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: 2 - 3
Schedule: 25.04.2025 - 30.05.2025
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:
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
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Prerequisites
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FURTHER INFORMATION
Further Information
valid for whole curriculum period:
Teaching Language: English
Teaching Period: 2024-2025 Autumn I
2024-2025 Spring V
2025-2026 Autumn I
2025-2026 Spring VRegistration:
Registration for Courses on Sisu (sisu.aalto.fi). The course is organised if a minimum of 10 students register for it.