Finnish communication skills (5 cr)

Objective

You can act appropriately in various communication situations.
You are familiar with Xamk's instructions for written assignments and know how to make use of them.
You are able to search reliable information and use it ethically.
You can read and interpret expert texts and combine their content with your own text.
You know how to write texts that meet the standards for layout, content and style required in your studies and in the world of work.
You can prepare and deliver a coherent and appropriate expert presentation.
You can give and receive feedback and use it in your own learning.

Content

What role do communication and interaction play in your studies and the world of work?
What interaction skills are required in your own studies and in your future profession?
How do you search reliable information from different sources and use it ethically?
Which written skills (genres, styles, tools) should you master?
How do you explain your views appropriately in standard language?
How do you prepare and deliver a spoken presentation?
How do you assess your own presenting skills and manage stage fright?
What skills do you need in different group communication situations?
How do you give feedback and use feedback from others?

Course material

The study materials collected and prepared by the teacher and students can be found on the Learn platform of the course and in the Teams application.

Study forms and methods

A Week-based Scheduled Track:
You will study in accordance with the schedule and the assignments defined by the teacher. Some assignments are online.


A Work Integrated Blended Track:
The course as a web implementation.

RDI and work-related cooperation

The course involves training in sectoral vocabulary and communication situations.

Timing of exams and assignments

The exams are done as part of the course assignments. The exams and assignments are done during the course.

Student workload

Scope of the course 5 cr = 135 hours of student work

Further information

Communication skills must be completed before you can undertake research methods studies, possible third-year in-depth studies/seminar work and thesis.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Written and oral assignments related to lectures, individual and group work, tests and student activity. Teacher assessment, self-assessment and peer assessment.
The assessment of the course emphasises the criteria b–f.

Qualifications

This course is for native or advanced Finnish speakers (CERF level B2 or higher).