LEARNING OUTCOMES
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to
- identify their next steps in the preparation for their Lectio Praecursoria and the karonkka speech
- plan and deliver a focused, informative and persuasive presentation
- defend and debate their doctoral research and thesis in an assertive, professional manner
- reflect on and critique their own performance and those of others
Credits: 1
Schedule: 14.01.2025 - 14.02.2025
Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):
Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Signe-Anita Lindgren
Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):
Dr. Signe-Anita Lindgrén
Aalto University Language Centre
English Team
name-name.lastname@aalto.fi
CEFR level (valid for whole curriculum period): C1
Language of instruction and studies (applies in this implementation):
Teaching language: English. Languages of study attainment: English
CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD
Content
valid for whole curriculum period:
The course aims to support and develop doctoral students' skills in presenting and defending their research. During the course, participants plan and structure their Lectio Praecursoria speech and practice defending their research in English in small groups. The course also contains a component on the post-doctoral (“karonkka”) speech. Students will be introduced to language strategies for anticipating questions and responding in an assertive, professional manner. Students will give and receive peer feedback on the content and structure as well as the language use and visuals of their speech. In addition, students will reflect on how to manage their role as the respondent.
Working Life Skills: Knowledge of the research of own field; Foreign language skills; Skills related to international working environment; Problem-solving skills; Information retrieval skills; Oral communication skills; Self-awareness and self-confidence; Critical and analytical thinking skills; Lifelong learning skills
Assessment Methods and Criteria
valid for whole curriculum period:
- Lectio / karonkka speech (videoed) 30%
- Debate / discussions 30%
- Reflection and preparation activities 40%
Note: Regular attendance and active participation required.
applies in this implementation
Active participation in the kick-off meeting and all Workshops.
Timely completion of all assignments.
Workload
valid for whole curriculum period:
Small group instruction 9-12 h + independent and small group work 15-18 h
Sisu specifies the course mode: on campus only, fully or partially online. Please check each iteration's course description, structure, and further information in Sisu.
applies in this implementation
1 ECT = 27 hrs.
DETAILS
Study Material
valid for whole curriculum period:
Provided by the teacher and students
applies in this implementation
Provided by the teacher and the students. Available in MyCourses.
Substitutes for Courses
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Prerequisites
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FURTHER INFORMATION
Further Information
valid for whole curriculum period:
Teaching Language: English
Teaching Period: 2024-2025 Autumn I
2024-2025 Spring III
2025-2026 Autumn I
2025-2026 Spring IIIRegistration:
Registration for courses will take place in Sisu (sisu.aalto.fi). The course is aimed for doctoral students from all schools. Students are considered for admission in the order of expected date for defending their doctoral dissertation.
The course will be organized if there are at least 10 participants. The maximum group size is 20.
applies in this implementation
This iteration is planned as an on-campus intensive course.
Details on the schedule
applies in this implementation
Kick-off meeting: Tuesday 14 January 2025 10.00-12.00
Workshop 1: Friday 31 January 2025 10-14.30
Workshop 2: Friday 13/14 (TBA) February 2025, 10-17.00Participants are expected to complete assignments before coming to the Kick-off meeting and the Workshops.