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Finnish communication skills (5 cr)

Code: KY00DS51-3292

General information


Enrollment
14.08.2024 - 08.09.2024
Registration for the implementation has ended.
Timing
01.08.2024 - 31.12.2024
Implementation has ended.
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 cr
Local portion
3 cr
Virtual portion
2 cr
Mode of delivery
Blended learning
Unit
Yhteisten opintojen koulutusyksikkö
Campus
Kotka Campus
Teaching languages
Finnish
Seats
20 - 40
Degree programmes
Degree Programme in Logistics
Teachers
Jenni Klingberg
Teacher in charge
Ari Helle
Groups
LOKT24SP
Logistics, full-time studies
Course
KY00DS51

Realization has 17 reservations. Total duration of reservations is 25 h 30 min.

Time Topic Location
Mon 09.09.2024 time 10:00 - 11:30
(1 h 30 min)
Viestintätaidot KY00DS51-3292
A4007_uusikampus Yleisopetustila (61)
Tue 17.09.2024 time 10:00 - 11:30
(1 h 30 min)
Viestintätaidot KY00DS51-3292
A2019_uusikampus Teoria / Tutoriaalitila (36)
Fri 04.10.2024 time 10:00 - 11:30
(1 h 30 min)
Viestintätaidot KY00DS51-3292
A4007_uusikampus Yleisopetustila (61)
Fri 04.10.2024 time 12:15 - 13:45
(1 h 30 min)
Viestintätaidot KY00DS51-3292
B2022_uusikampus Debriefing-suurryhmätila (53)
Thu 17.10.2024 time 09:00 - 10:30
(1 h 30 min)
Viestintätaidot KY00DS51-3292
A4007_uusikampus Yleisopetustila (61)
Thu 17.10.2024 time 10:45 - 12:15
(1 h 30 min)
Viestintätaidot KY00DS51-3292
A4007_uusikampus Yleisopetustila (61)
Fri 18.10.2024 time 10:00 - 11:30
(1 h 30 min)
Viestintätaidot KY00DS51-3292
B2022_uusikampus Debriefing-suurryhmätila (53)
Fri 18.10.2024 time 12:30 - 14:00
(1 h 30 min)
Viestintätaidot KY00DS51-3292
B2022_uusikampus Debriefing-suurryhmätila (53)
Mon 04.11.2024 time 12:45 - 14:15
(1 h 30 min)
Viestintätaidot KY00DS51-3292
B2009_uusikampus Teoria/Tutoriaalitila (36)
Thu 14.11.2024 time 09:15 - 10:45
(1 h 30 min)
Viestintätaidot KY00DS51-3292
A4007_uusikampus Yleisopetustila (61)
Thu 14.11.2024 time 11:45 - 13:15
(1 h 30 min)
Viestintätaidot KY00DS51-3292
A4007_uusikampus Yleisopetustila (61)
Fri 15.11.2024 time 13:45 - 15:15
(1 h 30 min)
Logistiikan perusteet LL00CP48-3022, Viestintätaidot KY00DS51-3292
A4007_uusikampus Yleisopetustila (61)
Wed 20.11.2024 time 12:45 - 14:15
(1 h 30 min)
Logistiikan perusteet LL00CP48-3022, Viestintätaidot KY00DS51-3292
A4006_uusikampus Yleisopetustila (60p)
Thu 28.11.2024 time 09:30 - 11:00
(1 h 30 min)
Viestintätaidot KY00DS51-3292
A4007_uusikampus Yleisopetustila (61)
Thu 28.11.2024 time 11:45 - 13:15
(1 h 30 min)
Viestintätaidot KY00DS51-3292
A4007_uusikampus Yleisopetustila (61)
Mon 02.12.2024 time 12:15 - 13:45
(1 h 30 min)
Viestintätaidot KY00DS51-3292
C2006_uusikampus Monitoimiopetustila (79)
Wed 11.12.2024 time 09:45 - 11:15
(1 h 30 min)
Viestintätaidot KY00DS51-3292
A4007_uusikampus Yleisopetustila (61)
Changes to reservations may be possible.

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

Material collected in the Learn online platform.

Study forms and methods

This is a professional communication course for Finns (ie. native Finnish-speakers or nativelike fluent Finnish speakers).

There is also a multidisciplinary Communication Skills online study course available online, which can be completed independently.

RDI and work-related cooperation

Working life orientation on the focus.

Timing of exams and assignments

The implementation has exercises and exam about language maintenance.

International cooperation

Generic competences for the international contacts.

Student workload

Student's workload 135 h

Course part description

1. Presentation skills
2. Writing working life
3. Meeting and negotiation skills
4. Academic writing
5. Language maintenance

Further information

Communication skills must be completed before you can start doing research method studies or a thesis.

Participation requires at least B2 language skills.

jenni.klingberg@xamk.fi

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Rating scale: Commendable (5), good (4-3), satisfactory (2-1): rejected (0). Passed performance requires active participation in teaching.

The student does homework and remote assignments according to the instructions and schedule given by the teacher, and actively participates in face-to-face teaching.

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