LCO02A18HKI Communication Skills (3cr)
Code: LCO0203B16S-3001
General information
- Enrollment
- 01.03.2018 - 18.03.2018
- Registration for the implementation has ended.
- Timing
- 27.08.2018 - 19.10.2018
- Implementation has ended.
- Number of ECTS credits allocated
- 3 cr
- Local portion
- 3 cr
- Mode of delivery
- Contact learning
- Campus
- Helsinki
- Teaching languages
- English
- Teachers
- Tuija Alasalmi
- Hanna Hovila
- Course
- LCO0203B16S
Unfortunately, no reservations were found for the realization LCO02A18HKI Communication Skills LCO0203B16S-3001. It's possible that the reservations have not yet been published or that the realization is intended to be completed independently.
Objective
The students will be able to
- know the basic text types used during the studies
- communicate orally and in writing in formal and informal situations in academic context
- give and receive constructive feedback
- use learning environments, e-tools and communication tools required during the studies
Content
Contents
- Verbal and written communication skills
- Presentation skills
- Process writing
- Referencing
- Communication style
- Intercultural comunication
- Different e-tools used in Diak
Materials
Online material (MoodleRooms)RDI-guide (English version available in September 2017)Additional literature to be announced in lectures.
Teaching methods
The students will be able to: know the basic text types used during the studiesrecognize and write an essay, exam and learning diarywrite collaborativelycommunicate orally and in writing in formal and informal situations in academic context understand the concept of communication styleanalyze different types of communication stylesunderstand writing as a processplan and write an essay about given topic and use relevant referencesplan and give a oral presentationuse referencing technique used in Diakgive and receive constructive feedback, use learning environments, e-tools and communication tools required during the studiesgive oral and written feedback to peersimprove their texts based on the received feedbackuse learning platforms and web conferencing software effectivelyparticipate in online teaching using web conferencing and group work platformsContact teaching: orientation to the course, referencing, different text typesEssay assignment (this is a joint assignment with LCO0102B16S Critical Approach to Learning. Topic: Myself in a groupContact teaching: communication styles and writing processwriting assignment: describe your own communication styleContact teaching:speech communication and oral presentationoral presentations & posters (this is a joint assignment ICO0005B16S Individual in the Community
Employer connections
No research, development and innovation activities (RDI) included in the study module.
International connections
No previous studies required.
Completion alternatives
The student will follow video recordings of lectures, write an essay and alearning diary. In addition, a tutoring session with the teacher will be organised.
Further information
Application for recognition of prior learning (RPL) will not be accepted.