Effective Spoken Communication in English (5 cr)
Code: R0078-3008
General information
- Enrollment
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24.05.2021 - 30.05.2021
Registration for the implementation has ended.
- Timing
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06.09.2021 - 26.11.2021
Implementation has ended.
- Number of ECTS credits allocated
- 5 cr
- Local portion
- 0 cr
- Virtual proportion
- 5 cr
- Mode of delivery
- Distance learning
- 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 (Size: 5 . Open UAS : 5.)
- Small groups
- Pienryhmä 1
- Study unit
- R0078
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
Lessons live in Zoom (1-2)
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
Employer connections
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Exam schedules
See Canvas for more information. Lessons are compulsory. Students can miss one lesson and still pass.
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
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.