Please note! Course description is confirmed for two academic years, 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

Upon completion of this course, the students will be able to

- Recognise the strategies and elements that enhance clarity and audience-friendliness in both oral and written communication
- Apply these strategies and elements in oral presentations and writing related to their field of study
- Distinguish between formal and informal styles of communication

Credits: 3

Schedule: 21.04.2021 - 04.06.2021

Teacher in charge (valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022): Susan Gamache

Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Laura Mendoza

Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):

CEFR level (valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022):

B2

Language of instruction and studies (valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022):

English

CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD

Content
  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    This course introduces written and oral communication principles and strategies that are applicable to professional and academic purposes and is at the same time integrated with a content course. Written tasks and oral tasks will support the content course and be largely determined by its requirements. Throughout this course, students work individually and/or in small groups to develop their presentation and writing skills. Moreover, students give and receive constructive feedback on their work and revise it accordingly.

    Working Life Skills: Varies according to each integration project.

Assessment Methods and Criteria
  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    - Preparatory assignments 40%

    - Written assignment(s) 30%

    - Oral assignment(s) 30% (Videoed)

Workload
  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    81 h (Small group instruction 24 - 36 h + independent work 45 - 57 h)

DETAILS

Study Material
  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    Provided by the teacher

Substitutes for Courses
  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    LC-1113, LC-1114, LC-1115, LC-1121, LC-1110 + LC-1112, LC-1110 + LC-1111 + LC-1120

Registration for Courses
  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    WebOodi

  • Applies in this implementation:

    N.B. This group is ONLY for students who are also taking the course PHYS-A0140 (TFM).

    TFM students are given priority in this group; TFM students are selected to this group in the order of registration. Students from other programs are accepted if the group has space.

    This group will have Zoom sessions on 21.04, 28.04, 5.5 (12.05 independent online work), and 19.05. Attendance is expected in these sessions (1 absence allowed).More details of the course schedule on MyCourses.

    Group presentation practice sessions will be organized during the week 24.05-28.05. Groups sign up for a suitable presentation slot in MyCourses.

    Group final presentations will be organized together with PHYS-A0140 during the week 31.05-04.06. in Zoom. Groups sign up for a suitable presentation slot in MyCourses.

FURTHER INFORMATION

Further Information
  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    At 3-credits, this course fulfils the university regulations on foreign language studies for oral and written skills. As the tasks of this language course are largely determined by each integration, please see the specific group syllabus for the course assignments, grading, and attendance policy.

    Note: This course requires a minimum enrollment of 10 students.

  • Applies in this implementation:

    N.B. This group is ONLY for students who are also taking the course PHYS-A0140 (TFM).

    TFM students are given priority in this group; TFM students are selected to this group in the order of registration. Students from other programs are accepted if the group has space.

    This group will have Zoom sessions on 21.04, 28.04, 5.5 (12.05 independent online work), and 19.05. Attendance is expected in these sessions (1 absence allowed).More details of the course schedule on MyCourses.

    Group presentation practice sessions will be organized during the week 24.05-28.05. Groups sign up for a suitable presentation slot in MyCourses.

    Group final presentations will be organized together with PHYS-A0140 during the week 31.05-04.06. in Zoom. Groups sign up for a suitable presentation slot in MyCourses.