Syllabus

LEARNING OUTCOMES

Upon completion of this course, the students will

· be aware of today’s working life requirements

· be inspired to adopt self-leadership tools

· understand situational requirements in communications regarding formality, emotion and assertiveness

· feel more comfortable presenting in public and defending one’s views in dialogue

· master collaboration strategies relevant to teamwork and external stakeholders

Credits: 3

Schedule: 08.01.2025 - 17.02.2025

Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):

Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Pia Lappalainen

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

CEFR level (valid for whole curriculum period): C1

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 raises awareness of competence requirements in working life. This is achieved by reviewing trends urging university graduates to hone their metaskills. We focus particularly on self-leadership and recognize students’ character strengths but also set goals for students’ professional growth. As pedagogy, simulations and reactive exercises allow students to develop responsiveness in dialogue. The course places emphasis on such dialogical skills as assertiveness, listening and empathy. Interaction skills are practiced in oral and written contexts: in oral contexts students rehearse skills relevant to human exchange, and in written contexts they learn formality strategies, clarity, concision and coherence. As a key written assignment, students write an executive summary related to their project work. Finally, students develop teamwork abilities by managing tasks in collaboration and exchanging feedback on individual performance.

Assessment Methods and Criteria

• valid for whole curriculum period:

  Preparatory oral assignments 20%

  Preparatory written assignments 20%

  Executive summary 20%

  Project presentation 20%

  Exam 20%

Workload

• valid for whole curriculum period:

  Class instruction                 16 h
  Pre-recorded sessions           8 h
  Teacher feedback sessions     2 h
  Task / project team sessions 15 h                   

  Independent study               40 h

DETAILS

Study Material

• valid for whole curriculum period:

  Academic readings, pre-recorded videos, class handouts, instructor powerpoints

Substitutes for Courses

• valid for whole curriculum period:

  Substitutes for Courses

Prerequisites

• valid for whole curriculum period:

  Prerequisites

FURTHER INFORMATION

Further Information

• valid for whole curriculum period:

  Teaching Language: English

  Teaching Period: 2024-2025 Spring III
  2025-2026 Spring III

  Registration:

  Open to students from all Schools (ARTS, BIZ, CHEM, ELEC, ENG, SCI).

  Students are considered for admission in order of highest number of credits. Registration for the course takes place in sisu.

  The course will be organized if there are at least 10 participants. The maximum group size is 20.

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