•   Consolidate your Communication Skills R0256-3025 01.08.2021-31.12.2021  5 credits  (SWF221SN, ...) +-
    Learning outcomes of the course
    The student is able to
    - communicate effectively online and face-to-face for work-related interpersonal and intergroup communications
    - take into consideration the communicative requirements of different target groups and communication channels
    - produce various text types as appropriate to the situation
    - analyse and interpret the texts produced by oneself and others
    - act naturally in various professional presentations and communicate effectively in negotiations
    - argue convincingly
    - act in a goal-oriented way in group writing processes and other work-related group communications
    - evaluate and develop personal communication skills utilising various communicative tools and resources
    Teacher in charge

    Johanna Kamke

    Mode of delivery

    Face-to-face

    Learning materials and recommended literature

    Study book Kuparinen - Tapaninen: Oma suomi 1. Suomea aikuisille. Chapters 10 - 13. Additional materials on Canvas.

    Teaching methods

    Contact lessons at Laurea's Lohja campus

    Evaluation methods and criteria

    Course evaluation is based on designated course assignments, written and oral assessment.

    Language of instruction
    • English
    Timing

    01.08.2021 - 31.12.2021

    Enrollment period

    24.05.2021 - 30.05.2021

    Group(s)
    • SWF221SN
    • SWFOPS21
    Seats

    20 - 30

    Unit

    Laurea Lohja, sote

    Teacher(s)

    Johanna Kamke

    Programme(s)

    Degree Programme in Social Services (SWF2), Laurea Lohja

    Campus

    Laurea Lohja

    Evaluation scale

    H-5

    Internationality

    International implementation

    Students workload

    5 credit points equals approx. 135 hours of student's work. This consists of attending contact lessons, individual studies and group work.

    Evaluation criteria
    Satisfactory

    The student can understand most phrases and high frequency vocabulary related to areas of immediate personal relevance (e.g. very basic personal and family information, shopping, local area, employment). The student can catch the main point in short, clear, simple messages and announcements.The student can read short, simple texts. The student can find specific, predictable information in simple everyday material such as advertisements, prospectuses, menus and timetables and the student can understand short simple personal messages. The student can communicate to some extent in simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar topics and activities. The student can handle very short social exchanges, even though the student can't understand enough to keep the conversation going oneself.The student can use a series of phrases and sentences to describe in simple terms one's family and other people, living conditions, one's educational background and one's present or most recent job. The student can write short, very simple notes and messages. The student can write a very simple personal letter, for example thanking someone for something.

    Good

    The student can understand phrases and the high frequency vocabulary related to areas of immediate personal relevance (e.g. very basic personal and family information, shopping, local area, employment). The student can catch the main point in short, clear, simple messages and announcements.The student can read short, simple texts. The student can find specific, predictable information in everyday material such as advertisements, prospectuses, menus and timetables and the student can understand short simple personal messages. The student can communicate in simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar topics and activities. The student can handle short social exchanges, even though the student can't usually understand enough to keep the conversation going oneself.The student can use a series of phrases and sentences to describe in simple terms one's family and other people, living conditions, one's educational background and one's present or most recent job. The student can write short, simple notes and messages. The student can write a very simple personal letter, for example thanking someone for something.

    Excellent

    The student can understand phrases and the high frequency vocabulary related to areas of immediate personal relevance or interest (e.g. basic personal and family information, shopping, local area, employment). The student can catch the main point in short and clear messages and announcements.The student can read short, simple texts. The student can find specific, predictable information in everyday material such as advertisements, prospectuses, menus and timetables and the student can understand simple personal messages. The student can communicate in routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar topics and activities. The student can handle short social exchanges, even though the student may not understand enough to keep the conversation going oneself.The student can use a series of phrases and sentences to describe one's family and other people, living conditions, one's educational background and one's present or most recent job. The student can write simple notes and messages. The student can write a simple personal letter, for example thanking someone for something.