LCA-1110 - A Digital Presence in English (o,w), Lecture, 13.9.2021-22.10.2021

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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 the course, the students will be able to:

  • Effectively present projects related to their fields on video
  • Target their presentations to the audience s background, needs, and interests
  • Apply effectively skills that help to engage the listener/reader
  • Analyze their strengths and develop awareness of their digital skills
  • Effectively write about concepts related to the field of study (art, design, or architecture)

Credits: 3

Schedule: 13.09.2021 - 22.10.2021

Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):

Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Diane Pilkinton-Pihko

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:

    During the course, students first self-assess their digital skills.

    Then, they enhance their competence and confidence in English while establishing a digital presence through the use of a blog.

    The blog will include different multimedia elements that allow students to present oral and written work related to their field of study.

    Not only will students post blogs but also comment on peer blogs.

    The course is suitable for students who are ready to present a current or previous project (in art, design, or architecture).

Assessment Methods and Criteria

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    • Course assignments
    • Oral assignments
    • Written assignments

Workload

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    81 h online work

DETAILS

Study Material

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Provided by the teacher and students

Substitutes for Courses
Prerequisites

FURTHER INFORMATION

Further Information

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    This course fulfills the mandatory foreign language requirement for ARTS Bachelor studies with both oral skills (o) and written skills (w).

    This course replaces LCA-1112 Online Presentation Skills for ARTS.

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

    Teaching Period:

    2020 2021 Not taught

    2021 2022 autumn I, spring III, spring V

    Course Homepage: https://mycourses.aalto.fi/course/search.php?search=LCA-1110

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

    WebOodi

    Students are considered for admission in order of registration (first come, first served).

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