•   Communication Skills for Entrepreneurship Studies 3Y00FQ14-3003 14.03.2022-07.06.2022  4 cr  (22INF) +-
    Learning outcomes of the course unit
    The students will be able to:
    - plan and develop their communicative competences in Finnish and in English in team learning situations.
    - build positive communication culture company image
    - verbalize their plans and communicate them according to the needs of their business.
    - produce the most common professional documents of a company.
    - know how to write an academic report according to TAMK standards.
    - know how to prepare for and act in meetings and negotiation situations.
    - know the principles of powerful presentations.
    - give confident company presentations and sales pitches.
    - find valid, relevant and reliable information from the university's library services and other public sources.
    Course contents
    What are the essential language related competences in bilingual entrepreneurship community?
    How to write and basic business texts and essays at Proakatemia?
    What are the components of a powerful pitch? Are there differences in Finnish and English?
    How to find valid information sources?
    Assessment criteria
    Satisfactory

    The student can communicate via simple messages in spoken English and Finnish and present simple, factual information and follow templates to produce routine written communications content in English. The student is able to communicate in bilingual entrepreneurship environment by participating in both speaking/listening, reading/writing activities. The student knows the most common, reliable information sources for their study needs.

    Good

    The student can explain and apply communications processes to their own business and develop internal and external communications strategies. The student is able to explain phenomena clearly by speaking and writing in English and take account of cultural norms when devising or responding to communications from other cultures. The student is able to present ideas and information, take account of and adjust communication so that it is appropriate for the audience and medium being used. The student demonstrates the ability to evaluate and adapt their communications approach based on the context and reaction of recipients and is open to new communications methods, channels and ideas. The student is skilled in information search.

    Excellent

    The student can explain and apply communications processes to their own business and develop internal and external communications strategies very well. The student is able to explain phenomena clearly by speaking and writing in English and take account of cultural norms when devising or responding to communications from other cultures.

    The student can improvise during a presentation to deal with unforeseen challenges and connect ideas and information from diverse sources and synthesis this to construct new understanding. The student can demonstrate the ability to adapt their communications as appropriate to context, situation, and level of formality. The student is tolerant of those who have different cultural communication norms and values. They are open to new communication methods and ideas, including those driven by modern technological solutions. The student is able to adapt their communications techniques and strategies as appropriate to the given situation, including tone, pace, intonation, body language, facial expression, dress and appearance, as well as level of formality. The student is able to demonstrate the ability to listen actively. The student has excellent information searching skills.

    Approved/Failed

    The student has not demonstrated entrepreneurship related communication competences. The student is not able to find valid information from TAMK sources.

    Further information
    language skills needed at Proakatemia, the most important accounting terms, business writing, essay writing, basics of pitching, library services

    Name of lecturer(s)

    Hanna Saraketo

    Recommended or required reading

    Hofstede, G. & Hofstede, G.J. 2005. Cultures and Organizations: Software of the Mind.
    Bennett, M.J. 1998. Basic Concepts of Intercultural Communication: Selected Readings.
    Chaker, A.N. 2011. The Finnish Miracle.
    Willans, J. 2017. 101 Very Finnish Problems. The Foreigner's Guide to Surviving in Finland.
    Talbot, F. 2016. Outstanding Business English.
    Reading list from the coaches. (not translated)

    Planned learning activities and teaching methods

    Team learning, projects, lectures (not translated)

    Assessment methods and criteria

    Self-evaluation, peer evaluation and evaluation by the teachers.
    Evaluation is based on:
    - Participation in classes
    - Essay
    - BMC project + pitch
    - Homework, pre-tasks and other assignments
    - Workshops organized in groups (not translated)

    Language of instruction

    Finnish

    English

    Timing

    14.03.2022 - 07.06.2022

    Registration

    07.03.2022 - 30.04.2022

    Credits

    4 cr

    Group(s)

    22INF

    Teacher(s)

    Hanna Saraketo, Salla Nieminen

    Degree programme(s)

    Bachelor's Degree Programme in Entrepreneurship and Team Leadership

    Office

    TAMK Main Campus

    Evaluation scale

    0-5

    Completion alternatives

    Need to negotiated with the coaches before the course. (not translated)

    Training and labour cooperation

    Cooperation with other team entrepreneuship students in Finland. (not translated)

    Exam schedule

    Essay deadline 29.5. > rewriting by 8.8.2022
    BMC project + pitching 5.5.
    Workshops organized in groups 3.6. and 7.6. (not translated)

    Students use of time and load

    1 ECTS = ca 27 h of work
    Participation in classes
    Essay
    BMC project + pitch
    Homework, pre-tasks and other assignments
    Workshops organized in groups (not translated)

    Content periodicity

    In the beginning of the course the focus will be in language and communication in general. The second part will focus on texts in business life and negotiation skils. The third part of the course will be about company image and pitching skills. The course will end with academic writing and intercultural communication. (not translated)

    Assessment criteria
    Not approved

    The student has not demonstrated entrepreneurship related communication competences. The student is not able to find valid information from TAMK sources. (not translated)

    Satisfactory

    The student can communicate via simple messages in spoken English and Finnish and present simple, factual information and follow templates to produce routine written communications content in English. The student is able to communicate in bilingual entrepreneurship environment by participating in both speaking/listening, reading/writing activities. The student knows the most common, reliable information sources for their study needs. (not translated)

    Good

    The student can explain and apply communications processes to their own business and develop internal and external communications strategies. The student is able to explain phenomena clearly by speaking and writing in English and take account of cultural norms when devising or responding to communications from other cultures. The student is able to present ideas and information, take account of and adjust communication so that it is appropriate for the audience and medium being used. The student demonstrates the ability to evaluate and adapt their communications approach based on the context and reaction of recipients and is open to new communications methods, channels and ideas. The student is skilled in information search. (not translated)

    Excellent

    The student can explain and apply communications processes to their own business and develop internal and external communications strategies very well. The student is able to explain phenomena clearly by speaking and writing in English and take account of cultural norms when devising or responding to communications from other cultures.
    The student can improvise during a presentation to deal with unforeseen challenges and connect ideas and information from diverse sources and synthesis this to construct new understanding. The student can demonstrate the ability to adapt their communications as appropriate to context, situation, and level of formality. The student is tolerant of those who have different cultural communication norms and values. They are open to new communication methods and ideas, including those driven by modern technological solutions. The student is able to adapt their communications techniques and strategies as appropriate to the given situation, including tone, pace, intonation, body language, facial expression, dress and appearance, as well as level of formality. The student is able to demonstrate the ability to listen actively. The student has excellent information searching skills. (not translated)