Effective Spoken Communication in English (5 cr)

Learning outcomes

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

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

Materials

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

International connections

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

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.

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.