ICT and internationalization
| Structure Type: | Study unit |
|---|---|
| Code: | TITA0402 |
| Type: | Compulsory / Basic Studies |
| Curriculum: | T-ITE 2011 |
| Level: | Bachelor of Business Administration |
| Credits: | 3 cr |
| Responsible Teacher: | Norrgård, Kenneth |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
Courses
| Impl. | Study Time | Teacher(s) | Language | Enrolment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2011-08-29 – 2011-12-30 | Päivi Auranen | English | 2011-08-19 – 2011-09-04 |
| 2 | 2012-09-03 – 2012-12-21 | Päivi Auranen | English | 2012-08-13 – 2012-09-07 |
Learning Outcomes
The student develops his/her oral and writing English skills for both common and professional use. The student also learns the business correspondence required in contacts with foreign companies.
The student is able to use different tools for communicating internationally and understands the effect of communication on various work-related tasks. The student is able to use the langauge and terminology of international business. In addition the student understands cultural diffrences.
The student get to know the possibilities that the VAMK UAS offers to go abroad as an exchange student and the student has opportunities to get to know incoming exchange from various countries.
Student's Workload
80 hrs of which 40 hrs in the classroom and 40 hrs independently.
Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses
Not needed.
Contents
Cultures and interntional business operations. Interviews and lectures by outside experts in the area of ICT and international business. Videoconferencing possibilities and interntional meetings. International correspondence and company websites.
Recommended or Required Reading and Other Learning Resources/Tools
Provided by the teacher (both authetic material and background reading material) and created by the student as instructed
Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Communication and written tasks. Background reading.
Assessment Criteria
Grade 5 Language skills: very fluent, correct pronunciation and grammar, advanced and varied vocabulary, attention to detail in spoken and written work. Working habits: all assignments completed excellently and on time, very active participation.
Grade 3 Langauge skills: can mostly be understood without difficulty, some typical pronuciationmistakes, some grammar erros, use of professional vocabulary and language register Working habits: most of the assignments are completed on time, active participation.
Grade 1 Languagae skills:difficult to follow, pronunciation difficult to understande, grammar problems. Working habits: assignments missing, irregular attendance and participation, no interst in studying. Note that the grade is a combination of language and communication skills togehter with the attempt to develop these skills as well as cultural skills
Assessment Methods
Continuous assessment of the course work and assignments (portfolio).