LCO02MS24HKI Communication Skills (3 cr)
Code: LCO0203B20S-3005
General information
Enrollment
01.03.2024 - 18.03.2024
Timing
26.08.2024 - 15.09.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
3 op
Virtual portion
1 op
Mode of delivery
67 % Contact teaching, 33 % Distance learning
Unit
Sosionomitutkinnot
Campus
Helsinki
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
0 - 100
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Social Services
Teachers
- Mirjami Vara
- Tia Virtanen
Groups
-
HKI-S24dss
- 28.08.2024 13:00 - 14:30, LCO02/Online lecture: course info, text types
- 29.08.2024 09:30 - 11:00, LCO02/IT skills
- 29.08.2024 12:00 - 13:30, LCO02/Online Lecture: referencing, citation method
- 09.09.2024 12:15 - 13:45, LCO02/Online lecture: communication styles
- 10.09.2024 09:30 - 11:00, LCO02/Online lecture: communication styles
- 10.09.2024 12:00 - 13:30, LCO02/IT skills
- 11.09.2024 13:00 - 14:30, LCO02/IT skills
- 12.09.2024 09:00 - 10:30, LCO02/ Lecture: Presentations
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 an academic context
• give and receive constructive feedback
• operate in different learning environments and use the digital tools required during their studies
Content
Contents
• Verbal and written communication skills
• Presentation skills
• Process writing
• Referencing
• Communication style
• Intercultural communication
• Different digital tools used at Diak
Teaching methods
Independent studying, group assignments, individual assignments, lectures
Materials
The course material will be available on Diakle (online learning environment)
Exam schedules
No course exam. Passing the course requires completing and submitting the compulsory learning assignments and attending the lectures.
Student workload
3 ECTS credits. (1 credit = ca. 27 hours of work)
Content scheduling
Recommended to be completed in the first semester. The course consists of Communication Skills (2 credits) and IT Skills (1 credit), but can only be completed as an entity of 3 credits.
Assessment methods and criteria
Course evaluation: Pass/Fail
Attending the lectures at the campus and online is required for passing the course.
Completing and submitting the compulsory learning assignments is required for passing the course.