LEARNING OUTCOMES
After taking the course, students will:
- be able to make observations and analyse interactions in a variety of situations
- be able to give and receive feedback on their communication and interaction skills
- have increased their communication skills and be aware of their strengths and areas for improvement
Credits: 2 - 3
Schedule: 08.01.2024 - 12.02.2024
Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):
Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Henriette Kervinen
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: Finnish, English
CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD
Content
valid for whole curriculum period:
The course introduces students to different aspects of communication and trains their public speaking and interactive skills. The focus is on developing communication skills. Key themes include communication and interaction, discussion, listening, feedback, group communication, public speaking and stage fright. The course is well-suited to be taken as the first (speech) communication course.
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 class, group work and exercises, as well as passing all the assignments given on the course. The course working methods include interactive lectures, pair and group work, exercises, feedback sessions and independent learning assignments.
The course may be completed as a 2-credit or 3-credit course. Those who do a 3-credit version of the course, do an independent learning assignment (essay or other assignment) in addition to the abovementioned tasks.
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
Passing the course requires 80% attendance in class.
DETAILS
Substitutes for Courses
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Prerequisites
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FURTHER INFORMATION
Further Information
valid for whole curriculum period:
Teaching Language : Finnish
Teaching Period : 2022-2023 Autumn II - Spring IV
2023-2024 Autumn II - Spring IV