Effective Spoken Communication in English (5cr)
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
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
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
Time and location
Leppävaara campus, daytime, weekly contact sessions
Learning materials and recommended literature
Learning materials in Optima
Alternative completion methods of implementation
n/a
Forms of internationality
Development of intercultural competences is integrated into the study unit.
Suitable for exchange students.
Student workload
5 ECTS = 135 hours of work
approx. 30 hours in class
105 hours of independent study
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.
Assessment criteria, approved/failed
A grade of 0-5 is given.
Evaluation scale
H-5