LC-0550 - Communication Skills D, Lecture, 10.1.2025-14.2.2025

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

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: 10.01.2025 - 14.02.2025

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

Study Material

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Online material and scientific journals and/or literature of current interest in speech communication. Further information will be given in class.

Substitutes for Courses
Prerequisites

FURTHER INFORMATION

Further Information

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Teaching Language: Finnish

    Teaching Period: 2024-2025 Autumn II - Spring IV
    2025-2026 Autumn II - Spring IV

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