The course is included in these curricula and study modules
- Business administration 2013 (marketing) - The global economy
- Business administration 2013 (logistics) - The global economy
- Business administration 2014 (logistics) - The global economy
- Business administration 2014 (marketing) - The global economy
- Business administration 2014 (tourism) - The global economy
- Business administration 2015 (logistics) - The global economy
- Business administration 2015 (marketing) - The global economy
- Business administration 2015 (tourism) - The global economy
- Business administration 2016 (logistics) - Languages
- Business administration 2016 (marketing) - Languages
- Business administration 2016 (tourism) - Languages
- Business administration 2017 (logistics) - Languages
- Business administration 2017 (marketing) - Languages
- Business administration 2017 (tourism) - Languages
- Business administration 2018 (logistics) - Languages
- Business administration 2018 (marketing) - Languages
- Business administration 2018 (tourism) - Languages
- International business 2013 - The global economy
- International business 2014 - The global economy
- International business 2015 - The global economy
- International business 2016 - Languages
- International business 2017 - Languages
- International business 2018 - Languages
- International business 2019 - Languages
- Tourism 2013 - The global economy
The course takes place in period
- 1 (2019-08-01 to 2019-10-27)
- 2 (2019-10-28 to 2019-12-31)
Level/category
Teaching language
English
Type of course
Compulsory
Cycle/level of course
First
Recommended year of study
1
Total number of ECTS
5 cr
Competency aims
The aim of the course is for the student to
develop
basic communications skills for academic and
businesslife and be able to create appropriate
written communication and
make oral presentations.
Learning outcomes
At the end of the course the student is expected
to be able to:
- Communicate in different business contexts
- Send and receive oral and written communication
- Comprehend and apply basic rhetoric
- Express his/her standpoint in a clear, logical
and relevant way
- Make written presentations, appropriate to
different situations
- Use different presentation tools
- Make oral public presentations
Course contents
- Business communication contexts
- Role of the sender and receiver in
communication
- Basic rhetoric tools
- Written business communication and academic
writing
- Presentation tools and oral presentations
Prerequisites and co-requisites
Not required
Previous course names
None.
Additional information
The student is required to participate in workshops
and practical elements that constitute parts of the
examination. A detailed schedule will be published
on itslearning.
Recommended or required reading
Thomas, Neil. Concise Adair on Communication and
Presentation Skills, Thorogood Publishing, 2003.
Material provided by lecturers
Study activities
- Lectures - 24 hours
- Practical exercises - 10 hours
- Project- and production work/artistic activities - 40 hours
- Individual studies - 40 hours
- Internet-based studies - 20 hours
- - 1 hours
Workload
- Total workload of the course: 135 hours
- Of which autonomous studies: 135 hours
- Of which scheduled studies: 0 hours
Mode of Delivery
Participation in tuition
Assessment methods
- Exams (written-, oral-, home-)
- Demonstrations and proficiency exams
- Essays, reports, productions and portfolio
Assessment requirements
The course is a practical course and assessment
is based on:
- Exam/Quizz (must be passed)
- Workshops participation
- Individual assignments portfolio
**Failure to complete one or more assignments, or
participate in practical workshop assignments
affects the overall course grade negatively.
Teacher
- Halmén Mia
- Kietz Tove
- Stenius Andreas
Examiner
Kietz Tove
Home page of the course
Group size
No limit (52 students enrolled)
Assignments valid until
12 months after course has ended
The timetable of the course
Will be discussed during the introduction session.
Course enrolment period
2019-08-12 to 2019-09-08
Assessment methods
- Date of examination will be announced later - Exams
- Date will be announced later - Demonstrations and presentations
- Date will be announced later - Reports and productions
Date | Time | Room | Title | Description | Organizer |
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2019-09-24 | 09:00 - 11:30 | F143 | Uttrycksförmåga och kommunikation/ Communication & Public Speaking | Kursintroduktion och gästföreläsare/ Course introduction and guest lecturer. | Halmén Mia Kietz Tove |
2019-10-03 | 12:00 - 15:00 | B518 | Communication and Public Speaking | Kietz Tove | |
2019-10-07 | 08:30 - 11:30 | B518 | Communication and Public Speaking | Halmén Mia Kietz Tove |
|
2019-10-16 | 08:30 - 11:30 | B518 | Communication and Public Speaking | Kietz Tove | |
2019-10-22 | 08:30 - 11:30 | B518 | Communication and Public Speaking | Kietz Tove | |
2019-11-04 | 12:15 - 15:15 | B518 | Communication and Public Speaking | Halmén Mia | |
2019-11-20 | 08:30 - 11:30 | B518 | Communication and Public Speaking | Kietz Tove | |
2019-12-02 | 13:15 - 15:15 | F143 | Uttrycksförmåga och kommunikation & Communication and Public Speaking | Halmén Mia Kietz Tove |
|
2019-12-09 | 08:30 - 11:30 | F143 | Communication and Public Speaking & Uttrycksförmåga och Kommunikation | - | Stenius Andreas |
2019-12-16 | 08:30 - 10:00 | F249 | Communication and Public Speaking | Workshop | Stenius Andreas |