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

  • Consolidate aspects of their individual and group identities, both as professionals and disciplinary practitioners;
  • Recognise linguistic strategies and elements that enhance clarity and audience-friendliness in both oral and written communication;
  • Develop strategies and interaction skills to communicate their research to a range of audiences in speech and writing in a way that is authentic and consistent with their values

 

Credits: 1

Schedule: 26.10.2020 - 14.12.2020

Teacher in charge (valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022): Susan Gamache, Signe-Anita Lindgren, Rinna Toikka, John Weston

Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): John Weston

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

CEFR level (valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022):

C1

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

English and/or Finnish as required.

CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD

Content
  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    This course aims to prepare participants for communicating their research to popular audiences in spoken and/or written form, in English and/or Finnish. This course is organized as a collaboration between English, Speech communication and Academic writing teaching.

    The working methods are customised to the course and can vary according to the needs of participants. Learning methods may include, for example, workshops, lectures, pairwork, groupwork, independent work, writing and speaking assignments, and online learning. Possible themes include identifying and demonstrating your competencies and professional expertise, ability to popularize your study and motivate listeners, reflecting on research work, developing collaboration and feedback skills, and learning to discuss your work with media workers and different audiences.

    Participants will strengthen their general communication skills, including general principles of popularizing research for general audiences in different media. Participants will also engage in workshops and/or independent work related to indiviudal popularization projects, e.g. writing a press release, or preparing for a radio interview. The number of ECTS credits (1-3) is linked to the number of completed popularization projects.

     

Assessment Methods and Criteria
  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    Attendance and active participation (20%)

    Individual popularization project(s) (70%)

    Reflection on own learning (10%)

Workload
  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    The one-credit version of the course includes 8-15 hours of small group instruction, and 12-19 hours of independent work (27 hours in total). The two- and three-credit versions are multiples of this.

DETAILS

Study Material
  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    Provided by the teacher and students.

Prerequisites
  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    CEFR C1

Registration for Courses
  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    WebOodi.

    Places are allocated in the following order of priority:

    1. Doctoral students;
    2. Master's students, in order of highest number of credits;
    3. Other students preparing to popularize their research.

  • Applies in this implementation:

    This course is composed of one core module in English (worth one credit) plus a second opitional module (also worth one credit) in either English or Finnish. All class meetings will be held via Zoom. An alternative evening slot (e.g. 1800–2100) will be arranged if enough students require it.

FURTHER INFORMATION

Further Information
  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    This course is intended for students who are preparing to popularize their research in written and/or spoken media, in English and/or Finnish.

    Please note that the course will be organised if a minimum of 10 people register for it.

  • Applies in this implementation:

    This course is composed of one core module in English (worth one credit) plus a second opitional module (also worth one credit) in either English or Finnish. All class meetings will be held via Zoom. An alternative evening slot (e.g. 1800–2100) will be arranged if enough students require it.