Basics of Communication Skills
| Structure Type: | Course |
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| Code: | KH00AAK30 |
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| Type: | Compulsory |
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| Level: | Bachelor |
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| Credits: | 3.0 points |
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| Responsible Teacher: | Leikkari, Esa |
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| Teacher Team: | Ikola, Johanna |
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| Language of Instruction: | Finnish |
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Course Implementations, Planned Year of Study and Semester
| Curriculum | Semester | Credits | Start of Semester | End of Semester |
| KIKO-2013 |
1 spring |
3.0 |
2014-01-02 |
2014-07-31 |
| KUTU-2013 |
1 autumn |
3.0 |
2013-09-01 |
2013-12-31 |
| MK-2013 |
1 autumn |
3.0 |
2013-09-01 |
2013-12-31 |
| KIKO-2014 |
1 spring |
3.0 |
2015-01-02 |
2015-07-31 |
Learning Outcomes
Oral communication: Students will identify reasons for fear of making presentations (stage fright) and how to control it. They will make an effective presentation, understand ways of listening and will be aware of their own ways of listening. Students will recognize different phenomina of group communication. They will be able to influence the communication of the group and be a part of the group.
Written communication: Students are able to compile an effective CV, quote texts, know the basics of making references, and write proper language.
Student's Workload
Total work load of the course: 78 h
Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses
No previous studies are required.
Contents
Oral communication: Be competent in controlling their fear of making presentations, effective performance, ways of listening, and the basics of group communication.
Written communication: making a CV, summarizing/quoting, and the use of Finnish
Recommended or Required Reading
Material given by the teacher, other material will be announced at the beginning of the course
Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Lectures, exercises, independent study
Assessment Criteria
5 Excellent command of knowledge and skills in accordance with the learning outcomes
3 Good command of knowledge and skills in accordance with the learning outcomes
1 Satisfactory command of knowledge and skills in accordance with the learning outcomes
Assessment Methods
Active participation in the class 40%; written assignments 30%; exam 30%
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