A61A00200 - Business Communication Skills, 04.05.2020-08.06.2020
Kurssiasetusten perusteella kurssi on päättynyt 08.06.2020 Etsi kursseja: A61A00200
Course Schedule
Group K01: Time and location
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Date (weekday) |
Time |
Location |
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1 |
04.05.2020 (Mon) |
16:30-19:30 |
Zoom (unless otherwise informed) |
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2 |
11.05.2020 (Mon) |
16:30-19:30 |
Zoom (unless otherwise informed) |
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3 |
18.05.2020 (Mon) |
16:30-19:30 |
Zoom (unless otherwise informed) |
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4 |
25.05.2020 (Mon) |
16:30-19:30 |
Zoom (unless otherwise informed) |
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5 |
01.06.2020 (Mon) |
16:30-19:30 |
Zoom (unless otherwise informed) |
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6 |
08.06.2020 (Mon) |
16:30-19:30 |
Zoom (unless otherwise informed) |
Course Standards & Requirements
Deadlines: To pass the course, all the required assignments must be completed by the given deadlines.
Grading criteria: All assignments are assessed using rubrics (grading criteria) on a scale of 0-5. Final grade criteria: A total of 4.5 and above is a 5; 3.5-4.49 range is a 4; 2.5-3.49 range is a 3.
Team assignments: Only one group member needs to submit your team's assignment.
Extra assignments not possible: Students are not able to redo assignments or do any extra assignments to improve grades.
Class participation: Attendance is mandatory on this highly practical and experiential course. However, one absence during the course is possible if a student has a valid reason (to be communicated before the class!). This will result in a 20% reduction of the class participation grade. More than one absence will result in NOT passing the course.
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Summary of Course Assignments and Deadlines
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Task |
Type of work |
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Deadline |
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A1 |
Written email request |
Team |
10 |
May 11/May 18 |
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A2 |
a. Persuasive presentation outline (15) b. Persuasive presentation in class |
Individual |
15 |
May 18 |
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A3 |
In-class test (quiz 10%, written task 20%) |
Individual |
30 |
May 25 |
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A4 |
Team presentation |
Team |
15 |
May 11/Jun 1/Jun 8 |
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A5 |
Evaluation of two presentation (A2+A4) performances |
Individual |
20 |
Jun 14 |
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Preparedness for class; contribution to group activities |
Individual |
10 |
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Detailed Course Program
SESSION 1 (MAY 4)
Content:
- Introductions
- Course overview
- Communication strategy
- Instructions for A1: written request
- Practicing communication strategy analysis with A1 context (case analysis, presentations, discussion)
- Instructions for A4 (10-minute team presentation)
Preparation for SESSION 2 (MAY 11):
- Read inputs 1-3
- Communicating strategically
- Persuasive techniques
- Reader-focused business writing
- Prepare: A1 version 1 (submit to MyCourses for peer review by May 11, 15:00)
- Decide: your A4 topic and preliminary title (submit to MyCourses by May 11, 21:00)
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SESSION 2 (MAY 11)
Due today:
- A1 version 1 (submit to MyCourses for peer review by May 11, 15:00)
- A4 topic and preliminary title (submit to MyCourses by May 11, 21:00)
Content:
- Effective business writing
- Understanding modes of persuasion (Ethos + Pathos + Logos)
- Peer feedback on A1
- Instructions for A2 (individual persuasive presentation):
- A2a: presentation outline
- A2b: actual 5-7-minute presentation
- A5: reflection paper
Preparation for SESSION 3 (MAY 18):
- Finalize A1: written request (submit to MyCourses by May 18, 21:00)
- Prepare A2a: Individual, 5-min presentation outline (submit to MyCourses by May 18, 9:00)
- Prepare A2b: Individual, 5-min presentation
- Read Input 4: Impactful presentations
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SESSION 3 (MAY 18)
Due today:
- A1: final (submit to MyCourses by May 18, 21:00)
- A2a: outline (submit to MyCourses by May 18, 09:00)
- A2b: presentation (in class)
Content:
- Presentation structure, openings and closings
- A2b: presentations in small groups
Preparation for SESSION 4 (MAY 25):
- Start writing A5: presentation performance evaluation (Part 1: individual presentation A2)
- Prepare for in-class test
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SESSION 4 (MAY 25)
Content:
- A3: timed test on the readings on computer: quiz 10% + written part 20%
Preparation for SESSION 5 (JUN 1):
- Prepare A4: presentation visuals (submit to MyCourses by Jun 1, 9:00)
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SESSION 5 (JUN 1)
Due today:
- A4: presentation visuals (submit to MyCourses by Jun 1, 9:00)
- A4: presentation visuals peer review (do in MyCourses btw Jun 1, 10:30 and Jun 2, 09:00)
Content:
- Designing effective visuals
- Nonverbal communication
- Consultation and peer feedback on A4: team presentation visuals
- Exercises
Preparation for SESSION 6 (JUN 8)
- Finalize A4: team presentation (submit slides and video to MyCourses by Jun 8, 12:00)
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SESSION 6 (JUN 8)
Due today:
- A4: final presentation visuals and video (submit to MyCourses by Jun 8, 12:00)
Content:
- A4: team presentations
- Feedback
Preparation for JUN 14 deadline:
- A5: presentation performance evaluation on A2 and A4 (submit to MyCourses by Jun 14, 23:00)
…AND THEN YOU’RE DONE 😊