Study Guide

Objective

The aim of the course is to develop the students’ communication skills in demanding spoken and written communicative situations in working life. The course will give the students skills and confidence to create and share information as a professional in global business.
After the course, students are able to
- Write to inform, influence and persuade by making use of field-specific sources
- Share information in a field-specific community as part of a professional profile
- Present information to create interest and to convince an audience
- Make use of modern communication tools used in working life
- Communicate in English as a professional in academic and business contexts.

Materials

Task-based support materials provided by course teachers on the course platform, subject-based materials by students themselves

Teaching methods

Independent pair work; Research, reporting and pitching; Online meetings in groups.

Independent pair research and reflection (integrated with Contemporary Topics in Digital Business). Same written assignment applies for both courses.

Interactive online meetings
Team discussions and sharing
Reading materials

Exam schedules

No written examinations.

International connections

innovation pedagogy; international and business-life oriented task-based pair work
integration with the course 'Contemporary Topics in Digital Business'

Individual pair study supported by peer discussions and teacher guidance
Co-creation and co-teaching
Task-based 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, 135 hours student work
-literary research
-reporting
-pitching
-working as pairs
-discussing in teams

Content scheduling

- Write to inform, influence and persuade by making use of field-specific sources
- Share information in a field-specific student community
- Pitch information to create interest and to convince an audience
- Make use of modern communication tools used in working life
- Communicate in English as a professional in academic contexts
- Support student in the future thesis writing process

This course is closely integrated with Contemporary Topics in Digital Business

Implementation in the autumn semester

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Self, peer and teacher feedback and assessment; report, pitch, attendance in online meetings.

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

Student did not complete required course assignments that show competence in course topics, did not participate adequately 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 ability to communicate in demanding situations requiring professional communication skills but the style, register, vocabulary and contents are somewhat limited.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

The student demonstrates adequate ability to write and speak in professional/educational contexts (research paper, pitch). The student is able to give and apply constructive feedback on personal communication competence in team-based contexts.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student is able to analyse and apply appropriately in field-specific communicative situations. The students are able to adapt and adjust their communication style and suggest ways of improving the communication in different professional/educational situations. Well-argued feedback to others.