Professional communication and academic writing (5 cr)
Code: SX00FD57-3002
General information
Enrollment
02.05.2023 - 30.09.2023
Timing
14.08.2023 - 31.12.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
School of Wellbeing
Campus
Myllypurontie 1
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
0 - 40
Degree programmes
- Social Services (in English)
Teachers
- Minna Kalajoki
- Jukka Törnroos
Groups
-
SXG23S1Degree Programme in Social Services päivä
Objective
The students know how to act in communication and interaction situations related to the studies and work tasks in their own field. They know how to produce text types in their field for different channels. The students are able to communicate in various research and development tasks and environments. They are able to search for information and evaluate it critically and use it in a goal-oriented manner. The students are familiar with the good practices of oral and written communication and can apply them appropriately. The students know how to utilize their language and communication skills to continuously develop their thinking and expertise.
Content
Text producing skills and forming professional texts. Interaction skills, including communication with clients, teamwork and negotiations. Linguistic accessibility and current practices of communication using different means and channels. The fundamentals of academic writing. Ethical and critical use of sources and their notation.
Evaluation scale
0-5
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
Framework of evaluation is as an attachment in the Curriculum's description.
Assessment criteria, approved/failed
Framework of evaluation is as an attachment in the Curriculum's description.
Further information
The course includes 1 ECTS credit ICT