Communication Skills for Entrepreneurship Studies (4op)

Osaamistavoitteet (Opintojakso)

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.

Sisältö (Opintojakso)

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?

Arviointikriteerit, tyydyttävä (1-2) (Opintojakso)

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.

Arviointikriteerit, hyvä (3-4) (Opintojakso)

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.

Arviointikriteerit, kiitettävä (5) (Opintojakso)

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.

Arviointikriteerit, hyväksytty/hylätty (Opintojakso)

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

Aika ja paikka

To be notifed. Classes and online consultancy via ZOOM/TEAMS etc.

Tenttien ja uusintatenttien ajankohdat

The course schedule and deadlines will be discussed during classes.

Arviointimenetelmät ja arvioinnin perusteet

The student will be graded based on learning and participation. The grade will be based on participation and exercises completed and submitted. Active participation in classes (80 %) is a requirement for completing the course successfully.

Arviointiasteikko

0-5

Opiskelumuodot ja opetusmenetelmät

Team learning, lectures, dialogue, coaching and hands-on exercises.

Oppimateriaalit

Materials will be provided on Moodle. The students are also encouraged to acquire suitable material independently and share it with others.

Opiskelijan ajankäyttö ja kuormitus

Students' workload will be divided into the following: active participation in classes (ca 22 h), homework and pre-tasks (ca 20 h), essay (15 h), presentation in groups (ca 20 h) and final assignment (ca 29 h). More detailed instructions and deadlines are given during the first meeting of the course.

Sisällön jaksotus

The course will focus on two different aspects of communication skills: writing (literary skills) and public speaking (oral skills). Writing skills include writing emails, essays and minutes plus drafting a contract, offer or reclamation. Public speaking skills include preparing and giving a presentation or pitch.

Toteutuksen valinnaiset suoritustavat

The course requires active participation in classes and carrying out the given assignments.

Harjoittelu- ja työelämäyhteistyö

The course is full of practical exercises and project work, which can be used directly in work and business life. For example, the knowledge of how to use and draft different kinds of documents can easily be used when having negotiations or meetings.

Kansainvälisyys

Since the course is a part of the English degree programme, the international aspects are always present. The course contents shall be discussed further from an international viewpoint when the group has a need for it. The focus of this course is on business communication and both English and Finnish aspects are considered. Both cultural and linguistic viewpoints are discussed during the course.

Lisätiedot

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

Arviointikriteerit - hylätty (0) (Ei käytössä, kts Opintojakson Arviointikriteerit ylempänä)

The student has not participated in lessons (under 80% of the classes) or has failed to submit the given assignments on time. The student has not demonstrated entrepreneurship related communication competences. The student is not able to find valid information from TAMK sources.

Arviointikriteerit - tyydyttävä (1-2) (Ei käytössä, kts Opintojakson Arviointikriteerit ylempänä)

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

Arviointikriteerit - hyvä (3-4) (Ei käytössä, kts Opintojakson Arviointikriteerit ylempänä)

The student can explain and apply communication processes in his or her own business. The student is able to explain different phenomena clearly by speaking and writing in English and take account of cultural norms when devising or responding to communication from other cultures. The student knows how to communicate in a bilingual business environment and how to develop his/her language skills. 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 has the ability to evaluate and adapt his or her communication approach based on the context and reaction of recipients and is open to new communication methods, channels or ideas. The student is able to draft contracts, offers and reclamations and write emails, minutes or essays. The student is skilled in information search.

Arviointikriteerit - kiitettävä (5) (Ei käytössä, kts Opintojakson Arviointikriteerit ylempänä)

The student can apply his or her knowledge about communication in work or business life. The student is able to explain different 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 knows how to communicate in a bilingual business environment and knows how to apply his/her language competence in bilingual environments. The student is able to draft contracts, offers and reclamations and write emails, minutes or essays by using suitable information sources. The student knows how to use report guidelines as support when writing a document and has excellent information searching skills. The student can improvise during a presentation to deal with unforeseen challenges and connect ideas and information from diverse sources. The student can demonstrate the ability to adapt his or her communication as appropriate to the context, situation, and level of formality. The student is tolerant of those who have different cultural communication norms and values. The student is able to demonstrate the ability to listen actively.