology of the field
- Becoming professional, autonomous language users in working life

contact lessons combined with individual and teamwork
starts on 14 Jan

Level B2 acc to EFL

Further information

Itslearning about course
email in personal questions

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Career documents
Professional emails and other business correspondence
Pair Project Report and Presentation

Activity in meetings (one absence is accepted)
giving peer feedback, participation in discussions, sharing of own expertise

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

Student did not complete required course assignments that show competence in course topics, did not participate in the contact meetings to showcase competence in course topics or take an active part in the course to share expertise and learn from others.











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Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

The student can satisfactorily show business communication skills in oral and written business contexts
The student can produce text that shows only the basic features of professional
writing.
The student knows how to refer to sources. There are clear inconsistencies in the format and style of writing.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

The student is able to show the communication skills needed in oral and
written business contexts and demonstrate ability to communicate in various
business situations.
The student can produce text that contains some features of professional
writing.
The student can refer to sources and compile a reference list although there are inconsistencies in the format and style.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student is able to analyse different communicative situations in business and suggest ways of improving the communication in challenging situations. The student shows ability to adapt and adjust his/her communication style in various situations requiring professional communication skills.
The student can produce text that contains most features of professional writing, has well-developed elements of paragraph and report structure.
The student can produce text that displays coherence as well consistency throughout the documents.
The student can refer to sources and compile a reference list in a consistent format and style

Enrollment

02.12.2024 - 13.01.2025

Timing

13.01.2025 - 03.03.2025

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Engineering and Business

Campus

Lemminkäisenkatu

Teaching languages
  • English
Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Business
Teachers
  • Anniina Vainio
Groups
  • PLIILS24E

Objective

The student can both orally and in writing:
- describe the content and structure of his/her studies, training and working experience,
- introduce the operations and organization of a company and tell about different types of company forms as well as types of duties within a company,
- compile a professional job application and act in a job interview,
- communicate using right formality, vocabulary and phrases through a purchasing process (from an enquiry to an order, complaints, adjustments),
- analyze and tell about current business news in various Finnish media
- make and maintain contacts by phone, email, face-to-face

Content

Telling about the student’s own education, training and work experience. The student understands and can use appropriate business vocabulary and phrases both orally and in writing when describing the operations of a company, business environment, products and processes.
Making and maintaining contacts, discussing current business news, practising presentation skills. Compiling a job application and CV, acting in a job interview. Documentation used in a purchasing process.

Materials

The course learning material consists of versatile and field-specific materials supporting learning which can be found on the course's itslearning platform. The material will be discussed in more detail during the course.

Teaching methods

Learning methods are based on active learning and application of knowledge by the student, both independently and in groups.

Learning methods include for example problem-based learning, flipped learning, work life-based learning, peer-assessment, self-assessment, reflection and discussion.

Exam schedules

No exams, no re-sits.

International connections

Pedagogical approaches encourage students to actively learn and apply knowledge through a variety of methods and field-specific assignments.

Completion alternatives

No optional ways to complete the course other than completing the given tasks on time and active participation in the required number of lessons.

Student workload

The learning tasks consist of assignments, in-class activities and homework tasks. The assignments are part of the approved completion of the course. The assignments are assessed on the scale 0-5.

Detailed instructions for the assignments will be given during the course.

Content scheduling

Practising the oral and written skills of English with field-specific and varied assignments.
Writing and reading texts, giving a presentation, discussing, practising vocabulary.

The extent of the course is 5 credits, corresponding to 135 hours of student work. The exact lecture dates can be found in the schedule. In addition, the course includes independent work alongside the lectures.

Further information

The teacher can be contacted by email at anniina.vainio@turkuamk.fi.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment methods and criteria

The assessment is based on approved completion of assignments and submission of assignments by the deadline. There are no exceptions to deadlines. If the student completes the course, it is not possible to raise the final grade by redoing one or more assignments (as per degree regulation).

The final grade for the course is based on the assessment scale of 0-5.

The assessment methods include teacher assessment, student's self-assessment and peer-assessment. The assessment criteria are also found on the itslearning platform.

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

The student does not complete the required tasks during the course. The oral and written production and understanding is scarce. The student quits the course.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

The student succeeds satisfactorily in the oral and written production. The student is able to communicate even though the communication is inaccurate at times. The lack and inconsistency of the vocabulary repertoire limits the communication. There are deficiencies in the structures of the language.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

The student succeeds well in varied oral and written production situations. The student masters a varied vocabulary repertoire of the field and uses it well but there may be some inaccuracies in the language production. The student demonstrates skills to use structures in a versatile and correct manner but there might appear some mistakes in more demanding structures.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student demonstrates excellent skills in varied and demanding oral and written production situations. The student knows how to communicate in a context-appropriate manner. The student masters to a versatile and excellent extent the vocabulary of the field and in other contexts as well. The student is able to use multiple structures and shows how to use them in an almost impeccable manner.

Enrollment

27.05.2024 - 06.09.2024

Timing

06.09.2024 - 24.11.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Turku University of Applied Sciences

Campus

Kupittaa Campus

Teaching languages
  • English
Seats

80 - 95

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Business
Teachers
  • COS Opettaja
  • Anniina Vainio
Groups
  • LTOPS24H
  • LTOPS24I
  • LTOPS24J
  • LTOPS24K

Objective

The student can both orally and in writing:
- describe the content and structure of his/her studies, training and working experience,
- introduce the operations and organization of a company and tell about different types of company forms as well as types of duties within a company,
- compile a professional job application and act in a job interview,
- communicate using right formality, vocabulary and phrases through a purchasing process (from an enquiry to an order, complaints, adjustments),
- analyze and tell about current business news in various Finnish media
- make and maintain contacts by phone, email, face-to-face

Content

Telling about the student’s own education, training and work experience. The student understands and can use appropriate business vocabulary and phrases both orally and in writing when describing the operations of a company, business environment, products and processes.
Making and maintaining contacts, discussing current business news, practising presentation skills. Compiling a job application and CV, acting in a job interview. Documentation used in a purchasing process.

Materials

The course learning material consists of versatile and field-specific materials supporting learning which can be found on the course's itslearning platform. The material will be discussed in more detail during the course.

Teaching methods

Learning methods are based on active learning and application of knowledge by the student, both independently and in groups.

Learning methods include for example problem-based learning, flipped learning, work life-based learning, peer-assessment, self-assessment, reflection and discussion.

International connections

Pedagogical approaches encourage students to actively learn and apply knowledge through a variety of methods and field-specific assignments.

Completion alternatives

No exams, no re-sits.

Student workload

The learning tasks consist of assignments, in-class activities and homework tasks. The assignments are part of the approved completion of the course. The assignments are assessed on the scale 0-5. The assignments are as follows:
- Video CV (DL Sep 22)
- Formal email (DL Oct 13)
- Company presentation (DL Oct 20)
- Learning report (DL Nov 10)

Detailed instructions for the assignments will be given during the course.

Content scheduling

Practising the oral and written skills of English with field-specific and varied assignments.
Writing and reading texts, giving a presentation, discussing, practising vocabulary.

The extent of the course is 5 credits, corresponding to 135 hours of student work. The exact lecture dates can be found in the schedule. In addition, the course includes independent work alongside the lectures.

Further information

The teacher can be contacted by email at anniina.vainio@turkuamk.fi.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment methods and criteria

The assessment is based on approved completion of assignments and submission of assignments by the deadline. There are no exceptions to deadlines. If the student completes the course, it is not possible to raise the final grade by redoing one or more assignments (as per degree regulation).

The final grade for the course is based on the assessment scale of 0-5.

The assessment methods include teacher assessment, student's self-assessment and peer-assessment. The assessment criteria are also found on the itslearning platform.

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

The student does not complete the required tasks during the course. The oral and written production and understanding is scarce. The student quits the course.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

The student succeeds satisfactorily in the oral and written production. The student is able to communicate even though the communication is inaccurate at times. The lack and inconsistency of the vocabulary repertoire limits the communication. There are deficiencies in the structures of the language.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

The student succeeds well in varied oral and written production situations. The student masters a varied vocabulary repertoire of the field and uses it well but there may be some inaccuracies in the language production. The student demonstrates skills to use structures in a versatile and correct manner but there might appear some mistakes in more demanding structures.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student demonstrates excellent skills in varied and demanding oral and written production situations. The student knows how to communicate in a context-appropriate manner. The student masters to a versatile and excellent extent the vocabulary of the field and in other contexts as well. The student is able to use multiple structures and shows how to use them in an almost impeccable manner.

Enrollment

27.05.2024 - 02.09.2024

Timing

02.09.2024 - 24.11.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Turku University of Applied Sciences

Campus

Kupittaa Campus

Teaching languages
  • English
Seats

80 - 95

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Business
Teachers
  • COS Opettaja
  • Anniina Vainio
Groups
  • LTOPS24B
  • LTOPS24C
  • LTOPS24D
  • LTOPS24A

Objective

The student can both orally and in writing:
- describe the content and structure of his/her studies, training and working experience,
- introduce the operations and organization of a company and tell about different types of company forms as well as types of duties within a company,
- compile a professional job application and act in a job interview,
- communicate using right formality, vocabulary and phrases through a purchasing process (from an enquiry to an order, complaints, adjustments),
- analyze and tell about current business news in various Finnish media
- make and maintain contacts by phone, email, face-to-face

Content

Telling about the student’s own education, training and work experience. The student understands and can use appropriate business vocabulary and phrases both orally and in writing when describing the operations of a company, business environment, products and processes.
Making and maintaining contacts, discussing current business news, practising presentation skills. Compiling a job application and CV, acting in a job interview. Documentation used in a purchasing process.

Materials

The course learning material consists of versatile and field-specific materials supporting learning which can be found on the course's itslearning platform. The material will be discussed in more detail during the course.

Teaching methods

Learning methods are based on active learning and application of knowledge by the student, both independently and in groups.

Learning methods include for example problem-based learning, flipped learning, work life-based learning, peer-assessment, self-assessment, reflection and discussion.

Exam schedules

No exams, no re-sits.

International connections

Pedagogical approaches encourage students to actively learn and apply knowledge through a variety of methods and field-specific assignments.

Completion alternatives

No optional ways to complete the course other than completing the given tasks on time and active participation in the required number of lessons.

Student workload

The learning tasks consist of assignments, in-class activities and homework tasks. The assignments are part of the approved completion of the course. The assignments are assessed on the scale 0-5. The assignments are as follows:
- Video CV (DL Sep 22)
- Formal email (DL Oct 13)
- Company presentation (DL Oct 20)
- Learning report (DL Nov 10)

Detailed instructions for the assignments will be given during the course.

Content scheduling

Practising the oral and written skills of English with field-specific and varied assignments.
Writing and reading texts, giving a presentation, discussing, practising vocabulary.

The extent of the course is 5 credits, corresponding to 135 hours of student work. The exact lecture dates can be found in the schedule. In addition, the course includes independent work alongside the lectures.

Further information

The teacher can be contacted by email at anniina.vainio@turkuamk.fi.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment methods and criteria

The assessment is based on presence in the lectures 6/9 presence is required) as well as approved completion of assignments (min. 3/4) and submission of assignments by the deadline. The requirement of presence is based on the nature of the studied subject. Languages and communication is learned and practiced with other people.

Absences cannot be compensated with extra work and there are no exceptions to deadlines. If the student completes the course, it is not possible to raise the final grade by redoing one or more assignments (as per degree regulation).

The final grade for the course is based on the assessment scale of 0-5.

The assessment methods include teacher assessment, student's self-assessment and peer-assessment. The assessment criteria are gone through during the course and these are also found on the itslearning platform.

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

The student does not complete the required tasks during the course. The oral and written production and understanding is scarce. The absences exceed the limitation, the student quits the course.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

The student succeeds satisfactorily in the oral and written production. The student is able to communicate even though the communication is inaccurate at times. The lack and inconsistency of the vocabulary repertoire limits the communication. There are deficiencies in the structures of the language.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

The student succeeds well in varied oral and written production situations. The student masters a varied vocabulary repertoire of the field and uses it well but there may be some inaccuracies in the language production. The student demonstrates skills to use structures in a versatile and correct manner but there might appear some mistakes in more demanding structures.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student demonstrates excellent skills in varied and demanding oral and written production situations. The student knows how to communicate in a context-appropriate manner. The student masters to a versatile and excellent extent the vocabulary of the field and in other contexts as well. The student is able to use multiple structures and shows how to use them in an almost impeccable manner.

Enrollment

27.05.2024 - 02.09.2024

Timing

02.09.2024 - 18.12.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Turku University of Applied Sciences

Campus

Kupittaa Campus

Teaching languages
  • English
Seats

80 - 95

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Business
Teachers
  • Piia Pesso
  • COS Opettaja
Groups
  • LTOPS24F
  • LTOPS24G
  • LTOPS24E

Objective

The student can both orally and in writing:
- describe the content and structure of his/her studies, training and working experience,
- introduce the operations and organization of a company and tell about different types of company forms as well as types of duties within a company,
- compile a professional job application and act in a job interview,
- communicate using right formality, vocabulary and phrases through a purchasing process (from an enquiry to an order, complaints, adjustments),
- analyze and tell about current business news in various Finnish media
- make and maintain contacts by phone, email, face-to-face

Content

Telling about the student’s own education, training and work experience. The student understands and can use appropriate business vocabulary and phrases both orally and in writing when describing the operations of a company, business environment, products and processes.
Making and maintaining contacts, discussing current business news, practising presentation skills. Compiling a job application and CV, acting in a job interview. Documentation used in a purchasing process.

Materials

The course learning material consists of versatile and field-specific materials supporting learning which can be found on the course's itslearning platform. The material will be discussed in more detail during the course.

Teaching methods

Learning methods are based on active learning and application of knowledge by the student, both independently and in groups.

Learning methods include for example problem-based learning, flipped learning, work life-based learning, peer-assessment, self-assessment, reflection and discussion.

Exam schedules

No exams, no re-sits.

International connections

Pedagogical approaches encourage students to actively learn and apply knowledge through a variety of methods and field-specific assignments.

Completion alternatives

No optional ways to complete the course other than completing the given tasks on time and active participation in the required number of lessons.

Student workload

The learning tasks consist of assignments, in-class activities and homework tasks. The assignments are part of the approved completion of the course. The assignments are assessed on the scale 0-5. The assignments are as follows:
- Video CV (DL Sep 22)
- Formal email (DL Oct 13)
- Company presentation (DL Oct 20)
- Learning report (DL Nov 10)

Detailed instructions for the assignments will be given during the course.

Content scheduling

Practising the oral and written skills of English with field-specific and varied assignments.
Writing and reading texts, giving a presentation, discussing, practising vocabulary.

The extent of the course is 5 credits, corresponding to 135 hours of student work. The exact lecture dates can be found in the schedule. In addition, the course includes independent work alongside the lectures.

Further information

The teacher can be contacted by email at piia.pesso(a)turkuamk.fi (NB! the teacher responds during office hours from 8 am to 4 pm).

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment methods and criteria

The assessment is based on presence in the lectures 6/9 presence is required) as well as approved completion of assignments (min. 3/4) and submission of assignments by the deadline. The requirement of presence is based on the nature of the studied subject. Spoken communication is learned and practiced with other people in groups.

Absences cannot be compensated with extra work and there are no exceptions to deadlines. If the student completes the course, it is not possible to raise the final grade by redoing one or more assignments (as per degree regulation).

The final grade for the course is based on the assessment scale of 0-5.

The assessment methods include teacher assessment, student's self-assessment and peer-assessment. The assessment criteria are gone through during the course and these are also found on the itslearning platform.

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

The student does not complete the required tasks during the course. The oral and written production and understanding is scarce. The absences exceed the limitation, the student quits the course.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

The student succeeds satisfactorily in the oral and written production. The student is able to communicate even though the communication is inaccurate at times. The lack and inconsistency of the vocabulary repertoire limits the communication. There are deficiencies in the structures of the language.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

The student succeeds well in varied oral and written production situations. The student masters a varied vocabulary repertoire of the field and uses it well but there may be some inaccuracies in the language production. The student demonstrates skills to use structures in a versatile and correct manner but there might appear some mistakes in more demanding structures.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student demonstrates excellent skills in varied and demanding oral and written production situations. The student knows how to communicate in a context-appropriate manner. The student masters to a versatile and excellent extent the vocabulary of the field and in other contexts as well. The student is able to use multiple structures and shows how to use them in an almost impeccable manner.

Enrollment

27.05.2024 - 30.08.2024

Timing

30.08.2024 - 10.12.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Engineering and Business

Campus

Kupittaa Campus

Teaching languages
  • English
Seats

65 - 75

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Business
Teachers
  • COS Opettaja
  • Ian Bowie
Groups
  • MLIITS24

Objective

The student can both orally and in writing:
- describe the content and structure of his/her studies, training and working experience,
- introduce the operations and organization of a company and tell about different types of company forms as well as types of duties within a company,
- compile a professional job application and act in a job interview,
- communicate using right formality, vocabulary and phrases through a purchasing process (from an enquiry to an order, complaints, adjustments),
- analyze and tell about current business news in various Finnish media
- make and maintain contacts by phone, email, face-to-face

Content

Telling about the student’s own education, training and work experience. The student understands and can use appropriate business vocabulary and phrases both orally and in writing when describing the operations of a company, business environment, products and processes.
Making and maintaining contacts, discussing current business news, practising presentation skills. Compiling a job application and CV, acting in a job interview. Documentation used in a purchasing process.

Materials

No previous business experience is expected. While there is no requirement to read any business books prior to, or during the course, the following (in no particular order) are just a few recommended for anyone genuinely interested in a future career in the world of business:
Good to Great - James C. Collins
Blue Ocean Strategy - W. Chan Kim
The Art of War - Sun Tzu
The Personal MBA - Josh Kaufman
Zig Ziglar's Secrets to Closing the Sale - Zig Ziglar
Start With Why - Simon Sinek

Teaching methods

Interactive. Students are encouraged to participate as actively as possible in discussions and set tasks and will work in self-assigned groups drawing from their own ideas, opinions, and experiences.

Exam schedules

There is no exam for this course

International connections

The content of the course is designed to enhance overall English language communication skills. Examples include the ability to form relationships, present, support and defend own ideas and opinions, decide on appropriate forms of communication for different situations and demonstrate an ability to use different digital tools for effective communication. Students will complete tasks individually, in pairs and groups to enhance communication and interpersonal skills.

Completion alternatives

None

Student workload

Classroom activities 30h
Self-guided learning 20h

Content scheduling

You will focus on using practical spoken communication skills in English to complete a variety of group based tasks and projects. Course aims and goals include building confidence to use English, improve overall fluency and build active vocabulary.
Topics include:

Breaking the ice
Team Presentation
Elevator Pitch
Team based problem solving projects

N.B. Teacher reserves the right to make changes to the above as required.

Further information

Emphasis is very much placed on clear, unambiguous and understandable communication. You will not be downgraded for grammatical, word order or other errors that do not interfere with overall understanding. Although emphasis in class is placed on spoken communication not everyone is a natural orator. You will not be marked down for a lack of fluency - effort and willingness to try are enough.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Assessment is a combination of teacher observation of student commitment, effort and engagement during lessons together with the standard of 4 completed classroom task based assignments. Students will be assessed on overall communicative competence and language appropriacy within specific communication contexts.

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

The student has insufficient attendance (has been absent in more than 4 classes). The student has not completed all the tasks. The student has completed tasks but they are not of an acceptable standard.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

The student has completed the tasks with the minimum of set requirements stated in the task instructions. The student has completed tasks later than the given deadlines. The student has not addressed feedback provided by the teacher.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

The student has completed the tasks well fulfilling most of the set requirements stated in the task instructions. The student has completed tasks within the given deadlines. The student has partly addressed feedback provided by the teacher. The student has reflected on their own performance and has been given peer feedback.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student has completed the tasks very well fulfilling or surpassing the set requirements as stated in the task instructions. The student has completed tasks within the given deadlines or earlier and has addressed feedback provided by the teacher. The student has been giving quality peer feedback.

Enrollment

01.12.2023 - 16.01.2024

Timing

16.01.2024 - 13.05.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Engineering and Business

Campus

Salo IoT Campus

Teaching languages
  • English
Seats

40 - 50

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Business
Teachers
  • Anniina Teittinen
  • Marjo Aaltonen
Groups
  • MLIISK24

Objective

The student can both orally and in writing:
- describe the content and structure of his/her studies, training and working experience,
- introduce the operations and organization of a company and tell about different types of company forms as well as types of duties within a company,
- compile a professional job application and act in a job interview,
- communicate using right formality, vocabulary and phrases through a purchasing process (from an enquiry to an order, complaints, adjustments),
- analyze and tell about current business news in various Finnish media
- make and maintain contacts by phone, email, face-to-face

Content

Telling about the student’s own education, training and work experience. The student understands and can use appropriate business vocabulary and phrases both orally and in writing when describing the operations of a company, business environment, products and processes.
Making and maintaining contacts, discussing current business news, practising presentation skills. Compiling a job application and CV, acting in a job interview. Documentation used in a purchasing process.

Materials

The course learning material consists of versatile and field-specific materials supporting learning which can be found on the course's itslearning platform. The material will be discussed in more detail during the course.

Teaching methods

Learning methods are based on active learning and application of knowledge by the student, both independently and in groups.

Learning methods include for example problem-based learning, flipped learning, work life-based learning, peer-assessment, self-assessment, reflection and discussion.

International connections

Pedagogical approaches encourage students to actively learn and apply knowledge through a variety of methods and field-specific assignments.

Student workload

The learning tasks consist of assignments, in-class activities and homework tasks. The assignments are part of the approved completion of the course. The assignments are assessed on the scale 0-5. The assignments are as follows:
- Video CV
- Formal email
- Company presentation
- Learning report

Detailed instructions for the assignments will be given during the course.

Content scheduling

Practising oral and written skills of English with field-specific and varied assignments.
Writing and reading texts, giving a presentation, discussing, practising vocabulary.

The extent of the course is 5 credits, corresponding to 135 hours of student work. The exact lecture dates can be found in the schedule. In addition, the course includes independent work alongside the lectures.

Further information

The student contacts the teacher via email.
The teacher uses primarily itslearning as the communication channel.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment methods and criteria

The assessment is based on presence in the lectures (75 % presence is required) as well as completion of assignments and submission of assignments by the deadline.

The final grade for the course is based on the assessment scale of 0-5.

The assessment methods include teacher assessment, student's self-assessment and peer-assessment. The assessment criteria are gone through during the course and these are also found on the itslearning platform.

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

The student does not complete the required tasks during the course. The oral and written production and understanding is scarce. The absences exceed the limitation, the student quits the course.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

The student succeeds satisfactorily in the oral and written production. The student is able to communicate even though the communication is inaccurate at times. The lack and inconsistency of the vocabulary repertoire limit the communication. There are deficiencies in the structures of the language.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

The student succeeds well in varied oral and written production situations. The student masters a varied vocabulary repertoire of the field and uses it well but there may be some inaccuracies in the language production. The student demonstrates skills to use structures in a versatile and correct manner but there might appear some mistakes in more demanding structures.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student demonstrates excellent skills in varied and demanding oral and written production situations. The student knows how to communicate in a context-appropriate manner. The student masters to a versatile and excellent extent the vocabulary of the field and in other contexts as well. The student is able to use multiple structures and shows how to use them in an almost impeccable manner.

Enrollment

01.06.2023 - 04.09.2023

Timing

04.09.2023 - 17.11.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Engineering and Business

Campus

Lemminkäisenkatu

Teaching languages
  • English
Seats

20 - 100

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Business
Teachers
  • Anniina Teittinen
Groups
  • LTOPS23I
    LTOPS23I
  • LTOPS23C
    LTOPS23C
  • LTOPS23A
    LTOPS23A
  • LTOPS23B
    LTOPS23B

Objective

The student can both orally and in writing:
- describe the content and structure of his/her studies, training and working experience,
- introduce the operations and organization of a company and tell about different types of company forms as well as types of duties within a company,
- compile a professional job application and act in a job interview,
- communicate using right formality, vocabulary and phrases through a purchasing process (from an enquiry to an order, complaints, adjustments),
- analyze and tell about current business news in various Finnish media
- make and maintain contacts by phone, email, face-to-face

Content

Telling about the student’s own education, training and work experience. The student understands and can use appropriate business vocabulary and phrases both orally and in writing when describing the operations of a company, business environment, products and processes.
Making and maintaining contacts, discussing current business news, practising presentation skills. Compiling a job application and CV, acting in a job interview. Documentation used in a purchasing process.

Materials

The course learning material consists of versatile and field-specific materials supporting learning which can be found on the course's itslearning platform. The material will be discussed in more detail during the course.

Teaching methods

Learning methods are based on active learning and application of knowledge by the student, both independently and in groups.

Learning methods include for example problem-based learning, flipped learning, work life-based learning, peer-assessment, self-assessment, reflection and discussion.

International connections

Pedagogical approaches encourage students to actively learn and apply knowledge through a variety of methods and field-specific assignments.

Student workload

The learning tasks consist of assignments, in-class activities and homework tasks. The assignments are part of the approved completion of the course. The assignments are assessed on the scale 0-5. The assignments are as follows:
- Video CV
- Formal email
- Company presentation
- Learning report

Detailed instructions for the assignments will be given during the course.

Content scheduling

Practising the oral and written skills of English with field-specific and varied assignments.
Writing and reading texts, giving a presentation, discussing, practising vocabulary.

The extent of the course is 5 credits, corresponding to 135 hours of student work. The exact lecture dates can be found in the schedule. In addition, the course includes independent work alongside the lectures.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment methods and criteria

The assessment is based on presence in the lectures (75 % presence is required) as well as approved completion of assignments and submission of assignments by the deadline.

The final grade for the course is based on the assessment scale of 0-5.

The assessment methods include teacher assessment, student's self-assessment and peer-assessment. The assessment criteria are gone through during the course and these are also found on the itslearning platform.

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

The student does not complete the required tasks during the course. The oral and written production and understanding is scarce. The absences exceed the limitation, the student quits the course.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

The student succeeds satisfactorily in the oral and written production. The student is able to communicate even though the communication is inaccurate at times. The lack and inconsistency of the vocabulary repertoire limits the communication. There are deficiencies in the structures of the language.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

The student succeeds well in varied oral and written production situations. The student masters a varied vocabulary repertoire of the field and uses it well but there may be some inaccuracies in the language production. The student demonstrates skills to use structures in a versatile and correct manner but there might appear some mistakes in more demanding structures.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student demonstrates excellent skills in varied and demanding oral and written production situations. The student knows how to communicate in a context-appropriate manner. The student masters to a versatile and excellent extent the vocabulary of the field and in other contexts as well. The student is able to use multiple structures and shows how to use them in an almost impeccable manner.

Enrollment

05.08.2023 - 10.09.2023

Timing

04.09.2023 - 17.11.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Engineering and Business

Campus

Lemminkäisenkatu

Teaching languages
  • English
Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Business
Teachers
  • Anniina Vainio
Groups
  • LTOPS23H
    LTOPS23H
  • LTOPS23K
    LTOPS23K
  • LTOPS23G
    LTOPS23G

Objective

The student can both orally and in writing:
- describe the content and structure of his/her studies, training and working experience,
- introduce the operations and organization of a company and tell about different types of company forms as well as types of duties within a company,
- compile a professional job application and act in a job interview,
- communicate using right formality, vocabulary and phrases through a purchasing process (from an enquiry to an order, complaints, adjustments),
- analyze and tell about current business news in various Finnish media
- make and maintain contacts by phone, email, face-to-face

Content

Telling about the student’s own education, training and work experience. The student understands and can use appropriate business vocabulary and phrases both orally and in writing when describing the operations of a company, business environment, products and processes.
Making and maintaining contacts, discussing current business news, practising presentation skills. Compiling a job application and CV, acting in a job interview. Documentation used in a purchasing process.

Materials

The course learning material consists of versatile and field-specific materials supporting learning which can be found on the course's itslearning platform. The material will be discussed in more detail during the course.

Teaching methods

Learning methods are based on active learning and application of knowledge by the student, both independently and in groups.

Learning methods include for example problem-based learning, flipped learning, work life-based learning, peer-assessment, self-assessment, reflection and discussion.

International connections

Pedagogical approaches encourage students to actively learn and apply knowledge through a variety of methods and field-specific assignments.

Student workload

The learning tasks consist of assignments, in-class activities and homework tasks. The assignments are part of the approved completion of the course. The assignments are assessed on the scale 0-5. The assignments are as follows:
- Video CV
- Formal email
- Company presentation
- Learning report

Detailed instructions for the assignments will be given during the course.

Content scheduling

Practising the oral and written skills of English with field-specific and varied assignments.
Writing and reading texts, giving a presentation, discussing, practising vocabulary.

The extent of the course is 5 credits, corresponding to 135 hours of student work. The exact lecture dates can be found in the schedule. In addition, the course includes independent work alongside the lectures.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment methods and criteria

The assessment is based on presence in the lectures (75 % presence is required) as well as approved completion of assignments and submission of assignments by the deadline.

The final grade for the course is based on the assessment scale of 0-5.

The assessment methods include teacher assessment, student's self-assessment and peer-assessment. The assessment criteria are gone through during the course and these are also found on the itslearning platform.

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

The student does not complete the required tasks during the course. The oral and written production and understanding is scarce. The absences exceed the limitation, the student quits the course.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

The student succeeds satisfactorily in the oral and written production. The student is able to communicate even though the communication is inaccurate at times. The lack and inconsistency of the vocabulary repertoire limits the communication. There are deficiencies in the structures of the language.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

The student succeeds well in varied oral and written production situations. The student masters a varied vocabulary repertoire of the field and uses it well but there may be some inaccuracies in the language production. The student demonstrates skills to use structures in a versatile and correct manner but there might appear some mistakes in more demanding structures.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student demonstrates excellent skills in varied and demanding oral and written production situations. The student knows how to communicate in a context-appropriate manner. The student masters to a versatile and excellent extent the vocabulary of the field and in other contexts as well. The student is able to use multiple structures and shows how to use them in an almost impeccable manner.

Enrollment

02.07.2023 - 04.10.2023

Timing

04.09.2023 - 17.11.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Engineering and Business

Campus

Lemminkäisenkatu

Teaching languages
  • English
Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Business
Teachers
  • Anniina Vainio
Teacher in charge

Anniina Vainio

Groups
  • LTOPS23J
    LTOPS23J
  • LTOPS23D
    LTOPS23D
  • LTOPS23E
    LTOPS23E
  • LTOPS23F
    LTOPS23F

Objective

The student can both orally and in writing:
- describe the content and structure of his/her studies, training and working experience,
- introduce the operations and organization of a company and tell about different types of company forms as well as types of duties within a company,
- compile a professional job application and act in a job interview,
- communicate using right formality, vocabulary and phrases through a purchasing process (from an enquiry to an order, complaints, adjustments),
- analyze and tell about current business news in various Finnish media
- make and maintain contacts by phone, email, face-to-face

Content

Telling about the student’s own education, training and work experience. The student understands and can use appropriate business vocabulary and phrases both orally and in writing when describing the operations of a company, business environment, products and processes.
Making and maintaining contacts, discussing current business news, practising presentation skills. Compiling a job application and CV, acting in a job interview. Documentation used in a purchasing process.

Materials

The course learning material consists of versatile and field-specific materials supporting learning which can be found on the course's itslearning platform. The material will be discussed in more detail during the course.

Teaching methods

Learning methods are based on active learning and application of knowledge by the student, both independently and in groups.

Learning methods include for example problem-based learning, flipped learning, work life-based learning, peer-assessment, self-assessment, reflection and discussion.

International connections

Pedagogical approaches encourage students to actively learn and apply knowledge through a variety of methods and field-specific assignments.

Student workload

The learning tasks consist of assignments, in-class activities and homework tasks. The assignments are part of the approved completion of the course. The assignments are assessed on the scale 0-5. The assignments are as follows:
- Video CV
- Formal email
- Company presentation
- Learning report

Detailed instructions for the assignments will be given during the course.

Content scheduling

Practising the oral and written skills of English with field-specific and varied assignments.
Writing and reading texts, giving a presentation, discussing, practising vocabulary.

The extent of the course is 5 credits, corresponding to 135 hours of student work. The exact lecture dates can be found in the schedule. In addition, the course includes independent work alongside the lectures.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment methods and criteria

The assessment is based on presence in the lectures (75 % presence is required) as well as approved completion of assignments and submission of assignments by the deadline.

The final grade for the course is based on the assessment scale of 0-5.

The assessment methods include teacher assessment, student's self-assessment and peer-assessment. The assessment criteria are gone through during the course and these are also found on the itslearning platform.

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

The student does not complete the required tasks during the course. The oral and written production and understanding is scarce. The absences exceed the limitation, the student quits the course.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

The student succeeds satisfactorily in the oral and written production. The student is able to communicate even though the communication is inaccurate at times. The lack and inconsistency of the vocabulary repertoire limits the communication. There are deficiencies in the structures of the language.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

The student succeeds well in varied oral and written production situations. The student masters a varied vocabulary repertoire of the field and uses it well but there may be some inaccuracies in the language production. The student demonstrates skills to use structures in a versatile and correct manner but there might appear some mistakes in more demanding structures.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student demonstrates excellent skills in varied and demanding oral and written production situations. The student knows how to communicate in a context-appropriate manner. The student masters to a versatile and excellent extent the vocabulary of the field and in other contexts as well. The student is able to use multiple structures and shows how to use them in an almost impeccable manner.

Enrollment

01.06.2023 - 03.09.2023

Timing

01.08.2023 - 31.12.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Engineering and Business

Campus

Lemminkäisenkatu

Teaching languages
  • English
Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Business
Teachers
  • Kosar Mahmoodi
  • Kim Vo
  • TELI4 Virtuaalihenkilö YRMY
Groups
  • MLIITS23
    Liiketalouden monimuotokoulutus, syksy 2023

Objective

The student can both orally and in writing:
- describe the content and structure of his/her studies, training and working experience,
- introduce the operations and organization of a company and tell about different types of company forms as well as types of duties within a company,
- compile a professional job application and act in a job interview,
- communicate using right formality, vocabulary and phrases through a purchasing process (from an enquiry to an order, complaints, adjustments),
- analyze and tell about current business news in various Finnish media
- make and maintain contacts by phone, email, face-to-face

Content

Telling about the student’s own education, training and work experience. The student understands and can use appropriate business vocabulary and phrases both orally and in writing when describing the operations of a company, business environment, products and processes.
Making and maintaining contacts, discussing current business news, practising presentation skills. Compiling a job application and CV, acting in a job interview. Documentation used in a purchasing process.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Enrollment

01.06.2023 - 03.09.2023

Timing

01.08.2023 - 31.12.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Engineering and Business

Campus

Lemminkäisenkatu

Teaching languages
  • English
Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Business
Teachers
  • Jaana Lindgren
Groups
  • MKITIS23

Objective

The student can both orally and in writing:
- describe the content and structure of his/her studies, training and working experience,
- introduce the operations and organization of a company and tell about different types of company forms as well as types of duties within a company,
- compile a professional job application and act in a job interview,
- communicate using right formality, vocabulary and phrases through a purchasing process (from an enquiry to an order, complaints, adjustments),
- analyze and tell about current business news in various Finnish media
- make and maintain contacts by phone, email, face-to-face

Content

Telling about the student’s own education, training and work experience. The student understands and can use appropriate business vocabulary and phrases both orally and in writing when describing the operations of a company, business environment, products and processes.
Making and maintaining contacts, discussing current business news, practising presentation skills. Compiling a job application and CV, acting in a job interview. Documentation used in a purchasing process.

Materials

Provided on course workspace for each study module

Teaching methods

The methods include task-based activities, individual research and reflection, interactive online and campus meetings, team discussions, video and reading materials.

Exam schedules

No exam as the course is task-based and assessed based on successful completion of required assignments and participation in online and campus workshops. Student can re-attempt the course by completing other missing parts of the course within one month of the course end.

International connections

Flipped learning, Work life oriented learning assignments, Independent and small group study, Task-based assessment

Completion alternatives

Similar Business English courses in other HEI's
Accreditation of prior learning is possible, please contact the teacher before the course starts for instructions. If the accreditation submission fulfils the assessment criteria, student can attain the credits. If the submission does not meet the criteria, student joins the course.

Student workload

135 hours of student work in total; 5 modules; each includes study materials and practical activities and assignments:

1. Describing his/her studies and professional field of work 20h
2. Professional texts and news in various media, vocabulary 25h
3. Career orientation, incl. professional job application, email cover letter and participating in a job interview 30h
4. Meetings and negotiations, networking and business socializing 30h
5. Pitching and presenting information 30h

Content scheduling

Student can both orally and in writing communicate using the right style and register in different contexts:
- Describing his/her studies and professional field of work
- Professional texts and news in various media, vocabulary
- Career orientation, incl. professional job application, email cover letter and participating in a job interview
- Meetings and negotiations, networking and business socializing
- Pitching and presenting information

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Description of own studies and work; peer and self evaluation

Assignments and type of feedback/evaluation:
-CV, email cover letter, Linkedin Profile, job interview practice; teacher and peer evaluation
-Product pitch; peer and self evaluation
-Professional presentation; self, peer and teacher evaluation
-Team meeting; peer and teacher evaluation
-Analysis of professional text and vocabulary; self and teacher evaluation

Assessment:
Completion of five course modules and assignments (50%)
Participation in online and campus meetings and activities (40%)
Peer feedback and self-evaluation (10%)

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

Student does not complete required course assignments that show competence in course topics, does not participate in the online meetings to showcase competence in course topics or take an active part in the course to share expertise and learn from others.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

The student shows some ability to communicate in situations requiring business communication skills. The student participates in class sessions but does not share or complete peer evaluation in the learning process. The student completes all the assignments but they may be of poorer standard in terms of language, communication or finishing. The self-evaluation may be lacking in terms of substance or reflection.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

The student demonstrates good ability to communicate in various oral and written business contexts. The student participates actively in class sessions and peer evaluation to share and learn from others. The student completes all assignments and self-evaluation as required to a good standard.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student is able to communicate professionally in different business situations. The student shows ability to adapt and adjust his/her communication style and react even in more demanding communicative situations. The student participates actively in class sessions and peer evaluation to share and learn from others. The student completes all assignments and self-evaluation as required to an excellent standard.

Enrollment

01.12.2022 - 24.01.2023

Timing

17.01.2023 - 18.04.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Engineering and Business

Campus

Salo IoT Campus

Teaching languages
  • English
Seats

20 - 35

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Business
Teachers
  • Anniina Teittinen
Groups
  • MLIISK23

Objective

The student can both orally and in writing:
- describe the content and structure of his/her studies, training and working experience,
- introduce the operations and organization of a company and tell about different types of company forms as well as types of duties within a company,
- compile a professional job application and act in a job interview,
- communicate using right formality, vocabulary and phrases through a purchasing process (from an enquiry to an order, complaints, adjustments),
- analyze and tell about current business news in various Finnish media
- make and maintain contacts by phone, email, face-to-face

Content

Telling about the student’s own education, training and work experience. The student understands and can use appropriate business vocabulary and phrases both orally and in writing when describing the operations of a company, business environment, products and processes.
Making and maintaining contacts, discussing current business news, practising presentation skills. Compiling a job application and CV, acting in a job interview. Documentation used in a purchasing process.

Materials

The material related to the course on itslearning.

Teaching methods

Online learning, independent learning, problem-based learning, flipped learning, working life-based learning, self-reflection

International connections

Online learning, independent learning, problem-based learning, flipped learning, working life-based learning, self-reflection

Student workload

The learning tasks consist of assignments, tasks done during the lessons and homework. More exact instructions on itslearning.

Content scheduling

Practising the oral and written skills in English with field-specific and varied assignments. Writing texts, giving a presentation, discussing, reading texts, practising vocabulary.

Timing in the spring semester 2023. Exact dates found in the schedule.

Further information

Students communicate with teacher via email.
The teacher uses itslearning as the primary communication channel.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment methods and criteria

The assessment is based on presence (75 % presence on the lessons) and assignments. Assignment-specific instructions on itslearning.

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

The student does not complete the required tasks during the course. The oral and written production and understanding is scarce. The absences exceed the limitation, the student quits the course.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

The student succeeds passably in the oral and written production. The student is able to communicate even though the communication is inaccurate at times. The lack and inconsistency of the vocabulary repertoire limits the communication. There are deficiencies in the structures of the language.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

The student is able to succeed well in varied oral and written production situations. The student masters a varied vocabulary repertoire of the field and uses it well but there may be some inaccuracies in the language production. The student demonstrates skills to use structures in a versatile and correct manner but there might appear some mistakes in more demanding structures.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student demonstrates excellent skills in varied and demanding oral and written production situations. The student knows how to communicate in a context-appropriate manner. The student masters to a versatile and excellent extent the vocabulary of the field and in other contexts as well. The student is able to use multiple structures and shows how to use them in an almost impeccable manner.

Enrollment

16.08.2022 - 16.09.2022

Timing

16.09.2022 - 08.12.2022

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Engineering and Business

Campus

Lemminkäisenkatu

Teaching languages
  • English
Seats

20 - 70

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Business
Teachers
  • Anniina Teittinen
Groups
  • MLIITS22
    Liiketalouden monimuotokoulutus, syksy 2022

Objective

The student can both orally and in writing:
- describe the content and structure of his/her studies, training and working experience,
- introduce the operations and organization of a company and tell about different types of company forms as well as types of duties within a company,
- compile a professional job application and act in a job interview,
- communicate using right formality, vocabulary and phrases through a purchasing process (from an enquiry to an order, complaints, adjustments),
- analyze and tell about current business news in various Finnish media
- make and maintain contacts by phone, email, face-to-face

Content

Telling about the student’s own education, training and work experience. The student understands and can use appropriate business vocabulary and phrases both orally and in writing when describing the operations of a company, business environment, products and processes.
Making and maintaining contacts, discussing current business news, practising presentation skills. Compiling a job application and CV, acting in a job interview. Documentation used in a purchasing process.

Materials

The material related to the course on itslearning.

Teaching methods

Online learning, independent learning, problem-based learning, flipped learning, working life-based learning, self-reflection

International connections

Online learning, independent learning, problem-based learning, flipped learning, working life-based learning, self-reflection

Student workload

The learning tasks consist of assignments, tasks done during the lessons and homework. More exact instructions on itslearning.

Content scheduling

Practising the oral and written skills in English with field-specific and varied assignments. Writing texts, giving a presentation, discussing, reading texts, practising vocabulary.

Timing in the autumn semester 2022. Exact dates found in the schedule

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment methods and criteria

The assessment is based on presence (75 % presence on the lessons) and assignments. Assignment-specific instructions on itslearning.

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

The student does not complete the required tasks during the course. The oral and written production and understanding is scarce. The absences exceed the limitation, the student quits the course.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

The student succeeds passably in the oral and written production. The student is able to communicate even though the communication is inaccurate at times. The lack and inconsistency of the vocabulary repertoire limits the communication. There are deficiencies in the structures of the language.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

The student is able to succeed well in varied oral and written production situations. The student masters a varied vocabulary repertoire of the field and uses it well but there may be some inaccuracies in the language production. The student demonstrates skills to use structures in a versatile and correct manner but there might appear some mistakes in more demanding structures.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student demonstrates excellent skills in varied and demanding oral and written production situations. The student knows how to communicate in a context-appropriate manner. The student masters to a versatile and excellent extent the vocabulary of the field and in other contexts as well. The student is able to use multiple structures and shows how to use them in an almost impeccable manner.

Enrollment

23.08.2022 - 15.09.2022

Timing

05.09.2022 - 20.12.2022

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Engineering and Business

Campus

Lemminkäisenkatu

Teaching languages
  • English
Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Business
Teachers
  • Marjo Inkala
Groups
  • LTOPS22A
    LTOPS22A
  • LTOPS22B
    LTOPS22B
  • LTOPS22G
    LTOPS22G
  • LTOPS22F
    LTOPS22F

Objective

The student can both orally and in writing:
- describe the content and structure of his/her studies, training and working experience,
- introduce the operations and organization of a company and tell about different types of company forms as well as types of duties within a company,
- compile a professional job application and act in a job interview,
- communicate using right formality, vocabulary and phrases through a purchasing process (from an enquiry to an order, complaints, adjustments),
- analyze and tell about current business news in various Finnish media
- make and maintain contacts by phone, email, face-to-face

Content

Telling about the student’s own education, training and work experience. The student understands and can use appropriate business vocabulary and phrases both orally and in writing when describing the operations of a company, business environment, products and processes.
Making and maintaining contacts, discussing current business news, practising presentation skills. Compiling a job application and CV, acting in a job interview. Documentation used in a purchasing process.

Materials

The material related to the course on itslearning.

Teaching methods

Online learning, independent learning, problem-based learning, flipped learning, working life-based learning, self-reflection

International connections

Online learning, independent learning, problem-based learning, flipped learning, working life-based learning, self-reflection

Student workload

The learning tasks consist of assignments, tasks done during the lessons and homework. More exact instructions on itslearning.

Content scheduling

Practising the oral and written skills in English with field-specific and varied assignments. Writing texts, giving a presentation, discussing, reading texts, practising vocabulary.

Timing in the autumn semester 2022. Exact dates found in the schedule

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment methods and criteria

The assessment is based on presence and assignments. Assignment-specific instructions on itslearning.

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

The student does not complete the required tasks during the course. The oral and written production and understanding is scarce. The absences exceed the limitation, the student quits the course.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

The student succeeds passably in the oral and written production. The student is able to communicate even though the communication is inaccurate at times. The lack and inconsistency of the vocabulary repertoire limits the communication. There are deficiencies in the structures of the language.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

The student is able to succeed well in varied oral and written production situations. The student masters a varied vocabulary repertoire of the field and uses it well but there may be some inaccuracies in the language production. The student demonstrates skills to use structures in a versatile and correct manner but there might appear some mistakes in more demanding structures.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student demonstrates excellent skills in varied and demanding oral and written production situations. The student knows how to communicate in a context-appropriate manner. The student masters to a versatile and excellent extent the vocabulary of the field and in other contexts as well. The student is able to use multiple structures and shows how to use them in an almost impeccable manner.

Enrollment

01.07.2022 - 09.09.2022

Timing

05.09.2022 - 20.12.2022

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Campus

Lemminkäisenkatu

Teaching languages
  • English
Seats

15 - 37

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Business
Teachers
  • Marjo Inkala
Groups
  • PMMWES22

Objective

The student can both orally and in writing:
- describe the content and structure of his/her studies, training and working experience,
- introduce the operations and organization of a company and tell about different types of company forms as well as types of duties within a company,
- compile a professional job application and act in a job interview,
- communicate using right formality, vocabulary and phrases through a purchasing process (from an enquiry to an order, complaints, adjustments),
- analyze and tell about current business news in various Finnish media
- make and maintain contacts by phone, email, face-to-face

Content

Telling about the student’s own education, training and work experience. The student understands and can use appropriate business vocabulary and phrases both orally and in writing when describing the operations of a company, business environment, products and processes.
Making and maintaining contacts, discussing current business news, practising presentation skills. Compiling a job application and CV, acting in a job interview. Documentation used in a purchasing process.

Materials

The material related to the course on itslearning.

Teaching methods

Online learning, independent learning, problem-based learning, flipped learning, working life-based learning, self-reflection

International connections

Online learning, independent learning, problem-based learning, flipped learning, working life-based learning, self-reflection

Student workload

The learning tasks consist of assignments, tasks done during the lessons and homework. More exact instructions on itslearning.

Content scheduling

Practising the oral and written skills in English with field-specific and varied assignments. Writing texts, giving a presentation, discussing, reading texts, practising vocabulary.

Timing in the autumn semester 2022. Exact dates found in the schedule

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment methods and criteria

The assessment is based on presence and assignments. Assignment-specific instructions on itslearning.

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

The student does not complete the required tasks during the course. The oral and written production and understanding is scarce. The absences exceed the limitation, the student quits the course.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

The student succeeds passably in the oral and written production. The student is able to communicate even though the communication is inaccurate at times. The lack and inconsistency of the vocabulary repertoire limits the communication. There are deficiencies in the structures of the language.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

The student is able to succeed well in varied oral and written production situations. The student masters a varied vocabulary repertoire of the field and uses it well but there may be some inaccuracies in the language production. The student demonstrates skills to use structures in a versatile and correct manner but there might appear some mistakes in more demanding structures.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student demonstrates excellent skills in varied and demanding oral and written production situations. The student knows how to communicate in a context-appropriate manner. The student masters to a versatile and excellent extent the vocabulary of the field and in other contexts as well. The student is able to use multiple structures and shows how to use them in an almost impeccable manner.

Enrollment

23.08.2022 - 15.09.2022

Timing

29.08.2022 - 31.12.2022

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Campus

Lemminkäisenkatu

Teaching languages
  • English
Seats

20 - 100

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Professional Sales
  • Degree Programme in Business
Teachers
  • Anniina Teittinen
Groups
  • LTOPS22D
    LTOPS22D
  • LTOPS22E
    LTOPS22E
  • LTOPS22C
    LTOPS22C
  • LTOPS22H
    LTOPS22H

Objective

The student can both orally and in writing:
- describe the content and structure of his/her studies, training and working experience,
- introduce the operations and organization of a company and tell about different types of company forms as well as types of duties within a company,
- compile a professional job application and act in a job interview,
- communicate using right formality, vocabulary and phrases through a purchasing process (from an enquiry to an order, complaints, adjustments),
- analyze and tell about current business news in various Finnish media
- make and maintain contacts by phone, email, face-to-face

Content

Telling about the student’s own education, training and work experience. The student understands and can use appropriate business vocabulary and phrases both orally and in writing when describing the operations of a company, business environment, products and processes.
Making and maintaining contacts, discussing current business news, practising presentation skills. Compiling a job application and CV, acting in a job interview. Documentation used in a purchasing process.

Materials

The material related to the course on itslearning.

Teaching methods

Online learning, independent learning, problem-based learning, flipped learning, working life-based learning, self-reflection

International connections

Online learning, independent learning, problem-based learning, flipped learning, working life-based learning, self-reflection

Student workload

The learning tasks consist of assignments, tasks done during the lessons and homework. More exact instructions on itslearning.

Content scheduling

Practising the oral and written skills in English with field-specific and varied assignments. Writing texts, giving a presentation, discussing, reading texts, practising vocabulary.

Timing in the autumn semester 2022. Exact dates found in the schedule

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment methods and criteria

The assessment is based on presence and assignments. Assignment-specific instructions on itslearning.

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

The student does not complete the required tasks during the course. The oral and written production and understanding is scarce. The absences exceed the limitation, the student quits the course.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

The student succeeds passably in the oral and written production. The student is able to communicate even though the communication is inaccurate at times. The lack and inconsistency of the vocabulary repertoire limits the communication. There are deficiencies in the structures of the language.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

The student is able to succeed well in varied oral and written production situations. The student masters a varied vocabulary repertoire of the field and uses it well but there may be some inaccuracies in the language production. The student demonstrates skills to use structures in a versatile and correct manner but there might appear some mistakes in more demanding structures.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student demonstrates excellent skills in varied and demanding oral and written production situations. The student knows how to communicate in a context-appropriate manner. The student masters to a versatile and excellent extent the vocabulary of the field and in other contexts as well. The student is able to use multiple structures and shows how to use them in an almost impeccable manner.

Enrollment

01.06.2022 - 04.09.2022

Timing

01.08.2022 - 31.12.2022

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

5 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Engineering and Business

Campus

Lemminkäisenkatu

Teaching languages
  • English
Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Business
Teachers
  • Marjo Joshi
  • Jaana Lindgren
Groups
  • MKITIS23

Objective

The student can both orally and in writing:
- describe the content and structure of his/her studies, training and working experience,
- introduce the operations and organization of a company and tell about different types of company forms as well as types of duties within a company,
- compile a professional job application and act in a job interview,
- communicate using right formality, vocabulary and phrases through a purchasing process (from an enquiry to an order, complaints, adjustments),
- analyze and tell about current business news in various Finnish media
- make and maintain contacts by phone, email, face-to-face

Content

Telling about the student’s own education, training and work experience. The student understands and can use appropriate business vocabulary and phrases both orally and in writing when describing the operations of a company, business environment, products and processes.
Making and maintaining contacts, discussing current business news, practising presentation skills. Compiling a job application and CV, acting in a job interview. Documentation used in a purchasing process.

Materials

Provided on course workspace for each study module

Teaching methods

The methods include task-based activities, individual research and reflection, interactive online and campus meetings, team discussions, video and reading materials.

Exam schedules

No exam as the course is task-based and assessed based on successful completion of required assignments and participation in online and campus workshops. Student can re-attempt the course by completing other missing parts of the course within one month of the course end.

International connections

Flipped learning, Work life oriented learning assignments, Independent and small group study, Task-based assessment

Completion alternatives

Similar Business English courses in other HEI's
Accreditation of prior learning is possible, please contact the teacher before the course starts for instructions. If the accreditation submission fulfils the assessment criteria, student can attain the credits. If the submission does not meet the criteria, student joins the course.

Student workload

135 hours of student work in total; 5 modules; each includes study materials and practical activities and assignments:

1. Describing his/her studies and professional field of work 20h
2. Professional texts and news in various media, vocabulary 25h
3. Career orientation, incl. professional job application, email cover letter and participating in a job interview 30h
4. Meetings and negotiations, networking and business socializing 30h
5. Pitching and presenting information 30h

Content scheduling

Student can both orally and in writing communicate using the right style and register in different contexts:
- Describing his/her studies and professional field of work
- Professional texts and news in various media, vocabulary
- Career orientation, incl. professional job application, email cover letter and participating in a job interview
- Meetings and negotiations, networking and business socializing
- Pitching and presenting information

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Description of own studies and work; peer and self evaluation

Assignments and type of feedback/evaluation:
-CV, email cover letter, Linkedin Profile, job interview practice; teacher and peer evaluation
-Product pitch; peer and self evaluation
-Professional presentation; self, peer and teacher evaluation
-Team meeting; peer and teacher evaluation
-Analysis of professional text and vocabulary; self and teacher evaluation

Assessment:
Completion of five course modules and assignments (50%)
Participation in online and campus meetings and activities (40%)
Peer feedback and self-evaluation (10%)

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

Student does not complete required course assignments that show competence in course topics, does not participate in the online meetings to showcase competence in course topics or take an active part in the course to share expertise and learn from others.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

The student shows some ability to communicate in situations requiring business communication skills. The student participates in class sessions but does not share or complete peer evaluation in the learning process. The student completes all the assignments but they may be of poorer standard in terms of language, communication or finishing. The self-evaluation may be lacking in terms of substance or reflection.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

The student demonstrates good ability to communicate in various oral and written business contexts. The student participates actively in class sessions and peer evaluation to share and learn from others. The student completes all assignments and self-evaluation as required to a good standard.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student is able to communicate professionally in different business situations. The student shows ability to adapt and adjust his/her communication style and react even in more demanding communicative situations. The student participates actively in class sessions and peer evaluation to share and learn from others. The student completes all assignments and self-evaluation as required to an excellent standard.

Enrollment

01.12.2021 - 07.02.2022

Timing

31.01.2022 - 23.05.2022

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Engineering and Business

Campus

Salo IoT Campus

Teaching languages
  • English
Seats

20 - 45

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Business
Teachers
  • Anniina Teittinen
Groups
  • MLIISK22

Objective

The student can both orally and in writing:
- describe the content and structure of his/her studies, training and working experience,
- introduce the operations and organization of a company and tell about different types of company forms as well as types of duties within a company,
- compile a professional job application and act in a job interview,
- communicate using right formality, vocabulary and phrases through a purchasing process (from an enquiry to an order, complaints, adjustments),
- analyze and tell about current business news in various Finnish media
- make and maintain contacts by phone, email, face-to-face

Content

Telling about the student’s own education, training and work experience. The student understands and can use appropriate business vocabulary and phrases both orally and in writing when describing the operations of a company, business environment, products and processes.
Making and maintaining contacts, discussing current business news, practising presentation skills. Compiling a job application and CV, acting in a job interview. Documentation used in a purchasing process.

Materials

The material related to the course on itslearning.

Teaching methods

Online learning, independent learning, problem-based learning, flipped learning, working life-based learning, self-reflection

International connections

Online learning, independent learning, problem-based learning, flipped learning, working life-based learning, self-reflection

Student workload

The learning tasks consist of assignments, tasks done during the lessons and homework. More exact instructions on itslearning.

Content scheduling

Practising the oral and written skills in English with field-specific and varied assignments. Writing texts, giving a presentation, discussing, reading texts, practising vocabulary.

Timing in the spring semester 2022. Exact dates found in the schedule

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment methods and criteria

The assessment is based on presence and assignments. Assignment-specific instructions on itslearning.

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

The student does not complete the required tasks during the course. The oral and written production and understanding is scarce. The absences exceed the limitation, the student quits the course.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

The student succeeds passably in the oral and written production. The student is able to communicate even though the communication is inaccurate at times. The lack and inconsistency of the vocabulary repertoire limits the communication. There are deficiencies in the structures of the language.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

The student is able to succeed well in varied oral and written production situations. The student masters a varied vocabulary repertoire of the field and uses it well but there may be some inaccuracies in the language production. The student demonstrates skills to use structures in a versatile and correct manner but there might appear some mistakes in more demanding structures.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student demonstrates excellent skills in varied and demanding oral and written production situations. The student knows how to communicate in a context-appropriate manner. The student masters to a versatile and excellent extent the vocabulary of the field and in other contexts as well. The student is able to use multiple structures and shows how to use them in an almost impeccable manner.