General description

Students studying for a degree in economics should be familiar with the language and terminology of economics in Swedish. It is a prerequisite of companies, the employers of university and college graduates. For a future expert in business, it is very important to possess the skills to use Swedish in Finland as well as in Nordic relations. The importance of Swedish skills in business is now greater than ever.

This course is in accordance with the Finnish legislation Act 424/2003 on the knowledge of languages required of personnel in public bodies, Act 481/2003 on demonstrated proficiency in the Swedish and Finnish languages, and with Decree 794/2004 on university degrees. Compulsory language studies course.

Learning outcomes

After successful completion of the course, students will be able to communicate appropriately in tasks in working and social life both orally and in writing. Students will
- understand general texts related to their own special field
- be able to write clear and coherent economics texts using a range of correct structures, general vocabulary and the terminology of their own field
- be able to write general business letters and e-mails
- be able to present the main features of a company
- be able to use target-language sources of information independently for their own purposes

Contents

Part A:
- reading comprehension, exercises on economics vocabulary and grammar, producing written texts
- assignment on vocabulary concerning students' major subjects
- a summary of the annual report of the board of directors
- a business letter
- a report on a Swedish (listed) company
Part B:
- reading comprehension and analysis of different texts
- producing texts
- vocabulary and structure exercises
- introduction to Swedish sources of information

Further information on prerequisites and recommendations

For students of economics

Teaching methods

Teaching method	Contact	Online
Tutorials	42 h	0 h
Independent work	38 h	0 h

Teaching language

Swedish, Finnish

Evaluation and evaluation criteria

Numeric 1-5.
Evaluation by active participation. There will be written tests for parts A and B at the end of the course. The average grade from parts A and B will form the grade of written communication on a scale satisfactory or good (1-3 satisfactory, 4-5 good).

Recommended year of study

First year of studies.

Study materials

Material available through Moodle.

Further information

Students can be exempted from Written Communication of Business Swedish I by taking an exam organised at the start of each autumn and spring semester, simultaneously with the resit examination.

Belongs to following study modules