Study Guide

Objective

In the three-credit written communication course, students are introduced to the types of texts needed in the academic world, along with their typical features and requirements. After completing the course, you will be able to recognize various types of academic texts and produce text suitable for different needs.

In the one-credit oral communication course, students are introduced to the basics of oral communication. During the course, you will explore oral communication both theoretically and practically, and work on developing yourself into a master communicator.

The course is part of KAMK's course: Expert Communication.

Content

Written Communication 3 ECTS The course consists of five sections:
Text types and genres
Information retrieval and reading
Formal style and language correctness
Citation system
Workplace texts

Oral Communication 1 ECTS The course consists of three parts:
Basics of communication
Oral communication situations in studies and working life (presentations and speeches)
Meetings and negotiations

Location and time

Nonstop-studying in Reppu-environment.

Materials

Kortetjärvi-Nurmi, S. & Murtola, K. (2016). Areena: Yritysviestinnän käsikirja.
Lehtipuun, U. & Mustakallio, A. (2021). Elämäsi paras puhe. AlmaTalent.
Lohtaja, S. & Kaihovirta-Rapo, M. (2007). Tehoa työelämän viestintään. WSOY.
Other material in Reppu-environment.

Teaching methods

The course consists of the following components:
Written communication 3 ECTS + oral communication 1 ECTS

Independent study in e-learning environment.
The course requires 108 hours of student's own work.
In order to pass the course the student has to accomplish all the assignments.

Exam schedules

Nonstop-exams in Reppu.

International connections

-

Completion alternatives

To be agreed with the teacher.

Student workload

4 cr = 108 hours of student's own work.

Content scheduling

Written Communication 3 ECTS The course consists of five sections:
Text types and genres
Information retrieval and reading
Formal style and language correctness
Citation system
Workplace texts

Oral Communication 1 ECTS The course consists of three parts:
Basics of communication
Oral communication situations in studies and working life (presentations and speeches)
Meetings and negotiations

Evaluation scale

0 - 5

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student's written communication is versatile. The student writes excellent informative text and is proficient in the smooth use of citations. The student is able to realistically assess their own communication and is interested in developing it.

The use of concepts is versatile and professional, and the learning objectives of the course have been achieved independently and autonomously. The student understands the significance of language as part of professional competence and shares their expertise within the community in an appropriate manner. The student actively seeks feedback and can analyze, reflect on, and critically evaluate their own interaction and communication skills. The student works as a group member, promoting and developing the group's activities. The student performs convincingly in presentation situations during studies and working life, arguing in a versatile, effective, and context-appropriate manner. The student independently seeks the latest information in their field and approaches new information with curiosity.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student manages well in written interaction situations within their field. The student writes good informative text and knows how to use citations. The student assesses their own communication and identifies areas for improvement.

The student consistently uses concepts of interaction, can name and describe them, and justify their use. The student has achieved the learning objectives of the course. The student understands the significance of the language form used in professional activities. The student can assess and reflect on their own interaction skills, and analyze their weaknesses and strengths as a communicator. The student accepts and provides constructive feedback. The student works as a group member to achieve a common goal. The student performs naturally in presentation situations during studies and working life and can argue their messages effectively. The student independently seeks the latest information in their field.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student's written communication is mostly understandable. The student writes satisfactory informative text and attempts to use sources to support their own thinking. The student strives to assess their own interaction skills.

The student appropriately uses concepts of interaction and is able to name and describe them. The student has achieved the learning objectives of the course. The student is aware of the impact of their own communication style in the communication process. The student strives to assess and reflect on their own interaction skills and accepts feedback. The student knows how to act professionally and considerately as a member of a group. The student performs satisfactorily in presentation situations during their studies. The student seeks information relevant to their field.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student's written communication is versatile. The student writes excellent informative text and is proficient in the smooth use of citations. The student is able to realistically assess their own communication and is interested in developing it.

The use of concepts is versatile and professional, and the learning objectives of the course have been achieved independently and autonomously. The student understands the significance of language as part of professional competence and shares their expertise within the community in an appropriate manner. The student actively seeks feedback and can analyze, reflect on, and critically evaluate their own interaction and communication skills. The student works as a group member, promoting and developing the group's activities. The student performs convincingly in presentation situations during studies and working life, arguing in a versatile, effective, and context-appropriate manner. The student independently seeks the latest information in their field and approaches new information with curiosity.

Toteutuksen arviointikriteerit, hyvä (3-4)

The student manages well in written interaction situations within their field. The student writes good informative text and knows how to use citations. The student assesses their own communication and identifies areas for improvement.

The student consistently uses concepts of interaction, can name and describe them, and justify their use. The student has achieved the learning objectives of the course. The student understands the significance of the language form used in professional activities. The student can assess and reflect on their own interaction skills, and analyze their weaknesses and strengths as a communicator. The student accepts and provides constructive feedback. The student works as a group member to achieve a common goal. The student performs naturally in presentation situations during studies and working life and can argue their messages effectively. The student independently seeks the latest information in their field.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student's written communication is mostly understandable. The student writes satisfactory informative text and attempts to use sources to support their own thinking. The student strives to assess their own interaction skills.

The student appropriately uses concepts of interaction and is able to name and describe them. The student has achieved the learning objectives of the course. The student is aware of the impact of their own communication style in the communication process. The student strives to assess and reflect on their own interaction skills and accepts feedback. The student knows how to act professionally and considerately as a member of a group. The student performs satisfactorily in presentation situations during their studies. The student seeks information relevant to their field.