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Professional English (KM2001), 4 op
Basic information
| Course name: | Professional English Professional English |
| Course Winha code: | KM2001 |
| Kurre acronym: | |
| Credits: | 4 |
| Type and level of course: | Professional studies |
| Year of study, semester or study period: | 2.year |
| Implementation: | Spring semester, Autumn semester |
| Semester: | 0607 |
| Language of tuition: | English |
| Teacher: | Greene, Karppinen, Mikkonen |
| Final assessment: | Grading scale (0-5) |
Descriptions
Prerequisites
KM1001 Structural Review
KM1002 Introduction to Business English
Course contents (core content level)
Specific situational business English in persuasion, assuration, and natural communication in:
- presentations
- goodwill
- problem solving
- collections
- written and oral reporting
Course contents (additional)
Distinguishing parsuasion, assuration, goodwill, and natural communication from manipulation.
Core content level learning outcomes (knowledge and understanding)
Distinguishing the professional specific skills in business style. Contains vocabulary choices, linguistic strategy choces, and choosing the correct stryle in specific language usage situations, such as collections, goodwill, and reporting.
Core content level learning outcomes (skills)
Mastering the correct business style in problem solving, bad news, persuasion, and goodwill messages both in writing and in oral performances.
Recommended reading
Hannukainen et al. 2002. Big Deal - English for International Business. Helsinki. Oy Edita Ab.
Teaching and learning strategies
Contact teaching, lectures, oral and written assignments and exercises, independent studies, presentations.
Teaching methods and student workload
Presentation
Assignments
Assessment weighting and grading
Active participation in class activities, using professional language 50%
Independent written assignment 25%
Presentations 25%