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Finnish Language and Study Skills (5 cr)

Code: 5T00EE81-3014

General information


Enrolment period

01.12.2022 - 21.01.2023

Timing

13.01.2023 - 26.05.2023

Credits

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

TAMK Languages and Communication

Campus

TAMK Main Campus

Teaching languages

  • Finnish

Degree programmes

  • Degree Programme in Building Services Engineering, HVAC Systems

Teachers

  • Pekka Kaatiala
  • Mari Touronen

Person in charge

Mari Touronen

Groups

  • 23AI253

Objectives (course unit)

The student
- uses different ways of learning and knows how to use them when learning independently and in groups
- is able to determine the need for information, evaluate and apply information and knows how to search for information from various sources.
- knows how to communicate appropriately in the various working life situations
- takes into account the recipient’s situation and requirements in the field and knows how to communicate in a structured, understandable an effective way.
- develops his/her communication skills as part of professional development.
- is able to write documents, reports and accounts

Content (course unit)

The learning process and critical reading skills. Learning environments and sources of information. Evaluation and development of own learning.
Illustrations, use of voice, body language. Contents and structure of speeches. Feedback and evaluation. Speeches in various occasions and effective speaking. Basics of group work and negotiations. Writing technical documents, standards, basics of report writing, memos, job application, informing, business correspondence.

Further information (course unit)

You need to be able to speak Finnish to attend this course.

Assessment scale

0-5