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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 TimeTeacher(s)LanguageEnrolment
12011-08-29 – 2011-12-30Päivi AuranenEnglish2011-08-19 – 2011-09-04
22012-09-03 – 2012-12-21Päivi AuranenEnglish2012-08-13 – 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).


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