Communication skills (5 cr)
Code: KY00AA02-3165
General information
Enrollment
02.01.2019 - 14.01.2019
Timing
07.01.2019 - 31.05.2019
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
2 op
Mode of delivery
60 % Contact teaching, 40 % Distance learning
Campus
Savonlinna Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
20 - 40
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Physiotherapy
Teachers
- Hannele Ylönen
Teacher in charge
Hannele Ylönen
Groups
-
FTSA19KPPhysiotherapy, full-time studies
Objective
You are familiar with Xamk's instructions for written assignments.
You are able to use professionally important databases and other sources of information and refer to them in your texts.
You know how to write texts that meet the standards for layout, content and style required in your studies and working life.
You are able to use appropriate writing and sharing tools.
You improve your interactive communication skills and manage fluently in different group work situations, such as meetings and negotiations.
You develop your presentation skills for professional purposes and acquire skills in giving and receiving feedback.
Content
Which written skills (genres, styles, tools) are you expected to master both in your studies and in work assignments in your own professional field?
Which spoken skills (presentations, interaction in meetings and negotiations, self-assessment and feedback, easing stage fright) are you expected to master both in your studies and in work assignments in your own professional field?
How do you search information from different sources and make use of it?
Location and time
Completing studies quicker takes place by choosing independent methods of study. These can include, for example, online courses or courses from other student groups’ timetables. Completing assignments through this track involves more independent work and learning compared to the scheduled track
Teaching methods
Scheduled track:
Students attend instruction and counselling according to the timetable. Studies follow the timetable of contact classes and assignments that are completed independently.
Blended track:
Completing studies quicker takes place by choosing independent methods of study. These can include, for example, online courses or courses from other student groups’ timetables. Completing assignments through this track involves more independent work and learning compared to the scheduled track
Evaluation scale
1-5
Assessment methods and criteria
The assessment emphazises criteria b–f.
Assessment criteria, good (3-4)
A student that has reached the level 3 is able to
b) search new information, react to it critically and exploit it in his written and oral communication
c) understand the assignment entities and get through them scheduled and in time
d) communicate interactionally adapted to the purposes
e) utilize Xamk's writing templates, references guides and softwares for writing and presentations