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Technical CommunicationLaajuus (3 cr)

Code: TTPV018

Credits

3 op

Teaching language

  • Finnish

Objective

To develop written and spoken communication skills for engineering posts.

Content

Basics of communication
Forms of academic writing for engineering
Preparation, implementation and analysis for speaking situations

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The students understand the significance of language in terms of creating and reinforcing their own professional identity, using language as a part of their own professionalism. They approach feedback situations actively and constructively. They share their expertise within their community in a way and using communication tools most appropriate to the situation and can compile a goal-oriented presentation demonstrating their expertise. They are able to express their points of view in a variety of ways, effectively and according to the requirements of the situation. They also know how to question linguistic practices adopted by the community and strive to change them with reason. The students are able to retrieve the latest information concerning their field independently and approach new knowledge with curiosity. They are able to assess work requiring expertise from an ethical and cultural point of view and can create a supportive atmosphere.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The students are able to list their strengths and weaknesses as a communicator. They assess the significance of their actions in the communication process and accept and provide constructive feedback. They understand the significance of forms of language used in professional activities. They take into account the target groups in presentation situations and can use various communication tools. The students are able to compile texts related to their field using compact, unambiguous, descriptive and plain language that also take the reader into account. They know the text layout rules of their organisation and comply with them. They use source texts from their own field comprehensively and critically within their own texts, combining ideas from the source text with their own to form a systematic and cohesive piece of writing.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The students are aware of the impact of their communication style within the communication process. They are able to compile a work-related text for a given target group. They can present topics based on their field and illustrate their points in the presentation. Their written texts comply with academic style and the fundamental norms of accurate language usage. They can separate their own ideas from ideas presented in source material. They are able to compile a cohesive text based on a specific problem but with mechanical source referencing. The students are able to describe the impact of culture on the communication situation.

en
Enrollment

30.12.2024 - 26.01.2025

Timing

01.01.2025 - 31.07.2025

Number of ECTS credits allocated

3 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Teknologia

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Information and Communication Technology
Teachers
  • Teija Mursula
Groups
  • TTM23SAI
    TTM23SAI

Objective

To develop written and spoken communication skills for engineering posts.

Content

Basics of communication
Forms of academic writing for engineering
Preparation, implementation and analysis for speaking situations

Evaluation scale

0 - 5

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The students understand the significance of language in terms of creating and reinforcing their own professional identity, using language as a part of their own professionalism. They approach feedback situations actively and constructively. They share their expertise within their community in a way and using communication tools most appropriate to the situation and can compile a goal-oriented presentation demonstrating their expertise. They are able to express their points of view in a variety of ways, effectively and according to the requirements of the situation. They also know how to question linguistic practices adopted by the community and strive to change them with reason. The students are able to retrieve the latest information concerning their field independently and approach new knowledge with curiosity. They are able to assess work requiring expertise from an ethical and cultural point of view and can create a supportive atmosphere.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The students are able to list their strengths and weaknesses as a communicator. They assess the significance of their actions in the communication process and accept and provide constructive feedback. They understand the significance of forms of language used in professional activities. They take into account the target groups in presentation situations and can use various communication tools. The students are able to compile texts related to their field using compact, unambiguous, descriptive and plain language that also take the reader into account. They know the text layout rules of their organisation and comply with them. They use source texts from their own field comprehensively and critically within their own texts, combining ideas from the source text with their own to form a systematic and cohesive piece of writing.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The students are aware of the impact of their communication style within the communication process. They are able to compile a work-related text for a given target group. They can present topics based on their field and illustrate their points in the presentation. Their written texts comply with academic style and the fundamental norms of accurate language usage. They can separate their own ideas from ideas presented in source material. They are able to compile a cohesive text based on a specific problem but with mechanical source referencing. The students are able to describe the impact of culture on the communication situation.

en
Enrollment

30.12.2024 - 26.01.2025

Timing

01.01.2025 - 31.07.2025

Number of ECTS credits allocated

3 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Teknologia

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Information and Communication Technology
Teachers
  • Teija Mursula
Groups
  • TTV24SA
    TTV24SA

Objective

To develop written and spoken communication skills for engineering posts.

Content

Basics of communication
Forms of academic writing for engineering
Preparation, implementation and analysis for speaking situations

Evaluation scale

0 - 5

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The students understand the significance of language in terms of creating and reinforcing their own professional identity, using language as a part of their own professionalism. They approach feedback situations actively and constructively. They share their expertise within their community in a way and using communication tools most appropriate to the situation and can compile a goal-oriented presentation demonstrating their expertise. They are able to express their points of view in a variety of ways, effectively and according to the requirements of the situation. They also know how to question linguistic practices adopted by the community and strive to change them with reason. The students are able to retrieve the latest information concerning their field independently and approach new knowledge with curiosity. They are able to assess work requiring expertise from an ethical and cultural point of view and can create a supportive atmosphere.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The students are able to list their strengths and weaknesses as a communicator. They assess the significance of their actions in the communication process and accept and provide constructive feedback. They understand the significance of forms of language used in professional activities. They take into account the target groups in presentation situations and can use various communication tools. The students are able to compile texts related to their field using compact, unambiguous, descriptive and plain language that also take the reader into account. They know the text layout rules of their organisation and comply with them. They use source texts from their own field comprehensively and critically within their own texts, combining ideas from the source text with their own to form a systematic and cohesive piece of writing.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The students are aware of the impact of their communication style within the communication process. They are able to compile a work-related text for a given target group. They can present topics based on their field and illustrate their points in the presentation. Their written texts comply with academic style and the fundamental norms of accurate language usage. They can separate their own ideas from ideas presented in source material. They are able to compile a cohesive text based on a specific problem but with mechanical source referencing. The students are able to describe the impact of culture on the communication situation.

en
Enrollment

30.12.2024 - 26.01.2025

Timing

01.01.2025 - 31.07.2025

Number of ECTS credits allocated

3 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Teknologia

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Information and Communication Technology
Teachers
  • Teija Mursula
Groups
  • TTV24SP
    TTV24SP

Objective

To develop written and spoken communication skills for engineering posts.

Content

Basics of communication
Forms of academic writing for engineering
Preparation, implementation and analysis for speaking situations

Evaluation scale

0 - 5

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The students understand the significance of language in terms of creating and reinforcing their own professional identity, using language as a part of their own professionalism. They approach feedback situations actively and constructively. They share their expertise within their community in a way and using communication tools most appropriate to the situation and can compile a goal-oriented presentation demonstrating their expertise. They are able to express their points of view in a variety of ways, effectively and according to the requirements of the situation. They also know how to question linguistic practices adopted by the community and strive to change them with reason. The students are able to retrieve the latest information concerning their field independently and approach new knowledge with curiosity. They are able to assess work requiring expertise from an ethical and cultural point of view and can create a supportive atmosphere.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The students are able to list their strengths and weaknesses as a communicator. They assess the significance of their actions in the communication process and accept and provide constructive feedback. They understand the significance of forms of language used in professional activities. They take into account the target groups in presentation situations and can use various communication tools. The students are able to compile texts related to their field using compact, unambiguous, descriptive and plain language that also take the reader into account. They know the text layout rules of their organisation and comply with them. They use source texts from their own field comprehensively and critically within their own texts, combining ideas from the source text with their own to form a systematic and cohesive piece of writing.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The students are aware of the impact of their communication style within the communication process. They are able to compile a work-related text for a given target group. They can present topics based on their field and illustrate their points in the presentation. Their written texts comply with academic style and the fundamental norms of accurate language usage. They can separate their own ideas from ideas presented in source material. They are able to compile a cohesive text based on a specific problem but with mechanical source referencing. The students are able to describe the impact of culture on the communication situation.

en
Enrollment

01.12.2023 - 31.01.2024

Timing

01.01.2024 - 31.07.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

3 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Teknologia

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Information and Communication Technology
Teachers
  • Teija Mursula
Groups
  • TTV23SP
    TTV23SP

Objective

To develop written and spoken communication skills for engineering posts.

Content

Basics of communication
Forms of academic writing for engineering
Preparation, implementation and analysis for speaking situations

Evaluation scale

0 - 5

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The students understand the significance of language in terms of creating and reinforcing their own professional identity, using language as a part of their own professionalism. They approach feedback situations actively and constructively. They share their expertise within their community in a way and using communication tools most appropriate to the situation and can compile a goal-oriented presentation demonstrating their expertise. They are able to express their points of view in a variety of ways, effectively and according to the requirements of the situation. They also know how to question linguistic practices adopted by the community and strive to change them with reason. The students are able to retrieve the latest information concerning their field independently and approach new knowledge with curiosity. They are able to assess work requiring expertise from an ethical and cultural point of view and can create a supportive atmosphere.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The students are able to list their strengths and weaknesses as a communicator. They assess the significance of their actions in the communication process and accept and provide constructive feedback. They understand the significance of forms of language used in professional activities. They take into account the target groups in presentation situations and can use various communication tools. The students are able to compile texts related to their field using compact, unambiguous, descriptive and plain language that also take the reader into account. They know the text layout rules of their organisation and comply with them. They use source texts from their own field comprehensively and critically within their own texts, combining ideas from the source text with their own to form a systematic and cohesive piece of writing.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The students are aware of the impact of their communication style within the communication process. They are able to compile a work-related text for a given target group. They can present topics based on their field and illustrate their points in the presentation. Their written texts comply with academic style and the fundamental norms of accurate language usage. They can separate their own ideas from ideas presented in source material. They are able to compile a cohesive text based on a specific problem but with mechanical source referencing. The students are able to describe the impact of culture on the communication situation.

en
Enrollment

01.12.2023 - 31.01.2024

Timing

01.01.2024 - 31.07.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

3 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Teknologia

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Information and Communication Technology
Teachers
  • Teija Mursula
Groups
  • TTV23SRAA
    TTV23SRAA

Objective

To develop written and spoken communication skills for engineering posts.

Content

Basics of communication
Forms of academic writing for engineering
Preparation, implementation and analysis for speaking situations

Evaluation scale

0 - 5

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The students understand the significance of language in terms of creating and reinforcing their own professional identity, using language as a part of their own professionalism. They approach feedback situations actively and constructively. They share their expertise within their community in a way and using communication tools most appropriate to the situation and can compile a goal-oriented presentation demonstrating their expertise. They are able to express their points of view in a variety of ways, effectively and according to the requirements of the situation. They also know how to question linguistic practices adopted by the community and strive to change them with reason. The students are able to retrieve the latest information concerning their field independently and approach new knowledge with curiosity. They are able to assess work requiring expertise from an ethical and cultural point of view and can create a supportive atmosphere.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The students are able to list their strengths and weaknesses as a communicator. They assess the significance of their actions in the communication process and accept and provide constructive feedback. They understand the significance of forms of language used in professional activities. They take into account the target groups in presentation situations and can use various communication tools. The students are able to compile texts related to their field using compact, unambiguous, descriptive and plain language that also take the reader into account. They know the text layout rules of their organisation and comply with them. They use source texts from their own field comprehensively and critically within their own texts, combining ideas from the source text with their own to form a systematic and cohesive piece of writing.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The students are aware of the impact of their communication style within the communication process. They are able to compile a work-related text for a given target group. They can present topics based on their field and illustrate their points in the presentation. Their written texts comply with academic style and the fundamental norms of accurate language usage. They can separate their own ideas from ideas presented in source material. They are able to compile a cohesive text based on a specific problem but with mechanical source referencing. The students are able to describe the impact of culture on the communication situation.

en
Enrollment

01.12.2023 - 31.01.2024

Timing

01.01.2024 - 31.07.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

3 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Teknologia

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Information and Communication Technology
Teachers
  • Teija Mursula
Groups
  • TTM22SAI
    TTM22SAI

Objective

To develop written and spoken communication skills for engineering posts.

Content

Basics of communication
Forms of academic writing for engineering
Preparation, implementation and analysis for speaking situations

Evaluation scale

0 - 5

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The students understand the significance of language in terms of creating and reinforcing their own professional identity, using language as a part of their own professionalism. They approach feedback situations actively and constructively. They share their expertise within their community in a way and using communication tools most appropriate to the situation and can compile a goal-oriented presentation demonstrating their expertise. They are able to express their points of view in a variety of ways, effectively and according to the requirements of the situation. They also know how to question linguistic practices adopted by the community and strive to change them with reason. The students are able to retrieve the latest information concerning their field independently and approach new knowledge with curiosity. They are able to assess work requiring expertise from an ethical and cultural point of view and can create a supportive atmosphere.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The students are able to list their strengths and weaknesses as a communicator. They assess the significance of their actions in the communication process and accept and provide constructive feedback. They understand the significance of forms of language used in professional activities. They take into account the target groups in presentation situations and can use various communication tools. The students are able to compile texts related to their field using compact, unambiguous, descriptive and plain language that also take the reader into account. They know the text layout rules of their organisation and comply with them. They use source texts from their own field comprehensively and critically within their own texts, combining ideas from the source text with their own to form a systematic and cohesive piece of writing.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The students are aware of the impact of their communication style within the communication process. They are able to compile a work-related text for a given target group. They can present topics based on their field and illustrate their points in the presentation. Their written texts comply with academic style and the fundamental norms of accurate language usage. They can separate their own ideas from ideas presented in source material. They are able to compile a cohesive text based on a specific problem but with mechanical source referencing. The students are able to describe the impact of culture on the communication situation.

en
Enrollment

01.12.2023 - 31.01.2024

Timing

01.01.2024 - 31.07.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

3 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Teknologia

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Information and Communication Technology
Teachers
  • Teija Mursula
Groups
  • TTV22SAI
    TTV22SAI

Objective

To develop written and spoken communication skills for engineering posts.

Content

Basics of communication
Forms of academic writing for engineering
Preparation, implementation and analysis for speaking situations

Evaluation scale

0 - 5

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The students understand the significance of language in terms of creating and reinforcing their own professional identity, using language as a part of their own professionalism. They approach feedback situations actively and constructively. They share their expertise within their community in a way and using communication tools most appropriate to the situation and can compile a goal-oriented presentation demonstrating their expertise. They are able to express their points of view in a variety of ways, effectively and according to the requirements of the situation. They also know how to question linguistic practices adopted by the community and strive to change them with reason. The students are able to retrieve the latest information concerning their field independently and approach new knowledge with curiosity. They are able to assess work requiring expertise from an ethical and cultural point of view and can create a supportive atmosphere.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The students are able to list their strengths and weaknesses as a communicator. They assess the significance of their actions in the communication process and accept and provide constructive feedback. They understand the significance of forms of language used in professional activities. They take into account the target groups in presentation situations and can use various communication tools. The students are able to compile texts related to their field using compact, unambiguous, descriptive and plain language that also take the reader into account. They know the text layout rules of their organisation and comply with them. They use source texts from their own field comprehensively and critically within their own texts, combining ideas from the source text with their own to form a systematic and cohesive piece of writing.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The students are aware of the impact of their communication style within the communication process. They are able to compile a work-related text for a given target group. They can present topics based on their field and illustrate their points in the presentation. Their written texts comply with academic style and the fundamental norms of accurate language usage. They can separate their own ideas from ideas presented in source material. They are able to compile a cohesive text based on a specific problem but with mechanical source referencing. The students are able to describe the impact of culture on the communication situation.

en
Enrollment

01.12.2023 - 31.01.2024

Timing

01.01.2024 - 31.07.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

3 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Teknologia

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Information and Communication Technology
Teachers
  • Eeva Mutanen
Groups
  • TTV23SA
    TTV23SA

Objective

To develop written and spoken communication skills for engineering posts.

Content

Basics of communication
Forms of academic writing for engineering
Preparation, implementation and analysis for speaking situations

Evaluation scale

0 - 5

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The students understand the significance of language in terms of creating and reinforcing their own professional identity, using language as a part of their own professionalism. They approach feedback situations actively and constructively. They share their expertise within their community in a way and using communication tools most appropriate to the situation and can compile a goal-oriented presentation demonstrating their expertise. They are able to express their points of view in a variety of ways, effectively and according to the requirements of the situation. They also know how to question linguistic practices adopted by the community and strive to change them with reason. The students are able to retrieve the latest information concerning their field independently and approach new knowledge with curiosity. They are able to assess work requiring expertise from an ethical and cultural point of view and can create a supportive atmosphere.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The students are able to list their strengths and weaknesses as a communicator. They assess the significance of their actions in the communication process and accept and provide constructive feedback. They understand the significance of forms of language used in professional activities. They take into account the target groups in presentation situations and can use various communication tools. The students are able to compile texts related to their field using compact, unambiguous, descriptive and plain language that also take the reader into account. They know the text layout rules of their organisation and comply with them. They use source texts from their own field comprehensively and critically within their own texts, combining ideas from the source text with their own to form a systematic and cohesive piece of writing.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The students are aware of the impact of their communication style within the communication process. They are able to compile a work-related text for a given target group. They can present topics based on their field and illustrate their points in the presentation. Their written texts comply with academic style and the fundamental norms of accurate language usage. They can separate their own ideas from ideas presented in source material. They are able to compile a cohesive text based on a specific problem but with mechanical source referencing. The students are able to describe the impact of culture on the communication situation.

en
Enrollment

02.12.2022 - 31.01.2023

Timing

01.01.2023 - 31.07.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

3 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Teknologia

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Information and Communication Technology
Teachers
  • Teija Mursula
Groups
  • TTV22SA
    TTV22SA

Objective

To develop written and spoken communication skills for engineering posts.

Content

Basics of communication
Forms of academic writing for engineering
Preparation, implementation and analysis for speaking situations

Evaluation scale

0 - 5

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The students understand the significance of language in terms of creating and reinforcing their own professional identity, using language as a part of their own professionalism. They approach feedback situations actively and constructively. They share their expertise within their community in a way and using communication tools most appropriate to the situation and can compile a goal-oriented presentation demonstrating their expertise. They are able to express their points of view in a variety of ways, effectively and according to the requirements of the situation. They also know how to question linguistic practices adopted by the community and strive to change them with reason. The students are able to retrieve the latest information concerning their field independently and approach new knowledge with curiosity. They are able to assess work requiring expertise from an ethical and cultural point of view and can create a supportive atmosphere.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The students are able to list their strengths and weaknesses as a communicator. They assess the significance of their actions in the communication process and accept and provide constructive feedback. They understand the significance of forms of language used in professional activities. They take into account the target groups in presentation situations and can use various communication tools. The students are able to compile texts related to their field using compact, unambiguous, descriptive and plain language that also take the reader into account. They know the text layout rules of their organisation and comply with them. They use source texts from their own field comprehensively and critically within their own texts, combining ideas from the source text with their own to form a systematic and cohesive piece of writing.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The students are aware of the impact of their communication style within the communication process. They are able to compile a work-related text for a given target group. They can present topics based on their field and illustrate their points in the presentation. Their written texts comply with academic style and the fundamental norms of accurate language usage. They can separate their own ideas from ideas presented in source material. They are able to compile a cohesive text based on a specific problem but with mechanical source referencing. The students are able to describe the impact of culture on the communication situation.

en
Enrollment

02.12.2022 - 31.01.2023

Timing

01.01.2023 - 31.07.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

3 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Teknologia

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Information and Communication Technology
Teachers
  • Teija Mursula
Groups
  • TTV22SP
    TTV22SP

Objective

To develop written and spoken communication skills for engineering posts.

Content

Basics of communication
Forms of academic writing for engineering
Preparation, implementation and analysis for speaking situations

Evaluation scale

0 - 5

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The students understand the significance of language in terms of creating and reinforcing their own professional identity, using language as a part of their own professionalism. They approach feedback situations actively and constructively. They share their expertise within their community in a way and using communication tools most appropriate to the situation and can compile a goal-oriented presentation demonstrating their expertise. They are able to express their points of view in a variety of ways, effectively and according to the requirements of the situation. They also know how to question linguistic practices adopted by the community and strive to change them with reason. The students are able to retrieve the latest information concerning their field independently and approach new knowledge with curiosity. They are able to assess work requiring expertise from an ethical and cultural point of view and can create a supportive atmosphere.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The students are able to list their strengths and weaknesses as a communicator. They assess the significance of their actions in the communication process and accept and provide constructive feedback. They understand the significance of forms of language used in professional activities. They take into account the target groups in presentation situations and can use various communication tools. The students are able to compile texts related to their field using compact, unambiguous, descriptive and plain language that also take the reader into account. They know the text layout rules of their organisation and comply with them. They use source texts from their own field comprehensively and critically within their own texts, combining ideas from the source text with their own to form a systematic and cohesive piece of writing.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The students are aware of the impact of their communication style within the communication process. They are able to compile a work-related text for a given target group. They can present topics based on their field and illustrate their points in the presentation. Their written texts comply with academic style and the fundamental norms of accurate language usage. They can separate their own ideas from ideas presented in source material. They are able to compile a cohesive text based on a specific problem but with mechanical source referencing. The students are able to describe the impact of culture on the communication situation.

en
Enrollment

01.12.2021 - 31.01.2022

Timing

01.01.2022 - 31.07.2022

Number of ECTS credits allocated

3 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Teknologia

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Information and Communication Technology
Teachers
  • Teija Mursula
Groups
  • TTV21SA
    TTV21SA
  • TTV21SP
    TTV21SP

Objective

To develop written and spoken communication skills for engineering posts.

Content

Basics of communication
Forms of academic writing for engineering
Preparation, implementation and analysis for speaking situations

Evaluation scale

0 - 5

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The students understand the significance of language in terms of creating and reinforcing their own professional identity, using language as a part of their own professionalism. They approach feedback situations actively and constructively. They share their expertise within their community in a way and using communication tools most appropriate to the situation and can compile a goal-oriented presentation demonstrating their expertise. They are able to express their points of view in a variety of ways, effectively and according to the requirements of the situation. They also know how to question linguistic practices adopted by the community and strive to change them with reason. The students are able to retrieve the latest information concerning their field independently and approach new knowledge with curiosity. They are able to assess work requiring expertise from an ethical and cultural point of view and can create a supportive atmosphere.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The students are able to list their strengths and weaknesses as a communicator. They assess the significance of their actions in the communication process and accept and provide constructive feedback. They understand the significance of forms of language used in professional activities. They take into account the target groups in presentation situations and can use various communication tools. The students are able to compile texts related to their field using compact, unambiguous, descriptive and plain language that also take the reader into account. They know the text layout rules of their organisation and comply with them. They use source texts from their own field comprehensively and critically within their own texts, combining ideas from the source text with their own to form a systematic and cohesive piece of writing.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The students are aware of the impact of their communication style within the communication process. They are able to compile a work-related text for a given target group. They can present topics based on their field and illustrate their points in the presentation. Their written texts comply with academic style and the fundamental norms of accurate language usage. They can separate their own ideas from ideas presented in source material. They are able to compile a cohesive text based on a specific problem but with mechanical source referencing. The students are able to describe the impact of culture on the communication situation.

en
Enrollment

19.08.2020 - 31.12.2020

Timing

01.01.2020 - 31.12.2022

Number of ECTS credits allocated

3 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

School of Information Systems

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Information and Communication Technology
Teachers
  • Teija Mursula
  • Eero Soininen
Groups
  • TTV19SA
    TTV19SA
  • TTV19SP
    TTV19SP

Objective

To develop written and spoken communication skills for engineering posts.

Content

Basics of communication
Forms of academic writing for engineering
Preparation, implementation and analysis for speaking situations

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The students understand the significance of language in terms of creating and reinforcing their own professional identity, using language as a part of their own professionalism. They approach feedback situations actively and constructively. They share their expertise within their community in a way and using communication tools most appropriate to the situation and can compile a goal-oriented presentation demonstrating their expertise. They are able to express their points of view in a variety of ways, effectively and according to the requirements of the situation. They also know how to question linguistic practices adopted by the community and strive to change them with reason. The students are able to retrieve the latest information concerning their field independently and approach new knowledge with curiosity. They are able to assess work requiring expertise from an ethical and cultural point of view and can create a supportive atmosphere.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The students are able to list their strengths and weaknesses as a communicator. They assess the significance of their actions in the communication process and accept and provide constructive feedback. They understand the significance of forms of language used in professional activities. They take into account the target groups in presentation situations and can use various communication tools. The students are able to compile texts related to their field using compact, unambiguous, descriptive and plain language that also take the reader into account. They know the text layout rules of their organisation and comply with them. They use source texts from their own field comprehensively and critically within their own texts, combining ideas from the source text with their own to form a systematic and cohesive piece of writing.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The students are aware of the impact of their communication style within the communication process. They are able to compile a work-related text for a given target group. They can present topics based on their field and illustrate their points in the presentation. Their written texts comply with academic style and the fundamental norms of accurate language usage. They can separate their own ideas from ideas presented in source material. They are able to compile a cohesive text based on a specific problem but with mechanical source referencing. The students are able to describe the impact of culture on the communication situation.