Effective Spoken Communication in English (5 cr)
Code: R0078-3005
General information
- Enrollment
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18.05.2020 - 24.05.2020
Registration for the implementation has ended.
- Timing
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01.08.2020 - 31.12.2020
Implementation has ended.
- Number of ECTS credits allocated
- 5 cr
- Local portion
- 5 cr
- Mode of delivery
- Contact learning
- Campus
- Laurea Leppävaara
- Teaching languages
- Finnish
- Seats
- 20 - 30
- Degree programmes
- Complementary competence, bachelor's studies in English (CCC2), Generic Studies
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
Teaching methods
The study unit contains work on the following themes:
• orientation and self-assessment of communication skills
• communication strategies and techniques in a variety of situations, such as presentations, pitches, debates, meetings, discussions, and interviews
• effective interaction in intercultural contexts
• teamwork and organisational communication
International connections
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
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.