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LCO02MS24HKI Communication Skills (3cr)

Code: LCO0203B20S-3005

General information


Enrollment
01.03.2024 - 18.03.2024
Registration for the implementation has ended.
Timing
26.08.2024 - 15.09.2024
Implementation has ended.
Number of ECTS credits allocated
3 cr
Local portion
2 cr
Virtual portion
1 cr
Mode of delivery
Blended learning
Unit
Sosiaali- ja kirkonala
Campus
Helsinki
Teaching languages
English
Seats
0 - 100
Degree programmes
Degree Programme in Social Services
Teachers
Mirjami Vara
Tia Virtanen
Course
LCO0203B20S

Realization has 7 reservations. Total duration of reservations is 10 h 30 min.

Time Topic Location
Mon 09.09.2024 time 12:15 - 13:45
(1 h 30 min)
LCO02/Online lecture: communication styles
Zoom
Tue 10.09.2024 time 09:30 - 11:00
(1 h 30 min)
LCO02/Online lecture: communication styles
Zoom
Tue 10.09.2024 time 12:00 - 13:30
(1 h 30 min)
LCO02/IT skills
Zoom
Wed 11.09.2024 time 13:00 - 14:30
(1 h 30 min)
LCO02/IT skills
Zoom
Thu 12.09.2024 time 09:00 - 10:30
(1 h 30 min)
LCO02/ Lecture: Presentations
Zoom
Tue 01.10.2024 time 09:30 - 11:00
(1 h 30 min)
LCO02/Lecture: collaborative writing
HKI-327 Luokka 327
Thu 03.10.2024 time 14:00 - 15:30
(1 h 30 min)
LCO02/Workshop: support for essay
HKI-222 luokka 222
Changes to reservations may be possible.

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.

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

Materials

The course material will be available on Diakle (online learning environment)

Teaching methods

Independent studying, group assignments, individual assignments, lectures

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)

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