• Code: FIN8TF800
• Extent: 3 cr (81 h)
• Timing: 4th - 7th semester
• Language: English
• Level: core studies
• Type: free-choice

Finnish for Business Purposes 2 is elective for non-native speakers of Finnish.

Finnish for Business Purposes 2 is organized in co-operation with Aalto University School of Economics (Runeberginkatu 14-16, 00100 Helsinki), where the same course is called Finnish Business Communication 2. The course is arranged twice a year: during the second period of the autumn term, and during the second period of the spring term. More precise information about the course schedule, classrooms etc. can be found in Haaga-Helia’s Excel-timetable. The academic year at Aalto differs from Haaga-Helia’s academic year (courses might begin earlier or later, no lessons during their examinations week, there are no intensive weeks etc.), and students participating in Aalto courses have to follow their schedule.

Starting level and linkage with other courses

Common European Framework of Reference (CEF), minimum starting level: B1 (or Finnish for Business Purposes 1 Finnish 7 = Finnish Business Communication 1 at HSE). See detailed level descriptions of language competence at http://www.coe.int/T/DG4/Portfolio/?L=E&M=/main_pages/levels.html. Please contact your Finnish language teacher at HAAGA-HELIA if you have questions about the prerequisites.

Learning objectives

The student can participate in a negotiation or argumentation discussion and can express his/her opinion. He can write a memo and a report. He knows the characteristics of persuasive language.

Course contents

The course focuses on the fundamentals of oral and written business communication in Finnish. It provides training in spoken and written communication fluency, grammatical accuracy, and business terminology (product demonstrations, negotiations, memos, reporting, advanced Finnish grammar). The grammar will be determined by the needs of the students.

Teaching and learning methods

Contact hours 32 h, mandatory attendance. Independent studies 49 h: homework, assignments and preparation for lessons and exams.

Teacher responsible

Kirsi Seppänen (Aalto University School of Economics)

For more information at HAAGA-HELIA, please contact Taija Hämäläinen.

Course materials

Course materials provided by the lecturer.

Modes of assessment and their weights

Assignments 20 %. Exams 50 %. Class contribution 30 %.