Finnish Language and Communication (3 cr)
Code: 5N00DX46-3011
General information
Enrolment period
02.12.2022 - 31.12.2022
Timing
09.01.2023 - 21.04.2023
Credits
3 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Electrical and Automation Engineering
Campus
TAMK Main Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
0 - 40
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Electrical Engineering
Teachers
- Eija Lähteenmäki
Person in charge
Eija Lähteenmäki
Groups
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22I231B
Objectives (course unit)
Students
• can evaluate their communication skills
• can take advantage of the feedback given
• understand the importance of communication skills and communication processes
• understand what purposeful communication is
• want to develop their skills in Finnish and communication as a part of their professional skills
• can cope in the communication situations of their own field
• can give and receive feedback in working life communication situations
• can listen to, observe and interpret communication
• know the importance of the internal and external communication in a community
• has expert communication skills: the message is structured, understandable and convincing
• can take into account the demands of the respondent, situation and the field
• can argue and have an impact
• can acquire and use information of their own field critically
• can create a written and spoken presentation for a target audience and also, if required, include visual aids
• know the working life text types and ways to use language
• use the language of their field following the practices and guidelines
• work in professional communication situations responsibly and within agreed methods of conduct
• understand the impact of culture in communication and the significance of collaborating with people from various cultural backgrounds
Content (course unit)
basics of spoken communication (theory and practice)
grammar
writing documents (e.g. job applications, notifications)
Prerequisites (course unit)
None
Further information (course unit)
No alternative form of completion.
Sufficient skills in Finnish.
Mandatory participation on 80% of the classes.
Assessment scale
0-5