Topic outline

  • Welcome to LC-1114 Communicating Technology!

    Time and place  11.1.-22.2.2024                         
                                Thu 09.00-12.15           U259A
    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). Consultation by appointment only.

    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.