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Informative Communication

Structure Type: Study unit
Code: TTP0301
Type: Compulsory / Basic Studies
Curriculum: T-TK 2008
Level: Bachelor of Business Administration
Year of Study: 1 (2008-2009)
Credits: 2 cr
Responsible Teacher: Lesonen, Raija
Language of Instruction: Finnish

Courses During the Academic Year 2008-2009

Impl.Group(s)Study TimeTeacher(s)LanguageEnrolment
5T-TK-3DI2008-08-25 – 2008-10-25Raija LesonenFinnish2008-08-15 – 2008-08-31
6 2008-08-25 – 2008-10-25Raija LesonenFinnish2008-08-15 – 2008-08-31
7T-TK-1-12009-01-05 – 2009-05-02Raija LesonenFinnish2008-12-08 – 2009-01-11
8T-TK-1-22009-01-05 – 2009-05-02Raija LesonenFinnish2008-12-08 – 2009-01-11

Learning Outcomes

The student becomes familiar with the requirements regarding message layout, business correspondence and the practices and media of informative communications. The student is able to produce documents which are appropriate in content, form and language. The student internalises the purpose and significance of communication in working life. The student understands the dynamics of team work and is able to act as a team member.

Student's Workload

Total work load 54 h
- of which scheduled 26 h
- of which autonomous 28 h.

Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses

None.

Contents

The basics of communication, informative documents used in working life and their layout, appropriate language usage, correctness of language and style. Business letters, application and CV, bulletins and news letters, invitations, requests and proposals. The basics of team and group work.

Recommended or Required Reading and Other Learning Resources/Tools

Material supplied by the teacher.

Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Lectures, group and pair work, independent studying, assignments.

Assessment Criteria

1 = Understands the role of organizational communication. Produces basic text used in working life.
3 = Understands the role of organizational communication. Produces basic text used in working life and uses styles according to situation and target group.
5 = Understands and is able to apply and justify organizational communication. Produces good quality text used in working life and uses styles according to situation and target group in excellent Finnish.

Assessment Methods

Participation in contact teaching, completed assignments, exam.


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