LC-0520 - Impact and argumentation D, Lecture, 22.4.2022-3.6.2022

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LEARNING OUTCOMES

After the course, students will:

- be more active in expressing their opinions and arguments
- use various argumentation methods in a goal-oriented manner
- understand the meaning of argumentation in interaction

Credits: 3

Schedule: 22.04.2022 - 03.06.2022

Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):

Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Rinna Toikka

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

CEFR level (valid for whole curriculum period):

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

Teaching language: English. Languages of study attainment: English, Finnish

CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD

Content

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Key themes of the course include: different aspects of argumentation, communication ethics, assertiveness and feedback skills. The course hones students argumentation skills using a variety of methods, such as debating exercises.

Assessment Methods and Criteria

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    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.

Workload

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    For 2 credits: contact hours 24 h, independent study 30 h
    For 3 credits: contact hours 24 h, independent study 57 h

DETAILS

Study Material

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Online material and/or current scientific publications/literature on communication.

    Further information will be given in class.

Substitutes for Courses
Prerequisites

FURTHER INFORMATION

Further Information

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Teaching Period:

    2020-2021 Autumn I, Spring V

    2021-2022 Autumn I, Spring V

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    Registration in WebOodi. The course is organised if a minimum of 10 students register for it.

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