Communication SkillsLaajuus (4 cr)
Code: XX00DM10
Objective
The student can
- act adequately in different public presentation and group communication situations
- act in interactive situations in digital environments, too
- analyse and assess communication skills as part of professional growth
- produce formal style text and apply SeAMK’s Instructions for Written Work
Content
- Communication style analysis
- Public presentation skills and interaction
- Group communication skills (e.g., meetings and negotiations, incl. online)
- Principles of a digital environment and interaction
- Production of formal style texts
- SeAMK’s Instructions for Written Work
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
The student can communicate in a sender-focused manner: they cannot pay sufficient attention to the goal, receiver, or situation. Text structure is incoherent and illogical, and argumentation is biased and scarce. Illustration is limited and irrelevant. The student can only assess their communication from the perspective of the sender of the message. They recognise the principles of digital communication only partially.
Assessment criteria, good (3)
In their communication, the student can only partially pay attention to the goal, situation, and the receiver of the message. Can maintain interaction in communication. Recognises to some extent the cultural-specific character of communication. Can take the principles of digital communication into account. Text structure is mainly clear and consistent, and argumentation is varied and trustworthy. Illustration is adequate. The student can assess their communication to some extent and partly in a realistic way.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
In their communication, the student can pay attention to the goal, situation, and the receiver of the message in a commendable and convincing manner, they can act responsibly and according to the agreed principles. Interaction in communication is very skilful. Can recognise the cultural-specific character of communication. Masters the policies of digital communication and can apply them. Text structure is typical of the genre, text is logical, clear, coherent, and argumentation is varied, unbiased, and convincing. consistent, and argumentation is varied and trustworthy. Illustration is adequate, efficient, and thought-out. The student can assess their own communication in a varied and realistic way from the perspective of the goal, purpose, receiver, and their own professional field.
Enrollment
01.08.2024 - 20.10.2024
Timing
21.10.2024 - 28.02.2025
Credits
4 op
Teaching languages
- English
Degree programmes
- Bachelor of Business Administration, International Business
- Bachelor of Engineering, Agri-food Engineering
- Bachelor of Engineering, Automation Engineering
Teachers
- Heli Simon
- Christopher Hudson
Student groups
-
MRN24Bachelor of Health Care, Nursing
Objective
The student can
- act adequately in different public presentation and group communication situations
- act in interactive situations in digital environments, too
- analyse and assess communication skills as part of professional growth
- produce formal style text and apply SeAMK’s Instructions for Written Work
Content
- Communication style analysis
- Public presentation skills and interaction
- Group communication skills (e.g., meetings and negotiations, incl. online)
- Principles of a digital environment and interaction
- Production of formal style texts
- SeAMK’s Instructions for Written Work
Materials
Moodle material
Web-based literature
Academic journals
Teaching methods
Independent study
Written an spoken assignments
Peer assessment
Student workload
108 hours
Further information
80% attendance of class or grade affected.
50% minimum
Evaluation scale
1-5
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
The student can communicate in a sender-focused manner: they cannot pay sufficient attention to the goal, receiver, or situation. Text structure is incoherent and illogical, and argumentation is biased and scarce. Illustration is limited and irrelevant. The student can only assess their communication from the perspective of the sender of the message. They recognise the principles of digital communication only partially.
Assessment criteria, good (3)
In their communication, the student can only partially pay attention to the goal, situation, and the receiver of the message. Can maintain interaction in communication. Recognises to some extent the cultural-specific character of communication. Can take the principles of digital communication into account. Text structure is mainly clear and consistent, and argumentation is varied and trustworthy. Illustration is adequate. The student can assess their communication to some extent and partly in a realistic way.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
In their communication, the student can pay attention to the goal, situation, and the receiver of the message in a commendable and convincing manner, they can act responsibly and according to the agreed principles. Interaction in communication is very skilful. Can recognise the cultural-specific character of communication. Masters the policies of digital communication and can apply them. Text structure is typical of the genre, text is logical, clear, coherent, and argumentation is varied, unbiased, and convincing. consistent, and argumentation is varied and trustworthy. Illustration is adequate, efficient, and thought-out. The student can assess their own communication in a varied and realistic way from the perspective of the goal, purpose, receiver, and their own professional field.
Assessment methods and criteria
fi
Teacher based assessment of work produced
Peer review
Enrollment
22.04.2024 - 09.10.2024
Timing
21.10.2024 - 18.12.2024
Credits
4 op
Teaching languages
- English
Degree programmes
- Bachelor of Business Administration, International Business
- Bachelor of Engineering, Agri-food Engineering
- Bachelor of Engineering, Automation Engineering
Teachers
- Christopher Hudson
Student groups
-
AE24Bachelor of Engineering, Automation Engineering
Objective
The student can
- act adequately in different public presentation and group communication situations
- act in interactive situations in digital environments, too
- analyse and assess communication skills as part of professional growth
- produce formal style text and apply SeAMK’s Instructions for Written Work
Content
- Communication style analysis
- Public presentation skills and interaction
- Group communication skills (e.g., meetings and negotiations, incl. online)
- Principles of a digital environment and interaction
- Production of formal style texts
- SeAMK’s Instructions for Written Work
Materials
fi
Moodle material
Web-based literature
Academic journals
Teaching methods
fi
Independent study
Written an spoken assignments
Peer assessment
Student workload
108 hours
Further information
fi
80% attendance of class or grade affected.
50% minimum
Evaluation scale
1-5
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
The student can communicate in a sender-focused manner: they cannot pay sufficient attention to the goal, receiver, or situation. Text structure is incoherent and illogical, and argumentation is biased and scarce. Illustration is limited and irrelevant. The student can only assess their communication from the perspective of the sender of the message. They recognise the principles of digital communication only partially.
Assessment criteria, good (3)
In their communication, the student can only partially pay attention to the goal, situation, and the receiver of the message. Can maintain interaction in communication. Recognises to some extent the cultural-specific character of communication. Can take the principles of digital communication into account. Text structure is mainly clear and consistent, and argumentation is varied and trustworthy. Illustration is adequate. The student can assess their communication to some extent and partly in a realistic way.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
In their communication, the student can pay attention to the goal, situation, and the receiver of the message in a commendable and convincing manner, they can act responsibly and according to the agreed principles. Interaction in communication is very skilful. Can recognise the cultural-specific character of communication. Masters the policies of digital communication and can apply them. Text structure is typical of the genre, text is logical, clear, coherent, and argumentation is varied, unbiased, and convincing. consistent, and argumentation is varied and trustworthy. Illustration is adequate, efficient, and thought-out. The student can assess their own communication in a varied and realistic way from the perspective of the goal, purpose, receiver, and their own professional field.
Assessment methods and criteria
fi
Teacher based assessment of work produced
Peer review
Enrollment
22.04.2024 - 09.10.2024
Timing
21.10.2024 - 18.12.2024
Credits
4 op
Teaching languages
- English
Degree programmes
- Bachelor of Business Administration, International Business
- Bachelor of Engineering, Agri-food Engineering
- Bachelor of Engineering, Automation Engineering
Teachers
- Christopher Hudson
Student groups
-
AFE24Bachelor of Engineering, Agri-Food Engineering , full time studies
Objective
The student can
- act adequately in different public presentation and group communication situations
- act in interactive situations in digital environments, too
- analyse and assess communication skills as part of professional growth
- produce formal style text and apply SeAMK’s Instructions for Written Work
Content
- Communication style analysis
- Public presentation skills and interaction
- Group communication skills (e.g., meetings and negotiations, incl. online)
- Principles of a digital environment and interaction
- Production of formal style texts
- SeAMK’s Instructions for Written Work
Materials
fi
Moodle material
Web-based literature
Academic journals
Teaching methods
Independent study
Written an spoken assignments
Peer assessment
Student workload
108 hours
Further information
80% attendance of class or grade affected.
50% minimum
Evaluation scale
1-5
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
The student can communicate in a sender-focused manner: they cannot pay sufficient attention to the goal, receiver, or situation. Text structure is incoherent and illogical, and argumentation is biased and scarce. Illustration is limited and irrelevant. The student can only assess their communication from the perspective of the sender of the message. They recognise the principles of digital communication only partially.
Assessment criteria, good (3)
In their communication, the student can only partially pay attention to the goal, situation, and the receiver of the message. Can maintain interaction in communication. Recognises to some extent the cultural-specific character of communication. Can take the principles of digital communication into account. Text structure is mainly clear and consistent, and argumentation is varied and trustworthy. Illustration is adequate. The student can assess their communication to some extent and partly in a realistic way.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
In their communication, the student can pay attention to the goal, situation, and the receiver of the message in a commendable and convincing manner, they can act responsibly and according to the agreed principles. Interaction in communication is very skilful. Can recognise the cultural-specific character of communication. Masters the policies of digital communication and can apply them. Text structure is typical of the genre, text is logical, clear, coherent, and argumentation is varied, unbiased, and convincing. consistent, and argumentation is varied and trustworthy. Illustration is adequate, efficient, and thought-out. The student can assess their own communication in a varied and realistic way from the perspective of the goal, purpose, receiver, and their own professional field.
Enrollment
02.09.2024 - 15.09.2024
Timing
02.09.2024 - 18.12.2024
Credits
4 op
Teaching languages
- English
Degree programmes
- Bachelor of Business Administration, International Business
- Bachelor of Engineering, Agri-food Engineering
- Bachelor of Engineering, Automation Engineering
Teachers
- Christopher Hudson
Scheduling groups
- Pienryhmä 1 (Size: 50. Open UAS: 0.)
- Pienryhmä 2 (Size: 50. Open UAS: 0.)
Student groups
-
IB24ABachelor of Business Administration, International Business
Education groups
- Small group 1
- Small group 2
Objective
The student can
- act adequately in different public presentation and group communication situations
- act in interactive situations in digital environments, too
- analyse and assess communication skills as part of professional growth
- produce formal style text and apply SeAMK’s Instructions for Written Work
Content
- Communication style analysis
- Public presentation skills and interaction
- Group communication skills (e.g., meetings and negotiations, incl. online)
- Principles of a digital environment and interaction
- Production of formal style texts
- SeAMK’s Instructions for Written Work
Materials
fi
Moodle material
Web-based literature
Academic journals
Teaching methods
Independent study
Written an spoken assignments
Peer assessment
Student workload
108 hours
Further information
80% attendance of class or grade affected.
50% minimum
Evaluation scale
1-5
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
The student can communicate in a sender-focused manner: they cannot pay sufficient attention to the goal, receiver, or situation. Text structure is incoherent and illogical, and argumentation is biased and scarce. Illustration is limited and irrelevant. The student can only assess their communication from the perspective of the sender of the message. They recognise the principles of digital communication only partially.
Assessment criteria, good (3)
In their communication, the student can only partially pay attention to the goal, situation, and the receiver of the message. Can maintain interaction in communication. Recognises to some extent the cultural-specific character of communication. Can take the principles of digital communication into account. Text structure is mainly clear and consistent, and argumentation is varied and trustworthy. Illustration is adequate. The student can assess their communication to some extent and partly in a realistic way.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
In their communication, the student can pay attention to the goal, situation, and the receiver of the message in a commendable and convincing manner, they can act responsibly and according to the agreed principles. Interaction in communication is very skilful. Can recognise the cultural-specific character of communication. Masters the policies of digital communication and can apply them. Text structure is typical of the genre, text is logical, clear, coherent, and argumentation is varied, unbiased, and convincing. consistent, and argumentation is varied and trustworthy. Illustration is adequate, efficient, and thought-out. The student can assess their own communication in a varied and realistic way from the perspective of the goal, purpose, receiver, and their own professional field.
Assessment methods and criteria
Teacher based assessment of work produced
Peer review
Enrollment
02.09.2024 - 15.09.2024
Timing
02.09.2024 - 18.12.2024
Credits
4 op
Teaching languages
- English
Degree programmes
- Bachelor of Business Administration, International Business
- Bachelor of Engineering, Agri-food Engineering
- Bachelor of Engineering, Automation Engineering
Teachers
- Christopher Hudson
Scheduling groups
- Avoin AMK (Ei koske tutkinto-opiskelijaa) (Size: 5. Open UAS: 5.)
- Pienryhmä 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
- Pienryhmä 2 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Student groups
-
IB24BBachelor of Business Administration, International Business
Education groups
- Open UAS (Doesn't apply to degree student)
- Small group 1
- Small group 2
Objective
The student can
- act adequately in different public presentation and group communication situations
- act in interactive situations in digital environments, too
- analyse and assess communication skills as part of professional growth
- produce formal style text and apply SeAMK’s Instructions for Written Work
Content
- Communication style analysis
- Public presentation skills and interaction
- Group communication skills (e.g., meetings and negotiations, incl. online)
- Principles of a digital environment and interaction
- Production of formal style texts
- SeAMK’s Instructions for Written Work
Materials
Moodle material
Web-based literature
Academic journals
Teaching methods
Independent study
Written an spoken assignments
Peer assessment
Student workload
108 hours
Further information
fi
80% attendance of class or grade affected.
50% minimum
Evaluation scale
1-5
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
The student can communicate in a sender-focused manner: they cannot pay sufficient attention to the goal, receiver, or situation. Text structure is incoherent and illogical, and argumentation is biased and scarce. Illustration is limited and irrelevant. The student can only assess their communication from the perspective of the sender of the message. They recognise the principles of digital communication only partially.
Assessment criteria, good (3)
In their communication, the student can only partially pay attention to the goal, situation, and the receiver of the message. Can maintain interaction in communication. Recognises to some extent the cultural-specific character of communication. Can take the principles of digital communication into account. Text structure is mainly clear and consistent, and argumentation is varied and trustworthy. Illustration is adequate. The student can assess their communication to some extent and partly in a realistic way.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
In their communication, the student can pay attention to the goal, situation, and the receiver of the message in a commendable and convincing manner, they can act responsibly and according to the agreed principles. Interaction in communication is very skilful. Can recognise the cultural-specific character of communication. Masters the policies of digital communication and can apply them. Text structure is typical of the genre, text is logical, clear, coherent, and argumentation is varied, unbiased, and convincing. consistent, and argumentation is varied and trustworthy. Illustration is adequate, efficient, and thought-out. The student can assess their own communication in a varied and realistic way from the perspective of the goal, purpose, receiver, and their own professional field.
Assessment methods and criteria
Teacher based assessment of work produced
Peer review
Enrollment
13.11.2023 - 17.01.2024
Timing
08.01.2024 - 22.03.2024
Credits
4 op
Teaching languages
- English
Degree programmes
- Bachelor of Business Administration, International Business
Teachers
- Christopher Hudson
Scheduling groups
- Pienryhmä 1 (Size: 40. Open UAS: 0.)
- Pienryhmä 2 (Size: 40. Open UAS: 0.)
Student groups
-
IB23BBachelor of Business Administration, International Business
-
IB23ABachelor of Business Administration, International Business
Education groups
- Small group 1
- Small group 2
Objective
The student can
- act adequately in different public presentation and group communication situations
- act in interactive situations in digital environments, too
- analyse and assess communication skills as part of professional growth
- produce formal style text and apply SeAMK’s Instructions for Written Work
Content
- Communication style analysis
- Public presentation skills and interaction
- Group communication skills (e.g., meetings and negotiations, incl. online)
- Principles of a digital environment and interaction
- Production of formal style texts
- SeAMK’s Instructions for Written Work
Materials
Moodle material
Web-based literature
Academic journals
Teaching methods
Independent study
Written an spoken assignments
Peer assessment
Student workload
81 h
Further information
80% attendance of class or grade affected.
50% minimum
Evaluation scale
1-5
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
The student can communicate in a sender-focused manner: they cannot pay sufficient attention to the goal, receiver, or situation. Text structure is incoherent and illogical, and argumentation is biased and scarce. Illustration is limited and irrelevant. The student can only assess their communication from the perspective of the sender of the message. They recognise the principles of digital communication only partially.
Assessment criteria, good (3)
In their communication, the student can only partially pay attention to the goal, situation, and the receiver of the message. Can maintain interaction in communication. Recognises to some extent the cultural-specific character of communication. Can take the principles of digital communication into account. Text structure is mainly clear and consistent, and argumentation is varied and trustworthy. Illustration is adequate. The student can assess their communication to some extent and partly in a realistic way.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
In their communication, the student can pay attention to the goal, situation, and the receiver of the message in a commendable and convincing manner, they can act responsibly and according to the agreed principles. Interaction in communication is very skilful. Can recognise the cultural-specific character of communication. Masters the policies of digital communication and can apply them. Text structure is typical of the genre, text is logical, clear, coherent, and argumentation is varied, unbiased, and convincing. consistent, and argumentation is varied and trustworthy. Illustration is adequate, efficient, and thought-out. The student can assess their own communication in a varied and realistic way from the perspective of the goal, purpose, receiver, and their own professional field.
Assessment methods and criteria
Teacher based assessment of work produced
Peer review
Enrollment
17.04.2023 - 11.10.2023
Timing
23.10.2023 - 17.12.2023
Credits
4 op
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
16 - 40
Degree programmes
- Bachelor of Engineering, Automation Engineering
Teachers
- Christopher Hudson
Student groups
-
AE23Bachelor of Engineering, Automation Engineering
Objective
The student can
- act adequately in different public presentation and group communication situations
- act in interactive situations in digital environments, too
- analyse and assess communication skills as part of professional growth
- produce formal style text and apply SeAMK’s Instructions for Written Work
Content
- Communication style analysis
- Public presentation skills and interaction
- Group communication skills (e.g., meetings and negotiations, incl. online)
- Principles of a digital environment and interaction
- Production of formal style texts
- SeAMK’s Instructions for Written Work
Materials
Moodle material
Web-based literature
Academic journals
Teaching methods
Independent study
Written an spoken assignments
Peer assessment
Student workload
81 h
Further information
80% attendance of class or grade affected.
50% minimum
Evaluation scale
1-5
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
The student can communicate in a sender-focused manner: they cannot pay sufficient attention to the goal, receiver, or situation. Text structure is incoherent and illogical, and argumentation is biased and scarce. Illustration is limited and irrelevant. The student can only assess their communication from the perspective of the sender of the message. They recognise the principles of digital communication only partially.
Assessment criteria, good (3)
In their communication, the student can only partially pay attention to the goal, situation, and the receiver of the message. Can maintain interaction in communication. Recognises to some extent the cultural-specific character of communication. Can take the principles of digital communication into account. Text structure is mainly clear and consistent, and argumentation is varied and trustworthy. Illustration is adequate. The student can assess their communication to some extent and partly in a realistic way.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
In their communication, the student can pay attention to the goal, situation, and the receiver of the message in a commendable and convincing manner, they can act responsibly and according to the agreed principles. Interaction in communication is very skilful. Can recognise the cultural-specific character of communication. Masters the policies of digital communication and can apply them. Text structure is typical of the genre, text is logical, clear, coherent, and argumentation is varied, unbiased, and convincing. consistent, and argumentation is varied and trustworthy. Illustration is adequate, efficient, and thought-out. The student can assess their own communication in a varied and realistic way from the perspective of the goal, purpose, receiver, and their own professional field.
Assessment methods and criteria
Teacher based assessment of work produced
Peer review
Enrollment
01.08.2023 - 24.09.2023
Timing
18.09.2023 - 31.12.2023
Credits
4 op
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Bachelor of Business Administration, International Business
- Bachelor of Engineering, Agri-food Engineering
- Bachelor of Engineering, Automation Engineering
Teachers
- Heli Simon
- Christopher Hudson
Student groups
-
MRN23Bachelor of Health Care, Nursing
Objective
The student can
- act adequately in different public presentation and group communication situations
- act in interactive situations in digital environments, too
- analyse and assess communication skills as part of professional growth
- produce formal style text and apply SeAMK’s Instructions for Written Work
Content
- Communication style analysis
- Public presentation skills and interaction
- Group communication skills (e.g., meetings and negotiations, incl. online)
- Principles of a digital environment and interaction
- Production of formal style texts
- SeAMK’s Instructions for Written Work
Materials
Moodle material
Web-based literature
Academic journals
Teaching methods
Independent study
Written an spoken assignments
Peer assessment
Student workload
81 hours
Further information
80% attendance of class or grade affected.
50% minimum
Evaluation scale
1-5
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
The student can communicate in a sender-focused manner: they cannot pay sufficient attention to the goal, receiver, or situation. Text structure is incoherent and illogical, and argumentation is biased and scarce. Illustration is limited and irrelevant. The student can only assess their communication from the perspective of the sender of the message. They recognise the principles of digital communication only partially.
Assessment criteria, good (3)
In their communication, the student can only partially pay attention to the goal, situation, and the receiver of the message. Can maintain interaction in communication. Recognises to some extent the cultural-specific character of communication. Can take the principles of digital communication into account. Text structure is mainly clear and consistent, and argumentation is varied and trustworthy. Illustration is adequate. The student can assess their communication to some extent and partly in a realistic way.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
In their communication, the student can pay attention to the goal, situation, and the receiver of the message in a commendable and convincing manner, they can act responsibly and according to the agreed principles. Interaction in communication is very skilful. Can recognise the cultural-specific character of communication. Masters the policies of digital communication and can apply them. Text structure is typical of the genre, text is logical, clear, coherent, and argumentation is varied, unbiased, and convincing. consistent, and argumentation is varied and trustworthy. Illustration is adequate, efficient, and thought-out. The student can assess their own communication in a varied and realistic way from the perspective of the goal, purpose, receiver, and their own professional field.
Assessment methods and criteria
Teacher based assessment of work produced
Peer review
Enrollment
04.09.2023 - 17.09.2023
Timing
04.09.2023 - 17.12.2023
Credits
4 op
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Bachelor of Business Administration, International Business
- Bachelor of Engineering, Agri-food Engineering
- Bachelor of Engineering, Automation Engineering
Teachers
- Christopher Hudson
Student groups
-
IB23ABachelor of Business Administration, International Business
Objective
The student can
- act adequately in different public presentation and group communication situations
- act in interactive situations in digital environments, too
- analyse and assess communication skills as part of professional growth
- produce formal style text and apply SeAMK’s Instructions for Written Work
Content
- Communication style analysis
- Public presentation skills and interaction
- Group communication skills (e.g., meetings and negotiations, incl. online)
- Principles of a digital environment and interaction
- Production of formal style texts
- SeAMK’s Instructions for Written Work
Materials
Moodle material
Web-based literature
Academic journals
Teaching methods
Independent study
Written an spoken assignments
Peer assessment
Student workload
81 hours
Further information
80% attendance of class or grade affected.
50% minimum
Evaluation scale
1-5
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
The student can communicate in a sender-focused manner: they cannot pay sufficient attention to the goal, receiver, or situation. Text structure is incoherent and illogical, and argumentation is biased and scarce. Illustration is limited and irrelevant. The student can only assess their communication from the perspective of the sender of the message. They recognise the principles of digital communication only partially.
Assessment criteria, good (3)
In their communication, the student can only partially pay attention to the goal, situation, and the receiver of the message. Can maintain interaction in communication. Recognises to some extent the cultural-specific character of communication. Can take the principles of digital communication into account. Text structure is mainly clear and consistent, and argumentation is varied and trustworthy. Illustration is adequate. The student can assess their communication to some extent and partly in a realistic way.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
In their communication, the student can pay attention to the goal, situation, and the receiver of the message in a commendable and convincing manner, they can act responsibly and according to the agreed principles. Interaction in communication is very skilful. Can recognise the cultural-specific character of communication. Masters the policies of digital communication and can apply them. Text structure is typical of the genre, text is logical, clear, coherent, and argumentation is varied, unbiased, and convincing. consistent, and argumentation is varied and trustworthy. Illustration is adequate, efficient, and thought-out. The student can assess their own communication in a varied and realistic way from the perspective of the goal, purpose, receiver, and their own professional field.
Assessment methods and criteria
Teacher based assessment of work produced
Peer review
Enrollment
17.04.2023 - 11.10.2023
Timing
28.08.2023 - 17.12.2023
Credits
4 op
Teaching languages
- English
Degree programmes
- Bachelor of Engineering, Agri-food Engineering
Teachers
- Christopher Hudson
Student groups
-
AFE23Bachelor of Engineering, Agri-Food Engineering , full time studies
Objective
The student can
- act adequately in different public presentation and group communication situations
- act in interactive situations in digital environments, too
- analyse and assess communication skills as part of professional growth
- produce formal style text and apply SeAMK’s Instructions for Written Work
Content
- Communication style analysis
- Public presentation skills and interaction
- Group communication skills (e.g., meetings and negotiations, incl. online)
- Principles of a digital environment and interaction
- Production of formal style texts
- SeAMK’s Instructions for Written Work
Materials
Moodle material
Web-based literature
Academic journals
Teaching methods
Independent study
Written an spoken assignments
Peer assessment
Student workload
81 hours
Further information
80% attendance of class or grade affected.
50% minimum
Evaluation scale
1-5
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
The student can communicate in a sender-focused manner: they cannot pay sufficient attention to the goal, receiver, or situation. Text structure is incoherent and illogical, and argumentation is biased and scarce. Illustration is limited and irrelevant. The student can only assess their communication from the perspective of the sender of the message. They recognise the principles of digital communication only partially.
Assessment criteria, good (3)
In their communication, the student can only partially pay attention to the goal, situation, and the receiver of the message. Can maintain interaction in communication. Recognises to some extent the cultural-specific character of communication. Can take the principles of digital communication into account. Text structure is mainly clear and consistent, and argumentation is varied and trustworthy. Illustration is adequate. The student can assess their communication to some extent and partly in a realistic way.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
In their communication, the student can pay attention to the goal, situation, and the receiver of the message in a commendable and convincing manner, they can act responsibly and according to the agreed principles. Interaction in communication is very skilful. Can recognise the cultural-specific character of communication. Masters the policies of digital communication and can apply them. Text structure is typical of the genre, text is logical, clear, coherent, and argumentation is varied, unbiased, and convincing. consistent, and argumentation is varied and trustworthy. Illustration is adequate, efficient, and thought-out. The student can assess their own communication in a varied and realistic way from the perspective of the goal, purpose, receiver, and their own professional field.
Assessment methods and criteria
Teacher based assessment of work produced
Peer review