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International Business Speaking (3 cr)

Code: YHGS1006-3006

General information

Enrollment

01.03.2023 - 26.04.2023

Timing

02.06.2023 - 22.06.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

3 op

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Unit

School of Business

Campus

Lutakko Campus

Teaching languages

  • English

Seats

0 - 20

Teachers

  • Risto Korkia-Aho
  • Andrew Wood

Groups

  • YBB20S1
    Master's Degree Programme in International Business Management
  • MPT20S1
    Palveluliiketoiminta
  • HTA22S1
    Tiimiakatemia (AMK)
  • HBI23VKSS
    Like's Summer School 2023 (Bachelor's)
  • HTK21S1
    Tietojenkäsittely (AMK)
  • HTG21S1
    Bachelor's Degree Programme in Business Information Technology
  • YHO21S1
    Organisaation ja talouden johtaminen (YAMK)
  • MTM21S1
    Bachelor's Degree Programme in Tourism Management
  • MPT21S1
    Palveluliiketoiminnan tutkinto-ohjelma (AMK)
  • HBI22VS
    Bachelor's Degree Programme in International Business, vaihto-opiskelu/Exchange studies
  • ZJA23KH
    Avoin AMK, lita
  • YBB22VS
    Master's Degree Programme in International Business, vaihto-opiskelu/Exchange studies
  • ZJK23KH
    Korkeakoulujen välinen yhteistyö, LITA
  • HTA21S1
    Tiimiakatemia (AMK)
  • HTK20S1
    Tietojenkäsittely
  • HTG20S1
    Bachelor's Degree Programme in Business Information Technology
  • YHS22S1
    Master's Degree Programme in Sport Business Management
  • MTM22S1
    Bachelor's Degree Programme in Tourism Management
  • YHO22S1
    Organisaation ja talouden johtaminen (YAMK)
  • HBI20S1
    Bachelor's Degree Programme in International Business
  • MPT23VK
    Palveluliiketoiminnan tutkinto-ohjelma (AMK), vaihto-opiskelu/Exchange studies
  • HTG23VK
    Bachelor's Degree Programme in Business Information Technology, vaihto-opiskelu/Exchange studies
  • HBI21S1
    Degree Programme in International Business
  • HBI22S1
    Degree Programme in International Business
  • YHS21S1
    Master's Degree Programme in Sport Business Management
  • MTM20S1
    Bachelor's Degree Programme in Tourism Management
  • YBB22S1
    Master's Degree Programme in International Business
  • HTL21SIY
    Liiketalouden tutkinto-ohjelma (AMK)
  • HTL21SB
    Liiketalouden tutkinto-ohjelma (AMK)
  • YHS23VK
    Master's Degree Programme in Sport Business Management, vaihto-opiskelu/Exchange studies
  • MTM22VS
    Bachelor's Degree Programme in Tourism Management,vaihto-opiskelu/Exchange studies
  • YBB21S1
    Master's Degree Programme in International Business
  • HTL21SC
    Liiketalouden tutkinto-ohjelma (AMK)
  • MTM23VK
    Bachelor's Degree Programme in Tourism Management,vaihto-opiskelu/Exchange studies
  • HBI23VK
    Bachelor's Degree Programme in International Business, vaihto-opiskelu/Exchange studies
  • HTL21SA
    Liiketalouden tutkinto-ohjelma (AMK)
  • YBB23VK
    Master's Degree Programme in International Business, vaihto-opiskelu/Exchange studies

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

Monday, June 5 - Friday, June 9, 2023
Monday, June 12 -Thursday, June 15, 2023
Monday, June 19 - Wednesday, June 21, 2023

Learning materials and recommended literature

The lecturer will provide the materials package in the first meetings

Teaching methods

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

Will be informed by Professor Dr. Andrew Wood in the first meeting.

International connections

California, Silicon Valley

Alternative completion methods

None

Student workload

81 hours
- Lessons 18 h
-Assignments, presentations 48
-Independent reading and research 15

Content scheduling

Will be shared by the professor

Further information for students

Get Acquainted Speeches: 5%
Sharing News Outline: 5%
Sharing News Speech: 15%
Public Relations Response Outline: 5%
Public Relations Response Speech: 20%
Group Communication Reflection: 10%
Slide Presentation [informal speech]: 10%
Final Exam: 30%

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