International Business Speaking (3 cr)
Code: YHGS1006-0K0N2
General information
Timing
01.01.2020 - 31.07.2020
Number of ECTS credits allocated
3 op
Virtual portion
3 op
Mode of delivery
Online learning
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
0 - 30
Teachers
- Risto Korkia-Aho
Groups
-
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Objectives
This course will help you compose and deliver effective--compelling, ethical and well-organized--extemporaneous oral presentations appropriate for a variety of professional contexts. Through frequent guided practice, you will learn to analyze audiences and effectively adapt your oral communication for different organizational stakeholders.
Content
Overcoming fear of speaking; speaking ethics; audience analysis; credibility; attention and interest; informative strategies and presentation aids; persuasive strategies and motivational appeals; crisis communication
Time and location
Mandatroy online sessions:
Monday, June 1- Friday, June 5, 1,5 hours daily, 5 days
Monday, June 8 - Thursday, June 11, 1,5 hours daily, 4 days
Monday, June 15- Wednesday, June 17, 1,5 hours daily, 3 days
Learning materials and recommended literature
Information shared by the professor during the online lectures.
Teaching methods
Video lectures and moderated discussion sections will augment primary and secondary readings to help you meet the following objectives: (1) Compose and deliver effective oral and group presentations on international business-related topics, (2) Engage in critical and analytical communication analysis, (3) Assess and achieve opportunities for personal and professional improvement as a public communicator.
Practical training and working life connections
This course is ideally suited for students seeking careers in business management, human relations, public relations, marketing, advertising, media development, and teaching.
Exam dates and retake possibilities
Information shared during the online course.
Alternative completion methods
None
Student workload
81 hours (online lessons & videos 12 hours; assignments 51 hours, independent reading & research 18 hours)
Content scheduling
Introduction Speech, Sharing News Speech, Public Relations Crisis Response, Public Service Announcement Group Project, Midterm and Final Examinations, Participation Self-Assessment
Further information for students
The lecturer is Professor Dr Andrew Wood from San José State University, USA
Evaluation scale
0-5
Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)
Adequate 1
Knowledge and Understanding: The student demonstrates insufficient understanding of persuasive theory; meets expectations of least two of the following: presentation research and organization, small-group dynamics, supporting media, and (to the extent possible via online modes of interaction) delivery principles.
Transferable skills: The student demonstrates promising but still insufficient ability to compose and deliver effective oral and group presentations in English, and to engage in critical and analytical communication analysis.
Satisfactory 2
Knowledge and Understanding: The student demonstrates acceptable understanding of persuasive theory; meets expectations for three of the following: presentation research and organization, small-group dynamics, supporting media, and (to the extent possible via online modes of interaction) delivery principles.
Transferable skills: The student demonstrates acceptable ability to compose and deliver effective oral and group presentations in English, and to engage in critical and analytical communication analysis.
Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)
Good 3
Knowledge and Understanding: The student demonstrates basic understanding of persuasive theory; meets expectations for each of the following: presentation research and organization, small-group dynamics, supporting media, and (to the extent possible via online modes of interaction) delivery principles.
Transferable skills: The student demonstrates a competent ability to compose and deliver effective oral and group presentations in English, and to engage in critical and analytical communication analysis.
Very good 4
Knowledge and Understanding: The student demonstrates mastery of persuasive theory; meets or exceeds expectations for each of the following: presentation research and organization, small-group dynamics, supporting media, and (to the extent possible via online modes of interaction) delivery principles.
Transferable skills: The student demonstrates very good ability to compose and deliver effective oral and group presentations in English, and to engage in critical and analytical communication analysis.
Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)
Excellent 5
Knowledge and Understanding: The student demonstrates mastery of persuasive theory, presentation research and organization, small-group dynamics, supporting media, and (to the extent possible via online modes of interaction) delivery principles.
Transferable skills: The student demonstrates excellent ability to compose and deliver effective oral and group presentations in English, and to engage in critical and analytical communication analysis.
Prerequisites
None
Further information
Teacher- Professor Dr Andrew Wood from San José State University, California