Swedish business communication (3cr)

Evaluation scale

1-5

Objective

Students can communicate interactively both in writing and in speaking in Swedish. They can obtain and utilise field-related information and pass it to others.
Students

- can use tools to look for field-related information from various sources in Swedish
- can write e-mails and business-related documents in Swedish
- can communicate using their knowledge of the differences in the business cultures in Finland and Sweden.
- can create and maintain business relations in Swedish

Content

Business correspondence e.g. enquiries, offers, orders and complaints (in writing and verbally)
- differences between the business cultures in Finland and Sweden
- business to business communication to create and maintain business relations (e.g. trade fairs, company visits)

Materials

Materials in Moodle.

Teaching methods

distance learning, lessons on a spesific time.
- lessons, spoken and written exercises, listening comprehension exercises, group and pair work
- independent learning

Exam schedules

Written exam in virtual exam-room and an oral exam, both at the end of the course.
Students who receive a failing grade have two opportunities to retake the assessment.

In case this arrangement is not suitable for the student, they have the option to come to SeAMK premises and write the exam on paper under teacher supervision.

Completion alternatives

Skills demonstration

Student workload

contact learning 16 h
independent studies 65 h

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The course is assessed on a scale of 1 to 5.

Students use simple structures and limited vocabulary but mistakes disturb understanding. They understand slow and clear speech and quite easy field-related texts. They manage predictable working life situations when assisted. Pronunciation influenced by other languages.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Students have a satisfactory command of grammatical structures and professional vocabulary.
They manage fairly well in most common predictable field-related situations. Understandable pronunciation.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Students have an excellent command of grammatical structures and professional vocabulary. They are active and can interact independently and fluently in written and oral field-related situations. Pronunciation close to a native speaker.

Qualifications

Affärssvenska/Business Swedish

Further information

Attendance is mandatory. The student must be present for at least 3/4 of the lessons.