Professional Communication in English (5cr)

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- communicate in oral and written English in work life situations in their own sector at proficiency level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages
- tell about their BBA studies and working life tasks in English
- act as a representative of a company/organisation in international and multicultural operating environments
- use research information and topical information of their field in English
- develop their professional language skills by using different types of learning techniques and tools

Teaching methods

Zoom meetings, an exam, oral presentation and written assignment
M.A. Mirja Villman (mirja.villman@laurea.fi)

Zoom: https://laurea.zoom.us/j/559530892
passcode: 357711

Time and location

Meetings in Zoom during the course, exam on Leppävaara campus

Learning materials and recommended literature

The teacher´s own material on Canvas site, digital textbook Eye for Business (not compulsory)

Alternative completion methods of implementation

If/when recognition of previous studies, exam and oral presentation.

Co-operation with working life and/or RDI

-

Important dates

First meeting: Mon 4 March at 12.30-14.00 Zoom
Exam: Mon 13 May at 13.00-15.00 room 207 L Leppävaara campus
Oral presentation: Sun 12 May by 23.59 video, submit to Canvas site
Written assignment: Sun 19 may by 23.59 submit to Canvas site

Forms of internationality

The English-speaking world and culture

Student workload

According to the timetable, 5 cr

Content and scheduling

Idem

Evaluation scale

H-5