Communication skills (5cr)
Course unit code: YE029-8
General information
- Credits
- 5 cr
Content
Type of course
Compulsory
Level of course
Core studies
Objective of course
Students are able to interact appropriately and skillfully both in oral and written professional situations. Students can take the demands of recipient, situation, and professional field into account. They are able to communicate in an organized, persuasive and natural manner.
Graduates can and will develop their own communication skills as a part of their professional skills.
Course contents
Interaction in professional context
Group dynamics
Negotiation and conference theory and customs
Working life documentation
Layout of documents and stylistic issues
Linguistic correctness
Teaching methods
Discussions, written and oral exercises
Assessment methods
Self- and peer evaluation, graded written work
Prerequisites
None
Required reading
Authentic, scientific texts
Name of lecturer
Ms S. Mällinen, Ms P. Salokangas
Year of study
First and third academic year
Semester
Autumn - spring
Language of instruction
English