Communication 2

Structure Type: Course
Code: KC32AR00006
Type: Compulsory
Level: Bachelor
Credits: 3.0 points
Responsible Teacher: Myllymäki, Helena
Language of Instruction: Finnish

Course Implementations, Planned Year of Study and Semester

Curriculum  Semester  Credits  Start of Semester  End of Semester
RAKME-2013   3 autumn   3.0   2015-08-01   2015-12-31  
RAKME-2014   3 autumn   3.0   2016-08-01   2016-12-31  

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the course, students will be competent in
• appropriately communicating and interacting with others in the working world
• presenting themselves persuasively and effectively
• summarising and writing academic texts
• justifying their arguments
• writing reports
• functioning in various social and oral communication situations
• functioning in goal-oriented discussions, meetings, conferences and negotiations and in writing the relevant documents
• creating informative texts and in understanding the communication process in organisations

Student's Workload

Total work load of the course: 80 h

Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses

No previous studies are required.

Contents

• Informative texts
• Instructive texts
• Giving reports
• Argumentation and persuasive speaking
• Goal-oriented discussions, meetings, negotiations and the related documents
• Academic writing
• Expert presentations, illustrating points

Recommended or Required Reading

Kauppinen, A., Nummi, J. & Savola, T. 2009. Tekniikan viestintä. Kirjoittamisen ja puhumisen käsikirja. Edita.
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Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

pair work, small groups, oral exercises and writing assignments

Assessment Criteria

Grading will be announced during the course.

Assessment Methods

active participation, writing assignments and exercises, examination and portfolio. All the components must be passed.

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