Omfattning: 3
Tidtabel: 08.01.2019 - 15.02.2019
Ansvarslärare (är i kraft 01.08.2018-31.07.2020):
Anya Siddiqi
Undervisningsperiod (är i kraft 01.08.2018-31.07.2020):
Summer, I, I-II, III, IV
Lärandemål (är i kraft 01.08.2018-31.07.2020):
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Present, challenge and defend a position on controversial topics from the fields of science and/or technology, including architectural sciences
- Organise arguments clearly, cohesively and concisely in speaking and in writing
- Collaborate in team projects
Innehåll (är i kraft 01.08.2018-31.07.2020):
Through individual, pair and teamwork, students gain knowledge in persuasive argumentation. They participate in project and individual work, including informal discussions and formal debates on controversial issues, while using effective argumentation and justifying their points of view. Students practise structuring speeches, arguments and counterarguments both in speaking and in writing as well as apply different types of reasoning behind argumentation. Students analyse speeches and sample texts to identify strengths and weaknesses. During the course, students receive constructive feedback on their written and spoken argumentation skills, give feedback to others, and reflect on their own performance.
Working Life Skills: Know-how related to my own field of studies, Skills in foreign languages, Skills related to working in an international environment, Information retrieval skills, Ethical consciousness, Written & Oral communication skills, Team work skills, Skills in social relations, Self-awareness, Critical thinking skills, Analytical, Lifelong learning skills, Self-confidence, and Time management
Metoder, arbetssätt och bedömningsgrunder (är i kraft 01.08.2018-31.07.2020):
- Oral Assignments 60% (some video)
- Written Assigments 40%
Note: 80% attendance required
Arbetsmängd (är i kraft 01.08.2018-31.07.2020):
81 h (Small group instruction 20 - 36 h + independent work 45 - 61 h)
Studiematerial (är i kraft 01.08.2018-31.07.2020):
Provided by the teacher and students
Ersättande prestationer (är i kraft 01.08.2018-31.07.2020):
LC-1110 + LC-1112; LC-1111 + LC-1112 and Kie-98.1115
Kursens webbplats (är i kraft 01.08.2018-31.07.2020):
https://mycourses.aalto.fi/course/search.php?search=LC-1115
CEFR nivå (är i kraft 01.08.2018-31.07.2020):
B2 or higher
Bedömningsskala (är i kraft 01.08.2018-31.07.2020):
0 - 5
Anmälning (är i kraft 01.08.2018-31.07.2020):
WebOodi
Students are considered for admission in order of highest number of credits
Tilläggsinformation (är i kraft 01.08.2018-31.07.2020):
This course is strongly recommended for second-year students and later. It is especially suitable for students of Architecture, Landscape Architecture as well as Industrial Management and Real Estate due to its emphasis on persuasive speaking skills. This 3-credit course fulfils the university regulations on foreign language studies for oral and written skills. If you have 1-2 prior credits in English that fulfil the foreign language requirement, we recommend you sign up for LC-1110, LC-1111, LC-1112 or LC-1120.
Please note that the course will be organised if a minimum of 10 people register for it.
- Lärare: Dahlin Heli