•   Communication in Multicultural Business Life 3H-316-3019 13.01.2020-31.07.2020  5 cr  (18LIKOr1) +-
    Learning outcomes of the course unit
    During the course students learn to communicate in multicultural environment. Students can choose either Expertise in English for BBA Studies (3 cr) or Swedish for Working Life (3 cr). Students deepen their oral language skills in diverse working life situations and learn about working life customs.

    Organisational Communication

    After completing the course students will be able to
    - act in different business life situations appropriately and in a way that promotes good working atmosphere
    - write informative texts in a formal style and produce documents in a specified form
    - show expertise in interaction dynamics
    - consider multicultural aspects
    - show expertise in organisational communication and pay attention to it in their own work

    Swedish for Working Life

    After completing the course students will be able
    - to operate in general oral communication situations (negotiations, phone, presentation, small talk situations)
    - to communicate interactively by taking account of the situation and other people
    - to be familiar with the organisational culture and manners of the target language
    Prerequisites and co-requisites
    1. year studies or similar skills and knowledge.
    Course contents
    What is meant by organisational communication?
    What are the main principles of organisational communication?
    What are the most important objectives of organisational communication?
    What skills are necessary in order to communicate successfully in multicultural environment?
    How do students communicate orally in general communication situations at work?
    How do the organisational culture and manners affect oral communication?
    Why do we need specialised terminology in certain situations?

    Language of instruction

    Finnish

    Timing

    13.01.2020 - 31.07.2020

    Registration

    25.11.2019 - 06.01.2020

    Credits

    5 cr

    Group(s)

    18LIKOr1

    Teacher(s)

    Kaisa Korpela, Riitta Raimovaara

    Unit, in charge

    Degree Programme in Business Administration

    Degree programme(s)

    Degree Programme in Business Administration

    Office

    TAMK Main Campus