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Business Swedish 2

Code: SWE1RG003
Extent: 3 cr (81 h)
Timing: 2nd semester
Language: English / Swedish
Level: Core studies
Type: Compulsory (Finnish Students)

Starting level and linkage with other courses

Prerequisites: Business Swedish 1

Learning outcomes

After completing this course, the student

  • is familiar with the vocabulary used in business and especially in negotiations
  • can take part in usual negotiations in business life
  • is able to discuss current topics
  • can sell and buy in Swedish

Course contents

  • Presentations
  • Negotiations
  • Short speeches
  • Social communication
  • Current topics

Cooperation with the business community

Visit to a company / cultural institution

Teaching and learning methods

Contact hours 32 h - compulsory attendance 80 % of the lessons

Independent and teamwork 49 h

Recognition of prior learning (RLP)

The students who already have taken courses in Finnish or otherwise obtained a good/excellent knowledge of Finnish language can pass the course by attending written and oral level test.

Teacher(s) responsible

Marjo Vuokko, Porvoo

Course materials

Supplementary material compiled by the teacher and hand outs

Moodle learning environment (hand outs, discussion board, web-based material and external links)

Other material given by the teacher.

Assessment criteria

Components 1 (50%) 3 (70%) 5 (90%)
Knowledge The student knows the core contents of the course at a passable level. The student knows well the core contents of the course. The student masters the core contents of the course.
Skills The course assignments are completed at a passable level. The student performs oral tasks at a basic level. The course assignments are completed at an appropriate level. The student performs oral tasks well. All the course assignments are completed at a proficient level. The student performs oral tasks fluently.
Competence With great difficulty and under strict supervision, the student can use English in professional tasks. The student works well in a team. S/he shows some independence in the performance of professional tasks. The student can work very professionally in a team. S/he can apply the acquired knowledge independently in professional tasks.

Assessment components and their respective weights

Oral presentations 30 %
Discussions 30 %
Oral examination 40 %

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