Topic outline

  • General

    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    - Organise arguments clearly, cohesively, and concisely in speaking and writing
    - Communicate ideas and arguments effectively in English in group projects and intercultural settings
    - Apply academic writing conventions to different genres of written communication
    - Apply effective strategies to the delivery of a presentation to a target audience
    - Complete the assignments required by their other studies more successfully

    This course prepares students for spoken and written communication that is related to the context of Aaltonaut courses or other courses as well as the students’ future professional careers. As this course is integrated into the Aaltonaut Bachelor minor programme courses, the actual course content may vary depending on the Aaltonaut programme course offering. During the Aaltonaut Communication Skills course, students participate in individual, pair, and group work as a way to enhance their speaking and writing skills in English. To achieve this, the students will participate in a variety of communicative activities throughout the studies dealing with subjects, such as presentations, team communication, intercultural communication, and academic writing. Note that students may be videoed for oral assignments.

    Working Life Skills:

    Know-how related to my own field of studies, Knowledge of research in own field, Skills in a foreign language, Skills related to working in an international environment, Entrepreneurial skills, Problem-solving skills, Information retrieval skills, Ethical consciousness, Oral & Written communication, Team work skills, Skills in social relations, Self-awareness, Creativity, Critical thinking skills, Analytical skills, Lifelong learning skills, Career planning skills, and Self-confidence.

     

    Periods I – II Wednesdays 12-15

    Online, Zoom link: https://aalto.zoom.us/j/64675361667