Finnish/Business Communication Skills (4 cr)

Objective

The student recognizes different communication situations as well as documents and spoken presentations relating to them. (S)he can express him/herself clearly and in a target oriented way in communication situations in speaking and writing. The student acquires and assesses field related information critically and applies it in new situations.

Content

Basics of communication and interaction.

Spoken communication situations, preparation and implementation: presentations, meetings, negotiations, speeches, intensive listening techniques.

Central business documents: meeting and negotiation documents, business letters, employment search documents.

Formal writing and properties of a good document (essays, summaries, reports, abstracts).

Use of source references and drawing up a bibliography.

Other formal writing and technical instructions for it (reference technique, bibliography, templates).

Evaluation scale

0 - 5

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student has achieved the learning objectives and can produce publishable documents using versatile professional concepts and deliver an assertive presentation.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student has reached the learning objectives and can produce accurate documents and deliver a successful presentation.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student has reached the learning objectives and can produce adequate documents and deliver an average presentation.