•   Effective Spoken Communication in English R0078-3010 22.01.2021-23.04.2021  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

    Ilona Rönkä

    Mode of delivery

    Face-to-face

    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 point-basis. The student is awarded points on attendance and five different spoken assignments. Grade calculation is as follows:
    Attendance:
    12 sessions x 2 pts/session
    Points are given when you are present in class.
    In the case of documented illness, you will receive points.
    24 pts max

    Assignments:
    76 pts max
    Assignment #1: Old Bag Speech (14 pts max)
    Assignment #2 Advanced vocabulary (16 pts max)
    Assignment #3 Persuasive speech (18 pts max)
    Assignment #4 Public speaking (10 pts max)
    Assignment #5 Debate / Job interview (18pts max), to be decided with students once the study unit has started

    100 pts max

    Grade calculation:
    Points correspond to percentage of effort and involvement based on 100% maximum.
    100-91 pts = Grade 5
    90-81 pts = Grade 4
    80-71 pts = Grade 3
    70-61 pts = Grade 2
    60-51 pts = Grade 1
    50 pts < = Failed

    Language of instruction
    • English
    Timing

    22.01.2021 - 23.04.2021

    Enrollment period

    23.11.2020 - 17.01.2021

    Group(s)
    • CCC220SY
    • TOY220SY
    Seats

    20 - 30

    Unit

    Laurea Leppävaara, liko

    Teacher(s)

    Ilona Rönkä

    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.

    The study unit has 12 meetings altogether. The first two will be organized online in Zoom. The address to the Zoom meeting room is available in the schedule. The meetings in February will again take place at the Leppävaara Campus and from March on, the meetings will take place online in Zoom.

    Programme(s)

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

    Campus

    Laurea Leppävaara

    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

    Leppävaara campus, daytime, weekly contact sessions
    Suitable for exchange students.

    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.