Communication and negotiation skills 2

Structure Type: Course
Code: KC05AR00003
Level: Bachelor
Credits: 3.0 points
Responsible Teacher: Myllymäki, Helena
Teacher Team: Riihilahti, Pia-Mari
Language of Instruction: Finnish

Course Implementations, Planned Year of Study and Semester

Curriculum  Semester  Credits  Start of Semester  End of Semester
AUTE-2013KAUT   3 spring   3.0   2016-01-01   2016-07-31  
AUTE-2013SAUT   3 spring   3.0   2016-01-01   2016-07-31  
RAK-2013LVI   3 autumn   3.0   2015-08-01   2015-12-31  
RAK-2013RASU   3 autumn   3.0   2015-08-01   2015-12-31  
RAK-2013TUTE   3 autumn   3.0   2015-08-01   2015-12-31  
TITE-2013   3 spring   3.0   2016-01-01   2016-07-31  
AUTE-2014KAUT   3 spring   3.0   2017-01-01   2017-07-31  
AUTE-2014SAUT   3 spring   3.0   2017-01-01   2017-07-31  
RAK-2014LVI   3 spring   3.0   2017-01-01   2017-07-31  
RAK-2014RASU   3 spring   3.0   2017-01-01   2017-07-31  
RAK-2014TUTE   3 spring   3.0   2017-01-01   2017-07-31  
TITE-2014   3 spring   3.0   2017-01-01   2017-07-31  

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the course, students will be competent in
properly communicating and interacting with others in the working world.
presenting themselves persuasively and effectively.
summarizing and writing academic texts.
writing proposals, press releases and instructive texts.
justifying their arguments and writing reports.
giving speeches and presentations.
goal-oriented discussions and negotiations.

Student's Workload

Will be announced at the beginning of the course.

Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses

No previous studies are required.

Contents

Instructive texts
Proposals
Reports
Instructions for writing a thesis and academic writing
Evaluating sources of information and citation
Argumentation
Negotiation and discussion skills
Speaking and performing skills
Documents
Speeches and presentations for the working world

Recommended or Required Reading

- Kauppinen A., Nummi J. & Savola T. 2010. Tekniikan viestintä. Kirjoittamisen ja puhumisen käsikirja. 4th/5th edition. Edita

- Instructions for Writing a Thesis. Seinäjoki University of Applied Sciences

Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Work in pairs and in groups
Spoken exercises
Written assignments

Assessment Criteria

1 The student recognizes the genres of texts and forms of communication. The structure of academic texts is disconnected. Instructions are not properly read, references are hardly used; argumentation is biased and scant.

3 The student takes the goal, receiver and situation into account in written and oral communication. The structure of academic texts is mainly clear. References are used in a coherent manner; argumentation is versatile and believable.

5 The student takes the goal, receiver and situation remarkably well into account in written and oral communication. The student is able to assess and better the needed communication skills. The structure of academic texts is clear and coherent. References are used in a clear and logical manner; argumentation is versatile and convincing taking different viewpoints into account.

Assessment Methods

Active participation in the lessons
Approved oral exercises and written assignments
Portfolio
Academic report and presentation of it

All parts must be successfully completed to receive credit for the course.

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