Communication in Studies and at Work in Finnish and English (5 ECTS)

Objective

On completion of the course, the student is able to comunicate efficiently in their studies and work in the construction field. The student is familiar with the basics of obtaining information from various sources, is able to write texts common in the field and to follow the conventions of written language. The student is able to write job application documents and tell about their skills in a job interview. The student is able to explain features of successful multicultural communication. The student is able to evaluate their own skills in language and communication, and they are familiar with the importance of communication skills on the field.

Content

Grammatical correctness in field-related texts
Document standards
Job application process
Reporting
Professional communication
Presentations

Location and time

According to published timetable

Materials

Teacher's material, texts chosen by students according to instructions.

Teaching methods

Contact teaching

Employer connections

N/A

Exam schedules

Written exam in the end half of the course. Re-exams in EXAM, electronic exam room, beginning of January 2025 and beginning of February 2025.

International connections

N/A

Completion alternatives

N/A

Student workload

Contact lessons and exams 30-40%, tasks 60-70%, 135 hours in total.

Content scheduling

Written communication
Information search
Spoken communication
Job application process

Further information

Required attendance, see course Moodle.

Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student produces coherent written and oral communication when following instructions and templates.
With some help, the student is able to obtain information and use it both in writing and orally. The student participates in presentation and interaction. The student receives and gives feedback, and they assess their own communicative competence.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Additionally, the student takes the recipient of the message into account in their communication. The student writes texts that mostly follow the conventions of written language. The student obtains information, reviews and combines it in a logical manner. The student communicates in an interesting and clear way about matters in their professional field. The student gives constructive feedback to others, and uses the feedback they receive to improve their communicative skills. The student assesses and validates their own assessment of their communicative skills, and sets targets to the development of the skills.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Additionally, in communication situations in their professional field, the student uses convincing and effective means to communicate about field-related matters. The student writes professional and polished field-related texts. The student obtains versatile information independently from various sources, compares and combines the information, as well as expresses their own thoughts. The student is able to suggest ways to improve their professional communication skills.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The student produces coherent written and oral communication when following instructions and templates.
With some help, the student is able to obtain information and use it both in writing and orally. The student participates in presentation and interaction. The student receives and gives feedback, and they assess their own communicative competence.

Assessment methods and criteria

Satisfactory performance in the course exam, presentations and lesson tasks. See course Moodle

Qualifications

B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR)