Basics of Communication Skills (3cr)

Evaluation scale

1-5

Objective

Oral communication: Students will identify reasons for fear of making presentations (stage fright) and how to control it. They will make an effective presentation, understand ways of listening and will be aware of their own ways of listening. Students will recognize different phenomina of group communication. They will be able to influence the communication of the group and be a part of the group.
Written communication: Students are able to compile an effective CV, quote texts, know the basics of making references, and write proper language.

Content

Oral communication: Be competent in controlling their fear of making presentations, effective performance, ways of listening, and the basics of group communication.
Written communication: making a CV, summarizing/quoting, and the use of Finnish

Materials

Material given by the teacher, other material will be announced at the beginning of the course

Teaching methods

Lectures, exercises, independent study

Student workload

Total work load of the course: 78 h

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

5 Excellent command of knowledge and skills in accordance with the learning outcomes
3 Good command of knowledge and skills in accordance with the learning outcomes
1 Satisfactory command of knowledge and skills in accordance with the learning outcomes

Qualifications

No previous studies are required.