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Finnish communication skills (5 cr)

Code: KY00DS51-3253

General information


Enrollment
21.08.2023 - 01.09.2023
Registration for the implementation has ended.
Timing
28.08.2023 - 15.12.2023
Implementation has ended.
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 cr
Local portion
5 cr
Mode of delivery
Contact learning
Unit
Yhteisten opintojen koulutusyksikkö
Campus
Mikkeli Campus
Teaching languages
Finnish
Seats
20 - 50
Degree programmes
Degree Programme in Civic Activities and Youth Work
Teachers
Paula Ronkainen
Teacher in charge
Paula Ronkainen
Groups
YPMI23SP
Civic Activities and Youth Work, fulltime studies
Course
KY00DS51
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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?

Course material

Materiaalit Learnissa.

Study forms and methods

Opintojakso koostuu lähiopetuksesta ja itsenäisestä työskentelystä sekä pari- ja ryhmätehtävistä.

RDI and work-related cooperation

Aihepiirit ja sanasto tehtävissä.

Timing of exams and assignments

Tentti, raportti ja esitys. Ajat annetaan tunnilla.

Student workload

Opintojakson laajuus on 5 opintopistettä = 135 tuntia, joka koostuu lähiopetuksesta, itsenäisestä, ryhmä- ja parityöskentelystä, tentistä, raportista ja esityksestä.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Aktiivisuus, osallistuminen lähiopetukseen, tentti, kirjallinen raportti ja esitys.

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