Academic Communication (3 op)

Osaamistavoitteet (Opintojakso)

This course deals with academic communication in sufficient depth and detail to enable students to present research work and write reports in academic style, as may be required for other courses in this degree programm. Most of the topics covered will also be relevant to writing a final thesis, so this course can be considered as a basic introduction to that process.

After completing the course, the students will be able to:

Demonstrate familiarity with the principles of academic communication.
Access and critically evaluate relevant source materials.
Get familiar with the concept of plagiarism and know how to avoid it in their own work.
Incorporate in-text references to source materials and compile a list of sources, following TAMK requirements.
Produce academic texts which meet set criteria: clear, accurate and formal english, coherent structure.
Present constructive and well-justified verbal arguments and feedback in formal, face-to-face academic settings, such as seminars and public lectures.
Utilize resources and learning strategies to develop their own communication skills independently.

Sisältö (Opintojakso)

What are the key features of academic communication and how does it differ from organizational communication?
What are the roles of verbal and written communication in the academic context?
What norms and standards must academic writing meet?
What stages must a a writer process to produce an academic text?

Arviointimenetelmät ja arvioinnin perusteet

This course emphasizes on academic writing and the evaluation is based on 0-5 grading scale where 0 is fail and 5 is excellent. Active participation in class and online collaborative platforms are required. To get a minimum pass, student need to get at least minimum of 6 points accumulated through attending sessions and doing exercises, and, at least one submitted essay.

Opiskelumuodot ja opetusmenetelmät

Collaborative learning coupled with online exercises, Reading and analyzing academic text, producing academic text.

Oppimateriaalit

Some material and exercises will be provided and during the course. Authentic online materials will be used.

Opiskelijan ajankäyttö ja kuormitus

Efficient use of class time will be used in planning ones work, writing, and consulting.

Toteutuksen valinnaiset suoritustavat

To be agreed with the lecturer in charge.

Arviointikriteerit - hylätty (0) (Ei käytössä, kts Opintojakson Arviointikriteerit ylempänä)

FAIL: One or more of the compulsory assignments fails to meet specified criteria.

Arviointikriteerit - tyydyttävä (1-2) (Ei käytössä, kts Opintojakson Arviointikriteerit ylempänä)

Satisfactory (1-2): The student communicates in comprehensible English on the whole and shows some awareness of the norms for different types of text; references to source materials are included where appropriate. Requirements regarding participation, meeting deadlines etc. are minimally fulfilled

Arviointikriteerit - hyvä (3-4) (Ei käytössä, kts Opintojakson Arviointikriteerit ylempänä)

Good: (3-4)
Students’ English is mainly clear and appropriate. Written work meets norms for different types of text, including scientific reporting. Oral communication is professional. Requirements regarding participation, meeting deadlines etc. are mainly fulfilled.

Arviointikriteerit - kiitettävä (5) (Ei käytössä, kts Opintojakson Arviointikriteerit ylempänä)

Excellent (5)
Students’ written English is formal and accurate and displays appropriate variation in style; reports meet norms for different types of text; students show ability to access and select appropriate information; references to source materials are incorporated accurately and in a variety of ways; source materials are expertly paraphrased. Oral expression is fluent and professional. Requirements regarding participation, meeting deadlines etc. are consistently fulfilled.