Please note! Course description is confirmed for two academic years (1.8.2018-31.7.2020), which means that in general, e.g. Learning outcomes, assessment methods and key content stays unchanged. However, via course syllabus, it is possible to specify or change the course execution in each realization of the course, such as how the contact sessions are organized, assessment methods weighted or materials used.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
Students will:
- gain confidence in public speaking and performing
- learn to analyse and give feedback on performances
- be able to plan and carry out oral presentations and defend their views persuasively.
Credits: 3
Schedule: 16.09.2020 - 15.10.2020
Teacher in charge (valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022): Rinna Toikka
Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Rinna Toikka
Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):
CEFR level (applies in this implementation):
Language of instruction and studies (valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022):
The course is taught in Finnish and English.
CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD
Content
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
The course discusses the knowledge, skills, attitudes and motivations related to public speaking as well as the ethics of interaction. Public speaking is practiced in diverse ways and contexts as one element of professional skills Among the major themes are public speaking as interaction, stage fright, courage of expression, feedback, constructing a presentation, illustration, targeting the audience, and argumentation.
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
Passing the course requires an 80% attendance rate in contact teaching, active and constructive participation in group work and exercises, as well as passing all the assignments given on the course. The working methods include interactive lectures, pair and group work, experiential learning methods and exercises on public speaking as well as written learning assignments or other assignments.
Workload
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
Contact hours (lectures and exercises) 32 h, preparation for lectures and learning assignments 49 h
DETAILS
Study Material
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
Online material and/or scientific journals or literature of current interest in speech communication. Further information will be given in class.
Substitutes for Courses
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
Substitutes for Vie-98.1221 Potkua puhumiseen
FURTHER INFORMATION
- Teacher: Toikka Rinna