61C02000 - Writing in Intercultural Business Contexts, 27.02.2019-27.03.2019

Pääsy vierailijana

Please note! Course description is confirmed for two academic years, which means that in general, e.g. Learning outcomes, assessment methods and key content stays unchanged. However, via course syllabus, it is possible to specify or change the course execution in each realization of the course, such as how the contact sessions are organized, assessment methods weighted or materials used.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

Students will demonstrate knowledge of
the role of language, communication and culture in international business contexts
the conventions of Anglo-American academic writing
the principles of interpersonal business communication when using English as a lingua franca

Students will demonstrate skills in
developing their overall writing skills, incl. drafting, reviewing and revising both academic and business texts
meeting the conventions of Anglo-American academic writing
drafting reader-focused business messages in intercultural contexts

Credits: 6

Schedule: 27.02.2019 - 27.03.2019

Teacher in charge (valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022): Anne Kankaanranta

Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Anne Kankaanranta

Contact information for the course (valid 21.01.2019-21.12.2112):

Email: anne.kankaanranta@aalto.fi 

CEFR level (applies in this implementation):

Language of instruction and studies (valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022):

Teaching language: English

Languages of study attainment: English

CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD

Content

  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    The course focuses on enhancing students writing skills for both academic and business purposes, while also addressing the role of language, communication and culture in international business contexts.

Assessment Methods and Criteria

  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    100% assignments

  • Applies in this implementation:

     

    Type of
    text/genre

    I(ndividual)

    P(airs)

    %
    of       final grade

    Deadlines

    Pre-assignment

    Reaction paper

    I

    10%

    Mon 25 Feb (1st version)        18:00

    Fri 1
    March (2nd version)

    Assignment
    1

    Literature
    review

    P or I

    30%

    Fri 8 March (1st version)

    Fri 15 March (2nd version)

    Assignment 2

    Executive summary

    P or I

    20%

    Fri 22 March (1st version)

    Fri 29 March  (2nd
    version)

    Assignment 3

    Reflection paper

    I

    10%

    Mon 1 April

     

    Take-home exam

    Different academic and business texts

    I

    30%

    open Tue-Fri 2-5 April

    Each assignment will be assessed using a rubric, all of which are based on either BSc Thesis rubric or Business Writing rubric. In addition, students will receive both individual and group feedback from the instructor, and they will give and receive feedback to/from their peers in class.


Workload

  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    Contact teaching 12h
    Independent work 148h

    Total 160h

    Mandatory attendance on the first session.

DETAILS

Study Material

  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    Indicated or provided by the instructor.

  • Applies in this implementation:

    The required readings will be listed on MyCourses when the course begins. Other materials can be found on MyCourses.

Prerequisites

  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    61A00200 Business Communication Skills (required)

Registration for Courses

  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    Registration via WebOodi.

  • Applies in this implementation:

    The instructions on Pre-assignment will be on MyCourses after
    registration has closed, latest on Wed 20 Feb. Only by submitting the
    Pre-assignment on time (Mon 25 by 18:00) are you entitled to take
    the course.

    There are no execeptions to the mandatory attendance on the first session on Wed 27 Feb.


SDG: Sustainable Development Goals

    5 Gender Equality

    13 Climate Action

FURTHER INFORMATION

Further Information

  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    Mandatory attendance on the first session.
    Max number of students 50. If the number of registrations exceeds the quota of 50, Weboodi will select the students at random (not in the order of registration).

  • Applies in this implementation:

    The instructions on Pre-assignment will be on MyCourses after
    registration has closed, latest on Wed 20 Feb. Only by submitting the
    Pre-assignment on time (Mon 25 by 18:00) are you entitled to take
    the course.

    There are no execeptions to the mandatory attendance on the first session on Wed 27 Feb.


Details on the schedule

  • Applies in this implementation:

    Date

    Classes

    Deadlines

    Mon 25 Feb
       at 18:00

     

     

    Pre-assignment (1st version)

    Wed 27 Feb

    Mandatory attendance

    U135a

    Introduction to course topics and
    assignments

    Writing as an academic & business
    skill

    Academic writing: Basic principles

    Discussion & feedback on
    Pre-assignment

     

    Fri 1 March

     -

    Pre-assignment 
    (2nd version)

    Fri 8 March

     -

    Assignment 1 (1st version)

    Wed 13 March

    M237

    Academic texts: Reaction papers,
    literature reviews, etc.

    Business writing: Creating reader
    focus for sensitive business messages

    Discussion & feedback on
    Assignment 1

     

     

    Fri 15 March

     -

    Assignment 1 (2nd version)

    Fri 22 March

     -

    Assignment 2 (1st
    version)

    Wed 27 March

    M237

    Discussion & feedback on
    Assignment 2

    Business messages: Requests and bad
    news messages

    Wrapping up

     

    Thu 28 March

    16-18

    U414b

     Open house feedback session

     

    Fri
    29 March

     -

    Assignment 2 (2nd version)

    Mon 1 April

     -

    Assignment 3

    Tue-Fri 2-5 April

     -

    Take-home exam

     


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