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Course syllabus - Professional Communication
Scope
7.5 credits
Course code
HSV121
Valid from
Autumn semester 2013
Education level
First cycle
Progressive Specialisation
G1F (First cycle, has less than 60 credits in first-cycle course/s as entry requirements).
Main area(s)
Swedish
School
School of Education, Culture and Communication
Ratified
2013-02-01
Status
This syllabus is not current and will not be given any more
Literature lists
Course literature is preliminary up to 8 weeks before course start. Course literature can be valid over several semesters.
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Books
Att skriva bättre i jobbet : en basbok om brukstexter
4., [rev.] uppl. : Stockholm : Norstedts Juridik, 2008 - 193 s.
ISBN: 978-91-39-10942-6 LIBRIS-ID: 10907653
Skrivande i sex europeiska företag : en studie av professionellt skrivande på banker och ingenjörsbyråer i Sverige, England och Tyskland
Stockholm : Stockholms Univ., Institutionen för nordiska språk, 2000 - 157 s.
Reference Literature
Tydliga texter : snabba skrivtips och språkråd
2. uppl. : Stockholm : Norstedt, 2011 - 144 s.
ISBN: 978-91-1-302949-8 (inb.) LIBRIS-ID: 12043650
Skriv bättre texter! : en ny metod i fem steg
Stockholm : Bokförl. DN, 2004 - 131 s.
ISBN: 91-7588-483-6 (inb.) LIBRIS-ID: 9472133
Svenska Akademiens språklära
1. uppl. : Stockholm : Norstedt, 2010 - 342 s.
ISBN: 978-91-1-302950-4 (inb.) LIBRIS-ID: 11889722
Svenska skrivregler
3., [utök.] utg. : Stockholm : Liber, 2008 - 263, [1] s.
ISBN: 9789147084609 LIBRIS-ID: 10935499
Other Materials
Lärarproducerat material tillkommer
Akademin för utbildning, kultur och kommunikation,
Objectives
The purpose of the course is to become acquainted with business communication and to practise the ability to read and write texts in a professional context.
Learning outcomes
Upon completion of this course the student should be able to:
- assimilate, write, edit and adapt texts in a professional context,
- make use of the some of the communicative possibilities of the widened text concept,
- become orientated to corporate ethical aspects of communication,
- account for, and in the production of texts apply, theories of writing
Course content
- Text genres such as reports, minutes, internal company information and press releases
- Style
- Writing for the web, layout
- Corporate ethics in a communication perspective
- The widened text concept
- Writing and reading theory
Tuition
The course is taught by means of lectures, group work, exercises and seminars. Mandatory attendance.
Specific requirements
15 credits in one of the subjects Swedish or Communication Studies or the equivalent.
Examination
Written assignments (INL1), 4.5 credits, marks Pass (G) or Pass with distinction (VG)
Active participation (NÄR1), 1 credits, marks Pass (G)
Seminar assignments (SEM1), 2 credits, marks Pass (G) or Pass with distinction (VG)
In order to earn a VG on the course a student must earn a VG on at least 6.5 credits.
In order to obtain a Pass mark the examination tasks must demonstrate a competent command of the language.
A student who has a certificate from MDU regarding a disability has the opportunity to submit a request for supportive measures during written examinations or other forms of examination, in accordance with the Rules and Regulations for Examinations at First-cycle and Second-cycle Level at Mälardalen University (2020/1655). It is the examiner who takes decisions on any supportive measures, based on what kind of certificate is issued, and in that case which measures are to be applied.
Suspicions of attempting to deceive in examinations (cheating) are reported to the Vice-Chancellor, in accordance with the Higher Education Ordinance, and are examined by the University’s Disciplinary Board. If the Disciplinary Board considers the student to be guilty of a disciplinary offence, the Board will take a decision on disciplinary action, which will be a warning or suspension.
Grade
Pass with distinction, Pass, Fail