Writing skills (2 cr)
Code: KD07CYEN330-3005
General information
Enrollment
01.09.2021 - 20.10.2021
Timing
25.10.2021 - 21.12.2021
Credits
2 op
Virtual proportion (cr)
2 op
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
15 - 30
Degree programmes
- Free Choice Studies
Teachers
- Christopher Hudson
Student groups
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VVO
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
Materials
Material provided by the teacher
Teaching methods
54 hours of independent work
Teacher's virtual consultation sessions
The course is divided into 5 sections and the student should spend roughly 10 hours completing each section.
To complete the course students must hand in tasks by the deadline.
Student workload
54 h
Further information
On line -course
Evaluation scale
1-5
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.
Assessment methods and criteria
Completion of course tasks 100% and on time
Qualifications
Knowledge of written English