Finnish language and communication (3 ECTS)

Learning outcomes

Upon completion the student will master the vital methods and norms of both written and oral expert communication. The students are able to reflect upon their learning, analyze the acquired knowledge as well as visualize those skills by texts and presentations required in study situations. The students will master data collection, analyzing and data assignation. The student will be able to act accordingly in different study project communication situations.

Content

Core Content:

Basic features of written communication:

-writing a document, text layout
-writing in relation to studying and learning: a report, journal, summary, portfolio, essay and exam answers
-basics of data collection methods, data sources
-Web writing basics
Basics of oral communication (both individuals and groups):
-speaking skills,learn to impress. Conversation and interaction in a group
-how to plan and visualize the speaking situations: presentation, seminar work and peer evaluation
-speaking confidence and techniques
-meeting and negotiation practices

Teaching methods

Interactive lecture
Guided assignments

Assessment methods and criteria

Continuous assessment

Evaluation scale

0-5