Effective Spoken Communication in English (5 cr)

Code: R0078-3001

General information

Enrollment: 26.11.2018 - 09.12.2018
Registration for the implementation has ended.

Timing: 21.01.2019 - 29.04.2019
Implementation has ended.

Number of ECTS credits allocated: 5 cr

Local portion: 5 cr

Mode of delivery: Contact learning

Unit: Laurea university of applied sciences

Campus: Laurea Leppävaara

Teaching languages: English

Seats: 20 - 30

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

Teachers: Ilona Rönkä

Teacher in charge: Ilona Rönkä

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

Leppävaara campus, daytime, weekly contact sessions

Materials

Learning materials in Optima

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

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.