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Finnish, Swedish and Communication

Structure Type: Study unit
Code: TI00BR63
Curriculum: IB 2025
Level: Bachelor of Business Administration
Year of Study: 1 (2025-2026)
Credits: 5 cr
Responsible Teacher: Liedes, Pia
Language of Instruction: Finnish

Learning Outcomes

A student whose language of education is Finnish aims to strengthen their proficiency in the national languages. The student produces formal texts while considering the recipient, purpose and communication channel. They are aware of ways to develop their communication and interaction skills in Finnish and Swedish.

Student's Workload

contact hours 40
independent working hours 95

Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses

none

Contents

Texts in One's Own Professional Field
Swedish (3 ECTS)
- Written and oral exercises
- Communication situations in working life
- Presentations and discussions
- Learning content integrated into one's professional field

Business Communication (in Finnish)(2 ECTS)

- Understanding one's communication profile
- Recognizing text types and styles and text analysis

Regional Impact

The course takes into account local companies in the region.

Internationality

Crosscultural communication.

Recommended or Required Reading and Other Learning Resources/Tools

Provided by teacher

Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Contact lessons and independent work.

Assessment Criteria

pass/ fail
assessment of oral and written Swedish: good/satisfactory

Assessment Methods

Participation in class work and online exercices


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