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  • Welcome to LC-1114 / H07 Communicating technology


    Time and place  14.9.-30.11.2022                           
    Wed 9.-12, U250a                               
    Workload               3 ETCS/81h (28h contact, 53h independent work)
    Requirements    Preparatory assignments and Online modules
                                Final report & Oral presentation.
                                80% attendance
    Teacher: Nanna Qvist ( nanna.qvist@aalto.fi). Consultation by appointment.

    During this course, you will plan and 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 the effectiveness of an oral presentation.  In addition, you will give and receive constructive feedback and revise your work accordingly.

    The work leading to the final version of the recommendation report and the oral presentation includes 4 online modules on principles of readability in addition to seven preparatory assignments. 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.

    The instructions and materials for each weekly session are available in their respective MC sections  and the instructions for assignments 1-8 are available in section Assignments.

    A more detailed schedule available below at Course schedule . See also the description, learning outcomes and grading criteria in Syllabus.

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