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Professional Communication and Academic Writing (5 cr)

Code: SX00GH44-3004

General information


Enrollment
05.05.2025 - 18.05.2025
Registration for implementation has not started yet.
Timing
11.08.2025 - 31.12.2025
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Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 cr
RDI portion
5 cr
Mode of delivery
On-campus
Unit
RDI Services
Campus
Myllypurontie 1
Teaching languages
Finnish
Seats
0 - 30
Degree programmes
Social Services
Teachers
S2 Sote
Teacher in charge
Emilia Deseille
Groups
LS8825S
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Course
SX00GH44
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Objective

The student
- can act in communication and interaction situations related to studying and tasks in their field of work
- can produce various types of social services texts in English
- can communicate as an expert in the diverse tasks and environments of social services, including research and development roles
- can search for and critically evaluate information and use it purposefully
- knows best practices in oral and written communication and can apply them appropriately
- can utilise their language and communication skills to continuously develop their thinking and expertise.

Content

- Professional text skills and text production: stages of the writing process and collaborative writing
- Interaction skills: client communication, teamwork, and negotiation situations
- Communication in plain language
- Presentation skills: advocacy work through speech and giving feedback
- Best practices for digital communication and ethical use of AI
- Basics of academic writing
- Ethical and critical use of sources and citation methods

Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Framework of assessment is attached in the curriculum's description.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Framework of assessment is attached in the curriculum's description.

Objective

The student
- can act in communication and interaction situations related to studying and tasks in their field of work
- can produce various types of social services texts in English
- can communicate as an expert in the diverse tasks and environments of social services, including research and development roles
- can search for and critically evaluate information and use it purposefully
- knows best practices in oral and written communication and can apply them appropriately
- can utilise their language and communication skills to continuously develop their thinking and expertise.

Content

- Professional text skills and text production: stages of the writing process and collaborative writing
- Interaction skills: client communication, teamwork, and negotiation situations
- Communication in plain language
- Presentation skills: advocacy work through speech and giving feedback
- Best practices for digital communication and ethical use of AI
- Basics of academic writing
- Ethical and critical use of sources and citation methods

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