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Communication skills (5 cr)

Code: KY00AA02-3121

General information


Enrollment

27.07.2019 - 25.08.2019

Timing

26.08.2019 - 20.12.2019

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Campus

Mikkeli Campus

Teaching languages

  • Finnish

Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes

  • Degree Programme in Social Services

Teachers

  • Raine Lehkonen

Teacher in charge

Raine Lehkonen

Groups

  • SOMI19SP

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 criteria, good (3-4)

b. look for information in the key information sources of the field, react to it critically and exploit it in his written and oral communication
c. identify interrelated tasks and get them through on schedule
d. communicate interactionally adapted to the purposes
e. utilize Xamk's writing templates, references guides and software for writing and presentations.