Finnish communication skills (5 cr)

Objective

You understand the significance of interaction as part of your professional expertise and you can act appropriately in various communication situations.
You are familiar with Xamk's instructions for written assignments.
You are able to search reliable information and use it ethically.
You can express your views justifying them based on facts and use standard Finnish appropriate in each context.
You know how to write texts that meet the standards for layout, content and style required in your studies and in your own field, and use appropriate tools and forums.
You improve your interactive communication skills and manage fluently in different cooperation situations, such as meetings and negotiations.
You develop your presentation skills for professional purposes and acquire skills in giving and receiving feedback.

Content

What interaction skills are required in your own studies and in workplaces in your field?
How do you justify your views using standard Finnish?
How do you search reliable information from different sources and use it ethically?
Which written skills (genres, styles, tools) should you master both in your studies and in work assignments in your own professional field?
How do you utilize language regulations and tools in your studies and workplace communication?
Which skills do you need in presentations, meetings and negotiations?
How do you assess your own communication skills and ease your stage fright?
How do you give constructive feedback?
How do you utilize the feedback you received?

Evaluation

The course Finnish communication skills takes place at the entry-level of the learning process. Students achieving the level 3 are able to
- search new information, react to it critically and use it in their written and spoken communication.
- understand interrelated tasks and complete them as scheduled.
- communicate interactively and appropriately in different situations.
- use Xamk's writing templates, referencing guidelines and software for writing and presentations.

Course material

Opettajan ja opiskelijoiden kokoamat ja tekemät opiskelumateriaalit löytyvät opintojakson Learn-alustalta ja Teams-sovelluksesta.

Study forms and methods

Työviikkopohjainen oppimisväylä:
Opiskelet työjärjestyksen mukaisesti ja opettajan määrittelemin tehtävin, joista osa on verkossa.

Työhön integroitu oppimisväylä:
Opintojakso verkkototeutuksena.

RDI and work-related cooperation

Opintojaksoon liittyy alakohtasen sanaston ja viestimistilanteiden harjoittelua.

Student workload

Opintojakson laajuus 5 op = 135 tuntia opiskelijatyötä

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Luentoihin liittyvät kirjalliset ja suulliset harjoitustehtävät, yksilö- ja ryhmätyöskentely, testit ja opiskelijan aktiivisuus. Opettajan tekemä arviointi, itsearviointi ja vertaisarviointi.
Opintojakson arvioinnissa korostuvat kriteerit b–f.