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English for International CommunicationLaajuus (5 cr)

Code: 4_LXME200

Credits

5 op

Teaching language

  • English

Learning objectives

The student will develop his/her English oral and written communication skills by having a look at intercultural communication. He/she will become more aware of his/her own culture and identity and understand the importance of culture when working in an international context. He/she will make the difference between formal and informal English and will be able to adapt his/her language level to different types of situation.

Content

Reading, writing, listening, speaking. Culture and identity: definitions. Classifying cultures. Why it is important to be aware of our own culture to better communicate. Finnish culture and other typical models. Etiquette and business etiquette. Welcoming guests to Finland. Finnish culture. International meetings and conferences. Business correspondence.

Prerequisites

Business English

Materials

Selected materials in Moodle.

Qualifications

Business English

Enrollment

01.12.2024 - 15.01.2025

Timing

01.01.2025 - 31.07.2025

Credits

5 op

Virtual proportion (cr)

5 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Teaching languages
  • English
Seats

0 - 45

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Business and Administration
Teachers
  • Milla Roth
Student groups
  • LL23SMVY
    BBA Path Studies 2023-2024
  • LL23SM
    Business Administration, Multi-form studies

Teaching methods

Teaching methods:
- oral and written tasks
- individual studies, pair and group work

This is an online module, based on independent learning and student activity.

Assessment criteria:
- written and spoken tasks
- final exam

Student workload

Student's workload of 135 hours corresponding to the scope of 5 ECTS is divided as follows:
- Independent study and course assignments 120h
- Preparing for the exam 15h

Qualifications

Business English

Materials

Selected materials in Moodle.

Enrollment

01.12.2024 - 15.01.2025

Timing

30.12.2024 - 30.05.2025

Credits

5 op

Virtual proportion (cr)

5 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Teaching languages
  • English
Seats

0 - 45

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Business and Administration, Wellness Business
Teachers
  • Milla Roth
Student groups
  • LW23SM
    Business and Administration, Wellness, Multi-form studies

Teaching methods

Teaching methods:
- oral and written tasks
- individual studies, pair and group work

This is an online module, based on independent learning and student activity.

Assessment criteria:
- written and spoken tasks
- final exam

Student workload

Student's workload of 135 hours corresponding to the scope of 5 ECTS is divided as follows:
- Independent study and course assignments 120h
- Preparing for the exam 15h

Qualifications

Business English

Materials

Selected materials in Moodle.

Enrollment

01.08.2024 - 15.09.2024

Timing

30.08.2024 - 04.01.2025

Credits

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Teaching languages
  • English
Seats

0 - 45

Student groups
  • LL22MY
  • LL22TA

Teaching methods

Learning methods
- active participation in lessons
- oral and written individual, pair and group exercises
- independent study

Assessment
- oral and written course assignments
- written exam

Student workload

Student's workload of 135 hours corresponding to the scope of 5 ECTS is divided as follows:
- Lessons 40h
- Independent study 65h
- Course assignments 30h

Qualifications

Business English

Materials

Selected materials in Moodle.

Enrollment

01.12.2023 - 15.01.2024

Timing

01.01.2024 - 31.05.2024

Credits

5 op

Virtual proportion (cr)

5 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Teaching languages
  • English
Seats

0 - 45

Teachers
  • Milla Roth
Student groups
  • LL22SM
    Business and Administration, Multi-form studies

Teaching methods

Teaching methods:
- oral and written tasks
- individual studies, pair and group work

This is an online module, based on independent learning and student activity.

Assessment criteria:
- written and spoken tasks
- final exam

Qualifications

Business English

Materials

Selected materials in Moodle.

Enrollment

01.12.2023 - 15.01.2024

Timing

01.01.2024 - 31.05.2024

Credits

5 op

Virtual proportion (cr)

5 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Teaching languages
  • English
Seats

0 - 45

Teachers
  • Milla Roth
Student groups
  • LW22SM
    Business and Administration, Wellness

Teaching methods

Teaching methods:
- oral and written tasks
- individual studies, pair and group work

This is an online module, based on independent learning and student activity.

Assessment criteria:
- written and spoken tasks
- final exam

Qualifications

Business English

Materials

Selected materials in Moodle.

Enrollment

01.08.2023 - 15.09.2023

Timing

01.09.2023 - 06.01.2024

Credits

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Teaching languages
  • English
Seats

0 - 45

Teachers
  • Milla Roth
Student groups
  • LL22MY
  • LL22TA

Teaching methods

Learning methods
- active participation in lessons
- oral and written individual, pair and group exercises
- independent study

Assessment
- oral and written course assignments
- written exam

Student workload

Student's workload of 135 hours corresponding to the scope of 5 ECTS is divided as follows:
- Lessons 40h
- Independent study 65h
- Course assignments 30h

Qualifications

Business English

Materials

Selected materials in Moodle.

Enrollment

01.12.2022 - 15.01.2023

Timing

01.01.2023 - 31.07.2023

Credits

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Teaching languages
  • English
Teachers
  • Sandor Kovacs
Student groups
  • LL21SM
    Business and Administration, Multi-form studies

Teaching methods

Teaching methods:
- oral and written tasks
- individual studies, pair and group work

This is an online module, based on independent learning and student activity.

Assessment criteria:
- written and spoken tasks
- final exam

Qualifications

Business English

Materials

Selected materials in Moodle.

Enrollment

01.12.2022 - 15.01.2023

Timing

01.01.2023 - 31.07.2023

Credits

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Teaching languages
  • English
Teachers
  • Sandor Kovacs
Student groups
  • LW21SM
    Business and Administration, Wellness

Teaching methods

Teaching methods:
- oral and written tasks
- individual studies, pair and group work

This is an online module, based on independent learning and student activity.

Assessment criteria:
- written and spoken tasks
- final exam

Qualifications

Business English

Materials

Selected materials in Moodle.