Working Life and Research CommunicationLaajuus (3 ECTS)

Objective

The student will be able to identify different communication situations in working life, to recognise others' views and to observe the effects and emotions evoked by his/her communication. The student will be able to evaluate his/her communication skills. After completing this course, the student is able to identify communicational requirements of the thesis process. The student can write a research plan and refer to the used references/sources. The student can argue and justify his/her choices and masters reporting of the thesis.

Content

Verbal and written reporting of/concerning the thesis:
-writing of the thesis text
-writing of the abstract in English
-use of references
-data capture and analysing skills
-main principles of the external and internal communication/informing
-ability to read professional texts, follow media and write press releases
-seminar work and evaluation of equals

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student is able to identify her/his own communication characteristics based on instructions and feedback. The student recognises the components of the communication process.
The student participates in interaction situations in the community. She/he receives and gives feedback. The student is able to identify the characteristics of interaction situations in the community.
The student writes messages based on instructions and models. The student is able to gather information based on instructions and to use it in her/his own work.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student is able to evaluate her/his communication skills and to set development objectives for her/his communication. The student acts in a target-oriented way in business interaction situations. The student knows the importance of internal and external communication. She/he listens, observes and interprets messages appropriately.
The student's professional communication is structured, understandable and interesting. The student is able to adjust her/his messages depending on the receiver and the situation. The student is able to justify her/his views.
The student gathers information on her/his field of business and is able to use it critically. The student is able to create a target-oriented written, verbal or visual presentation to a target audience. The student is able to utilise her/his knowledge on different text types respecting the language use guidelines.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student is willing and able to develop her/his Finnish language and communication skills as part of her/his expertise. The student is able to communicate in an appropriate, creative and personal way.
The student uses different means of communication creatively and utilises different communication channels in an appropriate way in internal and external communication situations of the community. The student argues proficiently and shows, shares and builds expertise in the community.
The student gathers information independently and professionally to create new knowledge or new perspectives. The student uses language creatively and according to professional language practices and guidelines.