Finnish Language and CommunicationLaajuus (5 cr)

Objectives

The students are able to evaluate their communication skills as well as to set development goals for themselves as a part of their professional growth. The students know how to act appropriately in the communication and interaction situations of the working life in diverse working groups. They are able to implement written and oral presentations taking into account the recipient, the situation and the demands and conventions of the field. The students are able to give and receive feedback. They know the basics and procedures of group and team work and are able to apply them in group work situations. The students recognise their own team work roles.

Content

Defining the students’ own communications skills, evaluation and setting development goals. Recognising team work roles. The students practice the communication and interaction situations of the working life (presentation, negotiation, problem solving discussion, memo, report; the students also write an expert article based our sources.)