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
- Tourism 2013 - The global economy
The course takes place in period
- 1 (2017-08-01 to 2017-10-22)
- 2 (2017-10-23 to 2017-12-31)
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
communications skills and be able to make oral and
written presentations.
Learning outcomes
At the end of the course the student is expected
to be able to:
- Communicate in different business contexts
- Receive communication
- Comprehend and apply basic rhetoric
- Make oral public presentations, express his/her
standpoint in a clear, logical and relevant way
- Make written presentations, appropriate to
different situations
- Use different presentation tools
Course contents
- Business communication contexts
- Role of the receiver in communication
- Basic rhetoric tools
- Oral presentations (workshop and assignment)
- Written presentations (assignment)
- Presentation tools (assignment)
Prerequisites and co-requisites
Not required
Previous course names
None.
Additional information
Attendance compulsory
Recommended or required reading
Material provided by lecturers
Books from Ebrary
Study activities
- Lectures - 20 hours
- Individual- and group instruction - 5 hours
- Practical exercises - 10 hours
- Project- and production work/artistic activities - 60 hours
- Individual studies - 40 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:
- Participation and attendance 15 %
- Quizz 10 %
- Workshops 25 %
- Individual assignment and presentation 20 %
- Group assignment and presentation 30 %
**Failure to complete one or more assignments, or
participate in practical work affects the overall
course grade.
Teacher
Kietz Tove
Examiner
Hongell Linn
Home page of the course
Group size
No limit (172 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
2017-08-14 to 2017-09-10
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-09-13 | 08:30 - 11:00 | F143 | Uttrycksförmåga och kommunikation | Pietarinen Susanna | |
| 2017-10-04 | 08:00 - 09:30 | D173 | Communication and public speaking, group IB | Workshop 1 in groups, ABS17-1 and exchange students | Pietarinen Susanna |
| 2017-10-04 | 09:45 - 11:15 | D173 | Uttrycksförmåga och kommunikation, grupp 4 (FE) | Workshop 1 in groups, ABS17-4 | Pietarinen Susanna |
| 2017-10-04 | 11:30 - 13:00 | D173 | Uttrycksförmåga och kommunikation, grupp 3 (FE) | Workshop 1 in groups, ABS17-3 | Pietarinen Susanna |
| 2017-10-05 | 13:00 - 14:30 | A510 | Uttrycksförmåga och kommunikation, grupp 2 (FE) | Workshop 1 in groups, ABS17-2 | Pietarinen Susanna |
| 2017-10-11 | 08:30 - 11:00 | F143 | Uttrycksförmåga och kommunikation | Pietarinen Susanna | |
| 2017-10-18 | 08:30 - 11:00 | F143 | Uttrycksförmåga och kommunikation | Pietarinen Susanna | |
| 2017-10-25 | 08:30 - 10:00 | B518 | Uttrycksförmåga och kommunikation, grupp 2 (FE) | Workshop 2 in groups, ABS17-2 | Pietarinen Susanna |
| 2017-10-25 | 10:15 - 11:45 | B518 | Uttrycksförmåga och kommunikation, grupp 4 (FE) | Workshop 2 in groups, ABS17-4 | Pietarinen Susanna |
| 2017-10-25 | 12:00 - 13:30 | B518 | Uttrycksförmåga och kommunikation, grupp 3 (FE) | Workshop 2 in groups, ABS17-3 | Pietarinen Susanna |
| 2017-10-25 | 14:15 - 15:45 | D173 | Communication and public speaking, group 1 (IB) | Workshop 2 in groups, ABS17-1 and exchange students | Pietarinen Susanna |
| 2017-11-01 | 08:30 - 11:00 | F143 | Uttrycksförmåga och kommunikation | Pietarinen Susanna | |
| 2017-11-15 | 08:30 - 11:00 | F143 | Uttrycksförmåga och kommunikation | Pietarinen Susanna | |
| 2017-11-22 | 08:30 - 11:00 | F143 | Uttrycksförmåga och kommunikation | Pietarinen Susanna | |
| 2017-11-29 | 08:30 - 11:00 | F143 | Uttrycksförmåga och kommunikation | Pietarinen Susanna | |
| 2017-12-13 | 08:30 - 11:00 | F143 | Uttrycksförmåga och kommunikation | Pietarinen Susanna |