Effective Spoken Communication in English (5 cr)

Code: R0078-3009

General information

Enrollment: 05.04.2021 - 11.04.2021
Registration for the implementation has ended.

Timing: 01.05.2021 - 04.06.2021
Implementation has ended.

Number of ECTS credits allocated: 5 cr

Local portion: 0 cr

Virtual proportion: 5 cr

Campus: Laurea Virtual Campus

Teaching languages: English

Seats: 20 - 30

Degree programmes: Laurea täydentävä osaaminen, amk-tutkinto (TOY2), Yhteiset opinnot

Teachers: Niina Kovalainen

Teacher in charge: Niina Kovalainen

Scheduling groups: Pienryhmä 1 (Koko: 5 . Open UAS : 5.)

Small groups: Pienryhmä 1

Study unit: R0078

Objective

The student is able to:
- deliver effective presentations and speeches in academic and general situations
- interact smoothly and take an active part in discussions and conversations
- understand the significance of nonverbal communication
- speak with improved pronunciation and a richer vocabulary

Location and time

Virtual lessons in ZOOM, but synchronous and asynchronous

Oppimateriaali ja suositeltava kirjallisuus

Learning materials in Canvas

Toteutustapa

The study unit contains work on the following themes:
• orientation and self-assessment of communication skills
• persuasive communication strategies and techniques in presentations, discussions, pitches, interviews and debates
• language needed while mingling in an intercultural context
• teamwork and organisational communication

Kansainvälisyys toteutuksella

Development of intercultural competences is integrated into the study unit.
Suitable for exchange students.

Completion alternatives

n/a

Student workload

5 ECTS = 135 hours of work
approx. 30 hours in class
105 hours of independent study

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

A grade of 0-5 is given.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Further information

Prerequisite:
The student needs to have completed the mandatory English language study unit, Professional Communication in English or equivalent, prior to taking this study unit.