61C02000 - Writing in Intercultural Business Contexts, Lecture, 2.11.2021-30.11.2021

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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: 02.11.2021 - 30.11.2021

Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):

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

Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):

anne.kankaanranta@aalto.fi

CEFR level (valid for whole curriculum period):

Language of instruction and studies (applies in this implementation):

Teaching language: English. Languages of study attainment: English

CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD

Content

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    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 for whole curriculum period:

    100% assignments

  • applies in this implementation


    Assignments

    Type of text/genre

    I(ndividual)

    G(roups)

    % of       final grade

    Deadlines

    Pre-ass

    Reaction paper/RP

    · based on an academic article (500 words)

    I

    20%

    Mon 1 Nov. (1st version) 20:00

    Fri 5 Nov. (2nd version)

    Ass1

    Literature review/LR

    · based on four academic articles (1300 words)

    I or G

    30%

    Fri 12 Nov. (1st version)

    Tue 23 Nov. (2nd version)

    Ass2

    Executive summary/ES

    · based on a case (500 words)

    I or G

    20%

    Fri 26 Nov. (1st version)

    Fri 3 Dec. (2nd version)

    Ass3

    Reflection paper/RfP

    · based on your learnings (600 words)

    I

    10%

    Wed 8 Dec.
     

    Ass4

    Final paper

    · incl. both business and academic writing tasks (800 words)

    I

    20%

    Mon 13 Dec.

     


Workload

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Contact teaching 12h
    Independent work 148h

    Total 160h

    Mandatory attendance on the first session.

  • applies in this implementation

    All course assignments are based on readings, which will be listed on MyCourses when the course begins. In total, they comprise some six academic research articles related to communicating in intercultural business contexts and a couple of articles related to writing issues.


DETAILS

Study Material

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Indicated or provided by the instructor.

Substitutes for Courses
Prerequisites
SDG: Sustainable Development Goals

    5 Gender Equality

    13 Climate Action

FURTHER INFORMATION

Further Information

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Mandatory attendance on the first session. Max number of students is 50. Sisu will automatically select the students at random giving the priority to the School of Business BSc students.


    Teaching Period:

    2020-2021 Autumn I, Autumn II, Spring IV

    2021-2022 Autumn I, Autumn II, Spring IV


    Course Homepage: https://mycourses.aalto.fi/course/search.php?search=61C02000


    Registration for Courses: In the academic year 2021-2022, registration for courses will take place on Sisu (sisu.aalto.fi) instead of WebOodi.

Details on the schedule

  • applies in this implementation

    Date

    Classes

    Deadlines

    Mon 1 Nov. at 20:00

     -

    Pre-ass/Reaction Paper (RP)
    (1st version)

    Tue 2 Nov.

    Mandatory attendance

    Writing as an academic & business skill

    Academic writing: Basic principles

    Discussion & feedback on Pre-ass/RP

     

    Fri 5 Nov.

     -

    Pre-ass/RP (2nd version)

    Fri 12 Nov.

     -

    Ass1/Literature Review (LR)
    (1st version)

    Tue 16 Nov.

     

    Academic genres: RPs, LRs, etc.

    Business writing: Focus on sensitive messages

    Discussion & feedback on Ass1/LR

     

    Tue 23 Nov.

     -

    Ass1/LR (2nd version)

    Fri 26 Nov.

    -

    Ass2/Executive summary (ES) (1st version)

    Tue 30 Nov.

    Discussion & feedback on Ass2/ES

    Business genres: requests, bad news messages, etc.

    Wrapping up

     

    Fri 3 Dec.

    -

    Ass2/ES (2nd version)

    Wed 8 Dec.

    -

    Reflection paper

    Wed 8 Dec.

     -

    Instructions for Ass4 uploaded

    Mon 13 Dec.

     -

    Ass4/Final paper: academic and business writing tasks

     


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