Översikt

  • Welcome to LC-1114 Communicating technology

    Tuesday's from 12.30-15.45 via Zoom unless otherwise instructed



    Workload:         3 ETCS/81h  (28h contact + 53h independent work)

    Requirements:  Preparatory assignments 1-6 and Online modules 1-3
                               Exam, Final     report, Presentation.
                               80% attendance in class.

    Teacher: Laura Humphries (laura.humphries@aalto.fi). Consultation by appointment only.

    During this course, you will write a brief recommendation report, and plan and deliver an oral presentation on the topic of your report.  You'll learn to apply the principles of successful communication and strategies that enhance readability of texts as well as effectiveness of an oral presentation.  In addition, you will give and receive constructive feedback and revise your work accordingly.

    The independent work leading to the final version of the recommendation report and the oral presentation consists of three online modules on principles of readability and seven preparatory assignments. You will have weekly homework to do for each of the sessions. Throughout the course, you will work individually, in pairs and in small groups, developing your text and your presentation as well as consolidating your ability to use English in interactive situations.

    See also:
    -      Assignments: general info
    -  Grading         

    • Forum icon
      Announcements Forum
    • Forum icon
      Allmän diskussion Forum
    • Tillgänglig om: You are a(n) Studerande
      Sida icon
      Assignments: general info Sida
    • Tillgänglig om: You are a(n) Studerande
      Sida icon
      Grading Sida
    • Tillgänglig om: You are a(n) Studerande
      Mapp icon
      Lecture Slides, 2020 Mapp
    • Forum icon
      Writing Exam Forum
    • URL icon
      Slides; The Good the Bad and the Ugly URL