Communication SkillsLaajuus (5 cr)

Content

Type of course
Compulsory

Level of course
Core studies

Objective of course
Students
-know the process of writing and can produce faultless documents and other texts for studies and occupation
-are able to interact appropriately and skilfully both in oral and written professional interaction situations
-can take the demands of the recipient, situation and professional field into account.
- are also able to communicate in an organised, persuasive and natural manner.
- can and will develop their own communication skills as a part of their professional skills
-get acquainted with theory of negotiation and conference skills and customs and get trained for the usual negotiation and conference situations in working life
-in communication take into consideration the receiver, situation and the requirements of the field of profession. Know how to communicate in an organised, plausible and understandable manner

Course contents
-process of writing
-basic structure of written text
-notations of research writing
-use of sources
-working life documents, reporting, marking of references, layout of documents, document standard, stylistic issues
-linguistic correctness
-levels of interaction
-interaction in professional context
-justification of own statements
-individual communicator image
-group dynamics
-negotiation and conference theory and customs
-professional interaction in the service situation of radiography and radiotherapy

Teaching methods
Teaching discussions, written and oral exercises, group works

Assessment methods
Assessment of competence tests, written assignments and examination, self-evaluation and peer review

Prerequisites
-

Required reading
Hirsjärvi, S., Remes, P. & Sajavaara, P. 2004. Tutki ja kirjoita. Helsinki: Tammi.
Niemi, T., Nietosvuori, L. & Virikko, H. 2006. Hyvinvointialan viestintä. Helsinki: Edita
Repo, I. & Nuutinen, T. 2003. Viestintätaito. Helsinki: Otava.
Other agreed material

Name of lecturer
Helena Virikko

Year of study
From first to third year

Period
1-4

Language of instruction
Finnish

Parts of course
Written communication
Negotiation and conference skills
Interaction skills