Working Life Communication (2cr)

Objective

The student
- can communicate as expert in various multicultural work environments
- can produce work-related texts, taking into account the style and accessibility
- can write instructional texts taking into account the latest standards and practices in their field
- is able to critically and reasonably evaluate and apply research data in their field
- is able to produce scientific texts with sources and references
- is able to update their job search documents
- is able to use artificial intelligence responsibly for text ideation and finalization.

Content

Communication in projects and research and development tasks, communication in a multicultural environment, instructional texts, argumentation, goal-oriented discussions, accessible documents and document standards, research writing, review of job search documents and steps.

Qualifications

Communication Skills course or similar knowledge and skills.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student is able to produce comprehensible texts, but there is much room for improvement in terms of form and style. Argumentation is lacking. There are deficiencies in the use of artificial intelligence, and its use is not justified. The student's activity in meetings is modest.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student is able to produce accessible texts, but the argumentation is somewhat lacking. The student is able to apply the appropriate standard to the subject matter in their assignments. The use of artificial intelligence is partially marked appropriately and its use is justified. The student has returned all assignments on time and has actively participated in meetings.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student is able to produce high-quality and accessible texts. The student is able to argue. The student is able to apply the appropriate standard to the subject matter in their assignments. The use of artificial intelligence is appropriately indicated and justified. The student has submitted all assignments on time and participated actively in meetings.

Materials

Kauppinen, A., Nummi, J. & Savola, T. Uusin painos. Tekniikan viestintä: Kirjoittamisen ja puhumisen käsikirja. Helsinki: Edita