Topic outline

  • Welcome to LC-1114 Communicating Technology H16!

    Time and place  1.3.-17.05.2023, 12:30-15:45, U121b 
    Workload               3 ETCS/81h (28h contact, 53h independent work)
    Requirements    Preparatory assignments and Online modules
                                Final report & Oral presentation.
                                80% attendance
    Teacher: Maxi-Ann Campbell (maxi-ann.campbell@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 5 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 assignments 1-8 are available in the section Assignments.

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