Finnish communication skills (5cr)

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?

Evaluation

The course Finnish communication skills takes place at the entry-level of the learning process. Assessment is primarily based on criteria b-f.

Students achieving level 3 can
b. search information from field-specific sources, treat it critically and use it ethically in their written and spoken communication
c. understand interrelated tasks and complete them as scheduled
d. and f. communicate appropriately in different situations
e. use the appropriate writing templates and referencing guidelines.

Course material

Opiskelumateriaali Learnissa.

Study forms and methods

Tämä on ensisijaisesti tietojenkäsittelyn opiskelijoille tarkoitettu verkkototeutus. Opiskelu toteutetaan verkko-opintojakson aikataulun mukaisesti.

RDI and work-related cooperation

Alakohtaisia viestinnän harjoituksia työelämän tarpeisiin.

Timing of exams and assignments

Opintojakso päättyy toteutuksen tiedoissa ilmoitettuna aikana, johon mennessä kaikki oppimistehtävät sekä muut opintojakson suorittamiseen liittyvät tehtävät on oltava tehtyinä. Tarkka palautusaikataulu esitetään oppimisalustalla.

International cooperation

Viestintäosaaminen osana kansainvälisyystaitoja.

Student workload

135 tuntia

Course part description

Opiskelukirjoittaminen
Tiedonhankinta
Kielenhuolto
Työelämän tekstit
Kokous- ja neuvottelutaito
Esiintymistaito

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Arvioinnin perusteena ovat opintojakson osaamistavoitteiden mukaiset tehtävät. Arvioinnin perusteiden ja arviointimenetelmien tarkempi kuvaus on saatavilla Learn-verkko-oppimisympäristöstä.

Qualifications

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