•   Effective Spoken Communication in English R0078-3009 01.05.2021-04.06.2021  5 credits  (CCC220SY, ...) +-
    Learning outcomes of the course
    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

    Teacher in charge

    Niina Kovalainen

    Mode of delivery

    Distance learning

    Learning materials and recommended literature

    Learning materials in Canvas

    Teaching methods

    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

    Evaluation methods and criteria

    The study unit is assessed on a pass -fail basis. to pass, students will need to reach level B2 of CEFR. That is equal to 70% of maximum points.

    Language of instruction
    • English
    Completion language(s)
    • English
    Timing

    01.05.2021 - 04.06.2021

    Enrollment period

    05.04.2021 - 11.04.2021

    Group(s)
    • CCC220SY
    • TOY220SY
    Seats

    20 - 30

    Unit

    Laurea Tikkurila, liko

    Teacher(s)

    Niina Kovalainen

    Further information for students

    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.

    Programme(s)

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

    Campus

    Laurea Virtual Campus

    Virtual portion

    5 credits

    Evaluation scale

    H-5

    Alternative completion methods

    n/a

    Internationality

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

    Students workload

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

    Location and time

    Virtual lessons in ZOOM, but synchronous and asynchronous

    Evaluation criteria
    Satisfactory

    The student demonstrates some understanding of key principles of effective spoken business communication. He/she is able to achieve straightforward communication objectives in common work-related situations and can vary his/her communication style according to the situation. Spoken and written language skills are at an intermediate or upper-intermediate level (approximately B2 according to the Common European Framework). Speech is mostly fluent and language range is sufficient to cope with everyday work-related situations.

    Good

    The student demonstrates a fair understanding of key principles of effective spoken business communication. He/she is able to achieve communication objectives in common work-related situations with a degree of success and can adapt his/her communication style according to audience and context. Spoken and written language skills in English are at an upper-intermediate or advanced level (B2-C1 according to the Common European Framework). Speech is often fluent, with a relatively high degree of grammatical control and evidence of a good range of vocabulary

    Excellent

    The student demonstrates a very good understanding of key principles of effective spoken business communication. He/she is able to communicate clearly, concisely and appropriately in common work-related situations, and is effective in adapting both the style and content of a message to different audiences and in different contexts. Spoken and written language skills in English are at an advanced level (at least C1 according to the Common European Framework). Speech is very fluent, flexible and easy to understand, with evidence of a wide active vocabulary.

    Approved / Failed

    A grade of 0-5 is given.