Communication and negotiation skills 2 (3cr)

Objective

Upon completion of the course, students will
be familiar with the stages of process writing and its advantages, be able to produce formal written material, be able to write clear instructions and specifications, know how to write scientific reports, use citations, and creating a bibliography, have skills in argumentation and debating, have command of various situations involving public appearances as well as giving presentations and holding discussions, and
be competent in holding negotiations and conferences.

Content

Writing instructions and specifications, Writing proposals, Reports, Analysing texts and criticising sources, Academic writing, Argumentation, Presentations, Negotiations and discussions, Meetings, Grammar

Qualifications

No previous studies are required.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Grading will be announced during the course.

Materials

- Kauppinen A., Nummi J. & Savola T. 2005. Tekniikan viestintä. Kirjoittamisen ja puhumisen käsikirja. 4th or 5th edition. Edita
Availability: https://plari.amkit.fi/vwebv/search?sk=fi_ENsearchArg=tekniikan+viestint%C3%A4&searchCode=TALL&limitTo=none&recCount=25&searchType=1&page.search.search.button=Hae

- Instructions for Writing a Thesis. Seinäjoki University of Applied Sciences

Teaching methods

Group work, oral presentations, and written assignments