Topic outline

  • Time and place  23.4.-4.6.2024                         
                                Tue 09.00-12.15
      
    U121B
    Workload           
    3 ETCS/81h
    Requirements    6 Preparatory assignments and 5 Online modules focusing on style and readability
                                Final report, Presentation.
                                80% attendance

    Teacher: Annastiina Auvinen (annastiina.auvinen@aalto.fi)

    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 the 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 five 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.