Native language and communication
| Structure Type: | Course |
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| Code: | KGF11A0051 |
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| Level: | Bachelor |
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| Credits: | 3.0 points |
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| Responsible Teacher: | Hietaniemi, Elina |
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| Teacher Team: | Sarvikas, Helena |
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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 |
| VANTYO-2013 |
1 autumn |
2.0 |
2013-09-01 |
2013-12-31 |
| VANTYO-2013 |
4 autumn |
1.0 |
2016-08-01 |
2016-12-31 |
| VANTYO-2014 |
1 autumn |
2.0 |
2014-09-01 |
2014-12-31 |
| VANTYO-2014 |
4 autumn |
1.0 |
2017-08-01 |
2017-12-31 |
Learning Outcomes
Students will understand the importance of correct style and language usage in written communication. They will be introduced to different types of information and to their analysis and interpretation. They will participate in oral and writing sessions to practise argumentation and to develop thinking. They will know how to draw up common documents and they will be familiar with the essential conventions of scientific writing. Students will also practise oral communication individually and in groups and learn communication for meetings and negotiations.
Student's Workload
Will be announced at the beginning of the course.
Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses
No previous studies are required.
Contents
Research communication, scientific writing and forms of documentation; scientific essay, summary, report, poster; information literacy, media texts; essential documents; preparations, implementation and evaluation of oral communication; interaction, verbal and non-verbal expression, how to illustrate points; meeting and negotiation skills
Recommended or Required Reading
- Repo, Irma & Nuutinen, Tahvo 2003. Viestintätaito. Opas aikuisopiskelun ja työelämän vuorovaikutustilanteisiin. Otava
Availability: https://plari.amkit.fi/vwebv/holdingsInfo?sk=fi_EN&bibId=45677
- Instructions for Writing a Thesis: Seinäjoki University of Applied
- Other material as indicated by the lecturer
Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
- Lectures
- Oral and writing exercises
- Independent assignments
Assessment Criteria
Grading will be announced during the course.
Assessment Methods
Lectures, oral and written exercises, independent assignments, active classroom participation, learning assignments, exam (assessment 1-5)
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