Study Guide

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

Other materials provided by lecturer and
- Verkkomateriaali esim. Kirjoittajan ABC (http://webcgi.oulu.fi/oykk/abc/)
- Kielijelppi (http://www.kielijelppi.fi/),
- Kielikompassi https://kielikompassi.jyu.fi/opetus/kirjoitus/kirjoituskurssi/index.shtml https://kielikompassi.jyu.fi/uploads/document_userfiles/kokoustekn/
- SeAMKin kirjallisten töiden APA -ohje
- Juholin, E. (2022). Communicare: Ota viestinnän strategia ja ilmiöt haltuun. MIF / Infor.

Teaching methods

Online learning, includes timebased online sessions.

Student workload

4 ects, totally 108 h
Lectures and online materials ca 20 h
Independent study and assignments ca 50 h
Exams and materials ca 20 h
Other materials ca 20 h

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

Online exams
Spoken and written assignments.
Late grade

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

- Material provided by the teacher
- Juholin, E. (2022). Communicare! Ota viestinnän ilmiöt ja strategiat haltuun (8. uud. p.). Infor / Management Institute of Finland MIF.
- SeAMK's Instructions for Written Work https://seamk.libguides.com/KirjallistenToidenOhje
- Kielitoimiston ohjepankki (Kotus) http://www.kielitoimistonohjepankki.fi/
- Kielijelppi http://www.kielijelppi.fi/
- Opintokeskus Sivis https://www.kokouskaytannot.fi/

Teaching methods

Contact lessons
Independent study: data acquisition and exercises
Written and spoken individual and group assignments
Online exams

Completion alternatives

Demonstrations of competencies

Student workload

108 h, including 26 h contact learning

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

Written and spoken assignments
Online exams
Active participation in the assignments and submitting the assignments on time
Self assessment
Peer assessment

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

- Material provided by the teacher
- Juholin, E. (2022). Communicare! Ota viestinnän ilmiöt ja strategiat haltuun (8. uud. p.). Infor / Management Institute of Finland MIF.
- SeAMK's Instructions for Written Work https://seamk.libguides.com/KirjallistenToidenOhje
- Kielitoimiston ohjepankki (Kotus) http://www.kielitoimistonohjepankki.fi/
- Kielijelppi http://www.kielijelppi.fi/
- Opintokeskus Sivis https://www.kokouskaytannot.fi/

Teaching methods

Contact lessons
Independent study: data acquisition and exercises
Written and spoken individual and group assignments

Exam schedules

Exam and assignment times will be announced during the course.

Student workload

108 h, including 24 h contact learning

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

Written and spoken assignments
Online exams
Active participation in the assignments and submitting the assignments on time
Self assessment
Peer assessment

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

- Material provided by the teacher
- Juholin, E. (2022). Communicare! Ota viestinnän ilmiöt ja strategiat haltuun (8. uud. p.). Infor / Management Institute of Finland MIF.
- SeAMK's Instructions for Written Work https://seamk.libguides.com/KirjallistenToidenOhje
- Kielitoimiston ohjepankki (Kotus) http://www.kielitoimistonohjepankki.fi/
- Kielijelppi http://www.kielijelppi.fi/
- Opintokeskus Sivis https://www.kokouskaytannot.fi/

Teaching methods

Contact lessons
Independent study: data acquisition and exercises
Written and spoken individual and group assignments
Online exams

Completion alternatives

Demonstrations of competencies

Student workload

108 h

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

Written and spoken assignments
Online exams
Active participation in the assignments and submitting the assignments on time
Self assessment
Peer assessment

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

- Material provided by the teacher
- Juholin, E. (2022). Communicare! Ota viestinnän ilmiöt ja strategiat haltuun (8. uud. p.). Infor / Management Institute of Finland MIF.
- SeAMK's Instructions for Written Work https://seamk.libguides.com/KirjallistenToidenOhje
- Kielitoimiston ohjepankki (Kotus) http://www.kielitoimistonohjepankki.fi/
- Kielijelppi http://www.kielijelppi.fi/
- Opintokeskus Sivis https://www.kokouskaytannot.fi/

Teaching methods

Contact lessons
Independent study: data acquisition and exercises
Written and spoken individual and group assignments
Online exams

Completion alternatives

Demonstrations of competencies

Student workload

108 h

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

Written and spoken assignments
Online exams
Active participation in the assignments and submitting the assignments on time
Self assessment
Peer assessment

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

- Material provided by the teacher
- Juholin, E. (2022). Communicare! Ota viestinnän ilmiöt ja strategiat haltuun (8. uud. p.). Infor / Management Institute of Finland MIF.
- SeAMK's Instructions for Written Work https://seamk.libguides.com/KirjallistenToidenOhje
- Kielitoimiston ohjepankki (Kotus) http://www.kielitoimistonohjepankki.fi/
- Kielijelppi http://www.kielijelppi.fi/
- Opintokeskus Sivis https://www.kokouskaytannot.fi/

Teaching methods

Contact lessons
Independent study: data acquisition and exercises
Written and spoken individual and group assignments
Online exams

Completion alternatives

Demonstrations of competencies

Student workload

108 h, including 26 h contact learning

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

Written and spoken assignments
Online exams
Active participation in the assignments and submitting the assignments on time
Self assessment
Peer assessment

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

- Material provided by the teacher
- Juholin, E. (2022). Communicare! Ota viestinnän ilmiöt ja strategiat haltuun (8. uud. p.). Infor / Management Institute of Finland MIF.
- SeAMK's Instructions for Written Work https://seamk.libguides.com/KirjallistenToidenOhje
- Kielitoimiston ohjepankki (Kotus) http://www.kielitoimistonohjepankki.fi/
- Kielijelppi http://www.kielijelppi.fi/
- Opintokeskus Sivis https://www.kokouskaytannot.fi/

Teaching methods

Contact lessons
Independent study: data acquisition and exercises
Written and spoken individual and group assignments
Online exams

Exam schedules

Exam and assignment times will be announced during the course.

Student workload

108 h, including 26 h contact learning

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

Written and spoken assignments
Online exams
Active participation in the assignments and submitting the assignments on time
Self assessment
Peer assessment

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

- Material provided by the teacher
- Juholin, E. (2022). Communicare! Ota viestinnän ilmiöt ja strategiat haltuun (8. uud. p.). Infor / Management Institute of Finland MIF.
- SeAMK's Instructions for Written Work https://seamk.libguides.com/KirjallistenToidenOhje
- Kielitoimiston ohjepankki (Kotus) http://www.kielitoimistonohjepankki.fi/
- Kielijelppi http://www.kielijelppi.fi/
- Opintokeskus Sivis https://www.kokouskaytannot.fi/

Teaching methods

Contact lessons
Independent study: data acquisition and exercises
Written and spoken individual and group assignments
Online exams

Exam schedules

Exam and assignment times will be announced during the course.

Student workload

108 h, including 26 h contact learning

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

Written and spoken assignments
Online exams
Active participation in the assignments and submitting the assignments on time
Self assessment
Peer assessment

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

Juholin, E. (2022). Communicare! Ota viestinnän ilmiöt ja strategiat haltuun (8. uud. p.). Infor / Management Institute of Finland MIF.; Kielitoimiston ohjepankki (Kotus) http://www.kielitoimistonohjepankki.fi/; Opintokeskus Sivis https://www.kokouskaytannot.fi/; SeAMKin kirjallisten töiden ohje https://seamk.libguides.com/KirjallistenToidenOhje

Teaching methods

Team learning

Student workload

108 h

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

Self and peer evaluation, teacher's evaluation

Assessment criteria, good (3)

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, excellent (5)

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, approved/failed

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.

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

- Material provided by the teacher
- Juholin, E. (2022). Communicare! Ota viestinnän ilmiöt ja strategiat haltuun (8. uud. p.). Infor / Management Institute of Finland MIF.
- SeAMK's Instructions for Written Work https://seamk.libguides.com/KirjallistenToidenOhje
- Kielitoimiston ohjepankki (Kotus) http://www.kielitoimistonohjepankki.fi/
- Kielijelppi http://www.kielijelppi.fi/
- Opintokeskus Sivis https://www.kokouskaytannot.fi/

Teaching methods

Contact lessons
Independent study: data acquisition and exercises
Written and spoken individual and group assignments
Online exams

Completion alternatives

Demonstrations of competencies

Student workload

108 h, including 26 h contact learning

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

Written and spoken assignments
Online exams
Active participation in the assignments and submitting the assignments on time
Self assessment
Peer assessment

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

Juholin, E. (2022). Communicare! Ota viestinnän ilmiöt ja strategiat haltuun (8. uud. p.). Infor / Management Institute of Finland MIF.; Kielitoimiston ohjepankki (Kotus) http://www.kielitoimistonohjepankki.fi/; Opintokeskus Sivis https://www.kokouskaytannot.fi/; SeAMKin kirjallisten töiden ohje https://seamk.libguides.com/KirjallistenToidenOhje

Teaching methods

contact lessons and Teams lessons
Independent study: data acquisition and exercises
Written and spoken individual and group assignments
Online exams

Exam schedules

Exam and assignment times will be announced during the course.

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

Written and spoken assignments
Online exams
Active participation in the assignments and submitting the assignments on time
Self assessment
Peer assessment

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

- Helsingin yliopiston kielikeskus (i.a.).Kielijelppi. http://www.kielijelppi.fi/
- Juholin, E. (2022). Communicare!: Ota viestinnän ilmiöt ja strategiat haltuun (Kahdeksas uudistettu painos). Infor / Management Institute of Finland MIF Oy.
- Jyväskylän yliopisto Kielikeskus. (i.a.) Kielikompassi. https://kielikompassi.jyu.fi/puheviestinta/tietomajakka/maja_tietomajakka.shtml
- Kirjoittajan ABC-kortti. (i.a.). http://webcgi.oulu.fi/oykk/abc/
- Seinäjoen ammattikorkeakoulu. (2022). Kirjallisten töiden ohje. https://seamk.libguides.com/KirjallistenToidenOhje
Other materials recommended by the teacher.

Teaching methods

Contact learning, e-learning, self-access learning.
- Written and oral assignments and exercises, personal and group work
- Network (online) exams

Employer connections

No training period included.

Exam schedules

The dates and times of the online exams and retake opportunities are mentioned in the study course's Moodle for each exam.

Completion alternatives

demonstration of skills

Student workload

108 hours

Further information

Health care and social work teaching material also:
Mäkisalo-Ropponen, M. (2012). Vuorovaikutustaidot sosiaali- ja terveysalalla. (1. - 2. p.). Sanoma Pro Oy.
Roivas, M. & Karjalainen, A. L. (2013). Sosiaali- ja terveysalan viestintä. Edita.

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

Evaluation based on active participation in oral assignments and exercises, network (online) exams.

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

- Helsingin yliopiston kielikeskus (i.a.).Kielijelppi. http://www.kielijelppi.fi/
- Juholin, E. (2022). Communicare!: Ota viestinnän ilmiöt ja strategiat haltuun (Kahdeksas uudistettu painos). Infor / Management Institute of Finland MIF Oy.
- Jyväskylän yliopisto Kielikeskus. (i.a.) Kielikompassi. https://kielikompassi.jyu.fi/puheviestinta/tietomajakka/maja_tietomajakka.shtml
- Kirjoittajan ABC-kortti. (i.a.). http://webcgi.oulu.fi/oykk/abc/
- Seinäjoen ammattikorkeakoulu. (2022). Kirjallisten töiden ohje. https://seamk.libguides.com/KirjallistenToidenOhje
Other materials recommended by the teacher.

Teaching methods

Contact learning, e-learning as applicable concerning some exercises.
- Written and oral assignments and exercises, personal and group work
- Network (online) exams
- Self-access learning.

Employer connections

No training period included.

Exam schedules

The dates and times of the online exams and retake opportunities are mentioned in the study course's Moodle for each exam.

Completion alternatives

demonstration of skills

Student workload

108 hours

Further information

Health care and social work teaching material also:
Mäkisalo-Ropponen, M. (2012). Vuorovaikutustaidot sosiaali- ja terveysalalla. (1. - 2. p.). Sanoma Pro Oy.
Roivas, M. & Karjalainen, A. L. (2013). Sosiaali- ja terveysalan viestintä. Edita.

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

Evaluation based on active participation in oral assignments and exercises, network (online) exams.

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

Other materials provided by lecturer and
- Verkkomateriaali esim. Kirjoittajan ABC (http://webcgi.oulu.fi/oykk/abc/)
- Kielijelppi (http://www.kielijelppi.fi/),
- Kielikompassi https://kielikompassi.jyu.fi/opetus/kirjoitus/kirjoituskurssi/index.shtml https://kielikompassi.jyu.fi/uploads/document_userfiles/kokoustekn/
- SeAMKin kirjallisten töiden APA -ohje
- Juholin, E. (2022). Communicare: Ota viestinnän strategia ja ilmiöt haltuun. MIF / Infor.

Teaching methods

Online learning, includes timebased online sessions. Flipped learning.

Student workload

4 ects, totally 108 h
Lectures and online materials ca 20 h
Independent study and assignments ca 50 h
Exams and materials ca 20 h
Other materials ca 20 h

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

Online exams
Spoken and written assignments.

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

- Material provided by the teacher
- Juholin, E. (2022). Communicare! Ota viestinnän ilmiöt ja strategiat haltuun (8. uud. p.). Infor / Management Institute of Finland MIF.
- SeAMK's Instructions for Written Work https://seamk.libguides.com/KirjallistenToidenOhje
- Kielitoimiston ohjepankki (Kotus) http://www.kielitoimistonohjepankki.fi/
- Kielijelppi http://www.kielijelppi.fi/
- Opintokeskus Sivis https://www.kokouskaytannot.fi/

Teaching methods

Online lessons: includes a small group onlinemeeting and an online oral part that have a specific timetable
Independent study: data acquisition and exercises
Written and spoken individual and group assignments
Online exams

Exam schedules

Online speech and peer review 25.3.2024–14.4.2024
Online group meeting and memo by 15.5.2024
4 online exams and 1 online exercise independently by 15.5.2024
Written assignment by 15.5.2024

Student workload

108 h

Further information

Contents of the course
- analysing communication styles
- public speaking and communication (in service situations)
- group communication skills
- Instructions of written work
- digital communication

Online meetings required in the spoken part of the course.
The course can't be started after 25.3.2024.

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

Written and spoken assignments
Online exams
Self assessment
Peer assessment
Active participation

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

- Material provided by the teacher
- Juholin, E. (2022). Communicare! Ota viestinnän ilmiöt ja strategiat haltuun (8. uud. p.). Infor / Management Institute of Finland MIF.
- SeAMK's Instructions for Written Work https://seamk.libguides.com/KirjallistenToidenOhje
- Kielitoimiston ohjepankki (Kotus) http://www.kielitoimistonohjepankki.fi/
- Kielijelppi http://www.kielijelppi.fi/
- Opintokeskus Sivis https://www.kokouskaytannot.fi/

Teaching methods

Contact lessons
Independent study: data acquisition and exercises
Written and spoken individual and group assignments
Online exams

Exam schedules

Exam and assignment times will be announced during the course.

Student workload

108 h, including 28 h contact learning

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

Written and spoken assignments
Online exams
Active participation in the assignments and submitting the assignments on time
Self assessment
Peer assessment

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

Completion alternatives

Demonstrations of competencies

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.

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

Completion alternatives

Demonstrations of competencies

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.

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

- Helsingin yliopiston kielikeskus (i.a.).Kielijelppi. http://www.kielijelppi.fi/
- Juholin, E. (2022). Communicare!: Ota viestinnän ilmiöt ja strategiat haltuun (Kahdeksas uudistettu painos). Infor / Management Institute of Finland MIF Oy.
- Jyväskylän yliopisto Kielikeskus. (i.a.) Kielikompassi. https://kielikompassi.jyu.fi/puheviestinta/tietomajakka/maja_tietomajakka.shtml
- Kirjoittajan ABC-kortti. (i.a.). http://webcgi.oulu.fi/oykk/abc/
- Seinäjoen ammattikorkeakoulu. (2022). Kirjallisten töiden ohje. https://seamk.libguides.com/KirjallistenToidenOhje
Other materials recommended by the teacher.

Teaching methods

Contact learning, e-learning as applicable concerning some exercises.
- Written and oral assignments and exercises, personal and group work
- Network (online) exams
- Self-access learning.

Employer connections

No training period included.

Exam schedules

The dates and times of the online exams and retake opportunities are mentioned in the study course's Moodle for each exam.

Completion alternatives

demonstration of skills

Student workload

108 hours

Further information

Health care and social work teaching material also:
Mäkisalo-Ropponen, M. (2012). Vuorovaikutustaidot sosiaali- ja terveysalalla. (1. - 2. p.). Sanoma Pro Oy.
Roivas, M. & Karjalainen, A. L. (2013). Sosiaali- ja terveysalan viestintä. Edita.

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

Evaluation based on active participation in oral assignments and exercises, network (online) exams.

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

- online and other material will be announced in the beginning of the course
- Instructions for Written Work (APA)

Teaching methods

- distance learning
- written and spoken assignments
- independent study

Exam schedules

Exam times will be announced during the course.

Completion alternatives

Demonstrations of competencies (timetable, see intra)

Student workload

108h in total

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

written and spoken assignments, self-assessment, peer review and exams

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

- Material provided by the teacher
- Juholin, E. (2022). Communicare! Ota viestinnän ilmiöt ja strategiat haltuun (8. uud. p.). Infor / Management Institute of Finland MIF.
- SeAMK's Instructions for Written Work https://seamk.libguides.com/KirjallistenToidenOhje
- Kielitoimiston ohjepankki (Kotus) http://www.kielitoimistonohjepankki.fi/
- Kielijelppi http://www.kielijelppi.fi/
- Opintokeskus Sivis https://www.kokouskaytannot.fi/

Teaching methods

Contact lessons
Independent study: data acquisition and exercises
Written and spoken individual and group assignments
Online exams

Completion alternatives

Demonstrations of competencies

Student workload

108 h, including 26 h contact learning

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

Written and spoken assignments
Online exams
Active participation in the assignments and submitting the assignments on time
Self assessment
Peer assessment

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

- Helsingin yliopiston kielikeskus (i.a.).Kielijelppi. http://www.kielijelppi.fi/
- Juholin, E. (2022). Communicare!: Ota viestinnän ilmiöt ja strategiat haltuun (Kahdeksas uudistettu painos). Infor / Management Institute of Finland MIF Oy.
- Jyväskylän yliopisto Kielikeskus. (i.a.) Kielikompassi. https://kielikompassi.jyu.fi/puheviestinta/tietomajakka/maja_tietomajakka.shtml
- Kirjoittajan ABC-kortti. (i.a.). http://webcgi.oulu.fi/oykk/abc/
- Seinäjoen ammattikorkeakoulu. (2022). Kirjallisten töiden ohje. https://seamk.libguides.com/KirjallistenToidenOhje
Other materials recommended by the teacher.

Teaching methods

Contact learning, e-learning as applicable concerning some exercises.
- Written and oral assignments and exercises, personal and group work
- Network (online) exams
- Self-access learning.

Employer connections

No training period included.

Exam schedules

The dates and times of the online exams and retake opportunities are mentioned in the study course's Moodle for each exam.

Completion alternatives

demonstration of skills

Student workload

108 hours

Further information

Health care and social work teaching material also:
Mäkisalo-Ropponen, M. (2012). Vuorovaikutustaidot sosiaali- ja terveysalalla. (1. - 2. p.). Sanoma Pro Oy.
Roivas, M. & Karjalainen, A. L. (2013). Sosiaali- ja terveysalan viestintä. Edita.

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

Evaluation based on active participation in oral assignments and exercises, network (online) exams.

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

- Helsingin yliopiston kielikeskus (i.a.).Kielijelppi. http://www.kielijelppi.fi/
- Juholin, E. (2022). Communicare!: Ota viestinnän ilmiöt ja strategiat haltuun (Kahdeksas uudistettu painos). Infor / Management Institute of Finland MIF Oy.
- Jyväskylän yliopisto Kielikeskus. (i.a.) Kielikompassi. https://kielikompassi.jyu.fi/puheviestinta/tietomajakka/maja_tietomajakka.shtml
- Kirjoittajan ABC-kortti. (i.a.). http://webcgi.oulu.fi/oykk/abc/
- Seinäjoen ammattikorkeakoulu. (2022). Kirjallisten töiden ohje. https://seamk.libguides.com/KirjallistenToidenOhje
Other materials recommended by the teacher.

Teaching methods

Contact learning, e-learning as applicable concerning some exercises.
- Written and oral assignments and exercises, personal and group work
- Network (online) exams
- Self-access learning.

Employer connections

No training period included.

Exam schedules

The dates and times of the online exams and retake opportunities are mentioned in the study course's Moodle for each exam.

Completion alternatives

demonstration of skills

Student workload

108 hours

Further information

Health care and social work teaching material also:
Mäkisalo-Ropponen, M. (2012). Vuorovaikutustaidot sosiaali- ja terveysalalla. (1. - 2. p.). Sanoma Pro Oy.
Roivas, M. & Karjalainen, A. L. (2013). Sosiaali- ja terveysalan viestintä. Edita.

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

Evaluation based on active participation in oral assignments and exercises, network (online) exams.

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

- Material provided by the teacher
- Juholin, E. (2022). Communicare! Ota viestinnän ilmiöt ja strategiat haltuun (8. uud. p.). Infor / Management Institute of Finland MIF.
- SeAMK's Instructions for Written Work https://seamk.libguides.com/KirjallistenToidenOhje
- Kielitoimiston ohjepankki (Kotus) http://www.kielitoimistonohjepankki.fi/
- Kielijelppi http://www.kielijelppi.fi/
- Opintokeskus Sivis https://www.kokouskaytannot.fi/

Teaching methods

Contact lessons
Independent study: data acquisition and exercises
Written and spoken individual and group assignments

Exam schedules

Exam and assignment times will be announced during the course.

Student workload

108 h, including 24 h contact learning

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

Written and spoken assignments
Online exams
Active participation in the assignments and submitting the assignments on time
Self assessment
Peer assessment

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

- Material provided by the teacher
- Juholin, E. (2022). Communicare! Ota viestinnän ilmiöt ja strategiat haltuun (8. uud. p.). Infor / Management Institute of Finland MIF.
- SeAMK's Instructions for Written Work https://seamk.libguides.com/KirjallistenToidenOhje
- Kielitoimiston ohjepankki (Kotus) http://www.kielitoimistonohjepankki.fi/
- Kielijelppi http://www.kielijelppi.fi/
- Opintokeskus Sivis https://www.kokouskaytannot.fi/

Teaching methods

Contact lessons
Independent study: data acquisition and exercises
Written and spoken individual and group assignments
Online exams

Completion alternatives

Demonstrations of competencies

Student workload

108 h, including 26 h contact learning

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

Written and spoken assignments
Online exams
Active participation in the assignments and submitting the assignments on time
Self assessment
Peer assessment

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

- Material provided by the teacher
- Juholin, E. (2022). Communicare! Ota viestinnän ilmiöt ja strategiat haltuun (8. uud. p.). Infor / Management Institute of Finland MIF.
- SeAMK's Instructions for Written Work https://seamk.libguides.com/KirjallistenToidenOhje
- Kielitoimiston ohjepankki (Kotus) http://www.kielitoimistonohjepankki.fi/
- Kielijelppi http://www.kielijelppi.fi/
- Opintokeskus Sivis https://www.kokouskaytannot.fi/

Teaching methods

Contact lessons
Independent study: data acquisition and exercises
Written and spoken individual and group assignments
Online exams

Exam schedules

Exam and assignment times will be announced during the course.

Student workload

108 h, including 28 h contact learning

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

Written and spoken assignments
Online exams
Active participation in the assignments and submitting the assignments on time
Self assessment
Peer assessment

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

- Material provided by the teacher
- Juholin, E. (2022). Communicare! Ota viestinnän ilmiöt ja strategiat haltuun (8. uud. p.). Infor / Management Institute of Finland MIF.
- SeAMK's Instructions for Written Work https://seamk.libguides.com/KirjallistenToidenOhje
- Kielitoimiston ohjepankki (Kotus) http://www.kielitoimistonohjepankki.fi/
- Kielijelppi http://www.kielijelppi.fi/
- Opintokeskus Sivis https://www.kokouskaytannot.fi/

Teaching methods

Contact lessons
Independent study: data acquisition and exercises
Written and spoken individual and group assignments
Online exams

Completion alternatives

Demonstrations of competencies

Student workload

108 h, including 26 h contact learning

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

Written and spoken assignments
Online exams
Active participation in the assignments and submitting the assignments on time
Self assessment
Peer assessment

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

- Material provided by the teacher
- Juholin, E. (2022). Communicare! Ota viestinnän ilmiöt ja strategiat haltuun (8. uud. p.). Infor / Management Institute of Finland MIF.
- SeAMK's Instructions for Written Work https://seamk.libguides.com/KirjallistenToidenOhje
- Kielitoimiston ohjepankki (Kotus) http://www.kielitoimistonohjepankki.fi/
- Kielijelppi http://www.kielijelppi.fi/
- Opintokeskus Sivis https://www.kokouskaytannot.fi/

Teaching methods

Contact lessons
Independent study: data acquisition and exercises
Written and spoken individual and group assignments
Online exams

Exam schedules

Exam and assignment times will be announced during the course.

Student workload

108 h, including 28 h contact learning

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

Written and spoken assignments
Online exams
Active participation in the assignments and submitting the assignments on time
Self assessment
Peer assessment

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

- Material provided by the teacher
- Juholin, E. (2022). Communicare! Ota viestinnän ilmiöt ja strategiat haltuun (8. uud. p.). Infor / Management Institute of Finland MIF.
- SeAMK's Instructions for Written Work https://seamk.libguides.com/KirjallistenToidenOhje
- Kielitoimiston ohjepankki (Kotus) http://www.kielitoimistonohjepankki.fi/
- Kielijelppi http://www.kielijelppi.fi/
- Opintokeskus Sivis https://www.kokouskaytannot.fi/

Teaching methods

Contact lessons
Independent study: data acquisition and exercises
Written and spoken individual and group assignments

Exam schedules

Exam and assignment times will be announced during the course.

Student workload

108 h, including 24 h contact learning

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

Written and spoken assignments
Online exams
Active participation in the assignments and submitting the assignments on time
Self assessment
Peer assessment

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

Other materials provided by lecturer and
- Verkkomateriaali esim. Kirjoittajan ABC (http://webcgi.oulu.fi/oykk/abc/)
- Kielijelppi (http://www.kielijelppi.fi/),
- Kielikompassi https://kielikompassi.jyu.fi/opetus/kirjoitus/kirjoituskurssi/index.shtml https://kielikompassi.jyu.fi/uploads/document_userfiles/kokoustekn/
- SeAMKin kirjallisten töiden APA -ohje
- Juholin, E. (2022). Communicare: Ota viestinnän strategia ja ilmiöt haltuun. MIF / Infor.

Teaching methods

Online learning, includes timebased online sessions.

Student workload

4 ects, totally 108 h
Lectures and online materials ca 20 h
Independent study and assignments ca 50 h
Exams and materials ca 20 h
Other materials ca 20 h

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

Online exams
Spoken and written assignments.

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

- Material provided by the teacher
- Juholin, E. (2022). Communicare! Ota viestinnän ilmiöt ja strategiat haltuun (8. uud. p.). Infor / Management Institute of Finland MIF.
- SeAMK's Instructions for Written Work https://seamk.libguides.com/KirjallistenToidenOhje
- Kielitoimiston ohjepankki (Kotus) http://www.kielitoimistonohjepankki.fi/
- Kielijelppi http://www.kielijelppi.fi/
- Opintokeskus Sivis https://www.kokouskaytannot.fi/

Teaching methods

Online lessons: includes a small group onlinemeeting and an online oral part that have a specific timetable
Independent study: data acquisition and exercises
Written and spoken individual and group assignments
Online exams

Exam schedules

Online speech and peer review 23.10.–12.11.2023
Online group meeting and memo by 4.12.2023
4 online exams independently by 4.12.2023
Written assignment by 4.12.2023

Student workload

108 h

Further information

Contents of the course
- analysing communication styles
- public speaking and communication (in service situations)
- group communication skills
- Instructions of written work
- digital communication

Online meetings required in the spoken part of the course.
The course can't be started after 23.10.2023.

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

Written and spoken assignments
Online exams
Self assessment
Peer assessment

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

- Material provided by the teacher
- Juholin, E. (2022). Communicare! Ota viestinnän ilmiöt ja strategiat haltuun (8. uud. p.). Infor / Management Institute of Finland MIF.
- SeAMK's Instructions for Written Work https://seamk.libguides.com/KirjallistenToidenOhje
- Kielitoimiston ohjepankki (Kotus) http://www.kielitoimistonohjepankki.fi/
- Kielijelppi http://www.kielijelppi.fi/
- Opintokeskus Sivis https://www.kokouskaytannot.fi/

Teaching methods

Contact lessons
Independent study: data acquisition and exercises
Written and spoken individual and group assignments
Online exams

Completion alternatives

Demonstrations of competencies

Student workload

108 h, including 26 h contact learning

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

Written and spoken assignments
Online exams
Active participation in the assignments and submitting the assignments on time
Self assessment
Peer assessment

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

- Material provided by the teacher
- Juholin, E. (2022). Communicare! Ota viestinnän ilmiöt ja strategiat haltuun (8. uud. p.). Infor / Management Institute of Finland MIF.
- SeAMK's Instructions for Written Work https://seamk.libguides.com/KirjallistenToidenOhje
- Kielitoimiston ohjepankki (Kotus) http://www.kielitoimistonohjepankki.fi/
- Kielijelppi http://www.kielijelppi.fi/
- Opintokeskus Sivis https://www.kokouskaytannot.fi/

Teaching methods

Contact lessons
Independent study: data acquisition and exercises
Written and spoken individual and group assignments
Online exams

Completion alternatives

Demonstrations of competencies

Student workload

108 h, including 26 h contact learning

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

Written and spoken assignments
Online exams
Active participation in the assignments and submitting the assignments on time
Self assessment
Peer assessment

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

- Material provided by the teacher
- Juholin, E. (2022). Communicare! Ota viestinnän ilmiöt ja strategiat haltuun (8. uud. p.). Infor / Management Institute of Finland MIF.
- SeAMK's Instructions for Written Work https://seamk.libguides.com/KirjallistenToidenOhje
- Kielitoimiston ohjepankki (Kotus) http://www.kielitoimistonohjepankki.fi/
- Kielijelppi http://www.kielijelppi.fi/
- Opintokeskus Sivis https://www.kokouskaytannot.fi/

Teaching methods

Contact lessons
Independent study: data acquisition and exercises
Written and spoken individual and group assignments
Online exams

Completion alternatives

Demonstrations of competencies

Student workload

108 h, including 26 h contact learning

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

Written and spoken assignments
Online exams
Active participation in the assignments and submitting the assignments on time
Self assessment
Peer assessment

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

- Material provided by the teacher
- Juholin, E. (2022). Communicare! Ota viestinnän ilmiöt ja strategiat haltuun (8. uud. p.). Infor / Management Institute of Finland MIF.
- SeAMK's Instructions for Written Work https://seamk.libguides.com/KirjallistenToidenOhje
- Kielitoimiston ohjepankki (Kotus) http://www.kielitoimistonohjepankki.fi/
- Kielijelppi http://www.kielijelppi.fi/
- Opintokeskus Sivis https://www.kokouskaytannot.fi/

Teaching methods

Contact lessons
Independent study: data acquisition and exercises
Written and spoken individual and group assignments
Online exams

Completion alternatives

Demonstrations of competencies

Student workload

108 h, including 26 h contact learning

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

Written and spoken assignments
Online exams
Active participation in the assignments and submitting the assignments on time
Self assessment
Peer assessment

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

- Helsingin yliopiston kielikeskus (i.a.).Kielijelppi. http://www.kielijelppi.fi/
- Juholin, E. (2022). Communicare!: Ota viestinnän ilmiöt ja strategiat haltuun (Kahdeksas uudistettu painos). Infor / Management Institute of Finland MIF Oy.
- Jyväskylän yliopisto Kielikeskus. (i.a.) Kielikompassi. https://kielikompassi.jyu.fi/puheviestinta/tietomajakka/maja_tietomajakka.shtml
- Kirjoittajan ABC-kortti. (i.a.). http://webcgi.oulu.fi/oykk/abc/
- Seinäjoen ammattikorkeakoulu. (2022). Kirjallisten töiden ohje. https://seamk.libguides.com/KirjallistenToidenOhje
Other materials recommended by the teacher.

Teaching methods

Contact learning, e-learning as applicable concerning some exercises.
- Written and oral assignments and exercises, personal and group work
- Network (online) exams
- Self-access learning.

Employer connections

No training period included.

Exam schedules

The dates and times of the online exams and retake opportunities are mentioned in the study course's Moodle for each exam.

Completion alternatives

demonstration of skills

Student workload

108 hours

Further information

Health care and social work teaching material also:
Mäkisalo-Ropponen, M. (2012). Vuorovaikutustaidot sosiaali- ja terveysalalla. (1. - 2. p.). Sanoma Pro Oy.
Roivas, M. & Karjalainen, A. L. (2013). Sosiaali- ja terveysalan viestintä. Edita.

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

Evaluation based on active participation in oral assignments and exercises, network exams.

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

- Material provided by the teacher
- Juholin, E. (2022). Communicare! Ota viestinnän ilmiöt ja strategiat haltuun (8. uud. p.). Infor / Management Institute of Finland MIF.
- SeAMK's Instructions for Written Work https://seamk.libguides.com/KirjallistenToidenOhje
- Kielitoimiston ohjepankki (Kotus) http://www.kielitoimistonohjepankki.fi/
- Kielijelppi http://www.kielijelppi.fi/
- Opintokeskus Sivis https://www.kokouskaytannot.fi/

Teaching methods

Hybrid learning, contact lessons and Teams lessons
Independent study: data acquisition and exercises
Written and spoken individual and group assignments
Online exams

Exam schedules

Exam and assignment times will be announced during the course.

Student workload

108 h, including 18 h contact learning / Teams-learning

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

Written and spoken assignments
Online exams
Active participation in the assignments and submitting the assignments on time
Self assessment
Peer assessment

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

- Helsingin yliopiston kielikeskus (i.a.).Kielijelppi. http://www.kielijelppi.fi/
- Juholin, E. (2022). Communicare!: Ota viestinnän ilmiöt ja strategiat haltuun (Kahdeksas uudistettu painos). Infor / Management Institute of Finland MIF Oy.
- Jyväskylän yliopisto Kielikeskus. (i.a.) Kielikompassi. https://kielikompassi.jyu.fi/puheviestinta/tietomajakka/maja_tietomajakka.shtml
- Kirjoittajan ABC-kortti. (i.a.). http://webcgi.oulu.fi/oykk/abc/
- Seinäjoen ammattikorkeakoulu. (2022). Kirjallisten töiden ohje. https://seamk.libguides.com/KirjallistenToidenOhje
Other materials recommended by the teacher.

Teaching methods

Contact learning, e-learning as applicable concerning some exercises.
- Written and oral assignments and exercises, personal and group work
- Network (online) exams
- Self-access learning.

Employer connections

No training period included.

Exam schedules

The dates and times of the online exams and retake opportunities are mentioned in the study course's Moodle for each exam.

Completion alternatives

demonstration of skills

Student workload

108 hours

Further information

Health care and social work teaching material also:
Mäkisalo-Ropponen, M. (2012). Vuorovaikutustaidot sosiaali- ja terveysalalla. (1. - 2. p.). Sanoma Pro Oy.
Roivas, M. & Karjalainen, A. L. (2013). Sosiaali- ja terveysalan viestintä. Edita.

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

Evaluation based on active participation in oral assignments and exercises, network (online) exams.

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

- Helsingin yliopiston kielikeskus (i.a.).Kielijelppi. http://www.kielijelppi.fi/
- Juholin, E. (2022). Communicare!: Ota viestinnän ilmiöt ja strategiat haltuun (Kahdeksas uudistettu painos). Infor / Management Institute of Finland MIF Oy. Also E-book available.
- Jyväskylän yliopisto Kielikeskus. (i.a.) Kielikompassi. https://kielikompassi.jyu.fi/puheviestinta/tietomajakka/maja_tietomajakka.shtml
- Kirjoittajan ABC-kortti. (i.a.). http://webcgi.oulu.fi/oykk/abc/
- Seinäjoen ammattikorkeakoulu. (2022). Kirjallisten töiden ohje. https://seamk.libguides.com/KirjallistenToidenOhje
Other materials recommended by the teacher.

Teaching methods

Contact learning, e-learning as applicable concerning some exercises.
- Written and oral assignments and exercises, personal and group work
- Network (online) exams
- Self-access learning.

Employer connections

No training period included.

Exam schedules

The dates and times of the online exams and retake opportunities are mentioned in the study course's Moodle for each exam.

Completion alternatives

demonstration of skills

Student workload

108 hours

Further information

Health care and social work teaching material also:
Mäkisalo-Ropponen, M. (2012). Vuorovaikutustaidot sosiaali- ja terveysalalla. (1. - 2. p.). Sanoma Pro Oy.
Roivas, M. & Karjalainen, A. L. (2013). Sosiaali- ja terveysalan viestintä. Edita.

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

Evaluation based on active participation in oral assignments and exercises, network (online) exams.

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

- Material provided by the teacher
- Juholin, E. (2022). Communicare! Ota viestinnän ilmiöt ja strategiat haltuun (8. uud. p.). Infor / Management Institute of Finland MIF.
- SeAMK's Instructions for Written Work https://seamk.libguides.com/KirjallistenToidenOhje
- Kielitoimiston ohjepankki (Kotus) http://www.kielitoimistonohjepankki.fi/
- Kielijelppi http://www.kielijelppi.fi/
- Opintokeskus Sivis https://www.kokouskaytannot.fi/

Teaching methods

Contact lessons, hybrid teaching and Teams lessons
Independent study: data acquisition and exercises
Written and spoken individual and group assignments

Exam schedules

Exam and assignment times will be announced during the course.

Student workload

108 h, including 20 h lessons

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

Written and spoken assignments
Online exams
Active participation in the assignments and submitting the assignments on time
Self assessment
Peer assessment

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

- Material provided by the teacher
- Juholin, E. (2022). Communicare! Ota viestinnän ilmiöt ja strategiat haltuun (8. uud. p.). Infor / Management Institute of Finland MIF.
- SeAMK's Instructions for Written Work https://seamk.libguides.com/KirjallistenToidenOhje
- Kielitoimiston ohjepankki (Kotus) http://www.kielitoimistonohjepankki.fi/
- Kielijelppi http://www.kielijelppi.fi/
- Opintokeskus Sivis https://www.kokouskaytannot.fi/

Teaching methods

Contact lessons
Independent study: data acquisition and exercises
Written and spoken individual and group assignments
Online exams

Exam schedules

Exam and assignment times will be announced during the course.

Student workload

108 h, including 28 h contact learning

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

Written and spoken assignments
Online exams
Active participation in the assignments and submitting the assignments on time
Self assessment
Peer assessment

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

- Material provided by the teacher
- Juholin, E. (2022). Communicare! Ota viestinnän ilmiöt ja strategiat haltuun (8. uud. p.). Infor / Management Institute of Finland MIF.
- SeAMK's Instructions for Written Work https://seamk.libguides.com/KirjallistenToidenOhje
- Kielitoimiston ohjepankki (Kotus) http://www.kielitoimistonohjepankki.fi/
- Kielijelppi http://www.kielijelppi.fi/
- Opintokeskus Sivis https://www.kokouskaytannot.fi/

Teaching methods

Contact lessons
Independent study: data acquisition and exercises
Written and spoken individual and group assignments
Online exams

Exam schedules

Exam and assignment times will be announced during the course.

Student workload

108 h, including 28 h contact learning

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

Written and spoken assignments
Online exams
Active participation in the assignments and submitting the assignments on time
Self assessment
Peer assessment

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

- Material provided by the teacher
- Juholin, E. (2022). Communicare! Ota viestinnän ilmiöt ja strategiat haltuun (8. uud. p.). Infor / Management Institute of Finland MIF.
- SeAMK's Instructions for Written Work https://seamk.libguides.com/KirjallistenToidenOhje
- Kielitoimiston ohjepankki (Kotus) http://www.kielitoimistonohjepankki.fi/
- Kielijelppi http://www.kielijelppi.fi/
- Opintokeskus Sivis https://www.kokouskaytannot.fi/

Teaching methods

Contact lessons
Independent study: data acquisition and exercises
Written and spoken individual and group assignments
Online exams

Exam schedules

Exam and assignment times will be announced during the course.

Student workload

108 h, including 28 h contact learning

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

Written and spoken assignments
Online exams
Active participation in the assignments and submitting the assignments on time
Self assessment
Peer assessment

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

- Material provided by the teacher
- Juholin, E. (2022). Communicare! Ota viestinnän ilmiöt ja strategiat haltuun (8. uud. p.). Infor / Management Institute of Finland MIF.
- SeAMK's Instructions for Written Work https://seamk.libguides.com/KirjallistenToidenOhje
- Kielitoimiston ohjepankki (Kotus) http://www.kielitoimistonohjepankki.fi/
- Kielijelppi http://www.kielijelppi.fi/
- Opintokeskus Sivis https://www.kokouskaytannot.fi/

Teaching methods

Contact lessons
Independent study: data acquisition and exercises
Written and spoken individual and group assignments
Online exams

Exam schedules

Exam and assignment times will be announced during the course.

Student workload

108 h, including 28 h contact learning

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

Written and spoken assignments
Online exams
Active participation in the assignments and submitting the assignments on time
Self assessment
Peer assessment

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

- Material provided by the teacher
- Juholin, E. (2022). Communicare! Ota viestinnän ilmiöt ja strategiat haltuun (8. uud. p.). Infor / Management Institute of Finland MIF.
- SeAMK's Instructions for Written Work https://seamk.libguides.com/KirjallistenToidenOhje
- Kielitoimiston ohjepankki (Kotus) http://www.kielitoimistonohjepankki.fi/
- Kielijelppi http://www.kielijelppi.fi/
- Opintokeskus Sivis https://www.kokouskaytannot.fi/

Teaching methods

Contact lessons
Independent study: data acquisition and exercises
Written and spoken individual and group assignments
Online exams

Exam schedules

Exam and assignment times will be announced during the course.

Student workload

108 h, including 28 h contact learning

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

Written and spoken assignments
Online exams
Active participation in the assignments and submitting the assignments on time
Self assessment
Peer assessment

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

- Material provided by the teacher
- Juholin, E. (2022). Communicare! Ota viestinnän ilmiöt ja strategiat haltuun (8. uud. p.). Infor / Management Institute of Finland MIF.
- SeAMK's Instructions for Written Work https://seamk.libguides.com/KirjallistenToidenOhje
- Kielitoimiston ohjepankki (Kotus) http://www.kielitoimistonohjepankki.fi/
- Kielijelppi http://www.kielijelppi.fi/
- Opintokeskus Sivis https://www.kokouskaytannot.fi/

Teaching methods

Contact lessons
Independent study: data acquisition and exercises
Written and spoken individual and group assignments
Online exams

Exam schedules

Exam and assignment times will be announced during the course.

Student workload

108 h, including 28 h contact learning

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

Written and spoken assignments
Online exams
Active participation in the assignments and submitting the assignments on time
Self assessment
Peer assessment