Course - International Business Communication - AS201414
AS201414
International Business Communication
Assessments and mandatory activities may be changed until September 20th.
Credits
7.5
Level
Intermediate course, level II
Course start
Spring 2027
Duration
1 semester
Language of instruction
English
Location
Ålesund
Examination arrangement
Portfolio and adjustable oral examination
About
About the course
Course content
- Effective communication in an international business environment
- The influence of culture on workplace and business communication
- Developing awareness of language use and choices in a variety of work-based contexts
- Written business English in a variety of work-based texts
- Spoken business English in a variety of work-based contexts
Learning outcome
- Discuss communication in international workplaces.
- Create business texts in English for a range of contexts.
- Evaluate language used in business texts.
- Communicate to a wider audience your research in business topics.
- Assess the relevance of what you have learned.
Learning methods and activities
- Interactive classes with a high level of student participation in all activities
- Collaborative teamwork
- The preparation and presentation of oral and written tasks
Compulsory assignments
- Mandatory assignments
Further on evaluation
Examination:
Portfolio in groups and adjustable oral examination
Re-sit examination:
A re-sit examination will take place only during the designated period for re-sit examinations.
Mandatory assignments:
There will be mandatory tasks. The number and type of tasks will be announced at the beginning of the semester.
Recommended previous knowledge
General university college entrance requirements
Required previous knowledge
None.
Course materials
Resources (reading and listening texts) will be made available at the start of the semester.
Subject areas
- Economics and Administration
Contact information
Course coordinator
Lecturers
Department with academic responsibility
Examination
Examination
Examination arrangement: Portfolio and adjustable oral examination
Grade: Letter grades