Study Guide

Objective

Students know how to distinguish between formal and informal business communication. Upon completion of the course, students will know how to
- identify the differences between American and Finnish business messages
- express themselves accurately in various styles of written communication
- become aware of the importance of writing tone.
- students can find international and academic sources related to course tasks. Students can relate material to sustainability, and career guidance with a focus on entrepreneurship.

Content

- Memos
- Reports
- Summaries
- Business letters
- E-mails

Qualifications

Knowledge of written English

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Written assignments and participation at a passable level in terms of knowledge, skills and their further professional application

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Written assignments and participation at a good level in terms of knowledge, skills and their further professional application. The student demonstrates an emerging ability for autonomous professional development in the field of study.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Written assignments and participation at an excellent level in terms of knowledge, skills and their further application. The student is clearly capable of autonomous professional development and the application of his/her knowledge and skills in the field of study.

Materials

material provided by the teacher