Topic outline

  • Welcome to LC-1114 / H17 Communicating technology


    Time and place  25.4.-6.6.2023                           
    Tue 9.00-12.15 U121b                              
    Workload               3 ETCS/81h (24h contact, 57h independent work)
    Requirements    Preparatory assignments and Online modules
                                Final report & Oral presentation.
                                80% attendance
    Teacher: Nanna Qvist ( nanna.qvist@aalto.fi). Consultation by appointment.

    Welcome to this intensive version of Communicating technology! During the seven weeks of 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 six 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: sessions, homework, deadlines