LC-1118 - Aaltonaut Communication Skills, Lecture, 14.9.2021-7.12.2021

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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, students will be able to:

- Organise arguments clearly, cohesively, and concisely in speaking and writing

- Communicate ideas and arguments effectively in English in group projects and intercultural settings

- Apply academic writing conventions to different genres of written communication

- Apply effective strategies to the delivery of a presentation to a target audience

- Complete the assignments required by the Aaltonaut program more successfully

Credits: 6

Schedule: 14.09.2021 - 07.12.2021

Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):

Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Jaana Suviniitty

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

CEFR level (valid for whole curriculum period): B2

Language of instruction and studies (applies in this implementation):

Teaching language: English. Languages of study attainment: English

CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD

Content

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    This course prepares students for spoken and written communication that is related to the context of Aaltonaut courses as well as the students future professional careers. As this course is integrated into the Aaltonaut Bachelor minor programme courses, the actual course content may vary depending on the Aaltonaut programme course offering. During the Aaltonaut Communication Skills course, students participate in individual, pair, and group work as a way to enhance their speaking and writing skills in English. To achieve this, the students will participate in a variety of communicative activities throughout the programme dealing with subjects, such as presentations, team communication, intercultural communication, and academic writing. Note that students may be videoed for oral assignments.

    Working Life Skills:

    Know-how related to my own field of studies, Knowledge of research in own field, Skills in a foreign language, Skills related to working in an international environment, Entrepreneurial skills, Problem-solving skills, Information retrieval skills, Ethical consciousness, Oral & Written communication, Team work skills, Skills in social relations, Self-awareness, Creativity, Critical thinking skills, Analytical skills, Lifelong learning skills, Career planning skills, and Self-confidence.

Assessment Methods and Criteria

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    - Participation 40% (Attendance and active participation)

    - Self and peer evaluation 20%

    - Teacher evaluation 40%

Workload

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    3 cr: 36 44 h (contact / online teaching) + 37 45 h (guided independent work) 6 cr: 36 72 h (contact / online teaching) + 90 126 h (guided independent work)

DETAILS

Study Material

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Provided by the teacher

Substitutes for Courses
Prerequisites

FURTHER INFORMATION

Further Information

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    This course is only intended for students participating in the Aaltonaut minor programme and as such is integrated into the regular course studies of the Aaltonaut minor programme. 

    Teaching Period:

    I - II

    Course Homepage: https://mycourses.aalto.fi/course/search.php?search=LC-1118

    Registration for Courses: In the academic year 2021-2022, registration for courses will take place on Sisu (sisu.aalto.fi) instead of WebOodi.

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