Academic year 2023 - 2024

• Human and environment (LM00BM63-3002),
       17.08.2023 – 01.09.2023,  3 cr  (TKN23SHNU) — Face-to-face +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  Learning outcomes
  You will understand social responsibility and the effects of the climate change to humans and environment. You can apply research information for your assignments and you will understand the calculating methods of the carbon footprint and water footprint.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  -

  Course contents

  Social responsibility
  Carbon footprint
  Water footprint

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria - grade 1 and 2

  1 Adequate: You will know social responsibility and the effects of the climate change to humans and environment. You will know the calculating methods of the carbon footprint and water footprint.
  
  2 Satisfactory: You will understand social responsibility and the effects of the climate change to humans and environment. You will understand the calculating methods of the carbon footprint and water footprint.

  Assessment criteria - grade 3 and 4

  3 Good: You will understand social responsibility and the effects of the climate change to humans and environment. You can apply to practice the calculating methods of the carbon footprint and water footprint.
  
  4 Very good: You can apply to practice and analyze social responsibility and the effects of the climate change to humans and environment. You can apply to practice and analyze the calculating methods of the carbon footprint and water footprint.

  Assessment criteria - grade 5

  5 Excellent: You can evaluate the effects of social responsibility and the climate change to humans and environment. You can apply to practice and evaluate the calculating methods of the carbon footprint and water footprint.

  Further information

  LM00BC04 Vesijalanjälki 1 op is approved part performance in this course.

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  Language of instruction

  English

  Location and time

  August 2023, JAMK main campus Rajakatu, Jyväskylä.

  Planned learning activities, teaching methods and guidance

  Lessons, group work and independent study.

  Learning materials and recommended literature

  Are introduced in start lesson.

  Lecturer(s)

  Tarja Stenman

  Campus

  Institute of Bioeconomy

  Timing

  17.08.2023 - 01.09.2023

  Learning assignments and student workload

  Lessons, group work and independent study 81 hours.

  Groups

  • TKN23SHNU

  Degree Programme

  Bachelor's Degree Programme in Agricultural and Rural Industries

  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Credits

  • 3 cr
• Future Factory Project (All degrees) (ZZPP0920-3043),
       04.09.2023 – 22.12.2023,  10 cr  (TLS20S1, ...) — Face-to-face, Online learning +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  Course competences
  Learning and information management competence
  Entrepreneurship, innovation and working community competence
  Internationalisation and communications competence
  
  The object of the course
  During the course, you will acquire the skills to plan and implement work life development projects. Together with the student team, you apply the knowledge of your professional field, incl. Sustainable development skills and the competence acquired through InnoFlash and Entrepreneurship courses (customer-oriented innovation, design and solution methods, entrepreneurial approach) to diverse development processes in working life.
  
  The learning objectives
  After completing the course, you will be able to project work life development challenges and work on a project. You operate responsibly and customer-oriented in a diverse project team and networks. Through your interaction and the sharing of your own expertise, you promote the solution of working life development projects (including RDI projects). You apply sustainable development skills as well as innovation and project methods as part of development work.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  Innoflash 2 cr, Entrepreneurship 3 cr or equivalent competences

  Course contents

  Stages and tools of project planning and preparation of a project plan
  Transforming the development challenge of working life into a project and implementing the project
  Application of professional competence and sustainable development skills in project work
  Working in a diverse team and working on the customer interface

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria, passed/failed

  The criteria for acceptable performance are:
  Learning and information management competence
  - You can acquire and apply knowledge and methods of sustainable development and your field in a working life development project.
  - You can evaluate and develop your own skills and share your skills in the project team.
  Entrepreneurship, innovation and working community competence
  - You will be able to draw up a project plan for the implementation of a given development project, using project planning tools and applying your innovation and entrepreneurship skills and methods.
  - You can implement and evaluate a working life development project and act as a member of a project team.
  Internationalisation and communications competence
  - You will be able to act responsibly as a member of a diverse project team.
  - You can engage in a constructive dialogue with the project team and project stakeholder representatives.
  - You can communicate in work-life interaction and communication situations and make appropriate use of different communication forms, channels and environments.
  
  The assessment of the course consists of two parts
  1) Project planning skills 3 cr (Moodle online course)
  2) Implementation of a project in a diverse student group 7 cr
  
  Demonstration of competence
  1) Project planning skills 3 cr (online course)
  - online exam
  - an approved project plan produced by the team
  
  2) Implementation of a project in a diverse student group 7 cr
  Competence based assessment is based on:
  a) To the portfolio and reflection (incl. reflection on one's own activities, peer feedback, possible working life and supervisor feedback)
  In the portfolio, you will be able to justify the stages of project implementation and evaluate the tools and methods you use in the project and their suitability for solving the development challenge of working life.
  You will be able to critically reflect on your project work, your own activities, your own role and define the next steps in developing your project skills. (self-assessment and feedback discussion, peer feedback, feedback from potential working life and mentor)
  b) The usable output (s) of the project arising as a group work for the Client

  Further information

  Implementation parts of the course:
  Project planning competence 3 cr (Moodle online course)
  Sustainable development 2 cr (Moodle online course)
  Implementation of a project in a diverse student group 5 cr
  
  You will choose the part of Project planning competence instead of TTC2070 Project Management and Practices 4 cr if you want to act in projects in which you develop digital solutions for working life.
  
  Instead of the part of Implementation of a project in a diverse student group (7 cr), you can complete the courses Concept Lab (5 cr) or FF Ticorporate Demolab 1 (5 cr).

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  Language of instruction

  Finnish

  Planned learning activities, teaching methods and guidance

  Note! This implementation is in finnish! All students completing FF project studies 10 ECTS in fall 2023 are enrolled for this course implementation.
  
  1. The student starts his studies by selecting the assignment you want to work on in Moodle. Recognition of Prior Learning and Experience -applications must be handled before the selection of the assignment.
  2. After selecting an assignment, the student joins the assignment-specific Moodle workspace by self-registration and joins the project group.
  
  Between joint meetings, the student groups work under student leadership and meet with coaches according to the assigned schedule.
  
  FF project planning 3 cr
  Implementation of the FF project 5 cr
  Sustainable development 2 cr
  
  3 cr FF Project planning:
  
  This part of the couse is implemented flexibly as online studies and distance learning. . Studies include independent study and teamwork. The course utilizes digital and interactive tools. The student group agrees on how to implement teamwork. Group guidance supports task performance.
  During the course, you plan a small-scale project related to the development needs of working life in the student team. Project planning proceeds in stages. During the stages, you will independently study the theory related to project activities, share your sectoral expertise and your sustainable development expertise in the student team. You use design support tools at different stages of the design work. As a result of the phased work, a project plan is created, which you present together with your student team.
  
  5 cr Project implementation:
  
  Competence assessment is based on reflection (incl. Reflection on one's own activities, peer feedback, possible working life and feedback from the supervisor)
  You will be able to justify the stages of project implementation and evaluate the tools and methods you use in the project and their suitability for solving the development challenge of working life.
  You will be able to critically reflect on your project work, your own activities, your own role and define the next steps in developing your project skills. (self-assessment and feedback discussion, peer feedback, feedback from potential working life and mentor)
  The client will be provided with the usable output (s) of the project as group work.
  
  2 cr Sustainable development:
  1 cr independent online studies and 1 cr consideration and review of sustainable development goals in the planning and implementation of the project.

  Lecturer(s)

  Eetu Lehtonen, Kristiina Juntunen, Juha Ruuska, Kaisa Kinnunen, Aapeli Piesala, Johanna Lehosmaa, Veli-Matti Häkkinen, Katri Kainulainen, Jenni Ikola-Mäki, Petrus Syvänperä, Marika Puttonen, Teppo Flyktman, Mari Hakkarainen, Emilia Lahdenperä, Jenni Koivumäki, Teemu Laitinen, Hanna-Riikka Kantelinen

  Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

  To be announced at the beginning of the course.

  Timing

  04.09.2023 - 22.12.2023

  Learning assignments and student workload

  Project Planning 3 cr
  Sustainable Development 2 cr
  Project Implementation 5 cr

  Enrollment

  01.08.2023 - 25.08.2023

  Groups

  • TLS20S1
  • TSA21SA
  • TSA21SB
  • MPT21S1
  • TLS20SB
  • SOS20SM
  • TLS20SA
  • SKO21SM

  Alternative learning methods

  Accreditation (replacement and inclusion)
  Recognition of prior or informal learning
  Studification
  More detailed instructions can be found in the degree regulations and the study guide:
  https://www.jamk.fi/en/for-students/degree-student/recognition-of-prior-learning-and-experience
  
  Applications for accreditation must be sent before the start of the course, at the latest in the first week of the course before the selection of the assignment. Applications received after this will not be processed.

  Seats

  0 - 500

  Assessment methods

  Project Planning 3 cr:
  • Online exam (50%) Pass/Fail (individual task)
  • Presentation of the preliminary project plan (50%) Pass/Fail (group task)
  
  Sustainable Development 2 cr + Project implementation 5 cr:
  • Online exam of sustainable development. Pass/Fail (individual task)
  • reflection (incl. Reflection on one's own activities and in a group, peer feedback, possible working life and supervisor's feedback) Pass/Fail
  • Project plan Pass/Fail (group task)
  • Project report Pass/Fail (group task)

  Degree Programme

  Bachelor's Degree Programme in Music Pedagogue, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Logistics, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Rehabilitation Counselling, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Occupational Therapy, Bachelor's Degree Programme in International Business, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Service Business, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Team Academy, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Energy and Environmental Technology, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Social Services, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Tourism Management, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Mechanical Engineering, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Information and Communications Technology, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Purchasing and Logistics Engineering, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Information and Communications Technology, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Business Management, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Physiotherapy, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Agricultural and Rural Industries

  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face, Online learning

  Share of R&D studies

  10 cr

  Share of virtual studies

  5 cr

  Credits

  • 10 cr

  Unit

  University Services
• Future Factory Project (ZZPP0920-3044),
       15.01.2024 – 31.05.2024,  10 cr — Face-to-face, Online learning +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  Course competences
  Learning and information management competence
  Entrepreneurship, innovation and working community competence
  Internationalisation and communications competence
  
  The object of the course
  During the course, you will acquire the skills to plan and implement work life development projects. Together with the student team, you apply the knowledge of your professional field, incl. Sustainable development skills and the competence acquired through InnoFlash and Entrepreneurship courses (customer-oriented innovation, design and solution methods, entrepreneurial approach) to diverse development processes in working life.
  
  The learning objectives
  After completing the course, you will be able to project work life development challenges and work on a project. You operate responsibly and customer-oriented in a diverse project team and networks. Through your interaction and the sharing of your own expertise, you promote the solution of working life development projects (including RDI projects). You apply sustainable development skills as well as innovation and project methods as part of development work.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  Innoflash 2 cr, Entrepreneurship 3 cr or equivalent competences

  Course contents

  Stages and tools of project planning and preparation of a project plan
  Transforming the development challenge of working life into a project and implementing the project
  Application of professional competence and sustainable development skills in project work
  Working in a diverse team and working on the customer interface

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria, passed/failed

  The criteria for acceptable performance are:
  Learning and information management competence
  - You can acquire and apply knowledge and methods of sustainable development and your field in a working life development project.
  - You can evaluate and develop your own skills and share your skills in the project team.
  Entrepreneurship, innovation and working community competence
  - You will be able to draw up a project plan for the implementation of a given development project, using project planning tools and applying your innovation and entrepreneurship skills and methods.
  - You can implement and evaluate a working life development project and act as a member of a project team.
  Internationalisation and communications competence
  - You will be able to act responsibly as a member of a diverse project team.
  - You can engage in a constructive dialogue with the project team and project stakeholder representatives.
  - You can communicate in work-life interaction and communication situations and make appropriate use of different communication forms, channels and environments.
  
  The assessment of the course consists of two parts
  1) Project planning skills 3 cr (Moodle online course)
  2) Implementation of a project in a diverse student group 7 cr
  
  Demonstration of competence
  1) Project planning skills 3 cr (online course)
  - online exam
  - an approved project plan produced by the team
  
  2) Implementation of a project in a diverse student group 7 cr
  Competence based assessment is based on:
  a) To the portfolio and reflection (incl. reflection on one's own activities, peer feedback, possible working life and supervisor feedback)
  In the portfolio, you will be able to justify the stages of project implementation and evaluate the tools and methods you use in the project and their suitability for solving the development challenge of working life.
  You will be able to critically reflect on your project work, your own activities, your own role and define the next steps in developing your project skills. (self-assessment and feedback discussion, peer feedback, feedback from potential working life and mentor)
  b) The usable output (s) of the project arising as a group work for the Client

  Further information

  Implementation parts of the course:
  Project planning competence 3 cr (Moodle online course)
  Sustainable development 2 cr (Moodle online course)
  Implementation of a project in a diverse student group 5 cr
  
  You will choose the part of Project planning competence instead of TTC2070 Project Management and Practices 4 cr if you want to act in projects in which you develop digital solutions for working life.
  
  Instead of the part of Implementation of a project in a diverse student group (7 cr), you can complete the courses Concept Lab (5 cr) or FF Ticorporate Demolab 1 (5 cr).

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  Language of instruction

  English

  Planned learning activities, teaching methods and guidance

  All students completing FF project studies 10 ECTS in spring 2024 are enrolled for this course implementation. THIS COURSE IS ONLY IN ENGLISH!
  
  1. The student starts his studies on 30.1. by selecting the assignment you want to work on in Moodle. There are assignments in both Finnish and English, from which the student can freely choose the assignment that interests him. This takes place after study info.
  2. After selecting an assignment, the student joins the assignment-specific Moodle workspace by self-registration and joins the project group.
  
  
  
  The FF project planning 3 cr independently and in a group
  Implementation of the FF project, 5 cr is a project implemented in a group.
  Sustainable development 2 cr
  
  3 cr FF Project planning:
  
  Studies include independent study and teamwork. The course utilizes digital and interactive tools. The student group agrees on how to implement teamwork. Group guidance supports task performance.
  During the course, you plan a small-scale project related to the development needs of working life in the student team. Project planning proceeds in stages. During the stages, you will independently study the theory related to project activities, share your sectoral expertise and your sustainable development expertise in the student team. You use design support tools at different stages of the design work. As a result of the phased work, a project plan is created, which you present together with your student team.
  
  5 cr Project implementation:
  
  Competence assessment is based on reflection (incl. Reflection on one's own activities, peer feedback, possible working life and feedback from the supervisor)
  You will be able to justify the stages of project implementation and evaluate the tools and methods you use in the project and their suitability for solving the development challenge of working life.
  You will be able to critically reflect on your project work, your own activities, your own role and define the next steps in developing your project skills. (self-assessment and feedback discussion, peer feedback, feedback from potential working life and mentor)
  The client will be provided with the usable output (s) of the project as group work.

  Lecturer(s)

  Emilia Lahdenperä, Hanna-Riikka Kantelinen, Mikko Keskinen, Marika Puttonen

  Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

  To be announced at the beginning of the course.

  Timing

  15.01.2024 - 31.05.2024

  Learning assignments and student workload

  Project Planning 3 cr
  Sustainable Development 2 cr
  Project Implementation 5 cr

  Enrollment

  20.11.2023 - 04.01.2024

  Alternative learning methods

  Accreditation (replacement and inclusion)
  Recognition of prior or informal learning
  Studification
  More detailed instructions can be found in the degree regulations and the study guide:
  https://www.jamk.fi/en/for-students/degree-student/recognition-of-prior-learning-and-experience
  
  Applications for accreditation must be sent before the start of the course, at the latest in the first week of the course before the selection of the assignment. Applications received after this will not be processed.

  Seats

  0 - 500

  Assessment methods

  Project Planning 3 cr Pass/Fail :
  • Online exam (50%) (individual task)
  • Presentation of the preliminary project plan (50%) (group task)
  
  Sustainable Development 2 cr + Project implementation 5 cr Pass/Fail:
  • Online exam of sustainable development. (individual task)
  • reflection (incl. Reflection on one's own activities and in a group, peer feedback, possible working life and supervisor's feedback)
  • Project plan (group task)
  • Project report (group task)

  Degree Programme

  Bachelor's Degree Programme in Music Pedagogue, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Logistics, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Rehabilitation Counselling, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Occupational Therapy, Bachelor's Degree Programme in International Business, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Service Business, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Team Academy, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Energy and Environmental Technology, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Social Services, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Tourism Management, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Mechanical Engineering, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Information and Communications Technology, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Purchasing and Logistics Engineering, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Information and Communications Technology, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Business Management, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Physiotherapy, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Agricultural and Rural Industries

  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face, Online learning

  Share of R&D studies

  10 cr

  Share of virtual studies

  5 cr

  Credits

  • 10 cr

  Unit

  University Services
• Entrepreneurship (ZZPP0750-3136),
       18.09.2023 – 21.12.2023,  3 cr — Online learning +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  Purpose of the course:
  During this course, you will acquire basic knowledge of entrepreneurship and profitable business in action-driven ways. You will assess your own entrepreneurial capabilities and expand your understanding of the sector with the help of company stories, for example. During the course, you will work in a multidisciplinary team in which you will develop a business idea.
  
  Course competences:
  Internationalisation and communications competence
  Learning and information management competence
  Entrepreneurship, innovation and working community competence
  
  Course learning outcomes:
  1. You recognise and are able to assess your own capabilities and attitudes concerning entrepreneurship.
  2. You know the concept of internal entrepreneurship, what it means to become an entrepreneur and the significance of entrepreneurship and innovations in society.
  3. You understand the preconditions of profitable business.
  4. You understand and recognise the role of customer relationship in business and are able to apply this knowledge.
  5. You demonstrate an ability for self-management in an entrepreneurial way in a multidisciplinary team.
  6. You identify the customers’ needs and find business opportunities in them.
  7. You are familiar with and capable of utilising the JAMK and EduFutura entrepreneurship and innovation environments and the related support services.

  Course contents

  You recognise the skills of your own internal entrepreneurship and use them to develop the course business idea.
  
  Based on your experience, observations and the knowledge you have acquired, you form a conception of market needs or demand in response to which you develop your own turnkey solution/business concept (service/product concept).
  
  You act in a multidisciplinary small group in which you reflect upon and assess the business opportunities of the idea and share their opportunities for success with other students in the course. The ideas are tested with potential customers and further developed on the basis of the feedback received.
  
  The development and communication tools used in the assessment and development of the ideas include the Business Model Canvas and the Value Proposition Canvas.

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria, passed/failed

  You recognise the features of your own inner entrepreneurship and utilise them in the development of a business idea and demonstrate an ability for self-management in an entrepreneurial way in a multidisciplinary team.
  
  You understand the role of entrepreneurship in society and in your own sector. You understand the principles of profitable business.
  
  In customer situations or services, you identify needs in response to which you develop a business idea together with your multidisciplinary team.
  
  You understand the role of customers in the development of business ideas and the principles of value creation.

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  Language of instruction

  English

  Planned learning activities, teaching methods and guidance

  Learning methods
  - Flipped learning
  - project learning
  
  The course includes workshops, group work, independent work, coaching and expert lectures. Studies and teaching involve co-operation with companies and entrepreneurship partners / networks in the region (eg Jyväskylän Yritystehdas, JES, EduFutura). The most important part of learning is your own activity and its self-assessment. You will always be prepared for meetings (such as lectures, group work). The course supports a learning culture where you, as individual and in groups, learn to face and deal with uncertainty and failure with the support of mentors, and to strengthen risk-taking, courage and decision-making, as well as the ability to put things into practice and achieve them purposefully. You work in a small group where you give birth to a business idea. You evaluate the business potential and customer value of the idea.

  Learning materials and recommended literature

  Blank,Dorf: The Startup Owner's Manual
  Osterwalder&al.: Value Proposition Design
  Osterwalder&Pigneur: Business Model Generation

  Lecturer(s)

  Antony Smal, Teemu Laitinen, Suvi Salminen

  Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

  There are no exams in this course.

  Timing

  18.09.2023 - 21.12.2023

  Learning assignments and student workload

  1. Your entrepreneurial traits (15%)
  2. Active participation in group work, business idea development (70%)
  3. Descriptions of activities, presentations of results and outputs (eg presentation of business idea) and evaluations of own and group activities (15%)

  Enrollment

  01.08.2023 - 25.08.2023

  Content scheduling

  Contact implementation
  3*45 min start seminar
  3*45 min workshop
  3*45 min workshop
  3*45 min workshop
  3*45 min workshop
  3*45 min workshop
  3*45 min end seminar

  Seats

  0 - 60

  Assessment methods

  The course is implemented through project based learning, in which the lectures, group work and independent work complement each other. Assessment methods include direct feedback from the teacher, assessment of the development of the student's own competence, peer review of the group and written final feedback from the teacher.

  Degree Programme

  Bachelor's Degree Programme in Music Pedagogue, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Logistics, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Occupational Therapy, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Rehabilitation Counselling, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Construction and Civil Engineering, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Service Business, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Energy and Environmental Technology, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Electrical and Automation Engineering, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Team Academy, Degree Programme in Midwifery, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Social Services, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Mechanical Engineering, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Business Information Technology, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Information and Communications Technology, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Information and Communications Technology, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Business Management, Degree Programme in Nursing, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Agricultural and Rural Industries, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Physiotherapy

  Mode of delivery

  Online learning

  Share of R&D studies

  3 cr

  Share of virtual studies

  3 cr

  Credits

  • 3 cr

  Unit

  School of Business
• Entrepreneurship (ZZPP0750-3138),
       28.08.2023 – 15.12.2023,  3 cr — Face-to-face +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  Purpose of the course:
  During this course, you will acquire basic knowledge of entrepreneurship and profitable business in action-driven ways. You will assess your own entrepreneurial capabilities and expand your understanding of the sector with the help of company stories, for example. During the course, you will work in a multidisciplinary team in which you will develop a business idea.
  
  Course competences:
  Internationalisation and communications competence
  Learning and information management competence
  Entrepreneurship, innovation and working community competence
  
  Course learning outcomes:
  1. You recognise and are able to assess your own capabilities and attitudes concerning entrepreneurship.
  2. You know the concept of internal entrepreneurship, what it means to become an entrepreneur and the significance of entrepreneurship and innovations in society.
  3. You understand the preconditions of profitable business.
  4. You understand and recognise the role of customer relationship in business and are able to apply this knowledge.
  5. You demonstrate an ability for self-management in an entrepreneurial way in a multidisciplinary team.
  6. You identify the customers’ needs and find business opportunities in them.
  7. You are familiar with and capable of utilising the JAMK and EduFutura entrepreneurship and innovation environments and the related support services.

  Course contents

  You recognise the skills of your own internal entrepreneurship and use them to develop the course business idea.
  
  Based on your experience, observations and the knowledge you have acquired, you form a conception of market needs or demand in response to which you develop your own turnkey solution/business concept (service/product concept).
  
  You act in a multidisciplinary small group in which you reflect upon and assess the business opportunities of the idea and share their opportunities for success with other students in the course. The ideas are tested with potential customers and further developed on the basis of the feedback received.
  
  The development and communication tools used in the assessment and development of the ideas include the Business Model Canvas and the Value Proposition Canvas.

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria, passed/failed

  You recognise the features of your own inner entrepreneurship and utilise them in the development of a business idea and demonstrate an ability for self-management in an entrepreneurial way in a multidisciplinary team.
  
  You understand the role of entrepreneurship in society and in your own sector. You understand the principles of profitable business.
  
  In customer situations or services, you identify needs in response to which you develop a business idea together with your multidisciplinary team.
  
  You understand the role of customers in the development of business ideas and the principles of value creation.

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  Language of instruction

  English

  Planned learning activities, teaching methods and guidance

  Learning methods
  - Flipped learning
  - project learning
  
  The course includes workshops, group work, independent work, coaching and expert lectures. Studies and teaching involve co-operation with companies and entrepreneurship partners / networks in the region (eg Jyväskylän Yritystehdas, JES, EduFutura). The most important part of learning is your own activity and its self-assessment. You will always be prepared for meetings (such as lectures, group work). The course supports a learning culture where you, as individual and in groups, learn to face and deal with uncertainty and failure with the support of mentors, and to strengthen risk-taking, courage and decision-making, as well as the ability to put things into practice and achieve them purposefully. You work in a small group where you give birth to a business idea. You evaluate the business potential and customer value of the idea.

  Learning materials and recommended literature

  Blank,Dorf: The Startup Owner's Manual
  Osterwalder&al.: Value Proposition Design
  Osterwalder&Pigneur: Business Model Generation

  Lecturer(s)

  Juha Ruuska, Suvi Salminen

  Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

  There are no exams in this course.

  Timing

  28.08.2023 - 15.12.2023

  Learning assignments and student workload

  1. Your entrepreneurial traits (15%)
  2. Active participation in group work, business idea development (70%)
  3. Descriptions of activities, presentations of results and outputs (eg presentation of business idea) and evaluations of own and group activities (15%)

  Enrollment

  01.08.2023 - 25.08.2023

  Content scheduling

  Contact implementation
  3*45 min start seminar
  3*45 min workshop
  3*45 min workshop
  3*45 min workshop
  3*45 min workshop
  3*45 min workshop
  3*45 min end seminar

  Seats

  0 - 35

  Assessment methods

  The course is implemented through project based learning, in which the lectures, group work and independent work complement each other. Assessment methods include direct feedback from the teacher, assessment of the development of the student's own competence, peer review of the group and written final feedback from the teacher.

  Degree Programme

  Bachelor's Degree Programme in Music Pedagogue, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Logistics, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Occupational Therapy, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Rehabilitation Counselling, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Construction and Civil Engineering, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Service Business, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Energy and Environmental Technology, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Electrical and Automation Engineering, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Team Academy, Degree Programme in Midwifery, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Social Services, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Mechanical Engineering, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Business Information Technology, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Information and Communications Technology, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Information and Communications Technology, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Business Management, Degree Programme in Nursing, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Agricultural and Rural Industries, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Physiotherapy

  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Share of R&D studies

  3 cr

  Credits

  • 3 cr

  Unit

  School of Business
• Entrepreneurship (ZZPP0750-3139),
       28.08.2023 – 15.12.2023,  3 cr — Face-to-face +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  Purpose of the course:
  During this course, you will acquire basic knowledge of entrepreneurship and profitable business in action-driven ways. You will assess your own entrepreneurial capabilities and expand your understanding of the sector with the help of company stories, for example. During the course, you will work in a multidisciplinary team in which you will develop a business idea.
  
  Course competences:
  Internationalisation and communications competence
  Learning and information management competence
  Entrepreneurship, innovation and working community competence
  
  Course learning outcomes:
  1. You recognise and are able to assess your own capabilities and attitudes concerning entrepreneurship.
  2. You know the concept of internal entrepreneurship, what it means to become an entrepreneur and the significance of entrepreneurship and innovations in society.
  3. You understand the preconditions of profitable business.
  4. You understand and recognise the role of customer relationship in business and are able to apply this knowledge.
  5. You demonstrate an ability for self-management in an entrepreneurial way in a multidisciplinary team.
  6. You identify the customers’ needs and find business opportunities in them.
  7. You are familiar with and capable of utilising the JAMK and EduFutura entrepreneurship and innovation environments and the related support services.

  Course contents

  You recognise the skills of your own internal entrepreneurship and use them to develop the course business idea.
  
  Based on your experience, observations and the knowledge you have acquired, you form a conception of market needs or demand in response to which you develop your own turnkey solution/business concept (service/product concept).
  
  You act in a multidisciplinary small group in which you reflect upon and assess the business opportunities of the idea and share their opportunities for success with other students in the course. The ideas are tested with potential customers and further developed on the basis of the feedback received.
  
  The development and communication tools used in the assessment and development of the ideas include the Business Model Canvas and the Value Proposition Canvas.

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria, passed/failed

  You recognise the features of your own inner entrepreneurship and utilise them in the development of a business idea and demonstrate an ability for self-management in an entrepreneurial way in a multidisciplinary team.
  
  You understand the role of entrepreneurship in society and in your own sector. You understand the principles of profitable business.
  
  In customer situations or services, you identify needs in response to which you develop a business idea together with your multidisciplinary team.
  
  You understand the role of customers in the development of business ideas and the principles of value creation.

  ---

  Language of instruction

  English

  Planned learning activities, teaching methods and guidance

  Learning methods
  - Flipped learning
  - project learning
  
  The course includes workshops, group work, independent work, coaching and expert lectures. Studies and teaching involve co-operation with companies and entrepreneurship partners / networks in the region (eg Jyväskylän Yritystehdas, JES, EduFutura). The most important part of learning is your own activity and its self-assessment. You will always be prepared for meetings (such as lectures, group work). The course supports a learning culture where you, as individual and in groups, learn to face and deal with uncertainty and failure with the support of mentors, and to strengthen risk-taking, courage and decision-making, as well as the ability to put things into practice and achieve them purposefully. You work in a small group where you give birth to a business idea. You evaluate the business potential and customer value of the idea.

  Learning materials and recommended literature

  Blank,Dorf: The Startup Owner's Manual
  Osterwalder&al.: Value Proposition Design
  Osterwalder&Pigneur: Business Model Generation

  Lecturer(s)

  Jouni Huotari, Teemu Laitinen, Suvi Salminen

  Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

  There are no exams in this course.

  Timing

  28.08.2023 - 15.12.2023

  Learning assignments and student workload

  1. Your entrepreneurial traits (15%)
  2. Active participation in group work, business idea development (70%)
  3. Descriptions of activities, presentations of results and outputs (eg presentation of business idea) and evaluations of own and group activities (15%)

  Enrollment

  01.08.2023 - 25.08.2023

  Content scheduling

  Contact implementation
  3*45 min start seminar
  3*45 min workshop
  3*45 min workshop
  3*45 min workshop
  3*45 min workshop
  3*45 min workshop
  3*45 min end seminar

  Seats

  0 - 35

  Assessment methods

  The course is implemented through project based learning, in which the lectures, group work and independent work complement each other. Assessment methods include direct feedback from the teacher, assessment of the development of the student's own competence, peer review of the group and written final feedback from the teacher.

  Degree Programme

  Bachelor's Degree Programme in Music Pedagogue, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Logistics, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Occupational Therapy, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Rehabilitation Counselling, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Construction and Civil Engineering, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Service Business, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Energy and Environmental Technology, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Electrical and Automation Engineering, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Team Academy, Degree Programme in Midwifery, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Social Services, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Mechanical Engineering, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Business Information Technology, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Information and Communications Technology, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Information and Communications Technology, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Business Management, Degree Programme in Nursing, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Agricultural and Rural Industries, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Physiotherapy

  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Share of R&D studies

  3 cr

  Credits

  • 3 cr

  Unit

  School of Business
• Entrepreneurship (ZZPP0750-3141),
       28.08.2023 – 15.12.2023,  3 cr — Face-to-face +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  Purpose of the course:
  During this course, you will acquire basic knowledge of entrepreneurship and profitable business in action-driven ways. You will assess your own entrepreneurial capabilities and expand your understanding of the sector with the help of company stories, for example. During the course, you will work in a multidisciplinary team in which you will develop a business idea.
  
  Course competences:
  Internationalisation and communications competence
  Learning and information management competence
  Entrepreneurship, innovation and working community competence
  
  Course learning outcomes:
  1. You recognise and are able to assess your own capabilities and attitudes concerning entrepreneurship.
  2. You know the concept of internal entrepreneurship, what it means to become an entrepreneur and the significance of entrepreneurship and innovations in society.
  3. You understand the preconditions of profitable business.
  4. You understand and recognise the role of customer relationship in business and are able to apply this knowledge.
  5. You demonstrate an ability for self-management in an entrepreneurial way in a multidisciplinary team.
  6. You identify the customers’ needs and find business opportunities in them.
  7. You are familiar with and capable of utilising the JAMK and EduFutura entrepreneurship and innovation environments and the related support services.

  Course contents

  You recognise the skills of your own internal entrepreneurship and use them to develop the course business idea.
  
  Based on your experience, observations and the knowledge you have acquired, you form a conception of market needs or demand in response to which you develop your own turnkey solution/business concept (service/product concept).
  
  You act in a multidisciplinary small group in which you reflect upon and assess the business opportunities of the idea and share their opportunities for success with other students in the course. The ideas are tested with potential customers and further developed on the basis of the feedback received.
  
  The development and communication tools used in the assessment and development of the ideas include the Business Model Canvas and the Value Proposition Canvas.

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria, passed/failed

  You recognise the features of your own inner entrepreneurship and utilise them in the development of a business idea and demonstrate an ability for self-management in an entrepreneurial way in a multidisciplinary team.
  
  You understand the role of entrepreneurship in society and in your own sector. You understand the principles of profitable business.
  
  In customer situations or services, you identify needs in response to which you develop a business idea together with your multidisciplinary team.
  
  You understand the role of customers in the development of business ideas and the principles of value creation.

  ---

  Language of instruction

  Finnish

  Planned learning activities, teaching methods and guidance

  Learning methods
  - Flipped learning
  - project learning
  
  The course includes workshops, group work, independent work, coaching and expert lectures. Studies and teaching involve co-operation with companies and entrepreneurship partners / networks in the region (eg Jyväskylän Yritystehdas, JES, EduFutura). The most important part of learning is your own activity and its self-assessment. You will always be prepared for meetings (such as lectures, group work). The course supports a learning culture where you, as individual and in groups, learn to face and deal with uncertainty and failure with the support of mentors, and to strengthen risk-taking, courage and decision-making, as well as the ability to put things into practice and achieve them purposefully. You work in a small group where you give birth to a business idea. You evaluate the business potential and customer value of the idea.

  Learning materials and recommended literature

  Blank,Dorf: The Startup Owner's Manual
  Osterwalder&al.: Value Proposition Design
  Osterwalder&Pigneur: Business Model Generation

  Lecturer(s)

  Vesa Kuhanen, Matti Mieskolainen, Suvi Salminen

  Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

  There are no exams in this course.

  Timing

  28.08.2023 - 15.12.2023

  Learning assignments and student workload

  1. Your entrepreneurial traits (15%)
  2. Active participation in group work, business idea development (70%)
  3. Descriptions of activities, presentations of results and outputs (eg presentation of business idea) and evaluations of own and group activities (15%)

  Enrollment

  01.08.2023 - 25.08.2023

  Content scheduling

  Contact implementation
  3*45 min start seminar
  3*45 min workshop
  3*45 min workshop
  3*45 min workshop
  3*45 min workshop
  3*45 min workshop
  3*45 min end seminar

  Seats

  0 - 50

  Assessment methods

  The course is implemented through project based learning, in which the lectures, group work and independent work complement each other. Assessment methods include direct feedback from the teacher, assessment of the development of the student's own competence, peer review of the group and written final feedback from the teacher.

  Degree Programme

  Bachelor's Degree Programme in Music Pedagogue, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Logistics, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Occupational Therapy, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Rehabilitation Counselling, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Construction and Civil Engineering, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Service Business, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Energy and Environmental Technology, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Electrical and Automation Engineering, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Team Academy, Degree Programme in Midwifery, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Social Services, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Mechanical Engineering, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Business Information Technology, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Information and Communications Technology, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Information and Communications Technology, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Business Management, Degree Programme in Nursing, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Agricultural and Rural Industries, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Physiotherapy

  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Share of R&D studies

  3 cr

  Credits

  • 3 cr

  Unit

  School of Business
• Entrepreneurship (ZZPP0750-3142),
       28.08.2023 – 15.12.2023,  3 cr — Face-to-face +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  Purpose of the course:
  During this course, you will acquire basic knowledge of entrepreneurship and profitable business in action-driven ways. You will assess your own entrepreneurial capabilities and expand your understanding of the sector with the help of company stories, for example. During the course, you will work in a multidisciplinary team in which you will develop a business idea.
  
  Course competences:
  Internationalisation and communications competence
  Learning and information management competence
  Entrepreneurship, innovation and working community competence
  
  Course learning outcomes:
  1. You recognise and are able to assess your own capabilities and attitudes concerning entrepreneurship.
  2. You know the concept of internal entrepreneurship, what it means to become an entrepreneur and the significance of entrepreneurship and innovations in society.
  3. You understand the preconditions of profitable business.
  4. You understand and recognise the role of customer relationship in business and are able to apply this knowledge.
  5. You demonstrate an ability for self-management in an entrepreneurial way in a multidisciplinary team.
  6. You identify the customers’ needs and find business opportunities in them.
  7. You are familiar with and capable of utilising the JAMK and EduFutura entrepreneurship and innovation environments and the related support services.

  Course contents

  You recognise the skills of your own internal entrepreneurship and use them to develop the course business idea.
  
  Based on your experience, observations and the knowledge you have acquired, you form a conception of market needs or demand in response to which you develop your own turnkey solution/business concept (service/product concept).
  
  You act in a multidisciplinary small group in which you reflect upon and assess the business opportunities of the idea and share their opportunities for success with other students in the course. The ideas are tested with potential customers and further developed on the basis of the feedback received.
  
  The development and communication tools used in the assessment and development of the ideas include the Business Model Canvas and the Value Proposition Canvas.

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria, passed/failed

  You recognise the features of your own inner entrepreneurship and utilise them in the development of a business idea and demonstrate an ability for self-management in an entrepreneurial way in a multidisciplinary team.
  
  You understand the role of entrepreneurship in society and in your own sector. You understand the principles of profitable business.
  
  In customer situations or services, you identify needs in response to which you develop a business idea together with your multidisciplinary team.
  
  You understand the role of customers in the development of business ideas and the principles of value creation.

  ---

  Language of instruction

  Finnish

  Planned learning activities, teaching methods and guidance

  Learning methods
  - Flipped learning
  - project learning
  
  The course includes workshops, group work, independent work, coaching and expert lectures. Studies and teaching involve co-operation with companies and entrepreneurship partners / networks in the region (eg Jyväskylän Yritystehdas, JES, EduFutura). The most important part of learning is your own activity and its self-assessment. You will always be prepared for meetings (such as lectures, group work). The course supports a learning culture where you, as individual and in groups, learn to face and deal with uncertainty and failure with the support of mentors, and to strengthen risk-taking, courage and decision-making, as well as the ability to put things into practice and achieve them purposefully. You work in a small group where you give birth to a business idea. You evaluate the business potential and customer value of the idea.

  Learning materials and recommended literature

  Blank,Dorf: The Startup Owner's Manual
  Osterwalder&al.: Value Proposition Design
  Osterwalder&Pigneur: Business Model Generation

  Lecturer(s)

  Riku Ojanperä, Juha Sipilä, Suvi Salminen

  Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

  There are no exams in this course.

  Timing

  28.08.2023 - 15.12.2023

  Learning assignments and student workload

  1. Your entrepreneurial traits (15%)
  2. Active participation in group work, business idea development (70%)
  3. Descriptions of activities, presentations of results and outputs (eg presentation of business idea) and evaluations of own and group activities (15%)

  Enrollment

  01.08.2023 - 25.08.2023

  Content scheduling

  Contact implementation
  3*45 min start seminar
  3*45 min workshop
  3*45 min workshop
  3*45 min workshop
  3*45 min workshop
  3*45 min workshop
  3*45 min end seminar

  Seats

  0 - 50

  Assessment methods

  The course is implemented through project based learning, in which the lectures, group work and independent work complement each other. Assessment methods include direct feedback from the teacher, assessment of the development of the student's own competence, peer review of the group and written final feedback from the teacher.

  Degree Programme

  Bachelor's Degree Programme in Music Pedagogue, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Logistics, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Occupational Therapy, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Rehabilitation Counselling, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Construction and Civil Engineering, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Service Business, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Energy and Environmental Technology, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Electrical and Automation Engineering, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Team Academy, Degree Programme in Midwifery, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Social Services, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Mechanical Engineering, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Business Information Technology, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Information and Communications Technology, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Information and Communications Technology, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Business Management, Degree Programme in Nursing, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Agricultural and Rural Industries, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Physiotherapy

  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Share of R&D studies

  3 cr

  Credits

  • 3 cr

  Unit

  School of Business
• Entrepreneurship (ZZPP0750-3143),
       28.08.2023 – 15.12.2023,  3 cr — Face-to-face +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  Purpose of the course:
  During this course, you will acquire basic knowledge of entrepreneurship and profitable business in action-driven ways. You will assess your own entrepreneurial capabilities and expand your understanding of the sector with the help of company stories, for example. During the course, you will work in a multidisciplinary team in which you will develop a business idea.
  
  Course competences:
  Internationalisation and communications competence
  Learning and information management competence
  Entrepreneurship, innovation and working community competence
  
  Course learning outcomes:
  1. You recognise and are able to assess your own capabilities and attitudes concerning entrepreneurship.
  2. You know the concept of internal entrepreneurship, what it means to become an entrepreneur and the significance of entrepreneurship and innovations in society.
  3. You understand the preconditions of profitable business.
  4. You understand and recognise the role of customer relationship in business and are able to apply this knowledge.
  5. You demonstrate an ability for self-management in an entrepreneurial way in a multidisciplinary team.
  6. You identify the customers’ needs and find business opportunities in them.
  7. You are familiar with and capable of utilising the JAMK and EduFutura entrepreneurship and innovation environments and the related support services.

  Course contents

  You recognise the skills of your own internal entrepreneurship and use them to develop the course business idea.
  
  Based on your experience, observations and the knowledge you have acquired, you form a conception of market needs or demand in response to which you develop your own turnkey solution/business concept (service/product concept).
  
  You act in a multidisciplinary small group in which you reflect upon and assess the business opportunities of the idea and share their opportunities for success with other students in the course. The ideas are tested with potential customers and further developed on the basis of the feedback received.
  
  The development and communication tools used in the assessment and development of the ideas include the Business Model Canvas and the Value Proposition Canvas.

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria, passed/failed

  You recognise the features of your own inner entrepreneurship and utilise them in the development of a business idea and demonstrate an ability for self-management in an entrepreneurial way in a multidisciplinary team.
  
  You understand the role of entrepreneurship in society and in your own sector. You understand the principles of profitable business.
  
  In customer situations or services, you identify needs in response to which you develop a business idea together with your multidisciplinary team.
  
  You understand the role of customers in the development of business ideas and the principles of value creation.

  ---

  Language of instruction

  Finnish

  Planned learning activities, teaching methods and guidance

  Learning methods
  - Flipped learning
  - project learning
  
  The course includes workshops, group work, independent work, coaching and expert lectures. Studies and teaching involve co-operation with companies and entrepreneurship partners / networks in the region (eg Jyväskylän Yritystehdas, JES, EduFutura). The most important part of learning is your own activity and its self-assessment. You will always be prepared for meetings (such as lectures, group work). The course supports a learning culture where you, as individual and in groups, learn to face and deal with uncertainty and failure with the support of mentors, and to strengthen risk-taking, courage and decision-making, as well as the ability to put things into practice and achieve them purposefully. You work in a small group where you give birth to a business idea. You evaluate the business potential and customer value of the idea.

  Learning materials and recommended literature

  Blank,Dorf: The Startup Owner's Manual
  Osterwalder&al.: Value Proposition Design
  Osterwalder&Pigneur: Business Model Generation

  Lecturer(s)

  Eetu Lehtonen, Suvi Salminen

  Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

  There are no exams in this course.

  Timing

  28.08.2023 - 15.12.2023

  Learning assignments and student workload

  1. Your entrepreneurial traits (15%)
  2. Active participation in group work, business idea development (70%)
  3. Descriptions of activities, presentations of results and outputs (eg presentation of business idea) and evaluations of own and group activities (15%)

  Enrollment

  01.08.2023 - 25.08.2023

  Content scheduling

  Contact implementation
  3*45 min start seminar
  3*45 min workshop
  3*45 min workshop
  3*45 min workshop
  3*45 min workshop
  3*45 min workshop
  3*45 min end seminar

  Seats

  0 - 50

  Assessment methods

  The course is implemented through project based learning, in which the lectures, group work and independent work complement each other. Assessment methods include direct feedback from the teacher, assessment of the development of the student's own competence, peer review of the group and written final feedback from the teacher.

  Degree Programme

  Bachelor's Degree Programme in Music Pedagogue, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Logistics, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Occupational Therapy, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Rehabilitation Counselling, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Construction and Civil Engineering, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Service Business, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Energy and Environmental Technology, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Electrical and Automation Engineering, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Team Academy, Degree Programme in Midwifery, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Social Services, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Mechanical Engineering, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Business Information Technology, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Information and Communications Technology, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Information and Communications Technology, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Business Management, Degree Programme in Nursing, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Agricultural and Rural Industries, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Physiotherapy

  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Share of R&D studies

  3 cr

  Credits

  • 3 cr

  Unit

  School of Business
• Entrepreneurship (ZZPP0750-3144),
       04.09.2023 – 21.12.2023,  3 cr — Face-to-face +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  Purpose of the course:
  During this course, you will acquire basic knowledge of entrepreneurship and profitable business in action-driven ways. You will assess your own entrepreneurial capabilities and expand your understanding of the sector with the help of company stories, for example. During the course, you will work in a multidisciplinary team in which you will develop a business idea.
  
  Course competences:
  Internationalisation and communications competence
  Learning and information management competence
  Entrepreneurship, innovation and working community competence
  
  Course learning outcomes:
  1. You recognise and are able to assess your own capabilities and attitudes concerning entrepreneurship.
  2. You know the concept of internal entrepreneurship, what it means to become an entrepreneur and the significance of entrepreneurship and innovations in society.
  3. You understand the preconditions of profitable business.
  4. You understand and recognise the role of customer relationship in business and are able to apply this knowledge.
  5. You demonstrate an ability for self-management in an entrepreneurial way in a multidisciplinary team.
  6. You identify the customers’ needs and find business opportunities in them.
  7. You are familiar with and capable of utilising the JAMK and EduFutura entrepreneurship and innovation environments and the related support services.

  Course contents

  You recognise the skills of your own internal entrepreneurship and use them to develop the course business idea.
  
  Based on your experience, observations and the knowledge you have acquired, you form a conception of market needs or demand in response to which you develop your own turnkey solution/business concept (service/product concept).
  
  You act in a multidisciplinary small group in which you reflect upon and assess the business opportunities of the idea and share their opportunities for success with other students in the course. The ideas are tested with potential customers and further developed on the basis of the feedback received.
  
  The development and communication tools used in the assessment and development of the ideas include the Business Model Canvas and the Value Proposition Canvas.

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria, passed/failed

  You recognise the features of your own inner entrepreneurship and utilise them in the development of a business idea and demonstrate an ability for self-management in an entrepreneurial way in a multidisciplinary team.
  
  You understand the role of entrepreneurship in society and in your own sector. You understand the principles of profitable business.
  
  In customer situations or services, you identify needs in response to which you develop a business idea together with your multidisciplinary team.
  
  You understand the role of customers in the development of business ideas and the principles of value creation.

  ---

  Language of instruction

  Finnish

  Planned learning activities, teaching methods and guidance

  Learning methods
  - Flipped learning
  - project learning
  
  The course includes workshops, group work, independent work, coaching and expert lectures. Studies and teaching involve co-operation with companies and entrepreneurship partners / networks in the region (eg Jyväskylän Yritystehdas, JES, EduFutura). The most important part of learning is your own activity and its self-assessment. You will always be prepared for meetings (such as lectures, group work). The course supports a learning culture where you, as individual and in groups, learn to face and deal with uncertainty and failure with the support of mentors, and to strengthen risk-taking, courage and decision-making, as well as the ability to put things into practice and achieve them purposefully. You work in a small group where you give birth to a business idea. You evaluate the business potential and customer value of the idea.

  Learning materials and recommended literature

  Blank,Dorf: The Startup Owner's Manual
  Osterwalder&al.: Value Proposition Design
  Osterwalder&Pigneur: Business Model Generation

  Lecturer(s)

  Teemu Laitinen, Mikko Keskinen, Suvi Salminen

  Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

  There are no exams in this course.

  Timing

  04.09.2023 - 21.12.2023

  Learning assignments and student workload

  1. Your entrepreneurial traits (15%)
  2. Active participation in group work, business idea development (70%)
  3. Descriptions of activities, presentations of results and outputs (eg presentation of business idea) and evaluations of own and group activities (15%)

  Enrollment

  01.08.2023 - 25.08.2023

  Content scheduling

  Contact implementation
  3*45 min start seminar
  3*45 min workshop
  3*45 min workshop
  3*45 min workshop
  3*45 min workshop
  3*45 min workshop
  3*45 min end seminar

  Seats

  0 - 50

  Assessment methods

  The course is implemented through project based learning, in which the lectures, group work and independent work complement each other. Assessment methods include direct feedback from the teacher, assessment of the development of the student's own competence, peer review of the group and written final feedback from the teacher.

  Degree Programme

  Bachelor's Degree Programme in Music Pedagogue, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Logistics, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Occupational Therapy, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Rehabilitation Counselling, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Construction and Civil Engineering, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Service Business, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Energy and Environmental Technology, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Electrical and Automation Engineering, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Team Academy, Degree Programme in Midwifery, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Social Services, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Mechanical Engineering, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Business Information Technology, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Information and Communications Technology, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Information and Communications Technology, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Business Management, Degree Programme in Nursing, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Agricultural and Rural Industries, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Physiotherapy

  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Share of R&D studies

  3 cr

  Credits

  • 3 cr

  Unit

  School of Business
• Entrepreneurship (ZZPP0750-3145),
       18.09.2023 – 21.12.2023,  3 cr — Face-to-face +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  Purpose of the course:
  During this course, you will acquire basic knowledge of entrepreneurship and profitable business in action-driven ways. You will assess your own entrepreneurial capabilities and expand your understanding of the sector with the help of company stories, for example. During the course, you will work in a multidisciplinary team in which you will develop a business idea.
  
  Course competences:
  Internationalisation and communications competence
  Learning and information management competence
  Entrepreneurship, innovation and working community competence
  
  Course learning outcomes:
  1. You recognise and are able to assess your own capabilities and attitudes concerning entrepreneurship.
  2. You know the concept of internal entrepreneurship, what it means to become an entrepreneur and the significance of entrepreneurship and innovations in society.
  3. You understand the preconditions of profitable business.
  4. You understand and recognise the role of customer relationship in business and are able to apply this knowledge.
  5. You demonstrate an ability for self-management in an entrepreneurial way in a multidisciplinary team.
  6. You identify the customers’ needs and find business opportunities in them.
  7. You are familiar with and capable of utilising the JAMK and EduFutura entrepreneurship and innovation environments and the related support services.

  Course contents

  You recognise the skills of your own internal entrepreneurship and use them to develop the course business idea.
  
  Based on your experience, observations and the knowledge you have acquired, you form a conception of market needs or demand in response to which you develop your own turnkey solution/business concept (service/product concept).
  
  You act in a multidisciplinary small group in which you reflect upon and assess the business opportunities of the idea and share their opportunities for success with other students in the course. The ideas are tested with potential customers and further developed on the basis of the feedback received.
  
  The development and communication tools used in the assessment and development of the ideas include the Business Model Canvas and the Value Proposition Canvas.

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria, passed/failed

  You recognise the features of your own inner entrepreneurship and utilise them in the development of a business idea and demonstrate an ability for self-management in an entrepreneurial way in a multidisciplinary team.
  
  You understand the role of entrepreneurship in society and in your own sector. You understand the principles of profitable business.
  
  In customer situations or services, you identify needs in response to which you develop a business idea together with your multidisciplinary team.
  
  You understand the role of customers in the development of business ideas and the principles of value creation.

  ---

  Language of instruction

  Finnish

  Planned learning activities, teaching methods and guidance

  Learning methods
  - Flipped learning
  - project learning
  
  The course includes workshops, group work, independent work, coaching and expert lectures. Studies and teaching involve co-operation with companies and entrepreneurship partners / networks in the region (eg Jyväskylän Yritystehdas, JES, EduFutura). The most important part of learning is your own activity and its self-assessment. You will always be prepared for meetings (such as lectures, group work). The course supports a learning culture where you, as individual and in groups, learn to face and deal with uncertainty and failure with the support of mentors, and to strengthen risk-taking, courage and decision-making, as well as the ability to put things into practice and achieve them purposefully. You work in a small group where you give birth to a business idea. You evaluate the business potential and customer value of the idea.

  Learning materials and recommended literature

  Blank,Dorf: The Startup Owner's Manual
  Osterwalder&al.: Value Proposition Design
  Osterwalder&Pigneur: Business Model Generation

  Lecturer(s)

  Riku Ojanperä, Suvi Salminen

  Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

  There are no exams in this course.

  Timing

  18.09.2023 - 21.12.2023

  Learning assignments and student workload

  1. Your entrepreneurial traits (15%)
  2. Active participation in group work, business idea development (70%)
  3. Descriptions of activities, presentations of results and outputs (eg presentation of business idea) and evaluations of own and group activities (15%)

  Enrollment

  01.08.2023 - 24.08.2023

  Content scheduling

  Contact implementation
  3*45 min start seminar
  3*45 min workshop
  3*45 min workshop
  3*45 min workshop
  3*45 min workshop
  3*45 min workshop
  3*45 min end seminar

  Seats

  0 - 50

  Assessment methods

  The course is implemented through project based learning, in which the lectures, group work and independent work complement each other. Assessment methods include direct feedback from the teacher, assessment of the development of the student's own competence, peer review of the group and written final feedback from the teacher.

  Degree Programme

  Bachelor's Degree Programme in Music Pedagogue, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Logistics, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Occupational Therapy, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Rehabilitation Counselling, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Construction and Civil Engineering, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Service Business, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Energy and Environmental Technology, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Electrical and Automation Engineering, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Team Academy, Degree Programme in Midwifery, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Social Services, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Mechanical Engineering, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Business Information Technology, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Information and Communications Technology, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Information and Communications Technology, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Business Management, Degree Programme in Nursing, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Agricultural and Rural Industries, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Physiotherapy

  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Share of R&D studies

  3 cr

  Credits

  • 3 cr

  Unit

  School of Business
• Entrepreneurship (ZZPP0750-3146),
       18.09.2023 – 21.12.2023,  3 cr — Online learning +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  Purpose of the course:
  During this course, you will acquire basic knowledge of entrepreneurship and profitable business in action-driven ways. You will assess your own entrepreneurial capabilities and expand your understanding of the sector with the help of company stories, for example. During the course, you will work in a multidisciplinary team in which you will develop a business idea.
  
  Course competences:
  Internationalisation and communications competence
  Learning and information management competence
  Entrepreneurship, innovation and working community competence
  
  Course learning outcomes:
  1. You recognise and are able to assess your own capabilities and attitudes concerning entrepreneurship.
  2. You know the concept of internal entrepreneurship, what it means to become an entrepreneur and the significance of entrepreneurship and innovations in society.
  3. You understand the preconditions of profitable business.
  4. You understand and recognise the role of customer relationship in business and are able to apply this knowledge.
  5. You demonstrate an ability for self-management in an entrepreneurial way in a multidisciplinary team.
  6. You identify the customers’ needs and find business opportunities in them.
  7. You are familiar with and capable of utilising the JAMK and EduFutura entrepreneurship and innovation environments and the related support services.

  Course contents

  You recognise the skills of your own internal entrepreneurship and use them to develop the course business idea.
  
  Based on your experience, observations and the knowledge you have acquired, you form a conception of market needs or demand in response to which you develop your own turnkey solution/business concept (service/product concept).
  
  You act in a multidisciplinary small group in which you reflect upon and assess the business opportunities of the idea and share their opportunities for success with other students in the course. The ideas are tested with potential customers and further developed on the basis of the feedback received.
  
  The development and communication tools used in the assessment and development of the ideas include the Business Model Canvas and the Value Proposition Canvas.

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria, passed/failed

  You recognise the features of your own inner entrepreneurship and utilise them in the development of a business idea and demonstrate an ability for self-management in an entrepreneurial way in a multidisciplinary team.
  
  You understand the role of entrepreneurship in society and in your own sector. You understand the principles of profitable business.
  
  In customer situations or services, you identify needs in response to which you develop a business idea together with your multidisciplinary team.
  
  You understand the role of customers in the development of business ideas and the principles of value creation.

  ---

  Language of instruction

  Finnish

  Planned learning activities, teaching methods and guidance

  Learning methods
  - Flipped learning
  - project learning
  
  The course includes workshops, group work, independent work, coaching and expert lectures. Studies and teaching involve co-operation with companies and entrepreneurship partners / networks in the region (eg Jyväskylän Yritystehdas, JES, EduFutura). The most important part of learning is your own activity and its self-assessment. You will always be prepared for meetings (such as lectures, group work). The course supports a learning culture where you, as individual and in groups, learn to face and deal with uncertainty and failure with the support of mentors, and to strengthen risk-taking, courage and decision-making, as well as the ability to put things into practice and achieve them purposefully. You work in a small group where you give birth to a business idea. You evaluate the business potential and customer value of the idea.

  Learning materials and recommended literature

  Blank,Dorf: The Startup Owner's Manual
  Osterwalder&al.: Value Proposition Design
  Osterwalder&Pigneur: Business Model Generation

  Lecturer(s)

  Anu Pelkonen, Juuso Hassi, Suvi Salminen

  Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

  There are no exams in this course.

  Timing

  18.09.2023 - 21.12.2023

  Learning assignments and student workload

  1. Your entrepreneurial traits (15%)
  2. Active participation in group work, business idea development (70%)
  3. Descriptions of activities, presentations of results and outputs (eg presentation of business idea) and evaluations of own and group activities (15%)
  
  Webinars and supervision 7h, independent work 33h and group work 41h

  Enrollment

  01.08.2023 - 25.08.2023

  Content scheduling

  Contact implementation:
  3*45 min start webinar
  3*45 min Webinar and supervision
  3*45 min end webinar

  Seats

  20 - 60

  Assessment methods

  The course is implemented through project based learning, in which the lectures, group work and independent work complement each other. Assessment methods include direct feedback from the supervisor, self- and peer review and final feedback.

  Degree Programme

  Bachelor's Degree Programme in Music Pedagogue, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Logistics, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Occupational Therapy, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Rehabilitation Counselling, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Construction and Civil Engineering, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Service Business, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Energy and Environmental Technology, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Electrical and Automation Engineering, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Team Academy, Degree Programme in Midwifery, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Social Services, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Mechanical Engineering, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Business Information Technology, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Information and Communications Technology, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Information and Communications Technology, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Business Management, Degree Programme in Nursing, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Agricultural and Rural Industries, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Physiotherapy

  Mode of delivery

  Online learning

  Share of R&D studies

  3 cr

  Share of virtual studies

  3 cr

  Credits

  • 3 cr

  Unit

  School of Business
• Entrepreneurship (ZZPP0750-3147),
       04.09.2023 – 15.12.2023,  3 cr — Online learning +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  Purpose of the course:
  During this course, you will acquire basic knowledge of entrepreneurship and profitable business in action-driven ways. You will assess your own entrepreneurial capabilities and expand your understanding of the sector with the help of company stories, for example. During the course, you will work in a multidisciplinary team in which you will develop a business idea.
  
  Course competences:
  Internationalisation and communications competence
  Learning and information management competence
  Entrepreneurship, innovation and working community competence
  
  Course learning outcomes:
  1. You recognise and are able to assess your own capabilities and attitudes concerning entrepreneurship.
  2. You know the concept of internal entrepreneurship, what it means to become an entrepreneur and the significance of entrepreneurship and innovations in society.
  3. You understand the preconditions of profitable business.
  4. You understand and recognise the role of customer relationship in business and are able to apply this knowledge.
  5. You demonstrate an ability for self-management in an entrepreneurial way in a multidisciplinary team.
  6. You identify the customers’ needs and find business opportunities in them.
  7. You are familiar with and capable of utilising the JAMK and EduFutura entrepreneurship and innovation environments and the related support services.

  Course contents

  You recognise the skills of your own internal entrepreneurship and use them to develop the course business idea.
  
  Based on your experience, observations and the knowledge you have acquired, you form a conception of market needs or demand in response to which you develop your own turnkey solution/business concept (service/product concept).
  
  You act in a multidisciplinary small group in which you reflect upon and assess the business opportunities of the idea and share their opportunities for success with other students in the course. The ideas are tested with potential customers and further developed on the basis of the feedback received.
  
  The development and communication tools used in the assessment and development of the ideas include the Business Model Canvas and the Value Proposition Canvas.

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria, passed/failed

  You recognise the features of your own inner entrepreneurship and utilise them in the development of a business idea and demonstrate an ability for self-management in an entrepreneurial way in a multidisciplinary team.
  
  You understand the role of entrepreneurship in society and in your own sector. You understand the principles of profitable business.
  
  In customer situations or services, you identify needs in response to which you develop a business idea together with your multidisciplinary team.
  
  You understand the role of customers in the development of business ideas and the principles of value creation.

  ---

  Language of instruction

  Finnish

  Planned learning activities, teaching methods and guidance

  Learning methods
  - Flipped learning
  - project learning
  
  The course includes workshops, group work, independent work, coaching and expert lectures. Studies and teaching involve co-operation with companies and entrepreneurship partners / networks in the region (eg Jyväskylän Yritystehdas, JES, EduFutura). The most important part of learning is your own activity and its self-assessment. You will always be prepared for meetings (such as lectures, group work). The course supports a learning culture where you, as individual and in groups, learn to face and deal with uncertainty and failure with the support of mentors, and to strengthen risk-taking, courage and decision-making, as well as the ability to put things into practice and achieve them purposefully. You work in a small group where you give birth to a business idea. You evaluate the business potential and customer value of the idea.

  Learning materials and recommended literature

  Blank,Dorf: The Startup Owner's Manual
  Osterwalder&al.: Value Proposition Design
  Osterwalder&Pigneur: Business Model Generation

  Lecturer(s)

  Antony Smal, Juuso Hassi, Suvi Salminen

  Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

  There are no exams in this course.

  Timing

  04.09.2023 - 15.12.2023

  Learning assignments and student workload

  1. Your entrepreneurial traits (15%)
  2. Active participation in group work, business idea development (70%)
  3. Descriptions of activities, presentations of results and outputs (eg presentation of business idea) and evaluations of own and group activities (15%)
  
  Webinars and supervision 7h, independent work 33h and group work 41h

  Enrollment

  01.08.2023 - 25.08.2023

  Content scheduling

  Contact implementation:
  3*45 min start webinar
  3*45 min Webinar and supervision
  3*45 min end webinar

  Seats

  20 - 60

  Assessment methods

  The course is implemented through project based learning, in which the lectures, group work and independent work complement each other. Assessment methods include direct feedback from the supervisor, self- and peer review and final feedback.

  Degree Programme

  Bachelor's Degree Programme in Music Pedagogue, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Logistics, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Occupational Therapy, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Rehabilitation Counselling, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Construction and Civil Engineering, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Service Business, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Energy and Environmental Technology, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Electrical and Automation Engineering, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Team Academy, Degree Programme in Midwifery, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Social Services, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Mechanical Engineering, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Business Information Technology, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Information and Communications Technology, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Information and Communications Technology, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Business Management, Degree Programme in Nursing, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Agricultural and Rural Industries, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Physiotherapy

  Mode of delivery

  Online learning

  Share of R&D studies

  3 cr

  Share of virtual studies

  3 cr

  Credits

  • 3 cr

  Unit

  School of Business
• Entrepreneurship (ZZPP0750-3148),
       04.09.2023 – 15.12.2023,  3 cr — Online learning +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  Purpose of the course:
  During this course, you will acquire basic knowledge of entrepreneurship and profitable business in action-driven ways. You will assess your own entrepreneurial capabilities and expand your understanding of the sector with the help of company stories, for example. During the course, you will work in a multidisciplinary team in which you will develop a business idea.
  
  Course competences:
  Internationalisation and communications competence
  Learning and information management competence
  Entrepreneurship, innovation and working community competence
  
  Course learning outcomes:
  1. You recognise and are able to assess your own capabilities and attitudes concerning entrepreneurship.
  2. You know the concept of internal entrepreneurship, what it means to become an entrepreneur and the significance of entrepreneurship and innovations in society.
  3. You understand the preconditions of profitable business.
  4. You understand and recognise the role of customer relationship in business and are able to apply this knowledge.
  5. You demonstrate an ability for self-management in an entrepreneurial way in a multidisciplinary team.
  6. You identify the customers’ needs and find business opportunities in them.
  7. You are familiar with and capable of utilising the JAMK and EduFutura entrepreneurship and innovation environments and the related support services.

  Course contents

  You recognise the skills of your own internal entrepreneurship and use them to develop the course business idea.
  
  Based on your experience, observations and the knowledge you have acquired, you form a conception of market needs or demand in response to which you develop your own turnkey solution/business concept (service/product concept).
  
  You act in a multidisciplinary small group in which you reflect upon and assess the business opportunities of the idea and share their opportunities for success with other students in the course. The ideas are tested with potential customers and further developed on the basis of the feedback received.
  
  The development and communication tools used in the assessment and development of the ideas include the Business Model Canvas and the Value Proposition Canvas.

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria, passed/failed

  You recognise the features of your own inner entrepreneurship and utilise them in the development of a business idea and demonstrate an ability for self-management in an entrepreneurial way in a multidisciplinary team.
  
  You understand the role of entrepreneurship in society and in your own sector. You understand the principles of profitable business.
  
  In customer situations or services, you identify needs in response to which you develop a business idea together with your multidisciplinary team.
  
  You understand the role of customers in the development of business ideas and the principles of value creation.

  ---

  Language of instruction

  Finnish

  Planned learning activities, teaching methods and guidance

  Learning methods
  - Flipped learning
  - project learning
  
  The course includes workshops, group work, independent work, coaching and expert lectures. Studies and teaching involve co-operation with companies and entrepreneurship partners / networks in the region (eg Jyväskylän Yritystehdas, JES, EduFutura). The most important part of learning is your own activity and its self-assessment. You will always be prepared for meetings (such as lectures, group work). The course supports a learning culture where you, as individual and in groups, learn to face and deal with uncertainty and failure with the support of mentors, and to strengthen risk-taking, courage and decision-making, as well as the ability to put things into practice and achieve them purposefully. You work in a small group where you give birth to a business idea. You evaluate the business potential and customer value of the idea.

  Learning materials and recommended literature

  Blank,Dorf: The Startup Owner's Manual
  Osterwalder&al.: Value Proposition Design
  Osterwalder&Pigneur: Business Model Generation

  Lecturer(s)

  Johanna Lehosmaa, Hanna-Riikka Kantelinen, Suvi Salminen, Mervi Kuustie

  Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

  There are no exams in this course.

  Timing

  04.09.2023 - 15.12.2023

  Learning assignments and student workload

  1. Your entrepreneurial traits (15%)
  2. Active participation in group work, business idea development (70%)
  3. Descriptions of activities, presentations of results and outputs (eg presentation of business idea) and evaluations of own and group activities (15%)
  
  Webinars and supervision 7h, independent work 33h and group work 41h

  Enrollment

  01.08.2023 - 25.08.2023

  Content scheduling

  Contact implementation:
  3*45 min start webinar
  3*45 min Webinar and supervision
  3*45 min end webinar

  Seats

  20 - 60

  Assessment methods

  The course is implemented through project based learning, in which the lectures, group work and independent work complement each other. Assessment methods include direct feedback from the supervisor, self- and peer review and final feedback.

  Degree Programme

  Bachelor's Degree Programme in Music Pedagogue, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Logistics, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Occupational Therapy, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Rehabilitation Counselling, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Construction and Civil Engineering, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Service Business, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Energy and Environmental Technology, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Electrical and Automation Engineering, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Team Academy, Degree Programme in Midwifery, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Social Services, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Mechanical Engineering, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Business Information Technology, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Information and Communications Technology, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Information and Communications Technology, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Business Management, Degree Programme in Nursing, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Agricultural and Rural Industries, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Physiotherapy

  Mode of delivery

  Online learning

  Share of R&D studies

  3 cr

  Share of virtual studies

  3 cr

  Credits

  • 3 cr

  Unit

  School of Business
• Entrepreneurship (ZZPP0750-3149),
       18.09.2023 – 21.12.2023,  3 cr — Online learning +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  Purpose of the course:
  During this course, you will acquire basic knowledge of entrepreneurship and profitable business in action-driven ways. You will assess your own entrepreneurial capabilities and expand your understanding of the sector with the help of company stories, for example. During the course, you will work in a multidisciplinary team in which you will develop a business idea.
  
  Course competences:
  Internationalisation and communications competence
  Learning and information management competence
  Entrepreneurship, innovation and working community competence
  
  Course learning outcomes:
  1. You recognise and are able to assess your own capabilities and attitudes concerning entrepreneurship.
  2. You know the concept of internal entrepreneurship, what it means to become an entrepreneur and the significance of entrepreneurship and innovations in society.
  3. You understand the preconditions of profitable business.
  4. You understand and recognise the role of customer relationship in business and are able to apply this knowledge.
  5. You demonstrate an ability for self-management in an entrepreneurial way in a multidisciplinary team.
  6. You identify the customers’ needs and find business opportunities in them.
  7. You are familiar with and capable of utilising the JAMK and EduFutura entrepreneurship and innovation environments and the related support services.

  Course contents

  You recognise the skills of your own internal entrepreneurship and use them to develop the course business idea.
  
  Based on your experience, observations and the knowledge you have acquired, you form a conception of market needs or demand in response to which you develop your own turnkey solution/business concept (service/product concept).
  
  You act in a multidisciplinary small group in which you reflect upon and assess the business opportunities of the idea and share their opportunities for success with other students in the course. The ideas are tested with potential customers and further developed on the basis of the feedback received.
  
  The development and communication tools used in the assessment and development of the ideas include the Business Model Canvas and the Value Proposition Canvas.

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria, passed/failed

  You recognise the features of your own inner entrepreneurship and utilise them in the development of a business idea and demonstrate an ability for self-management in an entrepreneurial way in a multidisciplinary team.
  
  You understand the role of entrepreneurship in society and in your own sector. You understand the principles of profitable business.
  
  In customer situations or services, you identify needs in response to which you develop a business idea together with your multidisciplinary team.
  
  You understand the role of customers in the development of business ideas and the principles of value creation.

  ---

  Language of instruction

  Finnish

  Planned learning activities, teaching methods and guidance

  Learning methods
  - Flipped learning
  - project learning
  
  The course includes workshops, group work, independent work, coaching and expert lectures. Studies and teaching involve co-operation with companies and entrepreneurship partners / networks in the region (eg Jyväskylän Yritystehdas, JES, EduFutura). The most important part of learning is your own activity and its self-assessment. You will always be prepared for meetings (such as lectures, group work). The course supports a learning culture where you, as individual and in groups, learn to face and deal with uncertainty and failure with the support of mentors, and to strengthen risk-taking, courage and decision-making, as well as the ability to put things into practice and achieve them purposefully. You work in a small group where you give birth to a business idea. You evaluate the business potential and customer value of the idea.

  Learning materials and recommended literature

  Blank,Dorf: The Startup Owner's Manual
  Osterwalder&al.: Value Proposition Design
  Osterwalder&Pigneur: Business Model Generation

  Lecturer(s)

  Kaisa Kinnunen, Suvi Salminen, Mervi Kuustie

  Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

  There are no exams in this course.

  Timing

  18.09.2023 - 21.12.2023

  Learning assignments and student workload

  1. Your entrepreneurial traits (15%)
  2. Active participation in group work, business idea development (70%)
  3. Descriptions of activities, presentations of results and outputs (eg presentation of business idea) and evaluations of own and group activities (15%)
  
  Webinars and supervision 7h, independent work 33h and group work 41h

  Enrollment

  01.08.2023 - 25.08.2023

  Content scheduling

  Contact implementation:
  3*45 min start webinar
  3*45 min Webinar and supervision
  3*45 min end webinar

  Seats

  20 - 60

  Assessment methods

  The course is implemented through project based learning, in which the lectures, group work and independent work complement each other. Assessment methods include direct feedback from the supervisor, self- and peer review and final feedback.

  Degree Programme

  Bachelor's Degree Programme in Music Pedagogue, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Logistics, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Occupational Therapy, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Rehabilitation Counselling, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Construction and Civil Engineering, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Service Business, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Energy and Environmental Technology, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Electrical and Automation Engineering, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Team Academy, Degree Programme in Midwifery, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Social Services, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Mechanical Engineering, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Business Information Technology, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Information and Communications Technology, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Information and Communications Technology, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Business Management, Degree Programme in Nursing, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Agricultural and Rural Industries, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Physiotherapy

  Mode of delivery

  Online learning

  Share of R&D studies

  3 cr

  Share of virtual studies

  3 cr

  Credits

  • 3 cr

  Unit

  School of Business
• Entrepreneurship (ZZPP0750-3150),
       18.09.2023 – 21.12.2023,  3 cr — Online learning +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  Purpose of the course:
  During this course, you will acquire basic knowledge of entrepreneurship and profitable business in action-driven ways. You will assess your own entrepreneurial capabilities and expand your understanding of the sector with the help of company stories, for example. During the course, you will work in a multidisciplinary team in which you will develop a business idea.
  
  Course competences:
  Internationalisation and communications competence
  Learning and information management competence
  Entrepreneurship, innovation and working community competence
  
  Course learning outcomes:
  1. You recognise and are able to assess your own capabilities and attitudes concerning entrepreneurship.
  2. You know the concept of internal entrepreneurship, what it means to become an entrepreneur and the significance of entrepreneurship and innovations in society.
  3. You understand the preconditions of profitable business.
  4. You understand and recognise the role of customer relationship in business and are able to apply this knowledge.
  5. You demonstrate an ability for self-management in an entrepreneurial way in a multidisciplinary team.
  6. You identify the customers’ needs and find business opportunities in them.
  7. You are familiar with and capable of utilising the JAMK and EduFutura entrepreneurship and innovation environments and the related support services.

  Course contents

  You recognise the skills of your own internal entrepreneurship and use them to develop the course business idea.
  
  Based on your experience, observations and the knowledge you have acquired, you form a conception of market needs or demand in response to which you develop your own turnkey solution/business concept (service/product concept).
  
  You act in a multidisciplinary small group in which you reflect upon and assess the business opportunities of the idea and share their opportunities for success with other students in the course. The ideas are tested with potential customers and further developed on the basis of the feedback received.
  
  The development and communication tools used in the assessment and development of the ideas include the Business Model Canvas and the Value Proposition Canvas.

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria, passed/failed

  You recognise the features of your own inner entrepreneurship and utilise them in the development of a business idea and demonstrate an ability for self-management in an entrepreneurial way in a multidisciplinary team.
  
  You understand the role of entrepreneurship in society and in your own sector. You understand the principles of profitable business.
  
  In customer situations or services, you identify needs in response to which you develop a business idea together with your multidisciplinary team.
  
  You understand the role of customers in the development of business ideas and the principles of value creation.

  ---

  Language of instruction

  Finnish

  Planned learning activities, teaching methods and guidance

  Learning methods
  - Flipped learning
  - project learning
  
  The course includes workshops, group work, independent work, coaching and expert lectures. Studies and teaching involve co-operation with companies and entrepreneurship partners / networks in the region (eg Jyväskylän Yritystehdas, JES, EduFutura). The most important part of learning is your own activity and its self-assessment. You will always be prepared for meetings (such as lectures, group work). The course supports a learning culture where you, as individual and in groups, learn to face and deal with uncertainty and failure with the support of mentors, and to strengthen risk-taking, courage and decision-making, as well as the ability to put things into practice and achieve them purposefully. You work in a small group where you give birth to a business idea. You evaluate the business potential and customer value of the idea.

  Learning materials and recommended literature

  Blank,Dorf: The Startup Owner's Manual
  Osterwalder&al.: Value Proposition Design
  Osterwalder&Pigneur: Business Model Generation

  Lecturer(s)

  Armi Hirvonen, Hanna-Riikka Kantelinen, Suvi Salminen, Suvi Ylänen

  Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

  There are no exams in this course.

  Timing

  18.09.2023 - 21.12.2023

  Learning assignments and student workload

  1. Your entrepreneurial traits (15%)
  2. Active participation in group work, business idea development (70%)
  3. Descriptions of activities, presentations of results and outputs (eg presentation of business idea) and evaluations of own and group activities (15%)
  
  Webinars and supervision 7h, independent work 33h and group work 41h

  Enrollment

  01.08.2023 - 25.08.2023

  Content scheduling

  Contact implementation:
  3*45 min start webinar
  3*45 min Webinar and supervision
  3*45 min end webinar

  Seats

  20 - 60

  Assessment methods

  The course is implemented through project based learning, in which the lectures, group work and independent work complement each other. Assessment methods include direct feedback from the supervisor, self- and peer review and final feedback.

  Degree Programme

  Bachelor's Degree Programme in Music Pedagogue, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Logistics, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Occupational Therapy, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Rehabilitation Counselling, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Construction and Civil Engineering, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Service Business, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Energy and Environmental Technology, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Electrical and Automation Engineering, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Team Academy, Degree Programme in Midwifery, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Social Services, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Mechanical Engineering, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Business Information Technology, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Information and Communications Technology, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Information and Communications Technology, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Business Management, Degree Programme in Nursing, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Agricultural and Rural Industries, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Physiotherapy

  Mode of delivery

  Online learning

  Share of R&D studies

  3 cr

  Share of virtual studies

  3 cr

  Credits

  • 3 cr

  Unit

  School of Business
• Methods of Silviculture (LMSB4600-3005),
       01.01.2024 – 19.05.2024,  6 cr  (LMS22S1) — Face-to-face +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  Purpose of the course
  After completing this course, you are able to choose the right silvicultural measures in different development phases of forest.
  
  Competences
  -forestry competence
  
  Learning outcomes
  You know the biological and economic basics of forest cultivation. You are able to choose the right silvicultural measures and know the forest management guidelines and norms in different development phases of even-aged forest. You know the basics of uneven-aged forest management. You are able to prevent forest damages.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  You know the habitat classification of forests and forest regeneration methods.

  Course contents

  -the basics of stand management
  -young stand management
  -intermediate harvesting
  -peatland forest management
  -forest fertilisation
  -prevention of forest damages
  -uneven-aged management

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria - grade 1 and 2

  Sufficient 1:
  You know the biological and economic basics of forest cultivation and are able to choose the right silvicultural measures for the different development phases of even-aged forest. You know the main features of the forest management guidelines, forest certification criteria and the legislation. You are familiar with the field measurements of young stand treatment and harvesting and know thinning models and special features of peatland forests. You know the basics of uneven-aged forestry. You know main forest damages and means of preventing the damages. Assignments are passed and they follow the instructions.
  
  Satisfactory 2:
  You know the biological and economic basics of forest cultivation and are able to consider them in choosing the right silvicultural measures for the different development phases of even-aged forest. You can define the forest management guidelines, forest certification criteria and the legislation for silvicultural measures. You can do field measurements of young stand treatment and harvesting and can read thinning models and know special features of peatland forests. You can choose suitable measures for uneven-aged forest. You identify main forest damages and are able to prevent the damages timely. Assignments are passed and they follow the instructions.

  Assessment criteria - grade 3 and 4

  Good 3:
  You can apply the biological and economic basics of forest cultivation and are able to consider them in choosing the right silvicultural measures for the different development phases in different development phases of even-aged forest. You can diversely justify the forest care measures on mineral soils and peatlands and apply forest certification criteria and forest legislation. You can do field measurements of young stand treatment and harvesting, can draft funding applications and can apply thinning models. You can estimate suitable measures for uneven-aged forest. You identify main forest damages and are able to prevent them. Assignments are passed and they follow the instructions. Their reporting applies the course material.
  
  
  Very Good 4:
  You can diversely apply the biological and economic basics of forest cultivation. You are able to choose measures and apply diversely the forest management guidelines on mineral soils and peatlands and are able to apply forest certification criteria and forest legislation. You can do field measurements of young stand treatment and harvesting, can apply thinning models, are able to draft funding applications and analyze cost estimates. You are able to estimate the economic and ecological impacts of uneven-aged forest treatments. You identify main forest damages and are able to prevent them. Assignments are passed and they follow the instructions. Their reporting applies diverse sources.

  Assessment criteria - grade 5

  Excellent 5:
  You can diversely and comprehensively apply the biological and economic basics of forest cultivation. You are able to choose alternative measures and to apply diversely the forest management guidelines on mineral soils and peatlands and are able to apply forest certification criteria and forest legislation. You can do field measurements and calculations of young stand treatment and harvesting, can apply thinning models, are able to draft funding applications and cost estimates. You can choose suitable measures for even-aged forest and are able to evaluate the effects of silvicultural measures to stand development and nature. You are able to estimate the economic and ecological boundary conditions considering sustainability in uneven-aged forest treatments. You identify main forest damages and are able to prevent them. Assignments are passed and they follow the instructions. Their reporting is error-free and it applies diverse sources.

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  Language of instruction

  Finnish

  Planned learning activities, teaching methods and guidance

  Lectures, field excursions, assignments, online study

  Learning materials and recommended literature

  Metsanhoidon suositukset: https://metsanhoidonsuositukset.fi; Online materials in Moodle.

  Lecturer(s)

  Arto Riihinen

  Campus

  Institute of Bioeconomy

  Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

  The date of the exam and two retakes are agreed at the beginning of the course.

  Timing

  01.01.2024 - 19.05.2024

  Learning assignments and student workload

  The date of the exam and two retakes are agreed at the beginning of the course.

  Content scheduling

  Pakolliset läsnäolot:
  -15.5. klo 08:15-15:45 maastotunnit: taimikonhoidon mittaukset ja suunnittelu
  -16.5. klo 08:15-15:45 maastotunnit: harvennushakkuun maastotehtävä (not translated)

  Groups

  • LMS22S1

  Assessment methods

  Exam, assignments

  Degree Programme

  Bachelor's Degree Programme in Agricultural and Rural Industries

  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Credits

  • 6 cr

  Unit

  School of Technology
• Development of Agricultural Production Processes (LMSB5200-3005),
       01.01.2024 – 19.05.2024,  5 cr  (LMS22S1) — Face-to-face +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  Purpose of the course
  
  After completing this course, you will be able to choose suitable machinery and equipment chains to achieve the production objectives of an agricultural company. You will be able to search data for meanings relevant to production implementation and interpret their effects to support the development of production at farm level. You will be able to compare and find solutions for performing work in different forms of agricultural production and evaluate the rationality of changing production on the basis of the applicability of machinery, buildings and know-how of a developing farm.
  
  
  
  Competencies of the course
  
  Agricultural competence, Technology competence, Energy competence
  
  
  
  Study objective of the course
  
  After studying this course, you will know how the machinery and equipment chains needed for the production of agricultural enterprises are dimensioned and on what basis the machine and equipment chain options are chosen to implement production objectives.

  Course contents

  Dimensions of labour and energy consumption in agricultural production and machinery chains.
  
  Evaluation of the efficiency of time, land, water, nutrient and energy use of agricultural processes

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria - grade 1 and 2

  1.
  
  After studying this course, you will know how the machinery and equipment chains needed for the production of agricultural enterprises are dimensioned and on what basis the machine chain options are chosen to achieve production objectives.
  
  2.
  
  After studying this course, you will understand how the machinery and equipment chains needed for the production of agricultural enterprises are dimensioned and on what basis the machine and equipment chain options are chosen to implement production objectives.

  Assessment criteria - grade 3 and 4

  3.
  
  After studying this course, you will be able to measure the machinery and equipment chains needed for the production of agricultural enterprises and choose machinery and equipment chain options to achieve production objectives.
  
  4.
  
  After studying this course, you will be able to measure the machinery and equipment chains needed for the production of agricultural enterprises and choose machinery and equipment chain options to achieve production objectives.

  Assessment criteria - grade 5

  5.
  
  After completing this course, you will be able to apply data on the properties of agricultural machinery and equipment to develop new efficient technological production methods in order to achieve agricultural production objectives and enable future investments.

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  Language of instruction

  Finnish

  Planned learning activities, teaching methods and guidance

  This course is targeted to full-time students. Contact lessons consists studying together and going through independent or group assignments. Course also have two days long study trip. Course assignments includes Excel-exercises, research exercises, planning exercises to own or example farm and reports. The assessment of the course is based on the evaluation of the assignments and there are no exam on this course. You have to pass all the assignments to pass the course.
  
  This course uses Moodle as a learning platform. Student receive a feedback from all study assignments (group or individual).

  Learning materials and recommended literature

  Course materials are public open-access materials. Some examples:
  Ahokas, J. 2013. Traktorit ja työkoneet. (https://enpos.weebly.com/uploads/3/6/7/2/3672459/traktorit_ja_tykoneet.pdf)
  Ahokas, J. & Oksanen, T. 2015 Maamekaniikka. Helsingin yliopisto, Maataloustieteiden laitos Julkaisuja 40.
  Rikkonen, P. 2017. Vaihtoehtoisia skenaarioita maataloudesta vuoteen 2030. Luonnonvara- ja biotalouden tutkimus 55/2017.
  Lehtonen, H. ym. 2017. Maatalouden rakennekehitys ja investointitarve vuoteen 2030. Luonnonvara- ja biotalouden tutkimus 19/2017.

  Lecturer(s)

  Juho Pirttiniemi

  Working life cooperation

  Course includes a two days long study trip.

  Campus

  Institute of Bioeconomy

  Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

  There is no exam on this course.

  Timing

  01.01.2024 - 19.05.2024

  Learning assignments and student workload

  The course covers 162 hours of student work. 52 hours of this are devoted to contact teaching and study trip, the rest being spent on independent study.

  Groups

  • LMS22S1

  Assessment methods

  Whole course will be scaled to 100 points and every assignment form one share of this. To pass this course you have to return and have all assignments approved and collect at least 50 points. Grade is directly determined by the amount of points for the assignment: 50-59 points = 1, 60-69 points = 2, 70-79 points = 3, 80-89 points = 4, 90-100 points = 5.

  Degree Programme

  Bachelor's Degree Programme in Agricultural and Rural Industries

  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Credits

  • 5 cr

  Unit

  School of Technology
• Bioeconomy, people and environment (LMSB2500-3005),
       01.03.2024 – 19.05.2024,  5 cr  (LMS22KM) — Face-to-face +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  Learning outcomes
  You will understand the effects of the climate change to humans and environment. You can apply research information for your assignments and you will understand the calculating methods of the carbon footprint and water footprint. You will understand the basics of the life cycle assessment, social responsibility and ecosystem services.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  -

  Course contents

  Carbon footprint
  Water footprint
  Life cycle assessment
  Social responsibility
  Ecosystem services

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria - grade 1 and 2

  1 Adequate: You will know the effects of the climate change to humans and environment. You will know the calculating methods of the carbon footprint and water footprint. You will know the basics of the life cycle assessment, social responsibility and ecosystem services.
  
  2 Satisfactory: You will understand the effects of the climate change to humans and environment. You will understand the calculating methods of the carbon footprint and water footprint. You will understand the basics of the life cycle assessment, social responsibility and ecosystem services.

  Assessment criteria - grade 3 and 4

  3 Good: You will understand the effects of the climate change to humans and environment. You can apply to practice the calculating methods of the carbon footprint and water footprint. You can apply to practice the basics of the life cycle assessment, social responsibility and ecosystem services.
  
  4 Very good: You can apply to practice and analyze the effects of the climate change to humans and environment. You can apply to practice and analyze the calculating methods of the carbon footprint and water footprint. You can apply to practice and analyze the basics of the life cycle assessment, social responsibility and ecosystem services.

  Assessment criteria - grade 5

  5 Excellent: You can evaluate the effects of the climate change to humans and environment. You can apply to practice and evaluate the calculating methods of the carbon footprint and water footprint. You can apply to practice and evaluate the basics of the life cycle assessment, social responsibility and ecosystem services.

  Further information

  LM00BS07 Ihminen ja vesi 1 op is approved part performance in this course.

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  Language of instruction

  English

  Planned learning activities, teaching methods and guidance

  Lessons, independent study, assignments and group work.

  Learning materials and recommended literature

  Are introduced in start lesson.

  Lecturer(s)

  Tarja Stenman

  Campus

  Institute of Bioeconomy

  Timing

  01.03.2024 - 19.05.2024

  Learning assignments and student workload

  Lessons 20h, independent study, assignments and group work 115 h.

  Groups

  • LMS22KM

  Degree Programme

  Bachelor's Degree Programme in Agricultural and Rural Industries

  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Credits

  • 5 cr

  Unit

  School of Technology
• Business Plan (LMSB6400-3007),
       01.01.2024 – 19.05.2025,  5 cr  (LMS22KM) — Face-to-face, Online learning +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  Objectives
  The possibility to fulfill your own dreams and ideas motivates you to good performance and success. On compliance of this course you have a tested and feasible business plan based on your own business idea.
  
  Competences
  Business knowledge
  Entrepreneurship knowledge
  
  Learning outcomes
  Based on your own dreams, ideas and interests you have a business idea, from which during this course you plan a customer-based bioeconomy product or service and design a profitable business model. You will refine your business idea piece by piece during your study. On different courses you can do outputs that suits for your business plan, for example cropping, feeding and marketing plan, product profit and pricing calculations, plans for production technology and energy use. During the bioeconomy business piloting you can test the customer need of your business idea, make product development, experiment different methods in production processes or face some other arising challenges. In your thesis you can apply yourself to research important problems coming up from your business idea. On practical trainings you can familiarize yourself with the methods in the field of business and create networks. You make your tested business plan by putting together all the know-how you have got during your study and which is related to your business idea. For your business plan you are able to do financial plans, such as profitability, liquidity, investment and financing calculations.

  Course contents

  You may outline your business plan as you wish as long as all issues below are included in it one way or another. You can widen, condense or join together themes. The content of the business plan:
  1. Business idea, innovation
  2. Business model
  3. Product or service, value proposition
  4. Customers, market analysis
  5. Market situation, competitors
  6. Sales and marketing: customer relationship, channels, communications, pricing
  7. Production: production processes, facilities, location, means of production, capital requirement, product development
  8. Human resources: employees, company form, organization and management, human resource development
  9. Partners and stakeholders
  10. Revenues and costs, financial plan: profitability, liquidity, investment and financing calculations
  11. Risks and outlines
  12. Self-evaluation: your own know-how, SWOT-analysis of yourself and your business, conclusions of you business plan

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria - grade 1 and 2

  Sufficient 1: You can do a feasible business plan based on your own business idea. You give your reasons for your decisions based on analyses and testing, but some of them are narrow and inadequate. You know how user oriented design and testing support business plan.
  
  Satisfactory 2: You can do a feasible business plan based on your own innovative business idea. You give your reasons for your decisions based on adequate analyses and testing.

  Assessment criteria - grade 3 and 4

  Good 3: You can do a feasible and competitive business plan based on your own innovative business idea. You give your reasons for your decisions based on wide and versatile analyses and testing. You make the business plan independently.
  
  Very good 4: You can do a feasible and competitive business plan based on your own innovative business idea. You give your reasons for your decisions based on wide and versatile analyses and testing. Your conclusions are logical, strategically reasonable and convincing. You make the business plan independently.

  Assessment criteria - grade 5

  Excellent 5: You can do a feasible and competitive business plan based on your own innovative business idea. Your reasons for your decisions are innovative and based on wide and versatile analyses and testing. Your conclusions are logical, strategically reasonable and convincing. You make the business plan independently and assess it critically.

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  Language of instruction

  Finnish

  Planned learning activities, teaching methods and guidance

  lessions, assignments, creating your own business plan, independent learning

  Learning materials and recommended literature

  Hesso, Johannes. 2015. Hyvä liiketoimintasuunnitelma. e-kirja. Jamk verkkoaineistot. Myös painettuna.
  Tietoja ja palveluja yrityksille ja yrityksen perustajille. https://www.suomi.fi/yritykselle
  Blackwell, Edward.2008. How to prepare a business plan.

  Lecturer(s)

  Kaisa Kinnunen

  Campus

  Institute of Bioeconomy

  Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

  no exam, evaluation of business plan

  Timing

  01.01.2024 - 19.05.2025

  Learning assignments and student workload

  lessions 32 h, assignments 20 h, independent study 83 h

  Content scheduling

  The course starts in the first study year and ends in the fourth year. Exchange students make their business plan during their exchange period.

  Groups

  • LMS22KM

  Alternative learning methods

  Opintojakson voit korvata esittelemällä itse tekemäsi liiketoimintasuunnitelman, joka päivitetään tarvittaessa opintojakson vaatimusten mukaiseksi. (not translated)

  Assessment methods

  Self evaluation and lecturer evaluation of business plan

  Degree Programme

  Bachelor's Degree Programme in Agricultural and Rural Industries

  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face, Online learning

  Share of R&D studies

  1 cr

  Share of virtual studies

  2 cr

  Credits

  • 5 cr

  Unit

  School of Technology
• Production Animals and Production Requirements (LMSB4300-3008),
       01.01.2024 – 19.05.2024,  4 cr  (LMS23KM) — Face-to-face, Online learning +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  Purpose of the course
  During this course you will learn about Finnish breeding animals and know about products and services. You can choose the right feed for different animal species. You know the principles of creating a feeding plan and compare it to the nutritional needs of different animal species. You know the principles of profitable operations.
  
  Competences
  Agricultural competence
  
  Learning outcomes
  After completing this course you will be able to place farm animals in the circular economy. You are able to feed and care for farm animals responsibly and profitably. You will know the impact of production on food quality.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  -

  Course contents

  Annual rotation of different production species.
  Breeding livestock used in Finland.
  Digestion of farmed animals from the point of view of feeding.
  Feeds and feed analysis.
  Basics of feeding.
  Basics of feeding planning.
  Products and services from farmed animals.

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria - grade 1 and 2

  Sufficient 1
  The student knows that farm animals are part of the circular economy from the feeding point of view, but the deeper effect is not apparent. The student knows the products and services available from farm animals.
  
  Satisfactory 2
  The student considers production animals as part of a circular economy and understands the importance of feeding and care for products and services.
  The student knows the feeds for different farm animals.

  Assessment criteria - grade 3 and 4

  Good 3
  The student is able to apply the feeding recommendations for farm animals and to choose the right feed. The student knows the impact of feed and care on products and services.
  
  Very Good 4: The student is able to apply a variety of feeding recommendations for different production animals and is able to choose the most suitable alternatives from different feeds in terms of animal, production, products and services.

  Assessment criteria - grade 5

  Excellent 5
  The student is able to apply the feeding and care recommendations for different farm animals comprehensively and the student is able to draw up a feeding plan and assess the impact of conditions on production and profitability.

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  Language of instruction

  Finnish

  Planned learning activities, teaching methods and guidance

  Lectures or lecture recordings, independent work and learning assignments or independent online learning.

  Learning materials and recommended literature

  Lypsylehmän ruokinta. 2010. Toim. T. Harmoinen, S. Nokka ja J. Kyntäjä. Tieto tuottamaan 133. ProAgria Maaseutukeskusten liitto.
  Suunnitelmallinen naudanlihantuotanto. 2005 tai uudemmat. Kauhava: AtriaNauta.
  MTT. 2010. Rehutaulukot ja ruokintasuositukset [verkkojulkaisu]. Jokioinen: MTT Maa- ja elintarviketalouden tutkimuskeskus. Saatavissa: Http://www.mtt.fi/rehutaulukot
  Harrikari, T. & Raukola, I. 2009. Siipikarjantuotanto elinkeinona. Opetushallitus. Vammalan Kirjapaino Oy.
  Hulsen, J. 2007. Lehmähavaintoja. Maaseutukeskusten Liiton julkaisuja nro 1038, WS Bookwell Oy Porvoo
  Hulsen, J. & Scheepens, K. 2012. Sikahavaintoja. ProAgria Keskusten Liiton julkaisuja nro 1091. Kariston Kirjapaino Oy Hämeenlinna.
  Kaaro,K., Kuisma, A., Nopanen, A., Partanen, K., Perttilä, S. & Äijö, H. Sikatalous. 2012. Opetushallitus.
  Hulsen, J. & Aerden, D. 2014 Ruokintahavaintoja. ProAgria Keskusten Liitto
  Huhtamäki, T., (toim.) 2012. Vasikasta huippulypsylehmäksi . ProAgria Keskusten Liitto.
  Kyntäjä, J., Nokka, S. & Harmoinen, S. (toim). 2010. Lypsylehmän ruokinta. ProAgria Keskusten Liitto.
  Saastamoinen, M. & Teräväinen, H. (toim.) 2007. Hevosen ruokinta ja hoito. ProAgria Keskusten Liitto.
  Saastamoinen, M., Hyyppä, S. ja Teppinen A. 2017: Hevosen ruokinta ja hoito, hyvinvoiva hevonen - tyytyväinen omistaja.ProAgria Keskusten liitto, Ajasto Paperproducts Oy.

  Lecturer(s)

  Mirja Riipinen

  Campus

  Institute of Bioeconomy

  Timing

  01.01.2024 - 19.05.2024

  Learning assignments and student workload

  Lectures 24 h, independent work 84 h of assignments.
  Independent work 108 h

  Groups

  • LMS23KM

  Alternative learning methods

  The course or part of it can be completed on the basis of previous competence or by studying in working life.

  Seats

  0 - 35

  Degree Programme

  Bachelor's Degree Programme in Agricultural and Rural Industries

  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face, Online learning

  Share of virtual studies

  1 cr

  Credits

  • 4 cr

  Unit

  School of Technology
• Methods of Silviculture (LMSB4600-3006),
       01.01.2024 – 19.05.2024,  6 cr  (LMS23KM) — Face-to-face +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  Purpose of the course
  After completing this course, you are able to choose the right silvicultural measures in different development phases of forest.
  
  Competences
  -forestry competence
  
  Learning outcomes
  You know the biological and economic basics of forest cultivation. You are able to choose the right silvicultural measures and know the forest management guidelines and norms in different development phases of even-aged forest. You know the basics of uneven-aged forest management. You are able to prevent forest damages.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  You know the habitat classification of forests and forest regeneration methods.

  Course contents

  -the basics of stand management
  -young stand management
  -intermediate harvesting
  -peatland forest management
  -forest fertilisation
  -prevention of forest damages
  -uneven-aged management

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria - grade 1 and 2

  Sufficient 1:
  You know the biological and economic basics of forest cultivation and are able to choose the right silvicultural measures for the different development phases of even-aged forest. You know the main features of the forest management guidelines, forest certification criteria and the legislation. You are familiar with the field measurements of young stand treatment and harvesting and know thinning models and special features of peatland forests. You know the basics of uneven-aged forestry. You know main forest damages and means of preventing the damages. Assignments are passed and they follow the instructions.
  
  Satisfactory 2:
  You know the biological and economic basics of forest cultivation and are able to consider them in choosing the right silvicultural measures for the different development phases of even-aged forest. You can define the forest management guidelines, forest certification criteria and the legislation for silvicultural measures. You can do field measurements of young stand treatment and harvesting and can read thinning models and know special features of peatland forests. You can choose suitable measures for uneven-aged forest. You identify main forest damages and are able to prevent the damages timely. Assignments are passed and they follow the instructions.

  Assessment criteria - grade 3 and 4

  Good 3:
  You can apply the biological and economic basics of forest cultivation and are able to consider them in choosing the right silvicultural measures for the different development phases in different development phases of even-aged forest. You can diversely justify the forest care measures on mineral soils and peatlands and apply forest certification criteria and forest legislation. You can do field measurements of young stand treatment and harvesting, can draft funding applications and can apply thinning models. You can estimate suitable measures for uneven-aged forest. You identify main forest damages and are able to prevent them. Assignments are passed and they follow the instructions. Their reporting applies the course material.
  
  
  Very Good 4:
  You can diversely apply the biological and economic basics of forest cultivation. You are able to choose measures and apply diversely the forest management guidelines on mineral soils and peatlands and are able to apply forest certification criteria and forest legislation. You can do field measurements of young stand treatment and harvesting, can apply thinning models, are able to draft funding applications and analyze cost estimates. You are able to estimate the economic and ecological impacts of uneven-aged forest treatments. You identify main forest damages and are able to prevent them. Assignments are passed and they follow the instructions. Their reporting applies diverse sources.

  Assessment criteria - grade 5

  Excellent 5:
  You can diversely and comprehensively apply the biological and economic basics of forest cultivation. You are able to choose alternative measures and to apply diversely the forest management guidelines on mineral soils and peatlands and are able to apply forest certification criteria and forest legislation. You can do field measurements and calculations of young stand treatment and harvesting, can apply thinning models, are able to draft funding applications and cost estimates. You can choose suitable measures for even-aged forest and are able to evaluate the effects of silvicultural measures to stand development and nature. You are able to estimate the economic and ecological boundary conditions considering sustainability in uneven-aged forest treatments. You identify main forest damages and are able to prevent them. Assignments are passed and they follow the instructions. Their reporting is error-free and it applies diverse sources.

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  Language of instruction

  Finnish

  Planned learning activities, teaching methods and guidance

  Lectures, field excursions, assignments, online study

  Learning materials and recommended literature

  Metsanhoidon suositukset: https://metsanhoidonsuositukset.fi; Online materials in Moodle.

  Lecturer(s)

  Arto Riihinen

  Campus

  Institute of Bioeconomy

  Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

  The date of the exam and two retakes are agreed at the beginning of the course.

  Timing

  01.01.2024 - 19.05.2024

  Learning assignments and student workload

  Lectures and field excurisons 24 h, virtual study 36 h, assignments 30 h, independent study 18 h. Total 108 h of student work.

  Content scheduling

  Pakolliset läsnäolot:
  -13.5. klo 13:30-15:45 maastotunnit: taimikonhoidon mittaukset ja suunnittelu
  -14.5. klo 08:15-15:45 maastotunnit: harvennushakkuun maastotehtävä (not translated)

  Groups

  • LMS23KM

  Assessment methods

  Exam, assignments

  Degree Programme

  Bachelor's Degree Programme in Agricultural and Rural Industries

  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Credits

  • 6 cr

  Unit

  School of Technology
• Future Factory Project (ZZPP0920-3047),
       15.01.2024 – 31.05.2024,  10 cr  (TLS20S1, ...) — Face-to-face, Online learning +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  Course competences
  Learning and information management competence
  Entrepreneurship, innovation and working community competence
  Internationalisation and communications competence
  
  The object of the course
  During the course, you will acquire the skills to plan and implement work life development projects. Together with the student team, you apply the knowledge of your professional field, incl. Sustainable development skills and the competence acquired through InnoFlash and Entrepreneurship courses (customer-oriented innovation, design and solution methods, entrepreneurial approach) to diverse development processes in working life.
  
  The learning objectives
  After completing the course, you will be able to project work life development challenges and work on a project. You operate responsibly and customer-oriented in a diverse project team and networks. Through your interaction and the sharing of your own expertise, you promote the solution of working life development projects (including RDI projects). You apply sustainable development skills as well as innovation and project methods as part of development work.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  Innoflash 2 cr, Entrepreneurship 3 cr or equivalent competences

  Course contents

  Stages and tools of project planning and preparation of a project plan
  Transforming the development challenge of working life into a project and implementing the project
  Application of professional competence and sustainable development skills in project work
  Working in a diverse team and working on the customer interface

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria, passed/failed

  The criteria for acceptable performance are:
  Learning and information management competence
  - You can acquire and apply knowledge and methods of sustainable development and your field in a working life development project.
  - You can evaluate and develop your own skills and share your skills in the project team.
  Entrepreneurship, innovation and working community competence
  - You will be able to draw up a project plan for the implementation of a given development project, using project planning tools and applying your innovation and entrepreneurship skills and methods.
  - You can implement and evaluate a working life development project and act as a member of a project team.
  Internationalisation and communications competence
  - You will be able to act responsibly as a member of a diverse project team.
  - You can engage in a constructive dialogue with the project team and project stakeholder representatives.
  - You can communicate in work-life interaction and communication situations and make appropriate use of different communication forms, channels and environments.
  
  The assessment of the course consists of two parts
  1) Project planning skills 3 cr (Moodle online course)
  2) Implementation of a project in a diverse student group 7 cr
  
  Demonstration of competence
  1) Project planning skills 3 cr (online course)
  - online exam
  - an approved project plan produced by the team
  
  2) Implementation of a project in a diverse student group 7 cr
  Competence based assessment is based on:
  a) To the portfolio and reflection (incl. reflection on one's own activities, peer feedback, possible working life and supervisor feedback)
  In the portfolio, you will be able to justify the stages of project implementation and evaluate the tools and methods you use in the project and their suitability for solving the development challenge of working life.
  You will be able to critically reflect on your project work, your own activities, your own role and define the next steps in developing your project skills. (self-assessment and feedback discussion, peer feedback, feedback from potential working life and mentor)
  b) The usable output (s) of the project arising as a group work for the Client

  Further information

  Implementation parts of the course:
  Project planning competence 3 cr (Moodle online course)
  Sustainable development 2 cr (Moodle online course)
  Implementation of a project in a diverse student group 5 cr
  
  You will choose the part of Project planning competence instead of TTC2070 Project Management and Practices 4 cr if you want to act in projects in which you develop digital solutions for working life.
  
  Instead of the part of Implementation of a project in a diverse student group (7 cr), you can complete the courses Concept Lab (5 cr) or FF Ticorporate Demolab 1 (5 cr).

  ---

  Language of instruction

  Finnish

  Planned learning activities, teaching methods and guidance

  All students completing FF project studies 10 ECTS in spring 2024 are enrolled for this course implementation. THIS COURSE IS ONLY IN FINNISH!
  
  1. The student starts his studies on 30.1. by selecting the assignment you want to work on in Moodle. There are assignments in both Finnish and English, from which the student can freely choose the assignment that interests him. This takes place after study info.
  2. After selecting an assignment, the student joins the assignment-specific Moodle workspace by self-registration and joins the project group.
  
  
  
  The FF project planning 3 cr independently and in a group
  Implementation of the FF project, 5 cr is a project implemented in a group.
  Sustainable development 2 cr
  
  3 cr FF Project planning:
  
  Studies include independent study and teamwork. The course utilizes digital and interactive tools. The student group agrees on how to implement teamwork. Group guidance supports task performance.
  During the course, you plan a small-scale project related to the development needs of working life in the student team. Project planning proceeds in stages. During the stages, you will independently study the theory related to project activities, share your sectoral expertise and your sustainable development expertise in the student team. You use design support tools at different stages of the design work. As a result of the phased work, a project plan is created, which you present together with your student team.
  
  5 cr Project implementation:
  
  Competence assessment is based on reflection (incl. Reflection on one's own activities, peer feedback, possible working life and feedback from the supervisor)
  You will be able to justify the stages of project implementation and evaluate the tools and methods you use in the project and their suitability for solving the development challenge of working life.
  You will be able to critically reflect on your project work, your own activities, your own role and define the next steps in developing your project skills. (self-assessment and feedback discussion, peer feedback, feedback from potential working life and mentor)
  The client will be provided with the usable output (s) of the project as group work.

  Lecturer(s)

  Emilia Lahdenperä, Mikko Keskinen, Hanna-Riikka Kantelinen, Marika Puttonen

  Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

  To be announced at the beginning of the course.

  Timing

  15.01.2024 - 31.05.2024

  Learning assignments and student workload

  Project Planning 3 cr
  Sustainable Development 2 cr
  Project Implementation 5 cr

  Enrollment

  01.08.2023 - 25.08.2023

  Groups

  • TLS20S1
  • HTK21S1
  • TLP20S1
  • HTG21S1
  • MTM21S1
  • MPT21S1
  • HTG21SPATH
  • SOS20SM
  • SKO21SM

  Alternative learning methods

  Accreditation (replacement and inclusion)
  Recognition of prior or informal learning
  Studification
  More detailed instructions can be found in the degree regulations and the study guide:
  https://www.jamk.fi/en/for-students/degree-student/recognition-of-prior-learning-and-experience
  
  Applications for accreditation must be sent before the start of the course, at the latest in the first week of the course before the selection of the assignment. Applications received after this will not be processed.

  Seats

  0 - 500

  Assessment methods

  Project Planning 3 cr Pass/Fail :
  • Online exam (50%) (individual task)
  • Presentation of the preliminary project plan (50%) (group task)
  
  Sustainable Development 2 cr + Project implementation 5 cr Pass/Fail:
  • Online exam of sustainable development. (individual task)
  • reflection (incl. Reflection on one's own activities and in a group, peer feedback, possible working life and supervisor's feedback)
  • Project plan (group task)
  • Project report (group task)

  Degree Programme

  Bachelor's Degree Programme in Music Pedagogue, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Logistics, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Rehabilitation Counselling, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Occupational Therapy, Bachelor's Degree Programme in International Business, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Service Business, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Team Academy, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Energy and Environmental Technology, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Social Services, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Tourism Management, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Mechanical Engineering, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Information and Communications Technology, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Purchasing and Logistics Engineering, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Information and Communications Technology, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Business Management, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Physiotherapy, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Agricultural and Rural Industries

  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face, Online learning

  Share of R&D studies

  10 cr

  Share of virtual studies

  5 cr

  Credits

  • 10 cr

  Unit

  University Services
• Future Factory Project (All degrees) (ZZPP0920-3048),
       05.09.2023 – 22.12.2023,  10 cr  (TLP20S1, ...) — Face-to-face, Online learning +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  Course competences
  Learning and information management competence
  Entrepreneurship, innovation and working community competence
  Internationalisation and communications competence
  
  The object of the course
  During the course, you will acquire the skills to plan and implement work life development projects. Together with the student team, you apply the knowledge of your professional field, incl. Sustainable development skills and the competence acquired through InnoFlash and Entrepreneurship courses (customer-oriented innovation, design and solution methods, entrepreneurial approach) to diverse development processes in working life.
  
  The learning objectives
  After completing the course, you will be able to project work life development challenges and work on a project. You operate responsibly and customer-oriented in a diverse project team and networks. Through your interaction and the sharing of your own expertise, you promote the solution of working life development projects (including RDI projects). You apply sustainable development skills as well as innovation and project methods as part of development work.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  Innoflash 2 cr, Entrepreneurship 3 cr or equivalent competences

  Course contents

  Stages and tools of project planning and preparation of a project plan
  Transforming the development challenge of working life into a project and implementing the project
  Application of professional competence and sustainable development skills in project work
  Working in a diverse team and working on the customer interface

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria, passed/failed

  The criteria for acceptable performance are:
  Learning and information management competence
  - You can acquire and apply knowledge and methods of sustainable development and your field in a working life development project.
  - You can evaluate and develop your own skills and share your skills in the project team.
  Entrepreneurship, innovation and working community competence
  - You will be able to draw up a project plan for the implementation of a given development project, using project planning tools and applying your innovation and entrepreneurship skills and methods.
  - You can implement and evaluate a working life development project and act as a member of a project team.
  Internationalisation and communications competence
  - You will be able to act responsibly as a member of a diverse project team.
  - You can engage in a constructive dialogue with the project team and project stakeholder representatives.
  - You can communicate in work-life interaction and communication situations and make appropriate use of different communication forms, channels and environments.
  
  The assessment of the course consists of two parts
  1) Project planning skills 3 cr (Moodle online course)
  2) Implementation of a project in a diverse student group 7 cr
  
  Demonstration of competence
  1) Project planning skills 3 cr (online course)
  - online exam
  - an approved project plan produced by the team
  
  2) Implementation of a project in a diverse student group 7 cr
  Competence based assessment is based on:
  a) To the portfolio and reflection (incl. reflection on one's own activities, peer feedback, possible working life and supervisor feedback)
  In the portfolio, you will be able to justify the stages of project implementation and evaluate the tools and methods you use in the project and their suitability for solving the development challenge of working life.
  You will be able to critically reflect on your project work, your own activities, your own role and define the next steps in developing your project skills. (self-assessment and feedback discussion, peer feedback, feedback from potential working life and mentor)
  b) The usable output (s) of the project arising as a group work for the Client

  Further information

  Implementation parts of the course:
  Project planning competence 3 cr (Moodle online course)
  Sustainable development 2 cr (Moodle online course)
  Implementation of a project in a diverse student group 5 cr
  
  You will choose the part of Project planning competence instead of TTC2070 Project Management and Practices 4 cr if you want to act in projects in which you develop digital solutions for working life.
  
  Instead of the part of Implementation of a project in a diverse student group (7 cr), you can complete the courses Concept Lab (5 cr) or FF Ticorporate Demolab 1 (5 cr).

  ---

  Language of instruction

  English

  Planned learning activities, teaching methods and guidance

  Note! This implementation is only in english! All students completing FF project studies 10 ECTS in fall 2023 are enrolled for this course implementation.
  
  1. The student starts his studies by selecting the assignment you want to work on in Moodle. Recognition of Prior Learning and Experience -applications must be handled before the selection of the assignment.
  2. After selecting an assignment, the student joins the assignment-specific Moodle workspace by self-registration and joins the project group.
  
  Between joint meetings, the student groups work under student leadership and meet with coaches according to the assigned schedule.
  
  FF project planning 3 cr
  Implementation of the FF project 5 cr
  Sustainable development 2 cr
  
  3 cr FF Project planning:
  
  This part of the couse is implemented flexibly as online studies and distance learning. Studies include independent study and teamwork. The course utilizes digital and interactive tools. The student group agrees on how to implement teamwork. Group guidance supports task performance.
  During the course, you plan a small-scale project related to the development needs of working life in the student team. Project planning proceeds in stages. During the stages, you will independently study the theory related to project activities, share your sectoral expertise and your sustainable development expertise in the student team. You use design support tools at different stages of the design work. As a result of the phased work, a project plan is created, which you present together with your student team.
  
  5 cr Project implementation:
  
  Competence assessment is based on reflection (incl. Reflection on one's own activities, peer feedback, possible working life and feedback from the supervisor)
  You will be able to justify the stages of project implementation and evaluate the tools and methods you use in the project and their suitability for solving the development challenge of working life.
  You will be able to critically reflect on your project work, your own activities, your own role and define the next steps in developing your project skills. (self-assessment and feedback discussion, peer feedback, feedback from potential working life and mentor)
  The client will be provided with the usable output (s) of the project as group work.
  
  2 cr Sustainable development:
  1 cr independent online studies and 1 cr consideration and review of sustainable development goals in the planning and implementation of the project.

  Lecturer(s)

  Hanna Karhu, Emilia Lahdenperä, Susanna Riekkinen, Hanna-Riikka Kantelinen, Matti Mieskolainen, Marika Puttonen, Rositsa Röntynen

  Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

  To be announced at the beginning of the course.

  Timing

  05.09.2023 - 22.12.2023

  Learning assignments and student workload

  Project Planning 3 cr
  Sustainable Development 2 cr
  Project Implementation 5 cr

  Enrollment

  01.08.2023 - 25.08.2023

  Groups

  • TLP20S1
  • MTM21S1
  • TLP20SAVO

  Alternative learning methods

  Accreditation (replacement and inclusion)
  Recognition of prior or informal learning
  Studification
  More detailed instructions can be found in the degree regulations and the study guide:
  https://www.jamk.fi/en/for-students/degree-student/recognition-of-prior-learning-and-experience
  
  Applications for accreditation must be sent before the start of the course, at the latest in the first week of the course before the selection of the assignment. Applications received after this will not be processed.

  Seats

  0 - 500

  Assessment methods

  Project Planning 3 cr:
  • Online exam (50%) (individual task)
  • Presentation of the preliminary project plan (50%) Pass/Fail (group task)
  
  Sustainable Development 2 cr + Project implementation 5 cr:
  • Online exam of sustainable development. Pass/Fail (individual task)
  • reflection (incl. Reflection on one's own activities and in a group, peer feedback, possible working life and supervisor's feedback) Pass/Fail
  • Project plan Pass/Fail (group task)
  • Project report Pass/Fail (group task)

  Degree Programme

  Bachelor's Degree Programme in Music Pedagogue, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Logistics, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Rehabilitation Counselling, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Occupational Therapy, Bachelor's Degree Programme in International Business, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Service Business, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Team Academy, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Energy and Environmental Technology, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Social Services, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Tourism Management, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Mechanical Engineering, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Information and Communications Technology, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Purchasing and Logistics Engineering, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Information and Communications Technology, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Business Management, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Physiotherapy, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Agricultural and Rural Industries

  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face, Online learning

  Share of R&D studies

  10 cr

  Share of virtual studies

  5 cr

  Credits

  • 10 cr

  Unit

  University Services
• Future Factory Project (NON-STOP) (ZZPP0920-3050),
       12.09.2023 – 31.07.2024,  10 cr — Face-to-face, Online learning +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  Course competences
  Learning and information management competence
  Entrepreneurship, innovation and working community competence
  Internationalisation and communications competence
  
  The object of the course
  During the course, you will acquire the skills to plan and implement work life development projects. Together with the student team, you apply the knowledge of your professional field, incl. Sustainable development skills and the competence acquired through InnoFlash and Entrepreneurship courses (customer-oriented innovation, design and solution methods, entrepreneurial approach) to diverse development processes in working life.
  
  The learning objectives
  After completing the course, you will be able to project work life development challenges and work on a project. You operate responsibly and customer-oriented in a diverse project team and networks. Through your interaction and the sharing of your own expertise, you promote the solution of working life development projects (including RDI projects). You apply sustainable development skills as well as innovation and project methods as part of development work.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  Innoflash 2 cr, Entrepreneurship 3 cr or equivalent competences

  Course contents

  Stages and tools of project planning and preparation of a project plan
  Transforming the development challenge of working life into a project and implementing the project
  Application of professional competence and sustainable development skills in project work
  Working in a diverse team and working on the customer interface

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria, passed/failed

  The criteria for acceptable performance are:
  Learning and information management competence
  - You can acquire and apply knowledge and methods of sustainable development and your field in a working life development project.
  - You can evaluate and develop your own skills and share your skills in the project team.
  Entrepreneurship, innovation and working community competence
  - You will be able to draw up a project plan for the implementation of a given development project, using project planning tools and applying your innovation and entrepreneurship skills and methods.
  - You can implement and evaluate a working life development project and act as a member of a project team.
  Internationalisation and communications competence
  - You will be able to act responsibly as a member of a diverse project team.
  - You can engage in a constructive dialogue with the project team and project stakeholder representatives.
  - You can communicate in work-life interaction and communication situations and make appropriate use of different communication forms, channels and environments.
  
  The assessment of the course consists of two parts
  1) Project planning skills 3 cr (Moodle online course)
  2) Implementation of a project in a diverse student group 7 cr
  
  Demonstration of competence
  1) Project planning skills 3 cr (online course)
  - online exam
  - an approved project plan produced by the team
  
  2) Implementation of a project in a diverse student group 7 cr
  Competence based assessment is based on:
  a) To the portfolio and reflection (incl. reflection on one's own activities, peer feedback, possible working life and supervisor feedback)
  In the portfolio, you will be able to justify the stages of project implementation and evaluate the tools and methods you use in the project and their suitability for solving the development challenge of working life.
  You will be able to critically reflect on your project work, your own activities, your own role and define the next steps in developing your project skills. (self-assessment and feedback discussion, peer feedback, feedback from potential working life and mentor)
  b) The usable output (s) of the project arising as a group work for the Client

  Further information

  Implementation parts of the course:
  Project planning competence 3 cr (Moodle online course)
  Sustainable development 2 cr (Moodle online course)
  Implementation of a project in a diverse student group 5 cr
  
  You will choose the part of Project planning competence instead of TTC2070 Project Management and Practices 4 cr if you want to act in projects in which you develop digital solutions for working life.
  
  Instead of the part of Implementation of a project in a diverse student group (7 cr), you can complete the courses Concept Lab (5 cr) or FF Ticorporate Demolab 1 (5 cr).

  ---

  Language of instruction

  English
  Finnish
  

  Planned learning activities, teaching methods and guidance

  NON-STOP IMPLEMENTATION.
  The FF project planning 3 cr part is an independently implemented online course.
  Implementation of the FF project, 7 cr is a project implemented in a group.
  
  3 cr FF Project planning:
  
  The course is implemented flexibly as online studies. Studies include independent study and teamwork. The course utilizes digital and interactive tools. The student group agrees on how to implement teamwork. Group guidance supports task performance.
  During the course, you plan a small-scale project related to the development needs of working life in the student team. Project planning proceeds in stages. During the stages, you will independently study the theory related to project activities, share your sectoral expertise and your sustainable development expertise in the student team. You use design support tools at different stages of the design work. As a result of the phased work, a project plan is created, which you present together with your student team.
  
  7 cr Project implementation:
  
  Competence assessment is based on portfolio and reflection (incl. Reflection on one's own activities, peer feedback, possible working life and feedback from the supervisor)
  In the portfolio, you will be able to justify the stages of project implementation and evaluate the tools and methods you use in the project and their suitability for solving the development challenge of working life.
  You will be able to critically reflect on your project work, your own activities, your own role and define the next steps in developing your project skills. (self-assessment and feedback discussion, peer feedback, feedback from potential working life and mentor)
  The client will be provided with the usable output (s) of the project as group work.

  Lecturer(s)

  Anu Pelkonen, Eetu Lehtonen, Kristiina Juntunen, Kaisa Kinnunen, Aapeli Piesala, Antero Kivelä, Johanna Lehosmaa, Anja Tanttu, Marika Puttonen, Hanna Karhu, Emilia Lahdenperä, Jenni Koivumäki, Mirja Riipinen, Elina Fisk, Timo Puukko, Hanna-Riikka Kantelinen

  Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

  Ilmoitetaan kurssin alussa. (not translated)

  Timing

  12.09.2023 - 31.07.2024

  Enrollment

  01.08.2022 - 30.06.2024

  Alternative learning methods

  Vaihtoehtoisesti voit suorittaa opintojakson 3 op osasuorituksen Projektin suunnitteluosaaminen -Moodle verkkokurssin sijasta TTC 2070 Projektitoiminta ja käytänteet 4 op, jos haluat toimia projekteissa, joissa kehitetään työelämän digitaalisia ratkaisuja.
  
  Hyväksilukeminen (korvaaminen ja sisällyttäminen)
  Muulla tavoin hankitun osaamisen tunnistaminen ja tunnustaminen
  Opinnollistaminen
  Tarkemmat ohjeet löytyvät tutkintosäännöstä ja opinto-oppaasta. (not translated)

  Seats

  0 - 40

  Assessment methods

  3 cr:
  • Online exam (50%) assessment 1-5
  • Presentation of the project plan (50%) Pass/Fail
  
  7 cr:
  • Portfolio and reflection (incl. Reflection on one's own activities, peer feedback, possible working life and supervisor's feedback) Pass/Fail

  Degree Programme

  Bachelor's Degree Programme in Music Pedagogue, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Logistics, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Rehabilitation Counselling, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Occupational Therapy, Bachelor's Degree Programme in International Business, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Service Business, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Team Academy, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Energy and Environmental Technology, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Electrical and Automation Engineering, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Social Services, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Mechanical Engineering, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Information and Communications Technology, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Purchasing and Logistics Engineering, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Information and Communications Technology, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Business Management, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Physiotherapy, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Agricultural and Rural Industries

  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face, Online learning

  Share of R&D studies

  10 cr

  Share of virtual studies

  5 cr

  Credits

  • 10 cr

  Unit

  University Services
• Future Factory Project (AHOT) (ZZPP0920-3051),
       02.08.2023 – 31.07.2024,  10 cr — Face-to-face, Online learning +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  Course competences
  Learning and information management competence
  Entrepreneurship, innovation and working community competence
  Internationalisation and communications competence
  
  The object of the course
  During the course, you will acquire the skills to plan and implement work life development projects. Together with the student team, you apply the knowledge of your professional field, incl. Sustainable development skills and the competence acquired through InnoFlash and Entrepreneurship courses (customer-oriented innovation, design and solution methods, entrepreneurial approach) to diverse development processes in working life.
  
  The learning objectives
  After completing the course, you will be able to project work life development challenges and work on a project. You operate responsibly and customer-oriented in a diverse project team and networks. Through your interaction and the sharing of your own expertise, you promote the solution of working life development projects (including RDI projects). You apply sustainable development skills as well as innovation and project methods as part of development work.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  Innoflash 2 cr, Entrepreneurship 3 cr or equivalent competences

  Course contents

  Stages and tools of project planning and preparation of a project plan
  Transforming the development challenge of working life into a project and implementing the project
  Application of professional competence and sustainable development skills in project work
  Working in a diverse team and working on the customer interface

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria, passed/failed

  The criteria for acceptable performance are:
  Learning and information management competence
  - You can acquire and apply knowledge and methods of sustainable development and your field in a working life development project.
  - You can evaluate and develop your own skills and share your skills in the project team.
  Entrepreneurship, innovation and working community competence
  - You will be able to draw up a project plan for the implementation of a given development project, using project planning tools and applying your innovation and entrepreneurship skills and methods.
  - You can implement and evaluate a working life development project and act as a member of a project team.
  Internationalisation and communications competence
  - You will be able to act responsibly as a member of a diverse project team.
  - You can engage in a constructive dialogue with the project team and project stakeholder representatives.
  - You can communicate in work-life interaction and communication situations and make appropriate use of different communication forms, channels and environments.
  
  The assessment of the course consists of two parts
  1) Project planning skills 3 cr (Moodle online course)
  2) Implementation of a project in a diverse student group 7 cr
  
  Demonstration of competence
  1) Project planning skills 3 cr (online course)
  - online exam
  - an approved project plan produced by the team
  
  2) Implementation of a project in a diverse student group 7 cr
  Competence based assessment is based on:
  a) To the portfolio and reflection (incl. reflection on one's own activities, peer feedback, possible working life and supervisor feedback)
  In the portfolio, you will be able to justify the stages of project implementation and evaluate the tools and methods you use in the project and their suitability for solving the development challenge of working life.
  You will be able to critically reflect on your project work, your own activities, your own role and define the next steps in developing your project skills. (self-assessment and feedback discussion, peer feedback, feedback from potential working life and mentor)
  b) The usable output (s) of the project arising as a group work for the Client

  Further information

  Implementation parts of the course:
  Project planning competence 3 cr (Moodle online course)
  Sustainable development 2 cr (Moodle online course)
  Implementation of a project in a diverse student group 5 cr
  
  You will choose the part of Project planning competence instead of TTC2070 Project Management and Practices 4 cr if you want to act in projects in which you develop digital solutions for working life.
  
  Instead of the part of Implementation of a project in a diverse student group (7 cr), you can complete the courses Concept Lab (5 cr) or FF Ticorporate Demolab 1 (5 cr).

  ---

  Language of instruction

  English
  Finnish
  

  Planned learning activities, teaching methods and guidance

  This course implementation is ONLY for students doing ACCREDITATION OR RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING!
  
  The FF project planning 3 cr part is an independently implemented online course.
  Implementation of the FF project, 7 cr is a project implemented in a group.
  
  3 cr FF Project planning:
  
  The course is implemented flexibly as online studies. Studies include independent study and teamwork. The course utilizes digital and interactive tools. The student group agrees on how to implement teamwork. Group guidance supports task performance.
  During the course, you plan a small-scale project related to the development needs of working life in the student team. Project planning proceeds in stages. During the stages, you will independently study the theory related to project activities, share your sectoral expertise and your sustainable development expertise in the student team. You use design support tools at different stages of the design work. As a result of the phased work, a project plan is created, which you present together with your student team.
  
  7 cr Project implementation:
  
  Competence assessment is based on portfolio and reflection (incl. Reflection on one's own activities, peer feedback, possible working life and feedback from the supervisor)
  In the portfolio, you will be able to justify the stages of project implementation and evaluate the tools and methods you use in the project and their suitability for solving the development challenge of working life.
  You will be able to critically reflect on your project work, your own activities, your own role and define the next steps in developing your project skills. (self-assessment and feedback discussion, peer feedback, feedback from potential working life and mentor)
  The client will be provided with the usable output (s) of the project as group work.

  Lecturer(s)

  Emilia Lahdenperä, Mikko Keskinen, Marika Puttonen

  Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

  To be announced at the beginning of the course.

  Timing

  02.08.2023 - 31.07.2024

  Enrollment

  01.11.2022 - 02.11.2022

  Content scheduling

  The FF project planning 3 cr part is an independently implemented online course.
  Implementation of the FF project, 7 cr is a project implemented in a group.

  Seats

  0 - 50

  Assessment methods

  3 cr:
  • Online exam (50%) assessment 1-5
  • Presentation of the project plan (50%) Pass/Fail
  
  7 cr:
  • Portfolio and reflection (incl. Reflection on one's own activities, peer feedback, possible working life and supervisor's feedback) Pass/Fail

  Degree Programme

  Bachelor's Degree Programme in Music Pedagogue, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Logistics, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Rehabilitation Counselling, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Occupational Therapy, Bachelor's Degree Programme in International Business, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Service Business, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Team Academy, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Energy and Environmental Technology, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Electrical and Automation Engineering, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Social Services, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Tourism Management, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Mechanical Engineering, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Information and Communications Technology, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Purchasing and Logistics Engineering, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Information and Communications Technology, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Business Management, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Physiotherapy, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Agricultural and Rural Industries

  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face, Online learning

  Share of R&D studies

  10 cr

  Share of virtual studies

  5 cr

  Credits

  • 10 cr

  Unit

  University Services
• Entrepreneurship (ZZPP0750-3160),
       18.09.2023 – 21.12.2023,  3 cr — Face-to-face +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  Purpose of the course:
  During this course, you will acquire basic knowledge of entrepreneurship and profitable business in action-driven ways. You will assess your own entrepreneurial capabilities and expand your understanding of the sector with the help of company stories, for example. During the course, you will work in a multidisciplinary team in which you will develop a business idea.
  
  Course competences:
  Internationalisation and communications competence
  Learning and information management competence
  Entrepreneurship, innovation and working community competence
  
  Course learning outcomes:
  1. You recognise and are able to assess your own capabilities and attitudes concerning entrepreneurship.
  2. You know the concept of internal entrepreneurship, what it means to become an entrepreneur and the significance of entrepreneurship and innovations in society.
  3. You understand the preconditions of profitable business.
  4. You understand and recognise the role of customer relationship in business and are able to apply this knowledge.
  5. You demonstrate an ability for self-management in an entrepreneurial way in a multidisciplinary team.
  6. You identify the customers’ needs and find business opportunities in them.
  7. You are familiar with and capable of utilising the JAMK and EduFutura entrepreneurship and innovation environments and the related support services.

  Course contents

  You recognise the skills of your own internal entrepreneurship and use them to develop the course business idea.
  
  Based on your experience, observations and the knowledge you have acquired, you form a conception of market needs or demand in response to which you develop your own turnkey solution/business concept (service/product concept).
  
  You act in a multidisciplinary small group in which you reflect upon and assess the business opportunities of the idea and share their opportunities for success with other students in the course. The ideas are tested with potential customers and further developed on the basis of the feedback received.
  
  The development and communication tools used in the assessment and development of the ideas include the Business Model Canvas and the Value Proposition Canvas.

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria, passed/failed

  You recognise the features of your own inner entrepreneurship and utilise them in the development of a business idea and demonstrate an ability for self-management in an entrepreneurial way in a multidisciplinary team.
  
  You understand the role of entrepreneurship in society and in your own sector. You understand the principles of profitable business.
  
  In customer situations or services, you identify needs in response to which you develop a business idea together with your multidisciplinary team.
  
  You understand the role of customers in the development of business ideas and the principles of value creation.

  ---

  Language of instruction

  Finnish

  Planned learning activities, teaching methods and guidance

  Learning methods
  - Flipped learning
  - project learning
  
  The course includes workshops, group work, independent work, coaching and expert lectures. Studies and teaching involve co-operation with companies and entrepreneurship partners / networks in the region (eg Jyväskylän Yritystehdas, JES, EduFutura). The most important part of learning is your own activity and its self-assessment. You will always be prepared for meetings (such as lectures, group work). The course supports a learning culture where you, as individual and in groups, learn to face and deal with uncertainty and failure with the support of mentors, and to strengthen risk-taking, courage and decision-making, as well as the ability to put things into practice and achieve them purposefully. You work in a small group where you give birth to a business idea. You evaluate the business potential and customer value of the idea.

  Learning materials and recommended literature

  Blank,Dorf: The Startup Owner's Manual
  Osterwalder&al.: Value Proposition Design
  Osterwalder&Pigneur: Business Model Generation

  Lecturer(s)

  Suvi Salminen, Mervi Kuustie, Mari Hakkarainen

  Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

  There are no exams in this course.

  Timing

  18.09.2023 - 21.12.2023

  Learning assignments and student workload

  1. Your entrepreneurial traits (15%)
  2. Active participation in group work, business idea development (70%)
  3. Descriptions of activities, presentations of results and outputs (eg presentation of business idea) and evaluations of own and group activities (15%)

  Enrollment

  01.08.2023 - 25.08.2023

  Content scheduling

  Contact implementation
  3*45 min start seminar
  3*45 min workshop
  3*45 min workshop
  3*45 min workshop
  3*45 min workshop
  3*45 min workshop
  3*45 min end seminar

  Seats

  0 - 50

  Assessment methods

  The course is implemented through project based learning, in which the lectures, group work and independent work complement each other. Assessment methods include direct feedback from the teacher, assessment of the development of the student's own competence, peer review of the group and written final feedback from the teacher.

  Degree Programme

  Bachelor's Degree Programme in Music Pedagogue, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Logistics, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Occupational Therapy, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Rehabilitation Counselling, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Construction and Civil Engineering, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Service Business, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Energy and Environmental Technology, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Electrical and Automation Engineering, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Team Academy, Degree Programme in Midwifery, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Social Services, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Mechanical Engineering, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Business Information Technology, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Information and Communications Technology, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Information and Communications Technology, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Business Management, Degree Programme in Nursing, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Agricultural and Rural Industries, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Physiotherapy

  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Share of R&D studies

  3 cr

  Credits

  • 3 cr

  Unit

  School of Business
• Entrepreneurship (ZZPP0750-3162),
       18.09.2023 – 21.12.2023,  3 cr — Online learning +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  Purpose of the course:
  During this course, you will acquire basic knowledge of entrepreneurship and profitable business in action-driven ways. You will assess your own entrepreneurial capabilities and expand your understanding of the sector with the help of company stories, for example. During the course, you will work in a multidisciplinary team in which you will develop a business idea.
  
  Course competences:
  Internationalisation and communications competence
  Learning and information management competence
  Entrepreneurship, innovation and working community competence
  
  Course learning outcomes:
  1. You recognise and are able to assess your own capabilities and attitudes concerning entrepreneurship.
  2. You know the concept of internal entrepreneurship, what it means to become an entrepreneur and the significance of entrepreneurship and innovations in society.
  3. You understand the preconditions of profitable business.
  4. You understand and recognise the role of customer relationship in business and are able to apply this knowledge.
  5. You demonstrate an ability for self-management in an entrepreneurial way in a multidisciplinary team.
  6. You identify the customers’ needs and find business opportunities in them.
  7. You are familiar with and capable of utilising the JAMK and EduFutura entrepreneurship and innovation environments and the related support services.

  Course contents

  You recognise the skills of your own internal entrepreneurship and use them to develop the course business idea.
  
  Based on your experience, observations and the knowledge you have acquired, you form a conception of market needs or demand in response to which you develop your own turnkey solution/business concept (service/product concept).
  
  You act in a multidisciplinary small group in which you reflect upon and assess the business opportunities of the idea and share their opportunities for success with other students in the course. The ideas are tested with potential customers and further developed on the basis of the feedback received.
  
  The development and communication tools used in the assessment and development of the ideas include the Business Model Canvas and the Value Proposition Canvas.

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria, passed/failed

  You recognise the features of your own inner entrepreneurship and utilise them in the development of a business idea and demonstrate an ability for self-management in an entrepreneurial way in a multidisciplinary team.
  
  You understand the role of entrepreneurship in society and in your own sector. You understand the principles of profitable business.
  
  In customer situations or services, you identify needs in response to which you develop a business idea together with your multidisciplinary team.
  
  You understand the role of customers in the development of business ideas and the principles of value creation.

  ---

  Language of instruction

  Finnish

  Planned learning activities, teaching methods and guidance

  Learning methods
  - Flipped learning
  - project learning
  
  The course includes workshops, group work, independent work, coaching and expert lectures. Studies and teaching involve co-operation with companies and entrepreneurship partners / networks in the region (eg Jyväskylän Yritystehdas, JES, EduFutura). The most important part of learning is your own activity and its self-assessment. You will always be prepared for meetings (such as lectures, group work). The course supports a learning culture where you, as individual and in groups, learn to face and deal with uncertainty and failure with the support of mentors, and to strengthen risk-taking, courage and decision-making, as well as the ability to put things into practice and achieve them purposefully. You work in a small group where you give birth to a business idea. You evaluate the business potential and customer value of the idea.

  Learning materials and recommended literature

  Blank,Dorf: The Startup Owner's Manual
  Osterwalder&al.: Value Proposition Design
  Osterwalder&Pigneur: Business Model Generation

  Lecturer(s)

  Juuso Hassi, Suvi Salminen

  Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

  There are no exams in this course.

  Timing

  18.09.2023 - 21.12.2023

  Learning assignments and student workload

  1. Your entrepreneurial traits (15%)
  2. Active participation in group work, business idea development (70%)
  3. Descriptions of activities, presentations of results and outputs (eg presentation of business idea) and evaluations of own and group activities (15%)
  
  Webinars and supervision 7h, independent work 33h and group work 41h

  Enrollment

  01.08.2023 - 25.08.2023

  Content scheduling

  Contact implementation:
  3*45 min start webinar
  3*45 min Webinar and supervision
  3*45 min end webinar

  Seats

  20 - 60

  Assessment methods

  The course is implemented through project based learning, in which the lectures, group work and independent work complement each other. Assessment methods include direct feedback from the supervisor, self- and peer review and final feedback.

  Degree Programme

  Bachelor's Degree Programme in Music Pedagogue, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Logistics, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Occupational Therapy, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Rehabilitation Counselling, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Construction and Civil Engineering, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Service Business, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Energy and Environmental Technology, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Electrical and Automation Engineering, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Team Academy, Degree Programme in Midwifery, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Social Services, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Mechanical Engineering, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Business Information Technology, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Information and Communications Technology, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Information and Communications Technology, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Business Management, Degree Programme in Nursing, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Agricultural and Rural Industries, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Physiotherapy

  Mode of delivery

  Online learning

  Share of R&D studies

  3 cr

  Share of virtual studies

  3 cr

  Credits

  • 3 cr

  Unit

  School of Business
• Entrepreneurship (ZZPP0750-3163),
       18.09.2023 – 21.12.2023,  3 cr — Online learning +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  Purpose of the course:
  During this course, you will acquire basic knowledge of entrepreneurship and profitable business in action-driven ways. You will assess your own entrepreneurial capabilities and expand your understanding of the sector with the help of company stories, for example. During the course, you will work in a multidisciplinary team in which you will develop a business idea.
  
  Course competences:
  Internationalisation and communications competence
  Learning and information management competence
  Entrepreneurship, innovation and working community competence
  
  Course learning outcomes:
  1. You recognise and are able to assess your own capabilities and attitudes concerning entrepreneurship.
  2. You know the concept of internal entrepreneurship, what it means to become an entrepreneur and the significance of entrepreneurship and innovations in society.
  3. You understand the preconditions of profitable business.
  4. You understand and recognise the role of customer relationship in business and are able to apply this knowledge.
  5. You demonstrate an ability for self-management in an entrepreneurial way in a multidisciplinary team.
  6. You identify the customers’ needs and find business opportunities in them.
  7. You are familiar with and capable of utilising the JAMK and EduFutura entrepreneurship and innovation environments and the related support services.

  Course contents

  You recognise the skills of your own internal entrepreneurship and use them to develop the course business idea.
  
  Based on your experience, observations and the knowledge you have acquired, you form a conception of market needs or demand in response to which you develop your own turnkey solution/business concept (service/product concept).
  
  You act in a multidisciplinary small group in which you reflect upon and assess the business opportunities of the idea and share their opportunities for success with other students in the course. The ideas are tested with potential customers and further developed on the basis of the feedback received.
  
  The development and communication tools used in the assessment and development of the ideas include the Business Model Canvas and the Value Proposition Canvas.

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria, passed/failed

  You recognise the features of your own inner entrepreneurship and utilise them in the development of a business idea and demonstrate an ability for self-management in an entrepreneurial way in a multidisciplinary team.
  
  You understand the role of entrepreneurship in society and in your own sector. You understand the principles of profitable business.
  
  In customer situations or services, you identify needs in response to which you develop a business idea together with your multidisciplinary team.
  
  You understand the role of customers in the development of business ideas and the principles of value creation.

  ---

  Language of instruction

  Finnish

  Planned learning activities, teaching methods and guidance

  Learning methods
  - Flipped learning
  - project learning
  
  The course includes workshops, group work, independent work, coaching and expert lectures. Studies and teaching involve co-operation with companies and entrepreneurship partners / networks in the region (eg Jyväskylän Yritystehdas, JES, EduFutura). The most important part of learning is your own activity and its self-assessment. You will always be prepared for meetings (such as lectures, group work). The course supports a learning culture where you, as individual and in groups, learn to face and deal with uncertainty and failure with the support of mentors, and to strengthen risk-taking, courage and decision-making, as well as the ability to put things into practice and achieve them purposefully. You work in a small group where you give birth to a business idea. You evaluate the business potential and customer value of the idea.

  Learning materials and recommended literature

  Blank,Dorf: The Startup Owner's Manual
  Osterwalder&al.: Value Proposition Design
  Osterwalder&Pigneur: Business Model Generation

  Lecturer(s)

  Eetu Lehtonen, Lotta Happo, Suvi Salminen

  Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

  There are no exams in this course.

  Timing

  18.09.2023 - 21.12.2023

  Learning assignments and student workload

  1. Your entrepreneurial traits (15%)
  2. Active participation in group work, business idea development (70%)
  3. Descriptions of activities, presentations of results and outputs (eg presentation of business idea) and evaluations of own and group activities (15%)
  
  Webinars and supervision 7h, independent work 33h and group work 41h

  Enrollment

  01.08.2023 - 25.08.2023

  Content scheduling

  Contact implementation:
  3*45 min start webinar
  3*45 min Webinar and supervision
  3*45 min end webinar

  Seats

  20 - 60

  Assessment methods

  The course is implemented through project based learning, in which the lectures, group work and independent work complement each other. Assessment methods include direct feedback from the supervisor, self- and peer review and final feedback.

  Degree Programme

  Bachelor's Degree Programme in Music Pedagogue, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Logistics, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Occupational Therapy, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Rehabilitation Counselling, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Construction and Civil Engineering, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Service Business, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Energy and Environmental Technology, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Electrical and Automation Engineering, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Team Academy, Degree Programme in Midwifery, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Social Services, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Mechanical Engineering, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Business Information Technology, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Information and Communications Technology, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Information and Communications Technology, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Business Management, Degree Programme in Nursing, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Agricultural and Rural Industries, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Physiotherapy

  Mode of delivery

  Online learning

  Share of R&D studies

  3 cr

  Share of virtual studies

  3 cr

  Credits

  • 3 cr

  Unit

  School of Business
• Communication Skills (for Finnish degree programmes) (ZZPC0420-3180),
       29.08.2023 – 19.12.2023,  3 cr — Face-to-face +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  You can obtain the abilities to communicate in your own field of expertise.
  
  You understand the meaning of communication in the workplace and as a part of your professional skills. You are aware of the components which help you to succeed in communication situations. You have the ability to develop your skills in order to take part in work conversations, express opinions in meetings and write in a formal way.
  
  You also learn how to work in projects, write a common text in a group and adapt Office 365 tools.
  
  You can give an illustrative expert presentation. You can justify your opinions and give and receive feedback. You can recognize essential ways to take part in typical working life conversations. You can act as an effective conversational partner. You can produce documents and other texts according to instructions and models. You can write text in an appropriate manner. You can analyze your own communication skills. You are aware of the impact of your communication style. You recognize the factors of the communication process and the role of communication as a part of your expertise.
  
  Communication and Team-working: You are able to communicate effectively as an individual and as a member of a team with specialists in your own field as well as with other groups of professionals.

  Course contents

  Organizing, leading and documenting discussions in the workplace, also virtually. Project work skills.
  
  Expert statements and presentations.
  
  Development of communication skills, reflection, analysis and observation of communication situations and skills. Giving and receiving feedback, The role of various cultures in communication.
  
  Producing appropriate text and writing common text in a group.

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria - grade 1 and 2

  1 You know the basic concepts and theories of communication. You can analyze your own communication skills and give and receive feedback. You recognise the communication process model and the central means of typical workplace discussions. You participate in group discussions. You are able to give clear specialist presentations using visual aids although the content of the presentation is narrow, and the structure has not been fine tuned. Communication with the audience is lacking. You are able to produce documents and other informative texts using guidelines and models. In your texts, you show the ability to use formal style and correct grammar. The content of your text is limited. You participate in group work activities and educational situations.
  
  2 You recognise the factors of the communication process and the role of communication as a part of your professional skills. You are aware of how your own communication style and non-verbal communication affect various communication situations. You can evaluate both the procedures for conversation and the characteristics of conversational skills. You can give a structured specialist presentation using visual aids according to part 1 on the evaluation scale. The structure is logical but the beginning and ending lack depth. There is limited communication with the audience. You are able to produce documents and other informative texts using guidelines and models. In your texts, you show the general ability to use formal style and correct grammar. The texts have structure, but they may be lacking in content and logic. You participate in group work activities and educational situations.

  Assessment criteria - grade 3 and 4

  3 You are able to analyze your own communication skills. You can give well-grounded feedback on other students’ communication skills. You are able to use the feedback you receive towards improving your own skills. You consider communication skills to be an essential part of your professional skills and you are interested in developing them. You can act in work-related discussions in a responsible and active way in order to achieve goals. You can give a structured specialist presentation according to part 1 on the evaluation scale. You adjust your message for your audience and interact with them. You have a clear beginning and ending. You are able to write texts with content appropriate to the type of text, a clear structure and good language and style. The text progresses in a logical manner and has good hierarchy. The contents include the main parts. You participate in group work activities and educational situations in a responsible and active manner.
  
  4 You can analyze and reflect on your own communication competence. You can use the feedback you receive, reflect upon it, and use it to further their own development. You are aware of your own strengths and development needs and know how to take developmental action. You are able to give well-grounded feedback on other students’ communication skills. You take an active, responsible and instigative role in work-related discussions. You can influence the achievement of the objectives as well as the creation of a positive atmosphere through your own actions. You can give a structured specialist presentation according to part 1 on the evaluation scale. You can communicate in an interesting and motivating way. You can illustrate your points in a versatile way, and your means of expression is relaxed. Your text is fluent, appropriate and may have occasional grammar mistakes which do not hinder the reading of the text. The content is informative while the structure forms a working whole. You are able to contribute to the goals of the project with your own actions.

  Assessment criteria - grade 5

  5 You are able to analyze and reflect on your own communicative competence. You are aware of your own strengths and development needs and know how to take developmental action. You have a desire to develop your own communication skills. You can evaluate and give well-grounded feedback on other students’ communication skills. You are able to lead discussions in an inspiring way and take accountability for the quality of the results. You can propose effective means into the discussion and logically work towards the goals. You can give a structured specialist presentation according to part 1 on the evaluation scale. You take the audience into account in many ways. Your illustrations and examples are creative. You are able to effectively apply expressive means to your advantage. In your text you are able to take the reader into account and adapt your text accordingly. Your texts are easy to read, and the language and style are consistent and controlled. You are able to contribute to the goals of the group project and take accountability for the quality of the work.

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  Language of instruction

  Finnish

  Planned learning activities, teaching methods and guidance

  Kontaktiopetus luokassa - ei etämahdollisuutta (not translated)

  Learning materials and recommended literature

  Liukko, S. & Perttula, S. 2019. Opinnäytetyön raportointi. Jyväskylä: Jyväskylän ammattikorkeakoulu. Päivitetään vuosittain.
  https://oppimateriaalit.jamk.fi/raportointiohje/. (not translated)

  Lecturer(s)

  Heidi Hjerppe

  Timing

  29.08.2023 - 19.12.2023

  Enrollment

  01.08.2023 - 25.08.2023

  Seats

  0 - 11

  Assessment methods

  Jatkuva arviointi, itsearviointi, vertaisarviointi. (not translated)

  Degree Programme

  Bachelor's Degree Programme in Music Pedagogue, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Logistics, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Occupational Therapy, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Rehabilitation Counselling, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Construction and Civil Engineering, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Service Business, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Team Academy, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Electrical and Automation Engineering, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Energy and Environmental Technology, Degree Programme in Midwifery, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Social Services, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Business Information Technology, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Mechanical Engineering, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Construction Management, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Information and Communications Technology, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Business Management, Degree Programme in Nursing, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Agricultural and Rural Industries, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Physiotherapy

  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Credits

  • 3 cr

  Unit

  TA94 - Kielikeskus
• Communication Skills (for Finnish degree programmes) (ZZPC0420-3181),
       28.08.2023 – 19.12.2023,  3 cr — Face-to-face +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  You can obtain the abilities to communicate in your own field of expertise.
  
  You understand the meaning of communication in the workplace and as a part of your professional skills. You are aware of the components which help you to succeed in communication situations. You have the ability to develop your skills in order to take part in work conversations, express opinions in meetings and write in a formal way.
  
  You also learn how to work in projects, write a common text in a group and adapt Office 365 tools.
  
  You can give an illustrative expert presentation. You can justify your opinions and give and receive feedback. You can recognize essential ways to take part in typical working life conversations. You can act as an effective conversational partner. You can produce documents and other texts according to instructions and models. You can write text in an appropriate manner. You can analyze your own communication skills. You are aware of the impact of your communication style. You recognize the factors of the communication process and the role of communication as a part of your expertise.
  
  Communication and Team-working: You are able to communicate effectively as an individual and as a member of a team with specialists in your own field as well as with other groups of professionals.

  Course contents

  Organizing, leading and documenting discussions in the workplace, also virtually. Project work skills.
  
  Expert statements and presentations.
  
  Development of communication skills, reflection, analysis and observation of communication situations and skills. Giving and receiving feedback, The role of various cultures in communication.
  
  Producing appropriate text and writing common text in a group.

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria - grade 1 and 2

  1 You know the basic concepts and theories of communication. You can analyze your own communication skills and give and receive feedback. You recognise the communication process model and the central means of typical workplace discussions. You participate in group discussions. You are able to give clear specialist presentations using visual aids although the content of the presentation is narrow, and the structure has not been fine tuned. Communication with the audience is lacking. You are able to produce documents and other informative texts using guidelines and models. In your texts, you show the ability to use formal style and correct grammar. The content of your text is limited. You participate in group work activities and educational situations.
  
  2 You recognise the factors of the communication process and the role of communication as a part of your professional skills. You are aware of how your own communication style and non-verbal communication affect various communication situations. You can evaluate both the procedures for conversation and the characteristics of conversational skills. You can give a structured specialist presentation using visual aids according to part 1 on the evaluation scale. The structure is logical but the beginning and ending lack depth. There is limited communication with the audience. You are able to produce documents and other informative texts using guidelines and models. In your texts, you show the general ability to use formal style and correct grammar. The texts have structure, but they may be lacking in content and logic. You participate in group work activities and educational situations.

  Assessment criteria - grade 3 and 4

  3 You are able to analyze your own communication skills. You can give well-grounded feedback on other students’ communication skills. You are able to use the feedback you receive towards improving your own skills. You consider communication skills to be an essential part of your professional skills and you are interested in developing them. You can act in work-related discussions in a responsible and active way in order to achieve goals. You can give a structured specialist presentation according to part 1 on the evaluation scale. You adjust your message for your audience and interact with them. You have a clear beginning and ending. You are able to write texts with content appropriate to the type of text, a clear structure and good language and style. The text progresses in a logical manner and has good hierarchy. The contents include the main parts. You participate in group work activities and educational situations in a responsible and active manner.
  
  4 You can analyze and reflect on your own communication competence. You can use the feedback you receive, reflect upon it, and use it to further their own development. You are aware of your own strengths and development needs and know how to take developmental action. You are able to give well-grounded feedback on other students’ communication skills. You take an active, responsible and instigative role in work-related discussions. You can influence the achievement of the objectives as well as the creation of a positive atmosphere through your own actions. You can give a structured specialist presentation according to part 1 on the evaluation scale. You can communicate in an interesting and motivating way. You can illustrate your points in a versatile way, and your means of expression is relaxed. Your text is fluent, appropriate and may have occasional grammar mistakes which do not hinder the reading of the text. The content is informative while the structure forms a working whole. You are able to contribute to the goals of the project with your own actions.

  Assessment criteria - grade 5

  5 You are able to analyze and reflect on your own communicative competence. You are aware of your own strengths and development needs and know how to take developmental action. You have a desire to develop your own communication skills. You can evaluate and give well-grounded feedback on other students’ communication skills. You are able to lead discussions in an inspiring way and take accountability for the quality of the results. You can propose effective means into the discussion and logically work towards the goals. You can give a structured specialist presentation according to part 1 on the evaluation scale. You take the audience into account in many ways. Your illustrations and examples are creative. You are able to effectively apply expressive means to your advantage. In your text you are able to take the reader into account and adapt your text accordingly. Your texts are easy to read, and the language and style are consistent and controlled. You are able to contribute to the goals of the group project and take accountability for the quality of the work.

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  Language of instruction

  Finnish

  Planned learning activities, teaching methods and guidance

  OPINTOJAKSO ON TÄYNNÄ!

  Learning materials and recommended literature

  Liukko, S. & Perttula, S. 2019. Opinnäytetyön raportointi. Jyväskylä: Jyväskylän ammattikorkeakoulu. Päivitetään vuosittain.
  https://oppimateriaalit.jamk.fi/raportointiohje/. (not translated)

  Lecturer(s)

  Anna Forssell

  Timing

  28.08.2023 - 19.12.2023

  Learning assignments and student workload

  Opintojaksoon ja työtilaan tutustuminen, ryhmäytyminen 5 h
  Kontaktitunnit, zoomissa tapaamiset, palaverit 20 - 30 h
  Itsenäinen työskentely, tehtävien tekeminen 15 - 25 h
  Projektityöskentely 30 - 35 h
  yhteensä 81 h (not translated)

  Enrollment

  01.08.2023 - 25.08.2023

  Seats

  12 - 28

  Assessment methods

  Jatkuva arviointi, itsearviointi, vertaisarviointi. (not translated)

  Degree Programme

  Bachelor's Degree Programme in Music Pedagogue, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Logistics, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Occupational Therapy, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Rehabilitation Counselling, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Construction and Civil Engineering, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Service Business, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Team Academy, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Electrical and Automation Engineering, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Energy and Environmental Technology, Degree Programme in Midwifery, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Social Services, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Business Information Technology, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Mechanical Engineering, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Construction Management, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Information and Communications Technology, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Business Management, Degree Programme in Nursing, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Agricultural and Rural Industries, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Physiotherapy

  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Credits

  • 3 cr

  Unit

  TA94 - Kielikeskus
• Communication Skills (for Finnish degree programmes) (ZZPC0420-3182),
       04.09.2023 – 19.12.2023,  3 cr — Face-to-face +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  You can obtain the abilities to communicate in your own field of expertise.
  
  You understand the meaning of communication in the workplace and as a part of your professional skills. You are aware of the components which help you to succeed in communication situations. You have the ability to develop your skills in order to take part in work conversations, express opinions in meetings and write in a formal way.
  
  You also learn how to work in projects, write a common text in a group and adapt Office 365 tools.
  
  You can give an illustrative expert presentation. You can justify your opinions and give and receive feedback. You can recognize essential ways to take part in typical working life conversations. You can act as an effective conversational partner. You can produce documents and other texts according to instructions and models. You can write text in an appropriate manner. You can analyze your own communication skills. You are aware of the impact of your communication style. You recognize the factors of the communication process and the role of communication as a part of your expertise.
  
  Communication and Team-working: You are able to communicate effectively as an individual and as a member of a team with specialists in your own field as well as with other groups of professionals.

  Course contents

  Organizing, leading and documenting discussions in the workplace, also virtually. Project work skills.
  
  Expert statements and presentations.
  
  Development of communication skills, reflection, analysis and observation of communication situations and skills. Giving and receiving feedback, The role of various cultures in communication.
  
  Producing appropriate text and writing common text in a group.

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria - grade 1 and 2

  1 You know the basic concepts and theories of communication. You can analyze your own communication skills and give and receive feedback. You recognise the communication process model and the central means of typical workplace discussions. You participate in group discussions. You are able to give clear specialist presentations using visual aids although the content of the presentation is narrow, and the structure has not been fine tuned. Communication with the audience is lacking. You are able to produce documents and other informative texts using guidelines and models. In your texts, you show the ability to use formal style and correct grammar. The content of your text is limited. You participate in group work activities and educational situations.
  
  2 You recognise the factors of the communication process and the role of communication as a part of your professional skills. You are aware of how your own communication style and non-verbal communication affect various communication situations. You can evaluate both the procedures for conversation and the characteristics of conversational skills. You can give a structured specialist presentation using visual aids according to part 1 on the evaluation scale. The structure is logical but the beginning and ending lack depth. There is limited communication with the audience. You are able to produce documents and other informative texts using guidelines and models. In your texts, you show the general ability to use formal style and correct grammar. The texts have structure, but they may be lacking in content and logic. You participate in group work activities and educational situations.

  Assessment criteria - grade 3 and 4

  3 You are able to analyze your own communication skills. You can give well-grounded feedback on other students’ communication skills. You are able to use the feedback you receive towards improving your own skills. You consider communication skills to be an essential part of your professional skills and you are interested in developing them. You can act in work-related discussions in a responsible and active way in order to achieve goals. You can give a structured specialist presentation according to part 1 on the evaluation scale. You adjust your message for your audience and interact with them. You have a clear beginning and ending. You are able to write texts with content appropriate to the type of text, a clear structure and good language and style. The text progresses in a logical manner and has good hierarchy. The contents include the main parts. You participate in group work activities and educational situations in a responsible and active manner.
  
  4 You can analyze and reflect on your own communication competence. You can use the feedback you receive, reflect upon it, and use it to further their own development. You are aware of your own strengths and development needs and know how to take developmental action. You are able to give well-grounded feedback on other students’ communication skills. You take an active, responsible and instigative role in work-related discussions. You can influence the achievement of the objectives as well as the creation of a positive atmosphere through your own actions. You can give a structured specialist presentation according to part 1 on the evaluation scale. You can communicate in an interesting and motivating way. You can illustrate your points in a versatile way, and your means of expression is relaxed. Your text is fluent, appropriate and may have occasional grammar mistakes which do not hinder the reading of the text. The content is informative while the structure forms a working whole. You are able to contribute to the goals of the project with your own actions.

  Assessment criteria - grade 5

  5 You are able to analyze and reflect on your own communicative competence. You are aware of your own strengths and development needs and know how to take developmental action. You have a desire to develop your own communication skills. You can evaluate and give well-grounded feedback on other students’ communication skills. You are able to lead discussions in an inspiring way and take accountability for the quality of the results. You can propose effective means into the discussion and logically work towards the goals. You can give a structured specialist presentation according to part 1 on the evaluation scale. You take the audience into account in many ways. Your illustrations and examples are creative. You are able to effectively apply expressive means to your advantage. In your text you are able to take the reader into account and adapt your text accordingly. Your texts are easy to read, and the language and style are consistent and controlled. You are able to contribute to the goals of the group project and take accountability for the quality of the work.

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  Language of instruction

  Finnish

  Planned learning activities, teaching methods and guidance

  HUOM. Ryhmä on täynnä, ei kannata ilmoittautua tähän enää, jonossakin on tusinan verran opiskelijoita!
  
  Kontaktiopetus, projektiryhmittäin työskentely
  
  Opetus alkaa ma 4.9. klo 13.15 - 15.45 luokassa F408.
  
  Opintojakso alkaa ennakkotehtävällä. Ennakkotehtävän palautus on ennen ensimmäistä kontaktikertaa. .
  
  Huom.
  Jos haet opintojaksosta hyväksilukua tai odotat siitä päätöstä, älä ilmoittaudu opintojaksolle. (not translated)

  Learning materials and recommended literature

  Liukko, S. & Perttula, S. 2019. Opinnäytetyön raportointi. Jyväskylä: Jyväskylän ammattikorkeakoulu. Päivitetään vuosittain. https://oppimateriaalit.jamk.fi/raportointiohje/. (not translated)

  Lecturer(s)

  Sisko Riihiaho

  Timing

  04.09.2023 - 19.12.2023

  Learning assignments and student workload

  Opintojaksoon ja työtilaan tutustuminen, ryhmäytyminen 5 h
  Kontaktitunnit 20 - 30 h
  Itsenäinen työskentely, tehtävien tekeminen 15 - 25 h
  Projektityöskentely 30 - 35 h
  yhteensä 81 h (not translated)

  Enrollment

  01.08.2023 - 25.08.2023

  Seats

  12 - 28

  Assessment methods

  Jatkuva arviointi, itsearviointi, vertaisarviointi. (not translated)

  Degree Programme

  Bachelor's Degree Programme in Music Pedagogue, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Logistics, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Occupational Therapy, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Rehabilitation Counselling, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Construction and Civil Engineering, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Service Business, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Team Academy, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Electrical and Automation Engineering, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Energy and Environmental Technology, Degree Programme in Midwifery, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Social Services, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Business Information Technology, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Mechanical Engineering, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Construction Management, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Information and Communications Technology, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Business Management, Degree Programme in Nursing, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Agricultural and Rural Industries, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Physiotherapy

  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Credits

  • 3 cr

  Unit

  TA94 - Kielikeskus
• Communication Skills (for Finnish degree programmes) (ZZPC0420-3183),
       05.09.2023 – 19.12.2023,  3 cr — Face-to-face +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  You can obtain the abilities to communicate in your own field of expertise.
  
  You understand the meaning of communication in the workplace and as a part of your professional skills. You are aware of the components which help you to succeed in communication situations. You have the ability to develop your skills in order to take part in work conversations, express opinions in meetings and write in a formal way.
  
  You also learn how to work in projects, write a common text in a group and adapt Office 365 tools.
  
  You can give an illustrative expert presentation. You can justify your opinions and give and receive feedback. You can recognize essential ways to take part in typical working life conversations. You can act as an effective conversational partner. You can produce documents and other texts according to instructions and models. You can write text in an appropriate manner. You can analyze your own communication skills. You are aware of the impact of your communication style. You recognize the factors of the communication process and the role of communication as a part of your expertise.
  
  Communication and Team-working: You are able to communicate effectively as an individual and as a member of a team with specialists in your own field as well as with other groups of professionals.

  Course contents

  Organizing, leading and documenting discussions in the workplace, also virtually. Project work skills.
  
  Expert statements and presentations.
  
  Development of communication skills, reflection, analysis and observation of communication situations and skills. Giving and receiving feedback, The role of various cultures in communication.
  
  Producing appropriate text and writing common text in a group.

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria - grade 1 and 2

  1 You know the basic concepts and theories of communication. You can analyze your own communication skills and give and receive feedback. You recognise the communication process model and the central means of typical workplace discussions. You participate in group discussions. You are able to give clear specialist presentations using visual aids although the content of the presentation is narrow, and the structure has not been fine tuned. Communication with the audience is lacking. You are able to produce documents and other informative texts using guidelines and models. In your texts, you show the ability to use formal style and correct grammar. The content of your text is limited. You participate in group work activities and educational situations.
  
  2 You recognise the factors of the communication process and the role of communication as a part of your professional skills. You are aware of how your own communication style and non-verbal communication affect various communication situations. You can evaluate both the procedures for conversation and the characteristics of conversational skills. You can give a structured specialist presentation using visual aids according to part 1 on the evaluation scale. The structure is logical but the beginning and ending lack depth. There is limited communication with the audience. You are able to produce documents and other informative texts using guidelines and models. In your texts, you show the general ability to use formal style and correct grammar. The texts have structure, but they may be lacking in content and logic. You participate in group work activities and educational situations.

  Assessment criteria - grade 3 and 4

  3 You are able to analyze your own communication skills. You can give well-grounded feedback on other students’ communication skills. You are able to use the feedback you receive towards improving your own skills. You consider communication skills to be an essential part of your professional skills and you are interested in developing them. You can act in work-related discussions in a responsible and active way in order to achieve goals. You can give a structured specialist presentation according to part 1 on the evaluation scale. You adjust your message for your audience and interact with them. You have a clear beginning and ending. You are able to write texts with content appropriate to the type of text, a clear structure and good language and style. The text progresses in a logical manner and has good hierarchy. The contents include the main parts. You participate in group work activities and educational situations in a responsible and active manner.
  
  4 You can analyze and reflect on your own communication competence. You can use the feedback you receive, reflect upon it, and use it to further their own development. You are aware of your own strengths and development needs and know how to take developmental action. You are able to give well-grounded feedback on other students’ communication skills. You take an active, responsible and instigative role in work-related discussions. You can influence the achievement of the objectives as well as the creation of a positive atmosphere through your own actions. You can give a structured specialist presentation according to part 1 on the evaluation scale. You can communicate in an interesting and motivating way. You can illustrate your points in a versatile way, and your means of expression is relaxed. Your text is fluent, appropriate and may have occasional grammar mistakes which do not hinder the reading of the text. The content is informative while the structure forms a working whole. You are able to contribute to the goals of the project with your own actions.

  Assessment criteria - grade 5

  5 You are able to analyze and reflect on your own communicative competence. You are aware of your own strengths and development needs and know how to take developmental action. You have a desire to develop your own communication skills. You can evaluate and give well-grounded feedback on other students’ communication skills. You are able to lead discussions in an inspiring way and take accountability for the quality of the results. You can propose effective means into the discussion and logically work towards the goals. You can give a structured specialist presentation according to part 1 on the evaluation scale. You take the audience into account in many ways. Your illustrations and examples are creative. You are able to effectively apply expressive means to your advantage. In your text you are able to take the reader into account and adapt your text accordingly. Your texts are easy to read, and the language and style are consistent and controlled. You are able to contribute to the goals of the group project and take accountability for the quality of the work.

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  Language of instruction

  Finnish

  Planned learning activities, teaching methods and guidance

  RYHMÄ TÄYNNÄ.
  
  Kontaktitoteutus, työskentely projektiryhmissä opintojakson yhteisen aikataulun mukaisesti.
  Jos haet opintojaksosta hyväksilukua tai odotat siitä päätöstä, älä ilmoittaudu opintojaksolle.
  Oppimisympäristönä on Moodle-työtila, joka aukeaa viimeistään kurssin alkaessa. Tapaamiset pidetään ilmoitettuina aikoina kampuksella. Läsnäolovelvollisuus.
  
  Tapaamiset:
  
  ti 5.9. klo 12.15-15.00 Aloitustapaaminen (On oltava läsnä, jos opintojakson aikoo aloittaa.)
  ti 12.9. klo 12.15-15.00 Projektityöskentelyn aloitus ja ryhmien omat aloituspalaverit (tehtävä 2)
  ti 19.9. klo 12.15-15.00 Tapaaminen
  ti 26.9. klo 12.15-15.00 Tapaaminen
  ti 3.10. klo 12.15-15.00 EI KONTAKTITUNTIA, mutta luokkatila käytössä ryhmätyöskentelyyn (Itsenäisenä työskentelynä esityksen rakentaminen, valmistelu ja harjoitteleminen)
  ti 10.10. klo 12.15-15.00 Suulliset esitykset
  (Syysloma)
  ti 24.10. klo 12.15-15.00 Suulliset esitykset
  ti 31.10. klo 12.15-15.00 Suulliset esitykset
  (InnoFlash-viikko)
  ti 14.11. klo 12.15-15.00 Suulliset esitykset
  ti 21.11. klo 12.15-15.00 Tapaaminen
  ti 28.11. klo 12.15-15.00 Kurssin päätös, ryhmäpalaute raporttien luonnoksista, raporttien työstöä - LÄPPÄRIT MUKAAN!
  ti 5.12. klo 12.15-15.00 Kyselytunti (vapaaehtoinen) (not translated)

  Learning materials and recommended literature

  Liukko, S. & Perttula, S. Opinnäytetyön raportointi. Avoimet oppimateriaalit, Jyväskylän ammattikorkeakoulu. Päivitetään vuosittain. (not translated)

  Lecturer(s)

  Marjaana Häkkinen

  Timing

  05.09.2023 - 19.12.2023

  Learning assignments and student workload

  Opintojaksoon ja työtilaan tutustuminen, ryhmäytyminen 5 t
  Tapaamiset, palaverit 20 - 30 t
  Itsenäinen työskentely, tehtävien tekeminen 15 - 25 t
  Projektityöskentely 30 - 35 t
  Yhteensä 81 t (not translated)

  Enrollment

  01.08.2023 - 25.08.2023

  Seats

  12 - 28

  Assessment methods

  Jatkuva arviointi, itsearviointi, vertaisarviointi. (not translated)

  Degree Programme

  Bachelor's Degree Programme in Music Pedagogue, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Logistics, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Occupational Therapy, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Rehabilitation Counselling, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Construction and Civil Engineering, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Service Business, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Team Academy, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Electrical and Automation Engineering, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Energy and Environmental Technology, Degree Programme in Midwifery, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Social Services, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Business Information Technology, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Mechanical Engineering, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Construction Management, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Information and Communications Technology, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Business Management, Degree Programme in Nursing, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Agricultural and Rural Industries, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Physiotherapy

  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Credits

  • 3 cr

  Unit

  TA94 - Kielikeskus
• Communication Skills (for Finnish degree programmes) (ZZPC0420-3184),
       30.08.2023 – 19.12.2023,  3 cr — Face-to-face +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  You can obtain the abilities to communicate in your own field of expertise.
  
  You understand the meaning of communication in the workplace and as a part of your professional skills. You are aware of the components which help you to succeed in communication situations. You have the ability to develop your skills in order to take part in work conversations, express opinions in meetings and write in a formal way.
  
  You also learn how to work in projects, write a common text in a group and adapt Office 365 tools.
  
  You can give an illustrative expert presentation. You can justify your opinions and give and receive feedback. You can recognize essential ways to take part in typical working life conversations. You can act as an effective conversational partner. You can produce documents and other texts according to instructions and models. You can write text in an appropriate manner. You can analyze your own communication skills. You are aware of the impact of your communication style. You recognize the factors of the communication process and the role of communication as a part of your expertise.
  
  Communication and Team-working: You are able to communicate effectively as an individual and as a member of a team with specialists in your own field as well as with other groups of professionals.

  Course contents

  Organizing, leading and documenting discussions in the workplace, also virtually. Project work skills.
  
  Expert statements and presentations.
  
  Development of communication skills, reflection, analysis and observation of communication situations and skills. Giving and receiving feedback, The role of various cultures in communication.
  
  Producing appropriate text and writing common text in a group.

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria - grade 1 and 2

  1 You know the basic concepts and theories of communication. You can analyze your own communication skills and give and receive feedback. You recognise the communication process model and the central means of typical workplace discussions. You participate in group discussions. You are able to give clear specialist presentations using visual aids although the content of the presentation is narrow, and the structure has not been fine tuned. Communication with the audience is lacking. You are able to produce documents and other informative texts using guidelines and models. In your texts, you show the ability to use formal style and correct grammar. The content of your text is limited. You participate in group work activities and educational situations.
  
  2 You recognise the factors of the communication process and the role of communication as a part of your professional skills. You are aware of how your own communication style and non-verbal communication affect various communication situations. You can evaluate both the procedures for conversation and the characteristics of conversational skills. You can give a structured specialist presentation using visual aids according to part 1 on the evaluation scale. The structure is logical but the beginning and ending lack depth. There is limited communication with the audience. You are able to produce documents and other informative texts using guidelines and models. In your texts, you show the general ability to use formal style and correct grammar. The texts have structure, but they may be lacking in content and logic. You participate in group work activities and educational situations.

  Assessment criteria - grade 3 and 4

  3 You are able to analyze your own communication skills. You can give well-grounded feedback on other students’ communication skills. You are able to use the feedback you receive towards improving your own skills. You consider communication skills to be an essential part of your professional skills and you are interested in developing them. You can act in work-related discussions in a responsible and active way in order to achieve goals. You can give a structured specialist presentation according to part 1 on the evaluation scale. You adjust your message for your audience and interact with them. You have a clear beginning and ending. You are able to write texts with content appropriate to the type of text, a clear structure and good language and style. The text progresses in a logical manner and has good hierarchy. The contents include the main parts. You participate in group work activities and educational situations in a responsible and active manner.
  
  4 You can analyze and reflect on your own communication competence. You can use the feedback you receive, reflect upon it, and use it to further their own development. You are aware of your own strengths and development needs and know how to take developmental action. You are able to give well-grounded feedback on other students’ communication skills. You take an active, responsible and instigative role in work-related discussions. You can influence the achievement of the objectives as well as the creation of a positive atmosphere through your own actions. You can give a structured specialist presentation according to part 1 on the evaluation scale. You can communicate in an interesting and motivating way. You can illustrate your points in a versatile way, and your means of expression is relaxed. Your text is fluent, appropriate and may have occasional grammar mistakes which do not hinder the reading of the text. The content is informative while the structure forms a working whole. You are able to contribute to the goals of the project with your own actions.

  Assessment criteria - grade 5

  5 You are able to analyze and reflect on your own communicative competence. You are aware of your own strengths and development needs and know how to take developmental action. You have a desire to develop your own communication skills. You can evaluate and give well-grounded feedback on other students’ communication skills. You are able to lead discussions in an inspiring way and take accountability for the quality of the results. You can propose effective means into the discussion and logically work towards the goals. You can give a structured specialist presentation according to part 1 on the evaluation scale. You take the audience into account in many ways. Your illustrations and examples are creative. You are able to effectively apply expressive means to your advantage. In your text you are able to take the reader into account and adapt your text accordingly. Your texts are easy to read, and the language and style are consistent and controlled. You are able to contribute to the goals of the group project and take accountability for the quality of the work.

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  Language of instruction

  Finnish

  Planned learning activities, teaching methods and guidance

  RYHMÄ TÄYNNÄ.
  
  Kontaktitoteutus, työskentely projektiryhmissä opintojakson yhteisen aikataulun mukaisesti.
  Jos haet opintojaksosta hyväksilukua tai odotat siitä päätöstä, älä ilmoittaudu opintojaksolle.
  Oppimisympäristönä on Moodle-työtila, joka aukeaa viimeistään kurssin alkaessa. Tapaamiset pidetään ilmoitettuina aikoina kampuksella. Läsnäolovelvollisuus.
  
  Tapaamiset:
  ke 30.8. klo 8.00-10.30 Aloitustapaaminen (On oltava läsnä, jos opintojakson aikoo aloittaa.)
  ke 6.9. klo 8.00-10.30 Projektityöskentelyn aloitus ja ryhmien omat aloituspalaverit (tehtävä 2)
  ke 13.9. klo 8.00-10.30 Tapaaminen
  ke 20.9. klo 8.00-10.30 Tapaaminen
  ke 27.9. klo 8.00-10.30 EI KONTAKTITUNTIA, mutta luokkatila käytössä ryhmätyöskentelyyn (Itsenäisenä työskentelynä esityksen rakentaminen, valmistelu ja harjoitteleminen)
  ke 4.10. klo 8.00-10.30 Suulliset esitykset
  ke 11.10. klo 8.00-10.30 Suulliset esitykset
  (Syysloma)
  ke 25.10. klo 8.00-10.30 Suulliset esitykset
  ke 1.11. klo 8.00-10.30 Suulliset esitykset
  (InnoFlash-viikko)
  ke 15.11. klo 8.00-10.30 Tapaaminen
  ke 22.11. klo 8.00-10.30 Kurssin päätös, ryhmäpalaute raporttien luonnoksista, raporttien työstöä - LÄPPÄRIT MUKAAN!
  ke 29.11. klo 8.00-10.30 Kyselytunti (vapaaehtoinen) (not translated)

  Learning materials and recommended literature

  Liukko, S. & Perttula, S. Opinnäytetyön raportointi. Avoimet oppimateriaalit, Jyväskylän ammattikorkeakoulu. Päivitetään vuosittain. (not translated)

  Lecturer(s)

  Marjaana Häkkinen

  Timing

  30.08.2023 - 19.12.2023

  Learning assignments and student workload

  Opintojaksoon ja työtilaan tutustuminen, ryhmäytyminen 5 t
  Tapaamiset, palaverit 20 - 30 t
  Itsenäinen työskentely, tehtävien tekeminen 15 - 25 t
  Projektityöskentely 30 - 35 t
  Yhteensä 81 t (not translated)

  Enrollment

  01.08.2023 - 25.08.2023

  Seats

  12 - 28

  Assessment methods

  Jatkuva arviointi, itsearviointi, vertaisarviointi. (not translated)

  Degree Programme

  Bachelor's Degree Programme in Music Pedagogue, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Logistics, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Occupational Therapy, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Rehabilitation Counselling, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Construction and Civil Engineering, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Service Business, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Team Academy, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Electrical and Automation Engineering, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Energy and Environmental Technology, Degree Programme in Midwifery, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Social Services, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Business Information Technology, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Mechanical Engineering, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Construction Management, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Information and Communications Technology, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Business Management, Degree Programme in Nursing, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Agricultural and Rural Industries, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Physiotherapy

  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Credits

  • 3 cr

  Unit

  TA94 - Kielikeskus
• Communication Skills (for Finnish degree programmes) (ZZPC0420-3185),
       30.08.2023 – 19.12.2023,  3 cr — Face-to-face +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  You can obtain the abilities to communicate in your own field of expertise.
  
  You understand the meaning of communication in the workplace and as a part of your professional skills. You are aware of the components which help you to succeed in communication situations. You have the ability to develop your skills in order to take part in work conversations, express opinions in meetings and write in a formal way.
  
  You also learn how to work in projects, write a common text in a group and adapt Office 365 tools.
  
  You can give an illustrative expert presentation. You can justify your opinions and give and receive feedback. You can recognize essential ways to take part in typical working life conversations. You can act as an effective conversational partner. You can produce documents and other texts according to instructions and models. You can write text in an appropriate manner. You can analyze your own communication skills. You are aware of the impact of your communication style. You recognize the factors of the communication process and the role of communication as a part of your expertise.
  
  Communication and Team-working: You are able to communicate effectively as an individual and as a member of a team with specialists in your own field as well as with other groups of professionals.

  Course contents

  Organizing, leading and documenting discussions in the workplace, also virtually. Project work skills.
  
  Expert statements and presentations.
  
  Development of communication skills, reflection, analysis and observation of communication situations and skills. Giving and receiving feedback, The role of various cultures in communication.
  
  Producing appropriate text and writing common text in a group.

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria - grade 1 and 2

  1 You know the basic concepts and theories of communication. You can analyze your own communication skills and give and receive feedback. You recognise the communication process model and the central means of typical workplace discussions. You participate in group discussions. You are able to give clear specialist presentations using visual aids although the content of the presentation is narrow, and the structure has not been fine tuned. Communication with the audience is lacking. You are able to produce documents and other informative texts using guidelines and models. In your texts, you show the ability to use formal style and correct grammar. The content of your text is limited. You participate in group work activities and educational situations.
  
  2 You recognise the factors of the communication process and the role of communication as a part of your professional skills. You are aware of how your own communication style and non-verbal communication affect various communication situations. You can evaluate both the procedures for conversation and the characteristics of conversational skills. You can give a structured specialist presentation using visual aids according to part 1 on the evaluation scale. The structure is logical but the beginning and ending lack depth. There is limited communication with the audience. You are able to produce documents and other informative texts using guidelines and models. In your texts, you show the general ability to use formal style and correct grammar. The texts have structure, but they may be lacking in content and logic. You participate in group work activities and educational situations.

  Assessment criteria - grade 3 and 4

  3 You are able to analyze your own communication skills. You can give well-grounded feedback on other students’ communication skills. You are able to use the feedback you receive towards improving your own skills. You consider communication skills to be an essential part of your professional skills and you are interested in developing them. You can act in work-related discussions in a responsible and active way in order to achieve goals. You can give a structured specialist presentation according to part 1 on the evaluation scale. You adjust your message for your audience and interact with them. You have a clear beginning and ending. You are able to write texts with content appropriate to the type of text, a clear structure and good language and style. The text progresses in a logical manner and has good hierarchy. The contents include the main parts. You participate in group work activities and educational situations in a responsible and active manner.
  
  4 You can analyze and reflect on your own communication competence. You can use the feedback you receive, reflect upon it, and use it to further their own development. You are aware of your own strengths and development needs and know how to take developmental action. You are able to give well-grounded feedback on other students’ communication skills. You take an active, responsible and instigative role in work-related discussions. You can influence the achievement of the objectives as well as the creation of a positive atmosphere through your own actions. You can give a structured specialist presentation according to part 1 on the evaluation scale. You can communicate in an interesting and motivating way. You can illustrate your points in a versatile way, and your means of expression is relaxed. Your text is fluent, appropriate and may have occasional grammar mistakes which do not hinder the reading of the text. The content is informative while the structure forms a working whole. You are able to contribute to the goals of the project with your own actions.

  Assessment criteria - grade 5

  5 You are able to analyze and reflect on your own communicative competence. You are aware of your own strengths and development needs and know how to take developmental action. You have a desire to develop your own communication skills. You can evaluate and give well-grounded feedback on other students’ communication skills. You are able to lead discussions in an inspiring way and take accountability for the quality of the results. You can propose effective means into the discussion and logically work towards the goals. You can give a structured specialist presentation according to part 1 on the evaluation scale. You take the audience into account in many ways. Your illustrations and examples are creative. You are able to effectively apply expressive means to your advantage. In your text you are able to take the reader into account and adapt your text accordingly. Your texts are easy to read, and the language and style are consistent and controlled. You are able to contribute to the goals of the group project and take accountability for the quality of the work.

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  Language of instruction

  Finnish

  Planned learning activities, teaching methods and guidance

  Kontaktiopetus, työskentely projektiryhmissä. Opintojakson suorittaminen edellyttää läsnäoloa (80 %).
  
  Jos haet opintojaksosta hyväksilukua tai odotat siitä päätöstä, älä ilmoittaudu opintojaksolle.
  
  Opetus alkaa 30.8.2023. Opetusta lukujärjestyksen mukaisesti ke klo 12.15 - 15.00 luokassa F408.
  
  Oppimisympäristönä on Moodlen työtila, joka aukeaa viimeistään kurssin alkaessa. Muutama kerta opetusta pidetään etäyhteyksin, joka ohjeistetaan opintojakson aikana. (not translated)

  Learning materials and recommended literature

  Liukko, S. & Perttula, S. 2019. Opinnäytetyön raportointi. Jyväskylä: Jyväskylän ammattikorkeakoulu. Päivitetään vuosittain.
  https://oppimateriaalit.jamk.fi/raportointiohje/. (not translated)

  Lecturer(s)

  Anna Forssell

  Timing

  30.08.2023 - 19.12.2023

  Learning assignments and student workload

  Opintojaksoon ja työtilaan tutustuminen, ryhmäytyminen 5 h
  Kontaktitunnit, zoomissa tapaamiset, palaverit 20 - 30 h
  Itsenäinen työskentely, tehtävien tekeminen 15 - 25 h
  Projektityöskentely 30 - 35 h
  yhteensä 81 h (not translated)

  Enrollment

  01.08.2023 - 25.08.2023

  Seats

  12 - 28

  Assessment methods

  Jatkuva arviointi, itsearviointi, vertaisarviointi. (not translated)

  Degree Programme

  Bachelor's Degree Programme in Music Pedagogue, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Logistics, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Occupational Therapy, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Rehabilitation Counselling, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Construction and Civil Engineering, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Service Business, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Team Academy, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Electrical and Automation Engineering, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Energy and Environmental Technology, Degree Programme in Midwifery, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Social Services, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Business Information Technology, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Mechanical Engineering, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Construction Management, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Information and Communications Technology, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Business Management, Degree Programme in Nursing, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Agricultural and Rural Industries, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Physiotherapy

  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Credits

  • 3 cr

  Unit

  TA94 - Kielikeskus
• Communication Skills (for Finnish degree programmes) (ZZPC0420-3186),
       31.08.2023 – 19.12.2023,  3 cr — Face-to-face +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  You can obtain the abilities to communicate in your own field of expertise.
  
  You understand the meaning of communication in the workplace and as a part of your professional skills. You are aware of the components which help you to succeed in communication situations. You have the ability to develop your skills in order to take part in work conversations, express opinions in meetings and write in a formal way.
  
  You also learn how to work in projects, write a common text in a group and adapt Office 365 tools.
  
  You can give an illustrative expert presentation. You can justify your opinions and give and receive feedback. You can recognize essential ways to take part in typical working life conversations. You can act as an effective conversational partner. You can produce documents and other texts according to instructions and models. You can write text in an appropriate manner. You can analyze your own communication skills. You are aware of the impact of your communication style. You recognize the factors of the communication process and the role of communication as a part of your expertise.
  
  Communication and Team-working: You are able to communicate effectively as an individual and as a member of a team with specialists in your own field as well as with other groups of professionals.

  Course contents

  Organizing, leading and documenting discussions in the workplace, also virtually. Project work skills.
  
  Expert statements and presentations.
  
  Development of communication skills, reflection, analysis and observation of communication situations and skills. Giving and receiving feedback, The role of various cultures in communication.
  
  Producing appropriate text and writing common text in a group.

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria - grade 1 and 2

  1 You know the basic concepts and theories of communication. You can analyze your own communication skills and give and receive feedback. You recognise the communication process model and the central means of typical workplace discussions. You participate in group discussions. You are able to give clear specialist presentations using visual aids although the content of the presentation is narrow, and the structure has not been fine tuned. Communication with the audience is lacking. You are able to produce documents and other informative texts using guidelines and models. In your texts, you show the ability to use formal style and correct grammar. The content of your text is limited. You participate in group work activities and educational situations.
  
  2 You recognise the factors of the communication process and the role of communication as a part of your professional skills. You are aware of how your own communication style and non-verbal communication affect various communication situations. You can evaluate both the procedures for conversation and the characteristics of conversational skills. You can give a structured specialist presentation using visual aids according to part 1 on the evaluation scale. The structure is logical but the beginning and ending lack depth. There is limited communication with the audience. You are able to produce documents and other informative texts using guidelines and models. In your texts, you show the general ability to use formal style and correct grammar. The texts have structure, but they may be lacking in content and logic. You participate in group work activities and educational situations.

  Assessment criteria - grade 3 and 4

  3 You are able to analyze your own communication skills. You can give well-grounded feedback on other students’ communication skills. You are able to use the feedback you receive towards improving your own skills. You consider communication skills to be an essential part of your professional skills and you are interested in developing them. You can act in work-related discussions in a responsible and active way in order to achieve goals. You can give a structured specialist presentation according to part 1 on the evaluation scale. You adjust your message for your audience and interact with them. You have a clear beginning and ending. You are able to write texts with content appropriate to the type of text, a clear structure and good language and style. The text progresses in a logical manner and has good hierarchy. The contents include the main parts. You participate in group work activities and educational situations in a responsible and active manner.
  
  4 You can analyze and reflect on your own communication competence. You can use the feedback you receive, reflect upon it, and use it to further their own development. You are aware of your own strengths and development needs and know how to take developmental action. You are able to give well-grounded feedback on other students’ communication skills. You take an active, responsible and instigative role in work-related discussions. You can influence the achievement of the objectives as well as the creation of a positive atmosphere through your own actions. You can give a structured specialist presentation according to part 1 on the evaluation scale. You can communicate in an interesting and motivating way. You can illustrate your points in a versatile way, and your means of expression is relaxed. Your text is fluent, appropriate and may have occasional grammar mistakes which do not hinder the reading of the text. The content is informative while the structure forms a working whole. You are able to contribute to the goals of the project with your own actions.

  Assessment criteria - grade 5

  5 You are able to analyze and reflect on your own communicative competence. You are aware of your own strengths and development needs and know how to take developmental action. You have a desire to develop your own communication skills. You can evaluate and give well-grounded feedback on other students’ communication skills. You are able to lead discussions in an inspiring way and take accountability for the quality of the results. You can propose effective means into the discussion and logically work towards the goals. You can give a structured specialist presentation according to part 1 on the evaluation scale. You take the audience into account in many ways. Your illustrations and examples are creative. You are able to effectively apply expressive means to your advantage. In your text you are able to take the reader into account and adapt your text accordingly. Your texts are easy to read, and the language and style are consistent and controlled. You are able to contribute to the goals of the group project and take accountability for the quality of the work.

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  Language of instruction

  Finnish

  Planned learning activities, teaching methods and guidance

  Kontaktitoteutus, työskentely projektiryhmissä opintojakson yhteisen aikataulun mukaisesti.
  Jos haet opintojaksosta hyväksilukua tai odotat siitä päätöstä, älä ilmoittaudu opintojaksolle.
  Oppimisympäristönä on Moodle-työtila, joka aukeaa viimeistään kurssin alkaessa. Tapaamiset pidetään ilmoitettuina aikoina kampuksella. Läsnäolovelvollisuus.
  
  Tapaamiset:
  to 31.8. klo 12.15-15.00 Aloitustapaaminen (On oltava läsnä, jos opintojakson aikoo aloittaa.)
  to 7.9. klo 12.15-15.00 Projektityöskentelyn aloitus ja ryhmien omat aloituspalaverit (tehtävä 2)
  to 14.9. klo 12.15-15.00 EI KONTAKTITUNTIA, mutta luokkatila käytössä ryhmätyöskentelyyn (Itsenäisenä työskentelynä esityksen rakentaminen, valmistelu ja harjoitteleminen)
  to 21.9. klo 12.15-15.00 Tapaaminen
  to 28.9. klo 12.15-15.00 Tapaaminen
  to 5.10. klo 12.15-15.00 EI KONTAKTITUNTIA, mutta luokkatila käytössä ryhmätyöskentelyyn (Itsenäisenä työskentelynä esityksen rakentaminen, valmistelu ja harjoitteleminen)
  to 12.10. klo 12.15-15.00 Suulliset esitykset
  (Syysloma)
  to 26.10. klo 12.15-15.00 Suulliset esitykset
  to 2.11. klo 12.15-15.00 Suulliset esitykset
  (InnoFlash-viikko)
  to 16.11. klo 12.15-15.00 Suulliset esitykset
  to 23.11. klo 12.15-15.00 Tapaaminen
  to 30.11. klo 12.15-15.00 Kurssin päätös, ryhmäpalaute raporttien luonnoksista, raporttien työstöä - LÄPPÄRIT MUKAAN!
  to 7.12. klo 12.15-15.00 Kyselytunti (vapaaehtoinen) (not translated)

  Learning materials and recommended literature

  Liukko, S. & Perttula, S. Opinnäytetyön raportointi. Avoimet oppimateriaalit, Jyväskylän ammattikorkeakoulu. Päivitetään vuosittain. (not translated)

  Lecturer(s)

  Marjaana Häkkinen

  Timing

  31.08.2023 - 19.12.2023

  Learning assignments and student workload

  Opintojaksoon ja työtilaan tutustuminen, ryhmäytyminen 5 t
  Tapaamiset, palaverit 20 - 30 t
  Itsenäinen työskentely, tehtävien tekeminen 15 - 25 t
  Projektityöskentely 30 - 35 t
  Yhteensä 81 t (not translated)

  Enrollment

  01.08.2023 - 25.08.2023

  Seats

  12 - 28

  Assessment methods

  Jatkuva arviointi, itsearviointi, vertaisarviointi. (not translated)

  Degree Programme

  Bachelor's Degree Programme in Music Pedagogue, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Logistics, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Occupational Therapy, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Rehabilitation Counselling, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Construction and Civil Engineering, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Service Business, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Team Academy, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Electrical and Automation Engineering, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Energy and Environmental Technology, Degree Programme in Midwifery, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Social Services, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Business Information Technology, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Mechanical Engineering, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Construction Management, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Information and Communications Technology, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Business Management, Degree Programme in Nursing, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Agricultural and Rural Industries, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Physiotherapy

  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Credits

  • 3 cr

  Unit

  TA94 - Kielikeskus
• Communication Skills (for Finnish degree programmes) (ZZPC0420-3187),
       08.09.2023 – 19.12.2023,  3 cr — Face-to-face +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  You can obtain the abilities to communicate in your own field of expertise.
  
  You understand the meaning of communication in the workplace and as a part of your professional skills. You are aware of the components which help you to succeed in communication situations. You have the ability to develop your skills in order to take part in work conversations, express opinions in meetings and write in a formal way.
  
  You also learn how to work in projects, write a common text in a group and adapt Office 365 tools.
  
  You can give an illustrative expert presentation. You can justify your opinions and give and receive feedback. You can recognize essential ways to take part in typical working life conversations. You can act as an effective conversational partner. You can produce documents and other texts according to instructions and models. You can write text in an appropriate manner. You can analyze your own communication skills. You are aware of the impact of your communication style. You recognize the factors of the communication process and the role of communication as a part of your expertise.
  
  Communication and Team-working: You are able to communicate effectively as an individual and as a member of a team with specialists in your own field as well as with other groups of professionals.

  Course contents

  Organizing, leading and documenting discussions in the workplace, also virtually. Project work skills.
  
  Expert statements and presentations.
  
  Development of communication skills, reflection, analysis and observation of communication situations and skills. Giving and receiving feedback, The role of various cultures in communication.
  
  Producing appropriate text and writing common text in a group.

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria - grade 1 and 2

  1 You know the basic concepts and theories of communication. You can analyze your own communication skills and give and receive feedback. You recognise the communication process model and the central means of typical workplace discussions. You participate in group discussions. You are able to give clear specialist presentations using visual aids although the content of the presentation is narrow, and the structure has not been fine tuned. Communication with the audience is lacking. You are able to produce documents and other informative texts using guidelines and models. In your texts, you show the ability to use formal style and correct grammar. The content of your text is limited. You participate in group work activities and educational situations.
  
  2 You recognise the factors of the communication process and the role of communication as a part of your professional skills. You are aware of how your own communication style and non-verbal communication affect various communication situations. You can evaluate both the procedures for conversation and the characteristics of conversational skills. You can give a structured specialist presentation using visual aids according to part 1 on the evaluation scale. The structure is logical but the beginning and ending lack depth. There is limited communication with the audience. You are able to produce documents and other informative texts using guidelines and models. In your texts, you show the general ability to use formal style and correct grammar. The texts have structure, but they may be lacking in content and logic. You participate in group work activities and educational situations.

  Assessment criteria - grade 3 and 4

  3 You are able to analyze your own communication skills. You can give well-grounded feedback on other students’ communication skills. You are able to use the feedback you receive towards improving your own skills. You consider communication skills to be an essential part of your professional skills and you are interested in developing them. You can act in work-related discussions in a responsible and active way in order to achieve goals. You can give a structured specialist presentation according to part 1 on the evaluation scale. You adjust your message for your audience and interact with them. You have a clear beginning and ending. You are able to write texts with content appropriate to the type of text, a clear structure and good language and style. The text progresses in a logical manner and has good hierarchy. The contents include the main parts. You participate in group work activities and educational situations in a responsible and active manner.
  
  4 You can analyze and reflect on your own communication competence. You can use the feedback you receive, reflect upon it, and use it to further their own development. You are aware of your own strengths and development needs and know how to take developmental action. You are able to give well-grounded feedback on other students’ communication skills. You take an active, responsible and instigative role in work-related discussions. You can influence the achievement of the objectives as well as the creation of a positive atmosphere through your own actions. You can give a structured specialist presentation according to part 1 on the evaluation scale. You can communicate in an interesting and motivating way. You can illustrate your points in a versatile way, and your means of expression is relaxed. Your text is fluent, appropriate and may have occasional grammar mistakes which do not hinder the reading of the text. The content is informative while the structure forms a working whole. You are able to contribute to the goals of the project with your own actions.

  Assessment criteria - grade 5

  5 You are able to analyze and reflect on your own communicative competence. You are aware of your own strengths and development needs and know how to take developmental action. You have a desire to develop your own communication skills. You can evaluate and give well-grounded feedback on other students’ communication skills. You are able to lead discussions in an inspiring way and take accountability for the quality of the results. You can propose effective means into the discussion and logically work towards the goals. You can give a structured specialist presentation according to part 1 on the evaluation scale. You take the audience into account in many ways. Your illustrations and examples are creative. You are able to effectively apply expressive means to your advantage. In your text you are able to take the reader into account and adapt your text accordingly. Your texts are easy to read, and the language and style are consistent and controlled. You are able to contribute to the goals of the group project and take accountability for the quality of the work.

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  Language of instruction

  Finnish

  Planned learning activities, teaching methods and guidance

  HUOM. Ryhmä on täynnä ja hylättyjäkin puolen tusinaa, ei kannata ilmoittautua tähän enää!
  
  Kontaktiopetus, projektiryhmittäin työskentely.
  Opetus alkaa pe 8.9. klo 8.00 - 10.30 luokassa F408.
  
  Opintojakso alkaa ennakkotehtävällä. Ennakkotehtävän palautus on ennen ensimmäistä kontaktikertaa. .
  
  Huom. Jos haet opintojaksosta hyväksilukua tai odotat siitä päätöstä, älä ilmoittaudu opintojaksolle. (not translated)

  Learning materials and recommended literature

  Liukko, S. & Perttula, S. 2019. Opinnäytetyön raportointi. Jyväskylä: Jyväskylän ammattikorkeakoulu. Päivitetään vuosittain. https://oppimateriaalit.jamk.fi/raportointiohje/. (not translated)

  Lecturer(s)

  Sisko Riihiaho

  Timing

  08.09.2023 - 19.12.2023

  Learning assignments and student workload

  Opintojaksoon ja työtilaan tutustuminen, ryhmäytyminen 5 h
  Kontaktitunnit 20 - 30 h
  Itsenäinen työskentely, tehtävien tekeminen 15 - 25 h
  Projektityöskentely 30 - 35 h
  yhteensä 81 h (not translated)

  Enrollment

  01.08.2023 - 25.08.2023

  Seats

  12 - 28

  Assessment methods

  Jatkuva arviointi, itsearviointi, vertaisarviointi. (not translated)

  Degree Programme

  Bachelor's Degree Programme in Music Pedagogue, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Logistics, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Occupational Therapy, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Rehabilitation Counselling, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Construction and Civil Engineering, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Service Business, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Team Academy, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Electrical and Automation Engineering, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Energy and Environmental Technology, Degree Programme in Midwifery, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Social Services, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Business Information Technology, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Mechanical Engineering, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Construction Management, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Information and Communications Technology, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Business Management, Degree Programme in Nursing, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Agricultural and Rural Industries, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Physiotherapy

  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Credits

  • 3 cr

  Unit

  TA94 - Kielikeskus
• Communication Skills (for Finnish degree programmes) (ZZPC0420-3188),
       01.09.2023 – 19.12.2023,  3 cr — Face-to-face +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  You can obtain the abilities to communicate in your own field of expertise.
  
  You understand the meaning of communication in the workplace and as a part of your professional skills. You are aware of the components which help you to succeed in communication situations. You have the ability to develop your skills in order to take part in work conversations, express opinions in meetings and write in a formal way.
  
  You also learn how to work in projects, write a common text in a group and adapt Office 365 tools.
  
  You can give an illustrative expert presentation. You can justify your opinions and give and receive feedback. You can recognize essential ways to take part in typical working life conversations. You can act as an effective conversational partner. You can produce documents and other texts according to instructions and models. You can write text in an appropriate manner. You can analyze your own communication skills. You are aware of the impact of your communication style. You recognize the factors of the communication process and the role of communication as a part of your expertise.
  
  Communication and Team-working: You are able to communicate effectively as an individual and as a member of a team with specialists in your own field as well as with other groups of professionals.

  Course contents

  Organizing, leading and documenting discussions in the workplace, also virtually. Project work skills.
  
  Expert statements and presentations.
  
  Development of communication skills, reflection, analysis and observation of communication situations and skills. Giving and receiving feedback, The role of various cultures in communication.
  
  Producing appropriate text and writing common text in a group.

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria - grade 1 and 2

  1 You know the basic concepts and theories of communication. You can analyze your own communication skills and give and receive feedback. You recognise the communication process model and the central means of typical workplace discussions. You participate in group discussions. You are able to give clear specialist presentations using visual aids although the content of the presentation is narrow, and the structure has not been fine tuned. Communication with the audience is lacking. You are able to produce documents and other informative texts using guidelines and models. In your texts, you show the ability to use formal style and correct grammar. The content of your text is limited. You participate in group work activities and educational situations.
  
  2 You recognise the factors of the communication process and the role of communication as a part of your professional skills. You are aware of how your own communication style and non-verbal communication affect various communication situations. You can evaluate both the procedures for conversation and the characteristics of conversational skills. You can give a structured specialist presentation using visual aids according to part 1 on the evaluation scale. The structure is logical but the beginning and ending lack depth. There is limited communication with the audience. You are able to produce documents and other informative texts using guidelines and models. In your texts, you show the general ability to use formal style and correct grammar. The texts have structure, but they may be lacking in content and logic. You participate in group work activities and educational situations.

  Assessment criteria - grade 3 and 4

  3 You are able to analyze your own communication skills. You can give well-grounded feedback on other students’ communication skills. You are able to use the feedback you receive towards improving your own skills. You consider communication skills to be an essential part of your professional skills and you are interested in developing them. You can act in work-related discussions in a responsible and active way in order to achieve goals. You can give a structured specialist presentation according to part 1 on the evaluation scale. You adjust your message for your audience and interact with them. You have a clear beginning and ending. You are able to write texts with content appropriate to the type of text, a clear structure and good language and style. The text progresses in a logical manner and has good hierarchy. The contents include the main parts. You participate in group work activities and educational situations in a responsible and active manner.
  
  4 You can analyze and reflect on your own communication competence. You can use the feedback you receive, reflect upon it, and use it to further their own development. You are aware of your own strengths and development needs and know how to take developmental action. You are able to give well-grounded feedback on other students’ communication skills. You take an active, responsible and instigative role in work-related discussions. You can influence the achievement of the objectives as well as the creation of a positive atmosphere through your own actions. You can give a structured specialist presentation according to part 1 on the evaluation scale. You can communicate in an interesting and motivating way. You can illustrate your points in a versatile way, and your means of expression is relaxed. Your text is fluent, appropriate and may have occasional grammar mistakes which do not hinder the reading of the text. The content is informative while the structure forms a working whole. You are able to contribute to the goals of the project with your own actions.

  Assessment criteria - grade 5

  5 You are able to analyze and reflect on your own communicative competence. You are aware of your own strengths and development needs and know how to take developmental action. You have a desire to develop your own communication skills. You can evaluate and give well-grounded feedback on other students’ communication skills. You are able to lead discussions in an inspiring way and take accountability for the quality of the results. You can propose effective means into the discussion and logically work towards the goals. You can give a structured specialist presentation according to part 1 on the evaluation scale. You take the audience into account in many ways. Your illustrations and examples are creative. You are able to effectively apply expressive means to your advantage. In your text you are able to take the reader into account and adapt your text accordingly. Your texts are easy to read, and the language and style are consistent and controlled. You are able to contribute to the goals of the group project and take accountability for the quality of the work.

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  Language of instruction

  Finnish

  Planned learning activities, teaching methods and guidance

  RYHMÄ TÄYNNÄ.
  
  Kontaktitoteutus, työskentely projektiryhmissä opintojakson yhteisen aikataulun mukaisesti.
  Jos haet opintojaksosta hyväksilukua tai odotat siitä päätöstä, älä ilmoittaudu opintojaksolle.
  Oppimisympäristönä on Moodle-työtila, joka aukeaa viimeistään kurssin alkaessa. Tapaamiset pidetään ilmoitettuina aikoina kampuksella. Läsnäolovelvollisuus.
  
  Tapaamiset:
  pe 1.9. klo 12.15-15.00 Aloitustapaaminen (On oltava läsnä, jos opintojakson aikoo aloittaa.)
  pe 8.9. klo 12.15-15.00 Projektityöskentelyn aloitus ja ryhmien omat aloituspalaverit (tehtävä 2)
  pe 15.9. klo 12.15-15.00 Tapaaminen
  pe 22.9. klo 12.15-15.00 Tapaaminen
  pe 29.9. klo 12.15-15.00 EI KONTAKTITUNTIA, mutta luokkatila käytössä ryhmätyöskentelyyn (Itsenäisenä työskentelynä esityksen rakentaminen, valmistelu ja harjoitteleminen)
  pe 6.10. klo 12.15-15.00 EI KONTAKTITUNTIA, mutta luokkatila käytössä ryhmätyöskentelyyn (Itsenäisenä työskentelynä esityksen rakentaminen, valmistelu ja harjoitteleminen)
  pe 13.10. klo 12.15-15.00 Suulliset esitykset
  (Syysloma)
  pe 27.10. klo 12.15-15.00 Suulliset esitykset
  pe 3.11. klo 12.15-15.00 Suulliset esitykset
  (InnoFlash-viikko)
  pe 17.11. klo 12.15-15.00 Suulliset esitykset
  pe 24.11. klo 12.15-15.00 Tapaaminen
  pe 1.12. klo 12.15-15.00 Kurssin päätös, ryhmäpalaute raporttien luonnoksista, raporttien työstöä - LÄPPÄRIT MUKAAN!
  pe 8.12. klo 12.15-15.00 Kyselytunti (vapaaehtoinen) (not translated)

  Learning materials and recommended literature

  Liukko, S. & Perttula, S. Opinnäytetyön raportointi. Avoimet oppimateriaalit, Jyväskylän ammattikorkeakoulu. Päivitetään vuosittain. (not translated)

  Lecturer(s)

  Marjaana Häkkinen

  Timing

  01.09.2023 - 19.12.2023

  Learning assignments and student workload

  Opintojaksoon ja työtilaan tutustuminen, ryhmäytyminen 5 t
  Tapaamiset, palaverit 20 - 30 t
  Itsenäinen työskentely, tehtävien tekeminen 15 - 25 t
  Projektityöskentely 30 - 35 t
  Yhteensä 81 t (not translated)

  Enrollment

  01.08.2023 - 25.08.2023

  Seats

  12 - 28

  Assessment methods

  Jatkuva arviointi, itsearviointi, vertaisarviointi. (not translated)

  Degree Programme

  Bachelor's Degree Programme in Music Pedagogue, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Logistics, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Occupational Therapy, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Rehabilitation Counselling, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Construction and Civil Engineering, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Service Business, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Team Academy, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Electrical and Automation Engineering, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Energy and Environmental Technology, Degree Programme in Midwifery, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Social Services, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Business Information Technology, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Mechanical Engineering, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Construction Management, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Information and Communications Technology, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Business Management, Degree Programme in Nursing, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Agricultural and Rural Industries, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Physiotherapy

  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Credits

  • 3 cr

  Unit

  TA94 - Kielikeskus
• Communication Skills (for Finnish degree programmes) (ZZPC0420-3189),
       31.08.2023 – 19.12.2023,  3 cr — Face-to-face +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  You can obtain the abilities to communicate in your own field of expertise.
  
  You understand the meaning of communication in the workplace and as a part of your professional skills. You are aware of the components which help you to succeed in communication situations. You have the ability to develop your skills in order to take part in work conversations, express opinions in meetings and write in a formal way.
  
  You also learn how to work in projects, write a common text in a group and adapt Office 365 tools.
  
  You can give an illustrative expert presentation. You can justify your opinions and give and receive feedback. You can recognize essential ways to take part in typical working life conversations. You can act as an effective conversational partner. You can produce documents and other texts according to instructions and models. You can write text in an appropriate manner. You can analyze your own communication skills. You are aware of the impact of your communication style. You recognize the factors of the communication process and the role of communication as a part of your expertise.
  
  Communication and Team-working: You are able to communicate effectively as an individual and as a member of a team with specialists in your own field as well as with other groups of professionals.

  Course contents

  Organizing, leading and documenting discussions in the workplace, also virtually. Project work skills.
  
  Expert statements and presentations.
  
  Development of communication skills, reflection, analysis and observation of communication situations and skills. Giving and receiving feedback, The role of various cultures in communication.
  
  Producing appropriate text and writing common text in a group.

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria - grade 1 and 2

  1 You know the basic concepts and theories of communication. You can analyze your own communication skills and give and receive feedback. You recognise the communication process model and the central means of typical workplace discussions. You participate in group discussions. You are able to give clear specialist presentations using visual aids although the content of the presentation is narrow, and the structure has not been fine tuned. Communication with the audience is lacking. You are able to produce documents and other informative texts using guidelines and models. In your texts, you show the ability to use formal style and correct grammar. The content of your text is limited. You participate in group work activities and educational situations.
  
  2 You recognise the factors of the communication process and the role of communication as a part of your professional skills. You are aware of how your own communication style and non-verbal communication affect various communication situations. You can evaluate both the procedures for conversation and the characteristics of conversational skills. You can give a structured specialist presentation using visual aids according to part 1 on the evaluation scale. The structure is logical but the beginning and ending lack depth. There is limited communication with the audience. You are able to produce documents and other informative texts using guidelines and models. In your texts, you show the general ability to use formal style and correct grammar. The texts have structure, but they may be lacking in content and logic. You participate in group work activities and educational situations.

  Assessment criteria - grade 3 and 4

  3 You are able to analyze your own communication skills. You can give well-grounded feedback on other students’ communication skills. You are able to use the feedback you receive towards improving your own skills. You consider communication skills to be an essential part of your professional skills and you are interested in developing them. You can act in work-related discussions in a responsible and active way in order to achieve goals. You can give a structured specialist presentation according to part 1 on the evaluation scale. You adjust your message for your audience and interact with them. You have a clear beginning and ending. You are able to write texts with content appropriate to the type of text, a clear structure and good language and style. The text progresses in a logical manner and has good hierarchy. The contents include the main parts. You participate in group work activities and educational situations in a responsible and active manner.
  
  4 You can analyze and reflect on your own communication competence. You can use the feedback you receive, reflect upon it, and use it to further their own development. You are aware of your own strengths and development needs and know how to take developmental action. You are able to give well-grounded feedback on other students’ communication skills. You take an active, responsible and instigative role in work-related discussions. You can influence the achievement of the objectives as well as the creation of a positive atmosphere through your own actions. You can give a structured specialist presentation according to part 1 on the evaluation scale. You can communicate in an interesting and motivating way. You can illustrate your points in a versatile way, and your means of expression is relaxed. Your text is fluent, appropriate and may have occasional grammar mistakes which do not hinder the reading of the text. The content is informative while the structure forms a working whole. You are able to contribute to the goals of the project with your own actions.

  Assessment criteria - grade 5

  5 You are able to analyze and reflect on your own communicative competence. You are aware of your own strengths and development needs and know how to take developmental action. You have a desire to develop your own communication skills. You can evaluate and give well-grounded feedback on other students’ communication skills. You are able to lead discussions in an inspiring way and take accountability for the quality of the results. You can propose effective means into the discussion and logically work towards the goals. You can give a structured specialist presentation according to part 1 on the evaluation scale. You take the audience into account in many ways. Your illustrations and examples are creative. You are able to effectively apply expressive means to your advantage. In your text you are able to take the reader into account and adapt your text accordingly. Your texts are easy to read, and the language and style are consistent and controlled. You are able to contribute to the goals of the group project and take accountability for the quality of the work.

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  Language of instruction

  Finnish

  Planned learning activities, teaching methods and guidance

  OPINTOJAKSO ON TÄYNNÄ!

  Learning materials and recommended literature

  Liukko, S. & Perttula, S. 2019. Opinnäytetyön raportointi. Jyväskylä: Jyväskylän ammattikorkeakoulu. Päivitetään vuosittain.
  https://oppimateriaalit.jamk.fi/raportointiohje/. (not translated)

  Lecturer(s)

  Anna Forssell

  Timing

  31.08.2023 - 19.12.2023

  Learning assignments and student workload

  Opintojaksoon ja työtilaan tutustuminen, ryhmäytyminen 5 h
  Kontaktitunnit, zoomissa tapaamiset, palaverit 20 - 30 h
  Itsenäinen työskentely, tehtävien tekeminen 15 - 25 h
  Projektityöskentely 30 - 35 h
  yhteensä 81 h (not translated)

  Enrollment

  01.08.2023 - 25.08.2023

  Seats

  12 - 28

  Assessment methods

  Jatkuva arviointi, itsearviointi, vertaisarviointi. (not translated)

  Degree Programme

  Bachelor's Degree Programme in Music Pedagogue, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Logistics, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Occupational Therapy, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Rehabilitation Counselling, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Construction and Civil Engineering, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Service Business, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Team Academy, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Electrical and Automation Engineering, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Energy and Environmental Technology, Degree Programme in Midwifery, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Social Services, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Business Information Technology, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Mechanical Engineering, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Construction Management, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Information and Communications Technology, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Business Management, Degree Programme in Nursing, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Agricultural and Rural Industries, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Physiotherapy

  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Credits

  • 3 cr

  Unit

  TA94 - Kielikeskus
• Communication Skills (for Finnish degree programmes) (ZZPC0420-3190),
       05.09.2023 – 19.12.2023,  3 cr — Face-to-face +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  You can obtain the abilities to communicate in your own field of expertise.
  
  You understand the meaning of communication in the workplace and as a part of your professional skills. You are aware of the components which help you to succeed in communication situations. You have the ability to develop your skills in order to take part in work conversations, express opinions in meetings and write in a formal way.
  
  You also learn how to work in projects, write a common text in a group and adapt Office 365 tools.
  
  You can give an illustrative expert presentation. You can justify your opinions and give and receive feedback. You can recognize essential ways to take part in typical working life conversations. You can act as an effective conversational partner. You can produce documents and other texts according to instructions and models. You can write text in an appropriate manner. You can analyze your own communication skills. You are aware of the impact of your communication style. You recognize the factors of the communication process and the role of communication as a part of your expertise.
  
  Communication and Team-working: You are able to communicate effectively as an individual and as a member of a team with specialists in your own field as well as with other groups of professionals.

  Course contents

  Organizing, leading and documenting discussions in the workplace, also virtually. Project work skills.
  
  Expert statements and presentations.
  
  Development of communication skills, reflection, analysis and observation of communication situations and skills. Giving and receiving feedback, The role of various cultures in communication.
  
  Producing appropriate text and writing common text in a group.

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria - grade 1 and 2

  1 You know the basic concepts and theories of communication. You can analyze your own communication skills and give and receive feedback. You recognise the communication process model and the central means of typical workplace discussions. You participate in group discussions. You are able to give clear specialist presentations using visual aids although the content of the presentation is narrow, and the structure has not been fine tuned. Communication with the audience is lacking. You are able to produce documents and other informative texts using guidelines and models. In your texts, you show the ability to use formal style and correct grammar. The content of your text is limited. You participate in group work activities and educational situations.
  
  2 You recognise the factors of the communication process and the role of communication as a part of your professional skills. You are aware of how your own communication style and non-verbal communication affect various communication situations. You can evaluate both the procedures for conversation and the characteristics of conversational skills. You can give a structured specialist presentation using visual aids according to part 1 on the evaluation scale. The structure is logical but the beginning and ending lack depth. There is limited communication with the audience. You are able to produce documents and other informative texts using guidelines and models. In your texts, you show the general ability to use formal style and correct grammar. The texts have structure, but they may be lacking in content and logic. You participate in group work activities and educational situations.

  Assessment criteria - grade 3 and 4

  3 You are able to analyze your own communication skills. You can give well-grounded feedback on other students’ communication skills. You are able to use the feedback you receive towards improving your own skills. You consider communication skills to be an essential part of your professional skills and you are interested in developing them. You can act in work-related discussions in a responsible and active way in order to achieve goals. You can give a structured specialist presentation according to part 1 on the evaluation scale. You adjust your message for your audience and interact with them. You have a clear beginning and ending. You are able to write texts with content appropriate to the type of text, a clear structure and good language and style. The text progresses in a logical manner and has good hierarchy. The contents include the main parts. You participate in group work activities and educational situations in a responsible and active manner.
  
  4 You can analyze and reflect on your own communication competence. You can use the feedback you receive, reflect upon it, and use it to further their own development. You are aware of your own strengths and development needs and know how to take developmental action. You are able to give well-grounded feedback on other students’ communication skills. You take an active, responsible and instigative role in work-related discussions. You can influence the achievement of the objectives as well as the creation of a positive atmosphere through your own actions. You can give a structured specialist presentation according to part 1 on the evaluation scale. You can communicate in an interesting and motivating way. You can illustrate your points in a versatile way, and your means of expression is relaxed. Your text is fluent, appropriate and may have occasional grammar mistakes which do not hinder the reading of the text. The content is informative while the structure forms a working whole. You are able to contribute to the goals of the project with your own actions.

  Assessment criteria - grade 5

  5 You are able to analyze and reflect on your own communicative competence. You are aware of your own strengths and development needs and know how to take developmental action. You have a desire to develop your own communication skills. You can evaluate and give well-grounded feedback on other students’ communication skills. You are able to lead discussions in an inspiring way and take accountability for the quality of the results. You can propose effective means into the discussion and logically work towards the goals. You can give a structured specialist presentation according to part 1 on the evaluation scale. You take the audience into account in many ways. Your illustrations and examples are creative. You are able to effectively apply expressive means to your advantage. In your text you are able to take the reader into account and adapt your text accordingly. Your texts are easy to read, and the language and style are consistent and controlled. You are able to contribute to the goals of the group project and take accountability for the quality of the work.

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  Language of instruction

  Finnish

  Planned learning activities, teaching methods and guidance

  HUOM. Ryhmä on täynnä!
  
  Kontaktiopetus, projektiryhmittäin työskentely
  Opetus alkaa ti 5.9. klo 8.45 - 11.15 luokassa F408.
  
  Opintojakso alkaa ennakkotehtävällä. Ennakkotehtävän palautus on ennen ensimmäistä kontaktikertaa. .
  
  Huom.
  Jos haet opintojaksosta hyväksilukua tai odotat siitä päätöstä, älä ilmoittaudu opintojaksolle. (not translated)

  Learning materials and recommended literature

  Liukko, S. & Perttula, S. 2019. Opinnäytetyön raportointi. Jyväskylä: Jyväskylän ammattikorkeakoulu. Päivitetään vuosittain. https://oppimateriaalit.jamk.fi/raportointiohje/. (not translated)

  Lecturer(s)

  Sisko Riihiaho

  Timing

  05.09.2023 - 19.12.2023

  Learning assignments and student workload

  Opintojaksoon ja työtilaan tutustuminen, ryhmäytyminen 5 h
  Kontaktitunnit 20 - 30 h
  Itsenäinen työskentely, tehtävien tekeminen 15 - 25 h
  Projektityöskentely 30 - 35 h
  yhteensä 81 h (not translated)

  Enrollment

  01.08.2023 - 25.08.2023

  Seats

  12 - 28

  Assessment methods

  Jatkuva arviointi, itsearviointi, vertaisarviointi. (not translated)

  Degree Programme

  Bachelor's Degree Programme in Music Pedagogue, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Logistics, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Occupational Therapy, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Rehabilitation Counselling, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Construction and Civil Engineering, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Service Business, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Team Academy, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Electrical and Automation Engineering, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Energy and Environmental Technology, Degree Programme in Midwifery, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Social Services, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Business Information Technology, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Mechanical Engineering, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Construction Management, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Information and Communications Technology, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Business Management, Degree Programme in Nursing, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Agricultural and Rural Industries, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Physiotherapy

  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Credits

  • 3 cr

  Unit

  TA94 - Kielikeskus
• Communication Skills (for Finnish degree programmes) (ZZPC0420-3191),
       04.09.2023 – 19.12.2023,  3 cr — Online learning +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  You can obtain the abilities to communicate in your own field of expertise.
  
  You understand the meaning of communication in the workplace and as a part of your professional skills. You are aware of the components which help you to succeed in communication situations. You have the ability to develop your skills in order to take part in work conversations, express opinions in meetings and write in a formal way.
  
  You also learn how to work in projects, write a common text in a group and adapt Office 365 tools.
  
  You can give an illustrative expert presentation. You can justify your opinions and give and receive feedback. You can recognize essential ways to take part in typical working life conversations. You can act as an effective conversational partner. You can produce documents and other texts according to instructions and models. You can write text in an appropriate manner. You can analyze your own communication skills. You are aware of the impact of your communication style. You recognize the factors of the communication process and the role of communication as a part of your expertise.
  
  Communication and Team-working: You are able to communicate effectively as an individual and as a member of a team with specialists in your own field as well as with other groups of professionals.

  Course contents

  Organizing, leading and documenting discussions in the workplace, also virtually. Project work skills.
  
  Expert statements and presentations.
  
  Development of communication skills, reflection, analysis and observation of communication situations and skills. Giving and receiving feedback, The role of various cultures in communication.
  
  Producing appropriate text and writing common text in a group.

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria - grade 1 and 2

  1 You know the basic concepts and theories of communication. You can analyze your own communication skills and give and receive feedback. You recognise the communication process model and the central means of typical workplace discussions. You participate in group discussions. You are able to give clear specialist presentations using visual aids although the content of the presentation is narrow, and the structure has not been fine tuned. Communication with the audience is lacking. You are able to produce documents and other informative texts using guidelines and models. In your texts, you show the ability to use formal style and correct grammar. The content of your text is limited. You participate in group work activities and educational situations.
  
  2 You recognise the factors of the communication process and the role of communication as a part of your professional skills. You are aware of how your own communication style and non-verbal communication affect various communication situations. You can evaluate both the procedures for conversation and the characteristics of conversational skills. You can give a structured specialist presentation using visual aids according to part 1 on the evaluation scale. The structure is logical but the beginning and ending lack depth. There is limited communication with the audience. You are able to produce documents and other informative texts using guidelines and models. In your texts, you show the general ability to use formal style and correct grammar. The texts have structure, but they may be lacking in content and logic. You participate in group work activities and educational situations.

  Assessment criteria - grade 3 and 4

  3 You are able to analyze your own communication skills. You can give well-grounded feedback on other students’ communication skills. You are able to use the feedback you receive towards improving your own skills. You consider communication skills to be an essential part of your professional skills and you are interested in developing them. You can act in work-related discussions in a responsible and active way in order to achieve goals. You can give a structured specialist presentation according to part 1 on the evaluation scale. You adjust your message for your audience and interact with them. You have a clear beginning and ending. You are able to write texts with content appropriate to the type of text, a clear structure and good language and style. The text progresses in a logical manner and has good hierarchy. The contents include the main parts. You participate in group work activities and educational situations in a responsible and active manner.
  
  4 You can analyze and reflect on your own communication competence. You can use the feedback you receive, reflect upon it, and use it to further their own development. You are aware of your own strengths and development needs and know how to take developmental action. You are able to give well-grounded feedback on other students’ communication skills. You take an active, responsible and instigative role in work-related discussions. You can influence the achievement of the objectives as well as the creation of a positive atmosphere through your own actions. You can give a structured specialist presentation according to part 1 on the evaluation scale. You can communicate in an interesting and motivating way. You can illustrate your points in a versatile way, and your means of expression is relaxed. Your text is fluent, appropriate and may have occasional grammar mistakes which do not hinder the reading of the text. The content is informative while the structure forms a working whole. You are able to contribute to the goals of the project with your own actions.

  Assessment criteria - grade 5

  5 You are able to analyze and reflect on your own communicative competence. You are aware of your own strengths and development needs and know how to take developmental action. You have a desire to develop your own communication skills. You can evaluate and give well-grounded feedback on other students’ communication skills. You are able to lead discussions in an inspiring way and take accountability for the quality of the results. You can propose effective means into the discussion and logically work towards the goals. You can give a structured specialist presentation according to part 1 on the evaluation scale. You take the audience into account in many ways. Your illustrations and examples are creative. You are able to effectively apply expressive means to your advantage. In your text you are able to take the reader into account and adapt your text accordingly. Your texts are easy to read, and the language and style are consistent and controlled. You are able to contribute to the goals of the group project and take accountability for the quality of the work.

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  Language of instruction

  Finnish

  Planned learning activities, teaching methods and guidance

  HUOM. HUOM. OPINTOJAKSO ON TÄYNNÄ!
  
  Projektiryhmittäin työskentely, pääosin verkkototeutus. Kontaktiopetusta verkossa Zoomin välityksellä noin neljän webinaarin verran, Työtila Moodlessa.
  
  Aikataulu
  
  Opintojaksolla on ennakkotehtävä. Ennakkotehtävän palautus on ennen ensimmäistä webinaarikertaa. .
  
  Opetus alkaa Zoom-tapaamisella, pakollisella aloituswebinaarilla ma 4.9. klo 17.00 - 18.30.
  Projektiryhmien pakolliset aloituspalaverit ovat Zoomissa ma 11.9. klo 17.00 - 18.00.
  
  Tämän lisäksi on projektiin liittyvät suulliset esitykset, joille on kaikkien osallistuttava. Niitä varten on varattava kaksi kertaa vkolla 43.
  
  Ma 23.10. suullisten esitysten webinaari klo 17.00 - 20.00 ja ti 24.10. klo 17.00 - 20.00.
  Huom. Jos projektiryhmiä on paljon, voidaan pitää myös kolmas esityswebinaari ke 25.10. (not translated)

  Learning materials and recommended literature

  Liukko, S. & Perttula, S. 2019. Opinnäytetyön raportointi. Jyväskylä: Jyväskylän ammattikorkeakoulu. Päivitetään vuosittain. https://oppimateriaalit.jamk.fi/raportointiohje/. (not translated)

  Lecturer(s)

  Sisko Riihiaho

  Timing

  04.09.2023 - 19.12.2023

  Learning assignments and student workload

  Opintojaksoon ja työtilaan tutustuminen, ryhmäytyminen 5 h
  Kontaktitunnit 20 - 30 h
  Itsenäinen työskentely, tehtävien tekeminen 15 - 25 h
  Projektityöskentely 30 - 35 h
  yhteensä 81 h (not translated)

  Enrollment

  01.08.2023 - 25.08.2023

  Seats

  12 - 30

  Assessment methods

  Jatkuva arviointi, itsearviointi, vertaisarviointi. (not translated)

  Degree Programme

  Bachelor's Degree Programme in Music Pedagogue, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Logistics, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Occupational Therapy, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Rehabilitation Counselling, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Construction and Civil Engineering, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Service Business, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Team Academy, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Electrical and Automation Engineering, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Energy and Environmental Technology, Degree Programme in Midwifery, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Social Services, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Business Information Technology, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Mechanical Engineering, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Construction Management, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Information and Communications Technology, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Business Management, Degree Programme in Nursing, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Agricultural and Rural Industries, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Physiotherapy

  Mode of delivery

  Online learning

  Share of virtual studies

  3 cr

  Credits

  • 3 cr

  Unit

  TA94 - Kielikeskus
• Communication Skills (for Finnish degree programmes) (ZZPC0420-3192),
       07.09.2023 – 14.12.2023,  3 cr — Online learning +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  You can obtain the abilities to communicate in your own field of expertise.
  
  You understand the meaning of communication in the workplace and as a part of your professional skills. You are aware of the components which help you to succeed in communication situations. You have the ability to develop your skills in order to take part in work conversations, express opinions in meetings and write in a formal way.
  
  You also learn how to work in projects, write a common text in a group and adapt Office 365 tools.
  
  You can give an illustrative expert presentation. You can justify your opinions and give and receive feedback. You can recognize essential ways to take part in typical working life conversations. You can act as an effective conversational partner. You can produce documents and other texts according to instructions and models. You can write text in an appropriate manner. You can analyze your own communication skills. You are aware of the impact of your communication style. You recognize the factors of the communication process and the role of communication as a part of your expertise.
  
  Communication and Team-working: You are able to communicate effectively as an individual and as a member of a team with specialists in your own field as well as with other groups of professionals.

  Course contents

  Organizing, leading and documenting discussions in the workplace, also virtually. Project work skills.
  
  Expert statements and presentations.
  
  Development of communication skills, reflection, analysis and observation of communication situations and skills. Giving and receiving feedback, The role of various cultures in communication.
  
  Producing appropriate text and writing common text in a group.

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria - grade 1 and 2

  1 You know the basic concepts and theories of communication. You can analyze your own communication skills and give and receive feedback. You recognise the communication process model and the central means of typical workplace discussions. You participate in group discussions. You are able to give clear specialist presentations using visual aids although the content of the presentation is narrow, and the structure has not been fine tuned. Communication with the audience is lacking. You are able to produce documents and other informative texts using guidelines and models. In your texts, you show the ability to use formal style and correct grammar. The content of your text is limited. You participate in group work activities and educational situations.
  
  2 You recognise the factors of the communication process and the role of communication as a part of your professional skills. You are aware of how your own communication style and non-verbal communication affect various communication situations. You can evaluate both the procedures for conversation and the characteristics of conversational skills. You can give a structured specialist presentation using visual aids according to part 1 on the evaluation scale. The structure is logical but the beginning and ending lack depth. There is limited communication with the audience. You are able to produce documents and other informative texts using guidelines and models. In your texts, you show the general ability to use formal style and correct grammar. The texts have structure, but they may be lacking in content and logic. You participate in group work activities and educational situations.

  Assessment criteria - grade 3 and 4

  3 You are able to analyze your own communication skills. You can give well-grounded feedback on other students’ communication skills. You are able to use the feedback you receive towards improving your own skills. You consider communication skills to be an essential part of your professional skills and you are interested in developing them. You can act in work-related discussions in a responsible and active way in order to achieve goals. You can give a structured specialist presentation according to part 1 on the evaluation scale. You adjust your message for your audience and interact with them. You have a clear beginning and ending. You are able to write texts with content appropriate to the type of text, a clear structure and good language and style. The text progresses in a logical manner and has good hierarchy. The contents include the main parts. You participate in group work activities and educational situations in a responsible and active manner.
  
  4 You can analyze and reflect on your own communication competence. You can use the feedback you receive, reflect upon it, and use it to further their own development. You are aware of your own strengths and development needs and know how to take developmental action. You are able to give well-grounded feedback on other students’ communication skills. You take an active, responsible and instigative role in work-related discussions. You can influence the achievement of the objectives as well as the creation of a positive atmosphere through your own actions. You can give a structured specialist presentation according to part 1 on the evaluation scale. You can communicate in an interesting and motivating way. You can illustrate your points in a versatile way, and your means of expression is relaxed. Your text is fluent, appropriate and may have occasional grammar mistakes which do not hinder the reading of the text. The content is informative while the structure forms a working whole. You are able to contribute to the goals of the project with your own actions.

  Assessment criteria - grade 5

  5 You are able to analyze and reflect on your own communicative competence. You are aware of your own strengths and development needs and know how to take developmental action. You have a desire to develop your own communication skills. You can evaluate and give well-grounded feedback on other students’ communication skills. You are able to lead discussions in an inspiring way and take accountability for the quality of the results. You can propose effective means into the discussion and logically work towards the goals. You can give a structured specialist presentation according to part 1 on the evaluation scale. You take the audience into account in many ways. Your illustrations and examples are creative. You are able to effectively apply expressive means to your advantage. In your text you are able to take the reader into account and adapt your text accordingly. Your texts are easy to read, and the language and style are consistent and controlled. You are able to contribute to the goals of the group project and take accountability for the quality of the work.

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  Language of instruction

  Finnish

  Planned learning activities, teaching methods and guidance

  Verkkototeutus, työskentely projektiryhmissä opintojakson yhteisen aikataulun mukaisesti.
  
  Jos haet opintojaksosta hyväksilukua tai odotat siitä päätöstä, älä ilmoittaudu opintojaksolle.
  
  Opintojakso alkaa ennakkotehtävällä. Ennakkotehtävän palautus on ennen aloituswebinaaria.
  
  Oppimisympäristönä on Moodle-työtila, joka aukeaa viimeistään kurssin alkaessa. Webinaarit pidetään Zoomissa, jonka linkki ilmoitetaan myöhemmin Moodlessa.
  
  Tapaamiset:
  Ennakkotehtävän palautus 4.9.
  - to 7.9. klo 8.30–10.00 Aloituswebinaari
  - to 14.9. klo 8.30–10.00 Aloituspalaverit
  - to 21.9. klo 8.30–10.00 Webinaari puhe-esiintymisestä ja esiintymisjännityksestä
  - to 28.9. klo 8.30–10.00 Webinaari kirjoittamisesta ja raportoinnista
  - to 12.10. klo 8.15–11.00 Esityswebinaarit
  - to 26.10. klo 8.15–11.00 Esityswebinaarit
  - to 2.11. klo 8.15–11.00 Esityswebinaarit
  - to 16.11. klo 8.15–11.00 Päätöspalaverit
  - to 30.11. klo 8.30–10.00 Lopetuswebinaari
  Opintojakso loppuu viikolla 50. (not translated)

  Learning materials and recommended literature

  Liukko, S. & Perttula, S. 2019. Opinnäytetyön raportointi. Jyväskylä: Jyväskylän ammattikorkeakoulu. Päivitetään vuosittain.
  https://oppimateriaalit.jamk.fi/raportointiohje/. (not translated)

  Lecturer(s)

  Marjaana Häkkinen

  Timing

  07.09.2023 - 14.12.2023

  Learning assignments and student workload

  Opintojaksoon ja työtilaan tutustuminen, ryhmäytyminen 5 t
  Zoomissa tapaamiset, palaverit 20 - 30 t
  Itsenäinen työskentely, tehtävien tekeminen 15 - 25 t
  Projektityöskentely 30 - 35 t
  yhteensä 81 t (not translated)

  Enrollment

  01.08.2023 - 25.08.2023

  Seats

  0 - 13

  Assessment methods

  Jatkuva arviointi, itsearviointi, vertaisarviointi. (not translated)

  Degree Programme

  Bachelor's Degree Programme in Music Pedagogue, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Logistics, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Occupational Therapy, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Rehabilitation Counselling, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Construction and Civil Engineering, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Service Business, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Team Academy, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Electrical and Automation Engineering, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Energy and Environmental Technology, Degree Programme in Midwifery, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Social Services, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Business Information Technology, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Mechanical Engineering, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Construction Management, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Information and Communications Technology, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Business Management, Degree Programme in Nursing, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Agricultural and Rural Industries, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Physiotherapy

  Mode of delivery

  Online learning

  Share of virtual studies

  3 cr

  Credits

  • 3 cr

  Unit

  TA94 - Kielikeskus
• Communication Skills (for Finnish degree programmes) (ZZPC0420-3193),
       28.08.2023 – 19.12.2023,  3 cr — Online learning +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  You can obtain the abilities to communicate in your own field of expertise.
  
  You understand the meaning of communication in the workplace and as a part of your professional skills. You are aware of the components which help you to succeed in communication situations. You have the ability to develop your skills in order to take part in work conversations, express opinions in meetings and write in a formal way.
  
  You also learn how to work in projects, write a common text in a group and adapt Office 365 tools.
  
  You can give an illustrative expert presentation. You can justify your opinions and give and receive feedback. You can recognize essential ways to take part in typical working life conversations. You can act as an effective conversational partner. You can produce documents and other texts according to instructions and models. You can write text in an appropriate manner. You can analyze your own communication skills. You are aware of the impact of your communication style. You recognize the factors of the communication process and the role of communication as a part of your expertise.
  
  Communication and Team-working: You are able to communicate effectively as an individual and as a member of a team with specialists in your own field as well as with other groups of professionals.

  Course contents

  Organizing, leading and documenting discussions in the workplace, also virtually. Project work skills.
  
  Expert statements and presentations.
  
  Development of communication skills, reflection, analysis and observation of communication situations and skills. Giving and receiving feedback, The role of various cultures in communication.
  
  Producing appropriate text and writing common text in a group.

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria - grade 1 and 2

  1 You know the basic concepts and theories of communication. You can analyze your own communication skills and give and receive feedback. You recognise the communication process model and the central means of typical workplace discussions. You participate in group discussions. You are able to give clear specialist presentations using visual aids although the content of the presentation is narrow, and the structure has not been fine tuned. Communication with the audience is lacking. You are able to produce documents and other informative texts using guidelines and models. In your texts, you show the ability to use formal style and correct grammar. The content of your text is limited. You participate in group work activities and educational situations.
  
  2 You recognise the factors of the communication process and the role of communication as a part of your professional skills. You are aware of how your own communication style and non-verbal communication affect various communication situations. You can evaluate both the procedures for conversation and the characteristics of conversational skills. You can give a structured specialist presentation using visual aids according to part 1 on the evaluation scale. The structure is logical but the beginning and ending lack depth. There is limited communication with the audience. You are able to produce documents and other informative texts using guidelines and models. In your texts, you show the general ability to use formal style and correct grammar. The texts have structure, but they may be lacking in content and logic. You participate in group work activities and educational situations.

  Assessment criteria - grade 3 and 4

  3 You are able to analyze your own communication skills. You can give well-grounded feedback on other students’ communication skills. You are able to use the feedback you receive towards improving your own skills. You consider communication skills to be an essential part of your professional skills and you are interested in developing them. You can act in work-related discussions in a responsible and active way in order to achieve goals. You can give a structured specialist presentation according to part 1 on the evaluation scale. You adjust your message for your audience and interact with them. You have a clear beginning and ending. You are able to write texts with content appropriate to the type of text, a clear structure and good language and style. The text progresses in a logical manner and has good hierarchy. The contents include the main parts. You participate in group work activities and educational situations in a responsible and active manner.
  
  4 You can analyze and reflect on your own communication competence. You can use the feedback you receive, reflect upon it, and use it to further their own development. You are aware of your own strengths and development needs and know how to take developmental action. You are able to give well-grounded feedback on other students’ communication skills. You take an active, responsible and instigative role in work-related discussions. You can influence the achievement of the objectives as well as the creation of a positive atmosphere through your own actions. You can give a structured specialist presentation according to part 1 on the evaluation scale. You can communicate in an interesting and motivating way. You can illustrate your points in a versatile way, and your means of expression is relaxed. Your text is fluent, appropriate and may have occasional grammar mistakes which do not hinder the reading of the text. The content is informative while the structure forms a working whole. You are able to contribute to the goals of the project with your own actions.

  Assessment criteria - grade 5

  5 You are able to analyze and reflect on your own communicative competence. You are aware of your own strengths and development needs and know how to take developmental action. You have a desire to develop your own communication skills. You can evaluate and give well-grounded feedback on other students’ communication skills. You are able to lead discussions in an inspiring way and take accountability for the quality of the results. You can propose effective means into the discussion and logically work towards the goals. You can give a structured specialist presentation according to part 1 on the evaluation scale. You take the audience into account in many ways. Your illustrations and examples are creative. You are able to effectively apply expressive means to your advantage. In your text you are able to take the reader into account and adapt your text accordingly. Your texts are easy to read, and the language and style are consistent and controlled. You are able to contribute to the goals of the group project and take accountability for the quality of the work.

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  Language of instruction

  Finnish

  Planned learning activities, teaching methods and guidance

  RYHMÄ TÄYNNÄ.
  
  Verkkototeutus, työskentely projektiryhmissä opintojakson yhteisen aikataulun mukaisesti.
  
  Jos haet opintojaksosta hyväksilukua tai odotat siitä päätöstä, älä ilmoittaudu opintojaksolle.
  
  Opintojakso alkaa ennakkotehtävällä. Ennakkotehtävän palautus on ennen aloituswebinaaria.
  
  Oppimisympäristönä on Moodle-työtila, joka aukeaa viimeistään kurssin alkaessa. Webinaarit pidetään Zoomissa, jonka linkki ilmoitetaan myöhemmin Moodlessa.
  
  Tapaamiset:
  Ennakkotehtävän palautus to 31.8.
  - ma 4.9. klo 12.15-13.45 Aloituswebinaari
  - ma 11.9. klo 12.15-13.45 Aloituspalaverit
  - ma 18.9. klo 12.15-13.45 Webinaari puhe-esiintymisestä ja esiintymisjännityksestä
  - ma 25.9. klo 12.15-13.45 Webinaari kirjoittamisesta ja raportoinnista
  - ma 9.10. klo 12.15–15.00 Esityswebinaarit
  - ma 23.10. klo 12.15–15.00 Esityswebinaarit
  - ma 30.10. klo 12.15–15.00 Esityswebinaarit
  - ma 13.11. klo 12.15-15.00 Päätöspalaverit
  - ma 27.11. klo 12.15-13.45 Lopetuswebinaari
  Opintojakso loppuu viikolla 51. (not translated)

  Learning materials and recommended literature

  Liukko, S. & Perttula, S. 2019. Opinnäytetyön raportointi. Jyväskylä: Jyväskylän ammattikorkeakoulu. Päivitetään vuosittain.
  https://oppimateriaalit.jamk.fi/raportointiohje/. (not translated)

  Lecturer(s)

  Marjaana Häkkinen

  Timing

  28.08.2023 - 19.12.2023

  Learning assignments and student workload

  Opintojaksoon ja työtilaan tutustuminen, ryhmäytyminen 5 t
  Zoomissa tapaamiset, palaverit 20 - 30 t
  Itsenäinen työskentely, tehtävien tekeminen 15 - 25 t
  Projektityöskentely 30 - 35 t
  yhteensä 81 t (not translated)

  Enrollment

  01.08.2023 - 25.08.2023

  Seats

  12 - 30

  Assessment methods

  Jatkuva arviointi, itsearviointi, vertaisarviointi. (not translated)

  Degree Programme

  Bachelor's Degree Programme in Music Pedagogue, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Logistics, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Occupational Therapy, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Rehabilitation Counselling, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Construction and Civil Engineering, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Service Business, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Team Academy, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Electrical and Automation Engineering, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Energy and Environmental Technology, Degree Programme in Midwifery, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Social Services, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Business Information Technology, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Mechanical Engineering, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Construction Management, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Information and Communications Technology, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Business Management, Degree Programme in Nursing, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Agricultural and Rural Industries, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Physiotherapy

  Mode of delivery

  Online learning

  Share of virtual studies

  3 cr

  Credits

  • 3 cr

  Unit

  TA94 - Kielikeskus
• Communication Skills (for Finnish degree programmes) (ZZPC0420-3194),
       28.08.2023 – 19.12.2023,  3 cr — Online learning +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  You can obtain the abilities to communicate in your own field of expertise.
  
  You understand the meaning of communication in the workplace and as a part of your professional skills. You are aware of the components which help you to succeed in communication situations. You have the ability to develop your skills in order to take part in work conversations, express opinions in meetings and write in a formal way.
  
  You also learn how to work in projects, write a common text in a group and adapt Office 365 tools.
  
  You can give an illustrative expert presentation. You can justify your opinions and give and receive feedback. You can recognize essential ways to take part in typical working life conversations. You can act as an effective conversational partner. You can produce documents and other texts according to instructions and models. You can write text in an appropriate manner. You can analyze your own communication skills. You are aware of the impact of your communication style. You recognize the factors of the communication process and the role of communication as a part of your expertise.
  
  Communication and Team-working: You are able to communicate effectively as an individual and as a member of a team with specialists in your own field as well as with other groups of professionals.

  Course contents

  Organizing, leading and documenting discussions in the workplace, also virtually. Project work skills.
  
  Expert statements and presentations.
  
  Development of communication skills, reflection, analysis and observation of communication situations and skills. Giving and receiving feedback, The role of various cultures in communication.
  
  Producing appropriate text and writing common text in a group.

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria - grade 1 and 2

  1 You know the basic concepts and theories of communication. You can analyze your own communication skills and give and receive feedback. You recognise the communication process model and the central means of typical workplace discussions. You participate in group discussions. You are able to give clear specialist presentations using visual aids although the content of the presentation is narrow, and the structure has not been fine tuned. Communication with the audience is lacking. You are able to produce documents and other informative texts using guidelines and models. In your texts, you show the ability to use formal style and correct grammar. The content of your text is limited. You participate in group work activities and educational situations.
  
  2 You recognise the factors of the communication process and the role of communication as a part of your professional skills. You are aware of how your own communication style and non-verbal communication affect various communication situations. You can evaluate both the procedures for conversation and the characteristics of conversational skills. You can give a structured specialist presentation using visual aids according to part 1 on the evaluation scale. The structure is logical but the beginning and ending lack depth. There is limited communication with the audience. You are able to produce documents and other informative texts using guidelines and models. In your texts, you show the general ability to use formal style and correct grammar. The texts have structure, but they may be lacking in content and logic. You participate in group work activities and educational situations.

  Assessment criteria - grade 3 and 4

  3 You are able to analyze your own communication skills. You can give well-grounded feedback on other students’ communication skills. You are able to use the feedback you receive towards improving your own skills. You consider communication skills to be an essential part of your professional skills and you are interested in developing them. You can act in work-related discussions in a responsible and active way in order to achieve goals. You can give a structured specialist presentation according to part 1 on the evaluation scale. You adjust your message for your audience and interact with them. You have a clear beginning and ending. You are able to write texts with content appropriate to the type of text, a clear structure and good language and style. The text progresses in a logical manner and has good hierarchy. The contents include the main parts. You participate in group work activities and educational situations in a responsible and active manner.
  
  4 You can analyze and reflect on your own communication competence. You can use the feedback you receive, reflect upon it, and use it to further their own development. You are aware of your own strengths and development needs and know how to take developmental action. You are able to give well-grounded feedback on other students’ communication skills. You take an active, responsible and instigative role in work-related discussions. You can influence the achievement of the objectives as well as the creation of a positive atmosphere through your own actions. You can give a structured specialist presentation according to part 1 on the evaluation scale. You can communicate in an interesting and motivating way. You can illustrate your points in a versatile way, and your means of expression is relaxed. Your text is fluent, appropriate and may have occasional grammar mistakes which do not hinder the reading of the text. The content is informative while the structure forms a working whole. You are able to contribute to the goals of the project with your own actions.

  Assessment criteria - grade 5

  5 You are able to analyze and reflect on your own communicative competence. You are aware of your own strengths and development needs and know how to take developmental action. You have a desire to develop your own communication skills. You can evaluate and give well-grounded feedback on other students’ communication skills. You are able to lead discussions in an inspiring way and take accountability for the quality of the results. You can propose effective means into the discussion and logically work towards the goals. You can give a structured specialist presentation according to part 1 on the evaluation scale. You take the audience into account in many ways. Your illustrations and examples are creative. You are able to effectively apply expressive means to your advantage. In your text you are able to take the reader into account and adapt your text accordingly. Your texts are easy to read, and the language and style are consistent and controlled. You are able to contribute to the goals of the group project and take accountability for the quality of the work.

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  Language of instruction

  Finnish

  Planned learning activities, teaching methods and guidance

  Opintojakso alkaa viikolla 34 ennakkotehtävällä, jonka palautus on to 24.8. Moodlen työtilassa olevaan palautuslaatikkoon.
  Opintojakso päättyy viikolla 47 loppuraportin palautukseen.
  
  Tapaamiset Zoomissa:
  
  Aloituswebinaari (pakollinen) ma 28.8. klo 10 - 11.30
  Ryhmien aloituspalaverit (pakollinen) ma 4.9. klo 10 - 11.30
  Webinaari: Puhe-esiintyminen ja esiintymisjännitys ma 11.9. klo 10 - 11.30
  Webinaari: Yhteiskirjoittaminen ja raportointi ma 18.9. klo 10 - 11.30
  Ryhmien projektiesitykset (pakollinen) ma 2.10. klo 9 - 12
  Ryhmien projektiesitykset (pakollinen) ma 9.10. klo 9 - 12
  Ryhmien projektiesitykset (pakollinen) ma 23.10. klo 9 - 12
  Ryhmien päätöspalaverit ensisijaisesti ma 30.10. klo 8 - 12 (Ryhmä varaa 30 minuutin ajan päätöspalaverille.)
  Päätöswebinaari ma 13.11. klo 10 - 11.30
  
  Opintojaksolla työskennellään projektiryhmissä, eikä sitä voi suorittaa täysin itsenäisesti. (not translated)

  Learning materials and recommended literature

  Liukko, S. & Perttula, S. 2019. Opinnäytetyön raportointi. Jyväskylä: Jyväskylän ammattikorkeakoulu. Päivitetään vuosittain. https://oppimateriaalit.jamk.fi/raportointiohje/. (not translated)

  Lecturer(s)

  Joonas Komulainen

  Timing

  28.08.2023 - 19.12.2023

  Learning assignments and student workload

  Opintojaksoon ja työtilaan tutustuminen, ryhmäytyminen 5 h
  Zoomissa tapaamiset, palaverit 20 - 30 h
  Itsenäinen työskentely, tehtävien tekeminen 15 - 25 h
  Projektityöskentely 30 - 35 h
  yhteensä 81 h (not translated)

  Enrollment

  01.08.2023 - 25.08.2023

  Seats

  12 - 30

  Assessment methods

  Jatkuva arviointi, itsearviointi, vertaisarviointi. (not translated)

  Degree Programme

  Bachelor's Degree Programme in Music Pedagogue, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Logistics, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Occupational Therapy, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Rehabilitation Counselling, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Construction and Civil Engineering, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Service Business, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Team Academy, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Electrical and Automation Engineering, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Energy and Environmental Technology, Degree Programme in Midwifery, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Social Services, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Business Information Technology, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Mechanical Engineering, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Construction Management, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Information and Communications Technology, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Business Management, Degree Programme in Nursing, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Agricultural and Rural Industries, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Physiotherapy

  Mode of delivery

  Online learning

  Share of virtual studies

  3 cr

  Credits

  • 3 cr

  Unit

  TA94 - Kielikeskus
• Communication Skills (for Finnish degree programmes) (ZZPC0420-3195),
       28.08.2023 – 19.12.2023,  3 cr — Online learning +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  You can obtain the abilities to communicate in your own field of expertise.
  
  You understand the meaning of communication in the workplace and as a part of your professional skills. You are aware of the components which help you to succeed in communication situations. You have the ability to develop your skills in order to take part in work conversations, express opinions in meetings and write in a formal way.
  
  You also learn how to work in projects, write a common text in a group and adapt Office 365 tools.
  
  You can give an illustrative expert presentation. You can justify your opinions and give and receive feedback. You can recognize essential ways to take part in typical working life conversations. You can act as an effective conversational partner. You can produce documents and other texts according to instructions and models. You can write text in an appropriate manner. You can analyze your own communication skills. You are aware of the impact of your communication style. You recognize the factors of the communication process and the role of communication as a part of your expertise.
  
  Communication and Team-working: You are able to communicate effectively as an individual and as a member of a team with specialists in your own field as well as with other groups of professionals.

  Course contents

  Organizing, leading and documenting discussions in the workplace, also virtually. Project work skills.
  
  Expert statements and presentations.
  
  Development of communication skills, reflection, analysis and observation of communication situations and skills. Giving and receiving feedback, The role of various cultures in communication.
  
  Producing appropriate text and writing common text in a group.

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria - grade 1 and 2

  1 You know the basic concepts and theories of communication. You can analyze your own communication skills and give and receive feedback. You recognise the communication process model and the central means of typical workplace discussions. You participate in group discussions. You are able to give clear specialist presentations using visual aids although the content of the presentation is narrow, and the structure has not been fine tuned. Communication with the audience is lacking. You are able to produce documents and other informative texts using guidelines and models. In your texts, you show the ability to use formal style and correct grammar. The content of your text is limited. You participate in group work activities and educational situations.
  
  2 You recognise the factors of the communication process and the role of communication as a part of your professional skills. You are aware of how your own communication style and non-verbal communication affect various communication situations. You can evaluate both the procedures for conversation and the characteristics of conversational skills. You can give a structured specialist presentation using visual aids according to part 1 on the evaluation scale. The structure is logical but the beginning and ending lack depth. There is limited communication with the audience. You are able to produce documents and other informative texts using guidelines and models. In your texts, you show the general ability to use formal style and correct grammar. The texts have structure, but they may be lacking in content and logic. You participate in group work activities and educational situations.

  Assessment criteria - grade 3 and 4

  3 You are able to analyze your own communication skills. You can give well-grounded feedback on other students’ communication skills. You are able to use the feedback you receive towards improving your own skills. You consider communication skills to be an essential part of your professional skills and you are interested in developing them. You can act in work-related discussions in a responsible and active way in order to achieve goals. You can give a structured specialist presentation according to part 1 on the evaluation scale. You adjust your message for your audience and interact with them. You have a clear beginning and ending. You are able to write texts with content appropriate to the type of text, a clear structure and good language and style. The text progresses in a logical manner and has good hierarchy. The contents include the main parts. You participate in group work activities and educational situations in a responsible and active manner.
  
  4 You can analyze and reflect on your own communication competence. You can use the feedback you receive, reflect upon it, and use it to further their own development. You are aware of your own strengths and development needs and know how to take developmental action. You are able to give well-grounded feedback on other students’ communication skills. You take an active, responsible and instigative role in work-related discussions. You can influence the achievement of the objectives as well as the creation of a positive atmosphere through your own actions. You can give a structured specialist presentation according to part 1 on the evaluation scale. You can communicate in an interesting and motivating way. You can illustrate your points in a versatile way, and your means of expression is relaxed. Your text is fluent, appropriate and may have occasional grammar mistakes which do not hinder the reading of the text. The content is informative while the structure forms a working whole. You are able to contribute to the goals of the project with your own actions.

  Assessment criteria - grade 5

  5 You are able to analyze and reflect on your own communicative competence. You are aware of your own strengths and development needs and know how to take developmental action. You have a desire to develop your own communication skills. You can evaluate and give well-grounded feedback on other students’ communication skills. You are able to lead discussions in an inspiring way and take accountability for the quality of the results. You can propose effective means into the discussion and logically work towards the goals. You can give a structured specialist presentation according to part 1 on the evaluation scale. You take the audience into account in many ways. Your illustrations and examples are creative. You are able to effectively apply expressive means to your advantage. In your text you are able to take the reader into account and adapt your text accordingly. Your texts are easy to read, and the language and style are consistent and controlled. You are able to contribute to the goals of the group project and take accountability for the quality of the work.

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  Language of instruction

  Finnish

  Planned learning activities, teaching methods and guidance

  Opintojakso alkaa viikolla 34 ennakkotehtävällä, jonka palautus on to 24.8. Moodlen työtilassa olevaan palautuslaatikkoon.
  Opintojakso päättyy viikolla 47 loppuraportin palautukseen.
  
  Tapaamiset Zoomissa:
  
  Aloituswebinaari (pakollinen) ma 28.8. klo 14.30 - 16
  Ryhmien aloituspalaverit (pakollinen) ma 4.9. klo 14.30 - 16
  Webinaari: Puhe-esiintyminen ja esiintymisjännitys ma 11.9. klo 14.30 - 16
  Webinaari: Yhteiskirjoittaminen ja raportointi ma 18.9. klo 14.30 - 16
  Ryhmien projektiesitykset (pakollinen) ma 2.10. klo 14 - 17
  Ryhmien projektiesitykset (pakollinen) ma 9.10. klo 14 - 17
  Ryhmien projektiesitykset (pakollinen) ma 23.10. klo 14 - 17
  Ryhmien päätöspalaverit ensisijaisesti pe 27.10. klo 14 - 18 (Ryhmä varaa 30 minuuttia päätöspalaverille.)
  Päätöswebinaari ma 13.11. klo 14.30 - 16
  
  Opintojaksolla työskennellään projektiryhmissä, eikä sitä voi suorittaa täysin itsenäisesti. (not translated)

  Learning materials and recommended literature

  Liukko, S. & Perttula, S. 2019. Opinnäytetyön raportointi. Jyväskylä: Jyväskylän ammattikorkeakoulu. Päivitetään vuosittain. https://oppimateriaalit.jamk.fi/raportointiohje/. (not translated)

  Lecturer(s)

  Joonas Komulainen

  Timing

  28.08.2023 - 19.12.2023

  Learning assignments and student workload

  Opintojaksoon ja työtilaan tutustuminen, ryhmäytyminen 5 h
  Zoomissa tapaamiset, palaverit 20 - 30 h
  Itsenäinen työskentely, tehtävien tekeminen 15 - 25 h
  Projektityöskentely 30 - 35 h
  yhteensä 81 h (not translated)

  Enrollment

  01.08.2023 - 25.08.2023

  Seats

  12 - 30

  Assessment methods

  Jatkuva arviointi, itsearviointi, vertaisarviointi. (not translated)

  Degree Programme

  Bachelor's Degree Programme in Music Pedagogue, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Logistics, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Occupational Therapy, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Rehabilitation Counselling, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Construction and Civil Engineering, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Service Business, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Team Academy, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Electrical and Automation Engineering, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Energy and Environmental Technology, Degree Programme in Midwifery, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Social Services, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Business Information Technology, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Mechanical Engineering, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Construction Management, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Information and Communications Technology, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Business Management, Degree Programme in Nursing, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Agricultural and Rural Industries, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Physiotherapy

  Mode of delivery

  Online learning

  Share of virtual studies

  3 cr

  Credits

  • 3 cr

  Unit

  TA94 - Kielikeskus
• Communication Skills (for Finnish degree programmes) (ZZPC0420-3196),
       04.09.2023 – 19.12.2023,  3 cr — Online learning +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  You can obtain the abilities to communicate in your own field of expertise.
  
  You understand the meaning of communication in the workplace and as a part of your professional skills. You are aware of the components which help you to succeed in communication situations. You have the ability to develop your skills in order to take part in work conversations, express opinions in meetings and write in a formal way.
  
  You also learn how to work in projects, write a common text in a group and adapt Office 365 tools.
  
  You can give an illustrative expert presentation. You can justify your opinions and give and receive feedback. You can recognize essential ways to take part in typical working life conversations. You can act as an effective conversational partner. You can produce documents and other texts according to instructions and models. You can write text in an appropriate manner. You can analyze your own communication skills. You are aware of the impact of your communication style. You recognize the factors of the communication process and the role of communication as a part of your expertise.
  
  Communication and Team-working: You are able to communicate effectively as an individual and as a member of a team with specialists in your own field as well as with other groups of professionals.

  Course contents

  Organizing, leading and documenting discussions in the workplace, also virtually. Project work skills.
  
  Expert statements and presentations.
  
  Development of communication skills, reflection, analysis and observation of communication situations and skills. Giving and receiving feedback, The role of various cultures in communication.
  
  Producing appropriate text and writing common text in a group.

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria - grade 1 and 2

  1 You know the basic concepts and theories of communication. You can analyze your own communication skills and give and receive feedback. You recognise the communication process model and the central means of typical workplace discussions. You participate in group discussions. You are able to give clear specialist presentations using visual aids although the content of the presentation is narrow, and the structure has not been fine tuned. Communication with the audience is lacking. You are able to produce documents and other informative texts using guidelines and models. In your texts, you show the ability to use formal style and correct grammar. The content of your text is limited. You participate in group work activities and educational situations.
  
  2 You recognise the factors of the communication process and the role of communication as a part of your professional skills. You are aware of how your own communication style and non-verbal communication affect various communication situations. You can evaluate both the procedures for conversation and the characteristics of conversational skills. You can give a structured specialist presentation using visual aids according to part 1 on the evaluation scale. The structure is logical but the beginning and ending lack depth. There is limited communication with the audience. You are able to produce documents and other informative texts using guidelines and models. In your texts, you show the general ability to use formal style and correct grammar. The texts have structure, but they may be lacking in content and logic. You participate in group work activities and educational situations.

  Assessment criteria - grade 3 and 4

  3 You are able to analyze your own communication skills. You can give well-grounded feedback on other students’ communication skills. You are able to use the feedback you receive towards improving your own skills. You consider communication skills to be an essential part of your professional skills and you are interested in developing them. You can act in work-related discussions in a responsible and active way in order to achieve goals. You can give a structured specialist presentation according to part 1 on the evaluation scale. You adjust your message for your audience and interact with them. You have a clear beginning and ending. You are able to write texts with content appropriate to the type of text, a clear structure and good language and style. The text progresses in a logical manner and has good hierarchy. The contents include the main parts. You participate in group work activities and educational situations in a responsible and active manner.
  
  4 You can analyze and reflect on your own communication competence. You can use the feedback you receive, reflect upon it, and use it to further their own development. You are aware of your own strengths and development needs and know how to take developmental action. You are able to give well-grounded feedback on other students’ communication skills. You take an active, responsible and instigative role in work-related discussions. You can influence the achievement of the objectives as well as the creation of a positive atmosphere through your own actions. You can give a structured specialist presentation according to part 1 on the evaluation scale. You can communicate in an interesting and motivating way. You can illustrate your points in a versatile way, and your means of expression is relaxed. Your text is fluent, appropriate and may have occasional grammar mistakes which do not hinder the reading of the text. The content is informative while the structure forms a working whole. You are able to contribute to the goals of the project with your own actions.

  Assessment criteria - grade 5

  5 You are able to analyze and reflect on your own communicative competence. You are aware of your own strengths and development needs and know how to take developmental action. You have a desire to develop your own communication skills. You can evaluate and give well-grounded feedback on other students’ communication skills. You are able to lead discussions in an inspiring way and take accountability for the quality of the results. You can propose effective means into the discussion and logically work towards the goals. You can give a structured specialist presentation according to part 1 on the evaluation scale. You take the audience into account in many ways. Your illustrations and examples are creative. You are able to effectively apply expressive means to your advantage. In your text you are able to take the reader into account and adapt your text accordingly. Your texts are easy to read, and the language and style are consistent and controlled. You are able to contribute to the goals of the group project and take accountability for the quality of the work.

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  Language of instruction

  Finnish

  Planned learning activities, teaching methods and guidance

  Opintojakso alkaa viikolla 36 ennakkotehtävällä, jonka palautus on ma 4.9. Moodlen työtilassa olevaan palautuslaatikkoon.
  Opintojakso päättyy viikolla 48 loppuraportin palautukseen.
  
  Tapaamiset Zoomissa:
  
  Aloituswebinaari (pakollinen) ke 6.9. klo 10 - 11.30
  Ryhmien aloituspalaverit (pakollinen) ke 13.9. klo 10 - 11.30
  Webinaari: Puhe-esiintyminen ja esiintymisjännitys ke 20.9. klo 10 - 11.30
  Webinaari: Yhteiskirjoittaminen ja raportointi ke 27.9. klo 10 - 11.30
  Ryhmien projektiesitykset (pakollinen) ke 11.10. klo 9 - 12
  Ryhmien projektiesitykset (pakollinen) ke 25.10. klo 9–12
  Ryhmien projektiesitykset (pakollinen) ke 1.11. klo 9 - 12
  Ryhmien päätöspalaverit ensisijaisesti ke 15.11. klo 8 - 12 (Ryhmä varaa 30 minuutin ajan päätöspalaverille.)
  Päätöswebinaari ke 22.11. klo 10 - 11.30
  
  Opintojaksolla työskennellään projektiryhmissä, eikä sitä voi suorittaa täysin itsenäisesti. (not translated)

  Learning materials and recommended literature

  Liukko, S. & Perttula, S. 2019. Opinnäytetyön raportointi. Jyväskylä: Jyväskylän ammattikorkeakoulu. Päivitetään vuosittain. https://oppimateriaalit.jamk.fi/raportointiohje/. (not translated)

  Lecturer(s)

  Joonas Komulainen

  Timing

  04.09.2023 - 19.12.2023

  Learning assignments and student workload

  Opintojaksoon ja työtilaan tutustuminen, ryhmäytyminen 5 h
  Zoomissa tapaamiset, palaverit 20 - 30 h
  Itsenäinen työskentely, tehtävien tekeminen 15 - 25 h
  Projektityöskentely 30 - 35 h
  yhteensä 81 h (not translated)

  Enrollment

  01.08.2023 - 25.08.2023

  Seats

  12 - 30

  Assessment methods

  Jatkuva arviointi, itsearviointi, vertaisarviointi. (not translated)

  Degree Programme

  Bachelor's Degree Programme in Music Pedagogue, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Logistics, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Occupational Therapy, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Rehabilitation Counselling, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Construction and Civil Engineering, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Service Business, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Team Academy, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Electrical and Automation Engineering, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Energy and Environmental Technology, Degree Programme in Midwifery, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Social Services, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Business Information Technology, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Mechanical Engineering, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Construction Management, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Information and Communications Technology, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Business Management, Degree Programme in Nursing, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Agricultural and Rural Industries, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Physiotherapy

  Mode of delivery

  Online learning

  Share of virtual studies

  3 cr

  Credits

  • 3 cr

  Unit

  TA94 - Kielikeskus
• Communication Skills (for Finnish degree programmes) (ZZPC0420-3197),
       04.09.2023 – 19.12.2023,  3 cr — Online learning +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  You can obtain the abilities to communicate in your own field of expertise.
  
  You understand the meaning of communication in the workplace and as a part of your professional skills. You are aware of the components which help you to succeed in communication situations. You have the ability to develop your skills in order to take part in work conversations, express opinions in meetings and write in a formal way.
  
  You also learn how to work in projects, write a common text in a group and adapt Office 365 tools.
  
  You can give an illustrative expert presentation. You can justify your opinions and give and receive feedback. You can recognize essential ways to take part in typical working life conversations. You can act as an effective conversational partner. You can produce documents and other texts according to instructions and models. You can write text in an appropriate manner. You can analyze your own communication skills. You are aware of the impact of your communication style. You recognize the factors of the communication process and the role of communication as a part of your expertise.
  
  Communication and Team-working: You are able to communicate effectively as an individual and as a member of a team with specialists in your own field as well as with other groups of professionals.

  Course contents

  Organizing, leading and documenting discussions in the workplace, also virtually. Project work skills.
  
  Expert statements and presentations.
  
  Development of communication skills, reflection, analysis and observation of communication situations and skills. Giving and receiving feedback, The role of various cultures in communication.
  
  Producing appropriate text and writing common text in a group.

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria - grade 1 and 2

  1 You know the basic concepts and theories of communication. You can analyze your own communication skills and give and receive feedback. You recognise the communication process model and the central means of typical workplace discussions. You participate in group discussions. You are able to give clear specialist presentations using visual aids although the content of the presentation is narrow, and the structure has not been fine tuned. Communication with the audience is lacking. You are able to produce documents and other informative texts using guidelines and models. In your texts, you show the ability to use formal style and correct grammar. The content of your text is limited. You participate in group work activities and educational situations.
  
  2 You recognise the factors of the communication process and the role of communication as a part of your professional skills. You are aware of how your own communication style and non-verbal communication affect various communication situations. You can evaluate both the procedures for conversation and the characteristics of conversational skills. You can give a structured specialist presentation using visual aids according to part 1 on the evaluation scale. The structure is logical but the beginning and ending lack depth. There is limited communication with the audience. You are able to produce documents and other informative texts using guidelines and models. In your texts, you show the general ability to use formal style and correct grammar. The texts have structure, but they may be lacking in content and logic. You participate in group work activities and educational situations.

  Assessment criteria - grade 3 and 4

  3 You are able to analyze your own communication skills. You can give well-grounded feedback on other students’ communication skills. You are able to use the feedback you receive towards improving your own skills. You consider communication skills to be an essential part of your professional skills and you are interested in developing them. You can act in work-related discussions in a responsible and active way in order to achieve goals. You can give a structured specialist presentation according to part 1 on the evaluation scale. You adjust your message for your audience and interact with them. You have a clear beginning and ending. You are able to write texts with content appropriate to the type of text, a clear structure and good language and style. The text progresses in a logical manner and has good hierarchy. The contents include the main parts. You participate in group work activities and educational situations in a responsible and active manner.
  
  4 You can analyze and reflect on your own communication competence. You can use the feedback you receive, reflect upon it, and use it to further their own development. You are aware of your own strengths and development needs and know how to take developmental action. You are able to give well-grounded feedback on other students’ communication skills. You take an active, responsible and instigative role in work-related discussions. You can influence the achievement of the objectives as well as the creation of a positive atmosphere through your own actions. You can give a structured specialist presentation according to part 1 on the evaluation scale. You can communicate in an interesting and motivating way. You can illustrate your points in a versatile way, and your means of expression is relaxed. Your text is fluent, appropriate and may have occasional grammar mistakes which do not hinder the reading of the text. The content is informative while the structure forms a working whole. You are able to contribute to the goals of the project with your own actions.

  Assessment criteria - grade 5

  5 You are able to analyze and reflect on your own communicative competence. You are aware of your own strengths and development needs and know how to take developmental action. You have a desire to develop your own communication skills. You can evaluate and give well-grounded feedback on other students’ communication skills. You are able to lead discussions in an inspiring way and take accountability for the quality of the results. You can propose effective means into the discussion and logically work towards the goals. You can give a structured specialist presentation according to part 1 on the evaluation scale. You take the audience into account in many ways. Your illustrations and examples are creative. You are able to effectively apply expressive means to your advantage. In your text you are able to take the reader into account and adapt your text accordingly. Your texts are easy to read, and the language and style are consistent and controlled. You are able to contribute to the goals of the group project and take accountability for the quality of the work.

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  Language of instruction

  Finnish

  Planned learning activities, teaching methods and guidance

  Opintojakso alkaa viikolla 35 ennakkotehtävällä, jonka palautus on ma 4.9. Moodlen työtilassa olevaan palautuslaatikkoon.
  Opintojakso päättyy viikolla 48 loppuraportin palautukseen.
  
  Tapaamiset Zoomissa:
  
  Aloituswebinaari (pakollinen) ke 6.9. klo 14.30 - 16
  Ryhmien aloituspalaverit (pakollinen) ke 13.9. klo 14.30 - 16
  Webinaari: Puhe-esiintyminen ja esiintymisjännitys ke 20.9. klo 14.30 - 16
  Webinaari: Yhteiskirjoittaminen ja raportointi ke 27.9. klo 14.30 - 16
  Ryhmien projektiesitykset (pakollinen) ke 11.10. klo 14 - 17
  Ryhmien projektiesitykset (pakollinen) ke 25.10. klo 14 - 17
  Ryhmien projektiesitykset (pakollinen) ke 1.11. klo 14 - 17
  Ryhmien päätöspalaverit ensisijaisesti ke 15.11. klo 14 - 18 (Ryhmä varaa 30 minuuttia päätöspalaverille.)
  Päätöswebinaari ke 22.11. klo 14.30 - 16
  
  Opintojaksolla työskennellään projektiryhmissä, eikä sitä voi suorittaa täysin itsenäisesti. (not translated)

  Learning materials and recommended literature

  Liukko, S. & Perttula, S. 2019. Opinnäytetyön raportointi. Jyväskylä: Jyväskylän ammattikorkeakoulu. Päivitetään vuosittain. https://oppimateriaalit.jamk.fi/raportointiohje/. (not translated)

  Lecturer(s)

  Joonas Komulainen

  Timing

  04.09.2023 - 19.12.2023

  Learning assignments and student workload

  Opintojaksoon ja työtilaan tutustuminen, ryhmäytyminen 5 h
  Zoomissa tapaamiset, palaverit 20 - 30 h
  Itsenäinen työskentely, tehtävien tekeminen 15 - 25 h
  Projektityöskentely 30 - 35 h
  yhteensä 81 h (not translated)

  Enrollment

  01.08.2023 - 25.08.2023

  Seats

  12 - 30

  Assessment methods

  Jatkuva arviointi, itsearviointi, vertaisarviointi. (not translated)

  Degree Programme

  Bachelor's Degree Programme in Music Pedagogue, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Logistics, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Occupational Therapy, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Rehabilitation Counselling, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Construction and Civil Engineering, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Service Business, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Team Academy, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Electrical and Automation Engineering, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Energy and Environmental Technology, Degree Programme in Midwifery, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Social Services, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Business Information Technology, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Mechanical Engineering, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Construction Management, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Information and Communications Technology, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Business Management, Degree Programme in Nursing, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Agricultural and Rural Industries, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Physiotherapy

  Mode of delivery

  Online learning

  Share of virtual studies

  3 cr

  Credits

  • 3 cr

  Unit

  TA94 - Kielikeskus
• Communication Skills (for Finnish degree programmes) (ZZPC0420-3198),
       11.09.2023 – 19.12.2023,  3 cr — Online learning +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  You can obtain the abilities to communicate in your own field of expertise.
  
  You understand the meaning of communication in the workplace and as a part of your professional skills. You are aware of the components which help you to succeed in communication situations. You have the ability to develop your skills in order to take part in work conversations, express opinions in meetings and write in a formal way.
  
  You also learn how to work in projects, write a common text in a group and adapt Office 365 tools.
  
  You can give an illustrative expert presentation. You can justify your opinions and give and receive feedback. You can recognize essential ways to take part in typical working life conversations. You can act as an effective conversational partner. You can produce documents and other texts according to instructions and models. You can write text in an appropriate manner. You can analyze your own communication skills. You are aware of the impact of your communication style. You recognize the factors of the communication process and the role of communication as a part of your expertise.
  
  Communication and Team-working: You are able to communicate effectively as an individual and as a member of a team with specialists in your own field as well as with other groups of professionals.

  Course contents

  Organizing, leading and documenting discussions in the workplace, also virtually. Project work skills.
  
  Expert statements and presentations.
  
  Development of communication skills, reflection, analysis and observation of communication situations and skills. Giving and receiving feedback, The role of various cultures in communication.
  
  Producing appropriate text and writing common text in a group.

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria - grade 1 and 2

  1 You know the basic concepts and theories of communication. You can analyze your own communication skills and give and receive feedback. You recognise the communication process model and the central means of typical workplace discussions. You participate in group discussions. You are able to give clear specialist presentations using visual aids although the content of the presentation is narrow, and the structure has not been fine tuned. Communication with the audience is lacking. You are able to produce documents and other informative texts using guidelines and models. In your texts, you show the ability to use formal style and correct grammar. The content of your text is limited. You participate in group work activities and educational situations.
  
  2 You recognise the factors of the communication process and the role of communication as a part of your professional skills. You are aware of how your own communication style and non-verbal communication affect various communication situations. You can evaluate both the procedures for conversation and the characteristics of conversational skills. You can give a structured specialist presentation using visual aids according to part 1 on the evaluation scale. The structure is logical but the beginning and ending lack depth. There is limited communication with the audience. You are able to produce documents and other informative texts using guidelines and models. In your texts, you show the general ability to use formal style and correct grammar. The texts have structure, but they may be lacking in content and logic. You participate in group work activities and educational situations.

  Assessment criteria - grade 3 and 4

  3 You are able to analyze your own communication skills. You can give well-grounded feedback on other students’ communication skills. You are able to use the feedback you receive towards improving your own skills. You consider communication skills to be an essential part of your professional skills and you are interested in developing them. You can act in work-related discussions in a responsible and active way in order to achieve goals. You can give a structured specialist presentation according to part 1 on the evaluation scale. You adjust your message for your audience and interact with them. You have a clear beginning and ending. You are able to write texts with content appropriate to the type of text, a clear structure and good language and style. The text progresses in a logical manner and has good hierarchy. The contents include the main parts. You participate in group work activities and educational situations in a responsible and active manner.
  
  4 You can analyze and reflect on your own communication competence. You can use the feedback you receive, reflect upon it, and use it to further their own development. You are aware of your own strengths and development needs and know how to take developmental action. You are able to give well-grounded feedback on other students’ communication skills. You take an active, responsible and instigative role in work-related discussions. You can influence the achievement of the objectives as well as the creation of a positive atmosphere through your own actions. You can give a structured specialist presentation according to part 1 on the evaluation scale. You can communicate in an interesting and motivating way. You can illustrate your points in a versatile way, and your means of expression is relaxed. Your text is fluent, appropriate and may have occasional grammar mistakes which do not hinder the reading of the text. The content is informative while the structure forms a working whole. You are able to contribute to the goals of the project with your own actions.

  Assessment criteria - grade 5

  5 You are able to analyze and reflect on your own communicative competence. You are aware of your own strengths and development needs and know how to take developmental action. You have a desire to develop your own communication skills. You can evaluate and give well-grounded feedback on other students’ communication skills. You are able to lead discussions in an inspiring way and take accountability for the quality of the results. You can propose effective means into the discussion and logically work towards the goals. You can give a structured specialist presentation according to part 1 on the evaluation scale. You take the audience into account in many ways. Your illustrations and examples are creative. You are able to effectively apply expressive means to your advantage. In your text you are able to take the reader into account and adapt your text accordingly. Your texts are easy to read, and the language and style are consistent and controlled. You are able to contribute to the goals of the group project and take accountability for the quality of the work.

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  Language of instruction

  Finnish

  Planned learning activities, teaching methods and guidance

  Opintojakso alkaa viikolla 36 ennakkotehtävällä, jonka palautus on to 7.9. Moodlen työtilassa olevaan palautuslaatikkoon.
  Opintojakso päättyy viikolla 49 loppuraportin palautukseen.
  
  Tapaamiset Zoomissa:
  
  Aloituswebinaari (pakollinen) ti 12.9. klo 10 - 11.30
  Ryhmien aloituspalaverit (pakollinen) ti 19.9. klo 10 - 11.30
  Webinaari: Puhe-esiintyminen ja esiintymisjännitys ti 26.9. klo 10 - 11.30
  Webinaari: Yhteiskirjoittaminen ja raportointi ti 3.10. klo 10 - 11.30
  Ryhmien projektiesitykset (pakollinen) ti 24.10. klo 9 - 12
  Ryhmien projektiesitykset (pakollinen) ti 31.10. klo 9 - 12
  Ryhmien projektiesitykset (pakollinen ti 14.11. klo 9 - 12
  Ryhmien päätöspalaverit ensisijaisesti ti 21.11. klo 8 - 12 (Ryhmä varaa 30 minuutin ajan päätöspalaverille.)
  Päätöswebinaari ti 28.11. klo 10 - 11.30
  
  Opintojaksolla työskennellään projektiryhmissä, eikä sitä voi suorittaa täysin itsenäisesti. (not translated)

  Learning materials and recommended literature

  Liukko, S. & Perttula, S. 2019. Opinnäytetyön raportointi. Jyväskylä: Jyväskylän ammattikorkeakoulu. Päivitetään vuosittain. https://oppimateriaalit.jamk.fi/raportointiohje/. (not translated)

  Lecturer(s)

  Joonas Komulainen

  Timing

  11.09.2023 - 19.12.2023

  Learning assignments and student workload

  Opintojaksoon ja työtilaan tutustuminen, ryhmäytyminen 5 h
  Zoomissa tapaamiset, palaverit 20 - 30 h
  Itsenäinen työskentely, tehtävien tekeminen 15 - 25 h
  Projektityöskentely 30 - 35 h
  yhteensä 81 h (not translated)

  Enrollment

  21.08.2023 - 06.09.2023

  Seats

  12 - 30

  Assessment methods

  Jatkuva arviointi, itsearviointi, vertaisarviointi. (not translated)

  Degree Programme

  Bachelor's Degree Programme in Music Pedagogue, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Logistics, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Occupational Therapy, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Rehabilitation Counselling, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Construction and Civil Engineering, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Service Business, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Team Academy, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Electrical and Automation Engineering, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Energy and Environmental Technology, Degree Programme in Midwifery, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Social Services, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Business Information Technology, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Mechanical Engineering, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Construction Management, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Information and Communications Technology, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Business Management, Degree Programme in Nursing, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Agricultural and Rural Industries, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Physiotherapy

  Mode of delivery

  Online learning

  Share of virtual studies

  3 cr

  Credits

  • 3 cr

  Unit

  TA94 - Kielikeskus
• Communication Skills (for Finnish degree programmes) (ZZPC0420-3199),
       11.09.2023 – 19.12.2023,  3 cr — Online learning +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  You can obtain the abilities to communicate in your own field of expertise.
  
  You understand the meaning of communication in the workplace and as a part of your professional skills. You are aware of the components which help you to succeed in communication situations. You have the ability to develop your skills in order to take part in work conversations, express opinions in meetings and write in a formal way.
  
  You also learn how to work in projects, write a common text in a group and adapt Office 365 tools.
  
  You can give an illustrative expert presentation. You can justify your opinions and give and receive feedback. You can recognize essential ways to take part in typical working life conversations. You can act as an effective conversational partner. You can produce documents and other texts according to instructions and models. You can write text in an appropriate manner. You can analyze your own communication skills. You are aware of the impact of your communication style. You recognize the factors of the communication process and the role of communication as a part of your expertise.
  
  Communication and Team-working: You are able to communicate effectively as an individual and as a member of a team with specialists in your own field as well as with other groups of professionals.

  Course contents

  Organizing, leading and documenting discussions in the workplace, also virtually. Project work skills.
  
  Expert statements and presentations.
  
  Development of communication skills, reflection, analysis and observation of communication situations and skills. Giving and receiving feedback, The role of various cultures in communication.
  
  Producing appropriate text and writing common text in a group.

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria - grade 1 and 2

  1 You know the basic concepts and theories of communication. You can analyze your own communication skills and give and receive feedback. You recognise the communication process model and the central means of typical workplace discussions. You participate in group discussions. You are able to give clear specialist presentations using visual aids although the content of the presentation is narrow, and the structure has not been fine tuned. Communication with the audience is lacking. You are able to produce documents and other informative texts using guidelines and models. In your texts, you show the ability to use formal style and correct grammar. The content of your text is limited. You participate in group work activities and educational situations.
  
  2 You recognise the factors of the communication process and the role of communication as a part of your professional skills. You are aware of how your own communication style and non-verbal communication affect various communication situations. You can evaluate both the procedures for conversation and the characteristics of conversational skills. You can give a structured specialist presentation using visual aids according to part 1 on the evaluation scale. The structure is logical but the beginning and ending lack depth. There is limited communication with the audience. You are able to produce documents and other informative texts using guidelines and models. In your texts, you show the general ability to use formal style and correct grammar. The texts have structure, but they may be lacking in content and logic. You participate in group work activities and educational situations.

  Assessment criteria - grade 3 and 4

  3 You are able to analyze your own communication skills. You can give well-grounded feedback on other students’ communication skills. You are able to use the feedback you receive towards improving your own skills. You consider communication skills to be an essential part of your professional skills and you are interested in developing them. You can act in work-related discussions in a responsible and active way in order to achieve goals. You can give a structured specialist presentation according to part 1 on the evaluation scale. You adjust your message for your audience and interact with them. You have a clear beginning and ending. You are able to write texts with content appropriate to the type of text, a clear structure and good language and style. The text progresses in a logical manner and has good hierarchy. The contents include the main parts. You participate in group work activities and educational situations in a responsible and active manner.
  
  4 You can analyze and reflect on your own communication competence. You can use the feedback you receive, reflect upon it, and use it to further their own development. You are aware of your own strengths and development needs and know how to take developmental action. You are able to give well-grounded feedback on other students’ communication skills. You take an active, responsible and instigative role in work-related discussions. You can influence the achievement of the objectives as well as the creation of a positive atmosphere through your own actions. You can give a structured specialist presentation according to part 1 on the evaluation scale. You can communicate in an interesting and motivating way. You can illustrate your points in a versatile way, and your means of expression is relaxed. Your text is fluent, appropriate and may have occasional grammar mistakes which do not hinder the reading of the text. The content is informative while the structure forms a working whole. You are able to contribute to the goals of the project with your own actions.

  Assessment criteria - grade 5

  5 You are able to analyze and reflect on your own communicative competence. You are aware of your own strengths and development needs and know how to take developmental action. You have a desire to develop your own communication skills. You can evaluate and give well-grounded feedback on other students’ communication skills. You are able to lead discussions in an inspiring way and take accountability for the quality of the results. You can propose effective means into the discussion and logically work towards the goals. You can give a structured specialist presentation according to part 1 on the evaluation scale. You take the audience into account in many ways. Your illustrations and examples are creative. You are able to effectively apply expressive means to your advantage. In your text you are able to take the reader into account and adapt your text accordingly. Your texts are easy to read, and the language and style are consistent and controlled. You are able to contribute to the goals of the group project and take accountability for the quality of the work.

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  Language of instruction

  Finnish

  Planned learning activities, teaching methods and guidance

  Opintojakso alkaa viikolla 36 ennakkotehtävällä, jonka palautus on to 7.9. Moodlen työtilassa olevaan palautuslaatikkoon.
  Opintojakso päättyy viikolla 49 loppuraportin palautukseen.
  
  Tapaamiset Zoomissa:
  
  Aloituswebinaari (pakollinen) ti 12.9. klo 14.30 - 16
  Ryhmien aloituspalaverit (pakollinen) ti 19.9. klo 14.30 - 16
  Webinaari: Puhe-esiintyminen ja esiintymisjännitys ti 26.9. klo 14.30 - 16
  Webinaari: Yhteiskirjoittaminen ja raportointi ti 3.10. klo 14.30 - 16
  Ryhmien projektiesitykset (pakollinen) ti 24.10. klo 14 - 17
  Ryhmien projektiesitykset (pakollinen) ti 31.10. klo 14 - 17
  Ryhmien projektiesitykset (pakollinen) ti 14.11. klo 14 - 17
  Ryhmien päätöspalaverit ensisijaisesti ti 21.11. klo 14 - 18 (Ryhmä varaa 30 minuuttia päätöspalaverille.)
  Päätöswebinaari ti 28.11. klo 14.30 - 16
  
  Opintojaksolla työskennellään projektiryhmissä, eikä sitä voi suorittaa täysin itsenäisesti. (not translated)

  Learning materials and recommended literature

  Liukko, S. & Perttula, S. 2019. Opinnäytetyön raportointi. Jyväskylä: Jyväskylän ammattikorkeakoulu. Päivitetään vuosittain. https://oppimateriaalit.jamk.fi/raportointiohje/. (not translated)

  Lecturer(s)

  Joonas Komulainen

  Timing

  11.09.2023 - 19.12.2023

  Learning assignments and student workload

  Opintojaksoon ja työtilaan tutustuminen, ryhmäytyminen 5 h
  Zoomissa tapaamiset, palaverit 20 - 30 h
  Itsenäinen työskentely, tehtävien tekeminen 15 - 25 h
  Projektityöskentely 30 - 35 h
  yhteensä 81 h (not translated)

  Enrollment

  21.08.2023 - 06.09.2023

  Seats

  12 - 30

  Assessment methods

  Jatkuva arviointi, itsearviointi, vertaisarviointi. (not translated)

  Degree Programme

  Bachelor's Degree Programme in Music Pedagogue, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Logistics, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Occupational Therapy, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Rehabilitation Counselling, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Construction and Civil Engineering, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Service Business, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Team Academy, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Electrical and Automation Engineering, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Energy and Environmental Technology, Degree Programme in Midwifery, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Social Services, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Business Information Technology, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Mechanical Engineering, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Construction Management, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Information and Communications Technology, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Business Management, Degree Programme in Nursing, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Agricultural and Rural Industries, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Physiotherapy

  Mode of delivery

  Online learning

  Share of virtual studies

  3 cr

  Credits

  • 3 cr

  Unit

  TA94 - Kielikeskus
• Communication Skills (for Finnish degree programmes) (ZZPC0420-3200),
       18.09.2023 – 19.12.2023,  3 cr — Online learning +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  You can obtain the abilities to communicate in your own field of expertise.
  
  You understand the meaning of communication in the workplace and as a part of your professional skills. You are aware of the components which help you to succeed in communication situations. You have the ability to develop your skills in order to take part in work conversations, express opinions in meetings and write in a formal way.
  
  You also learn how to work in projects, write a common text in a group and adapt Office 365 tools.
  
  You can give an illustrative expert presentation. You can justify your opinions and give and receive feedback. You can recognize essential ways to take part in typical working life conversations. You can act as an effective conversational partner. You can produce documents and other texts according to instructions and models. You can write text in an appropriate manner. You can analyze your own communication skills. You are aware of the impact of your communication style. You recognize the factors of the communication process and the role of communication as a part of your expertise.
  
  Communication and Team-working: You are able to communicate effectively as an individual and as a member of a team with specialists in your own field as well as with other groups of professionals.

  Course contents

  Organizing, leading and documenting discussions in the workplace, also virtually. Project work skills.
  
  Expert statements and presentations.
  
  Development of communication skills, reflection, analysis and observation of communication situations and skills. Giving and receiving feedback, The role of various cultures in communication.
  
  Producing appropriate text and writing common text in a group.

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria - grade 1 and 2

  1 You know the basic concepts and theories of communication. You can analyze your own communication skills and give and receive feedback. You recognise the communication process model and the central means of typical workplace discussions. You participate in group discussions. You are able to give clear specialist presentations using visual aids although the content of the presentation is narrow, and the structure has not been fine tuned. Communication with the audience is lacking. You are able to produce documents and other informative texts using guidelines and models. In your texts, you show the ability to use formal style and correct grammar. The content of your text is limited. You participate in group work activities and educational situations.
  
  2 You recognise the factors of the communication process and the role of communication as a part of your professional skills. You are aware of how your own communication style and non-verbal communication affect various communication situations. You can evaluate both the procedures for conversation and the characteristics of conversational skills. You can give a structured specialist presentation using visual aids according to part 1 on the evaluation scale. The structure is logical but the beginning and ending lack depth. There is limited communication with the audience. You are able to produce documents and other informative texts using guidelines and models. In your texts, you show the general ability to use formal style and correct grammar. The texts have structure, but they may be lacking in content and logic. You participate in group work activities and educational situations.

  Assessment criteria - grade 3 and 4

  3 You are able to analyze your own communication skills. You can give well-grounded feedback on other students’ communication skills. You are able to use the feedback you receive towards improving your own skills. You consider communication skills to be an essential part of your professional skills and you are interested in developing them. You can act in work-related discussions in a responsible and active way in order to achieve goals. You can give a structured specialist presentation according to part 1 on the evaluation scale. You adjust your message for your audience and interact with them. You have a clear beginning and ending. You are able to write texts with content appropriate to the type of text, a clear structure and good language and style. The text progresses in a logical manner and has good hierarchy. The contents include the main parts. You participate in group work activities and educational situations in a responsible and active manner.
  
  4 You can analyze and reflect on your own communication competence. You can use the feedback you receive, reflect upon it, and use it to further their own development. You are aware of your own strengths and development needs and know how to take developmental action. You are able to give well-grounded feedback on other students’ communication skills. You take an active, responsible and instigative role in work-related discussions. You can influence the achievement of the objectives as well as the creation of a positive atmosphere through your own actions. You can give a structured specialist presentation according to part 1 on the evaluation scale. You can communicate in an interesting and motivating way. You can illustrate your points in a versatile way, and your means of expression is relaxed. Your text is fluent, appropriate and may have occasional grammar mistakes which do not hinder the reading of the text. The content is informative while the structure forms a working whole. You are able to contribute to the goals of the project with your own actions.

  Assessment criteria - grade 5

  5 You are able to analyze and reflect on your own communicative competence. You are aware of your own strengths and development needs and know how to take developmental action. You have a desire to develop your own communication skills. You can evaluate and give well-grounded feedback on other students’ communication skills. You are able to lead discussions in an inspiring way and take accountability for the quality of the results. You can propose effective means into the discussion and logically work towards the goals. You can give a structured specialist presentation according to part 1 on the evaluation scale. You take the audience into account in many ways. Your illustrations and examples are creative. You are able to effectively apply expressive means to your advantage. In your text you are able to take the reader into account and adapt your text accordingly. Your texts are easy to read, and the language and style are consistent and controlled. You are able to contribute to the goals of the group project and take accountability for the quality of the work.

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  Language of instruction

  Finnish

  Planned learning activities, teaching methods and guidance

  Opintojakso alkaa viikolla 38 ennakkotehtävällä, jonka palautus on ti 19.9. Moodlen työtilassa olevaan palautuslaatikkoon.
  Opintojakso päättyy viikolla 50 loppuraportin palautukseen.
  
  Tapaamiset Zoomissa:
  
  Aloituswebinaari (pakollinen) pe 22.9. klo 10 - 11.30
  Ryhmien aloituspalaverit (pakollinen) pe 29.9. klo 10 - 11.30
  Webinaari: Puhe-esiintyminen ja esiintymisjännitys ke 4.10. klo 10 - 11.30
  Webinaari: Yhteiskirjoittaminen ja raportointi pe 13.10. klo 10 - 11.30
  Ryhmien projektiesitykset (pakollinen) pe 3.11. klo 9 - 12
  Ryhmien projektiesitykset (pakollinen) pe 17.11. klo 9 - 12
  Ryhmien projektiesitykset (pakollinen) pe 24.11. klo 9 - 12
  Ryhmien päätöspalaverit ensisijaisesti pe 1.12. klo 8 - 12 (Ryhmä varaa 30 minuuttia päätöspalaverille.)
  Päätöswebinaari pe 8.12. klo 10 - 11.30
  
  Opintojaksolla työskennellään projektiryhmissä, eikä sitä voi suorittaa täysin itsenäisesti. (not translated)

  Learning materials and recommended literature

  Liukko, S. & Perttula, S. 2019. Opinnäytetyön raportointi. Jyväskylä: Jyväskylän ammattikorkeakoulu. Päivitetään vuosittain. https://oppimateriaalit.jamk.fi/raportointiohje/. (not translated)

  Lecturer(s)

  Joonas Komulainen

  Timing

  18.09.2023 - 19.12.2023

  Learning assignments and student workload

  Opintojaksoon ja työtilaan tutustuminen, ryhmäytyminen 5 h
  Zoomissa tapaamiset, palaverit 20 - 30 h
  Itsenäinen työskentely, tehtävien tekeminen 15 - 25 h
  Projektityöskentely 30 - 35 h
  yhteensä 81 h (not translated)

  Enrollment

  21.08.2023 - 10.09.2023

  Seats

  12 - 30

  Assessment methods

  Jatkuva arviointi, itsearviointi, vertaisarviointi. (not translated)

  Degree Programme

  Bachelor's Degree Programme in Music Pedagogue, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Logistics, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Occupational Therapy, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Rehabilitation Counselling, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Construction and Civil Engineering, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Service Business, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Team Academy, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Electrical and Automation Engineering, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Energy and Environmental Technology, Degree Programme in Midwifery, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Social Services, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Business Information Technology, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Mechanical Engineering, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Construction Management, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Information and Communications Technology, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Business Management, Degree Programme in Nursing, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Agricultural and Rural Industries, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Physiotherapy

  Mode of delivery

  Online learning

  Share of virtual studies

  3 cr

  Credits

  • 3 cr

  Unit

  TA94 - Kielikeskus
• English for Working Life (ZZPC0220-3187),
       01.09.2023 – 19.12.2023,  4 cr — Face-to-face +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  In the course English for Working Life you will learn to operate in English in situations related to international working life.
  
  You will also increase your self-confidence in speaking and writing in professional contexts. In addition, you will learn to follow the developments in your field locally and globally.
  
  After taking the course, you will have learned to write texts related to your future profession in an appropriate style. You will also have gained confidence in spoken interaction and acquired vocabulary that will benefit you later in your career.
  
  Communication and Team-working: You are able to function effectively in a national and international context and you are able to cooperate effectively with specialists in your own field as well as with other groups of professionals.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  The course is on level B2 in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. If the course Improve your English was recommended to you at the beginning of your studies, please take it before enrolling for English for Working Life.
  
  In this course you will need the basic ICT-skills, such as word processing and creating audio and video files.

  Course contents

  The central contents of the course are:
  - telling about your studies and looking for employment
  - oral and written communication in working life, for example meetings, small talk, customer service, telephoning and emailing, and expressing your own opinion
  - producing formal text, such as reports, instructions or summaries
  - field-specific terminology
  - presentations, workshops, group discussions

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria - grade 1 and 2

  1 The students are able to communicate understandably both in speech and writing in simple and routine work tasks and other situations. They can understand the central content of speech and writing dealing with familiar topics. They have a sufficient command of the basic structures of the language for the delivery of their message. The level of their pronunciation is sufficient for the delivery of the main content of their message. The students act responsibly and abide by established agreements.
  
  2 The students are able to communicate understandably both orally and in writing in routine and familiar work duties and situations although their language use is at times slow and incoherent. They understand clear speech and writing with familiar content. They have an adequate command of the basic structures of the language. Their vocabulary is sufficient for every-day situations and reasonably adequate for basic field-specific situations. The level of their pronunciation is sufficient for the delivery of content.The students act responsibly and abide by established agreements.

  Assessment criteria - grade 3 and 4

  3 The students can manage well both oral and written situations in working life and every-day life. The students can write a text with coherent content. They understand speech with a normal tempo, but unusual topics and language deviating from standard use cause difficulties. They can understand demanding written content related to their own field, although some details may remain unclear. They can use the grammatical structures of the language in a versatile way, and their mistakes do not hinder communication. The students’ command of the vocabulary of the language is sufficient for communicating the central content even in demanding tasks and situations. Their pronunciation is adequate. The students act responsibly and abide by established agreements.
  
  4 The students are able to communicate fluently in different situations and produce clear and fluent language with adequate style. They have no difficulty in understanding and producing speech and writing needed in working life although expressions deviating from the standard use of the language cause problems to some extent. The students have a good command of the language and its use, but occasional problems may arise. The students act responsibly and abide by established agreements.

  Assessment criteria - grade 5

  5 The students are able to communicate with great fluency and active participation in a wide variety of situations. They also portray considerable versatility and an appropriate sense of style in their ability to apply the learning content of the course to demanding working life situations. They have no difficulties in understanding different kinds of language users although fine nuances and speech deviating significantly from standard language can sometimes be challenging. The students can understand and produce demanding content in both speech and writing. Their language use is practically flawless. The students act responsibly and abide by established agreements.

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  Language of instruction

  Finnish

  Planned learning activities, teaching methods and guidance

  Lähiopetus
  TÄMÄ TOTEUTUS ON TÄYNNÄ.
  
  Kurssi toteutuetaan Edu Futuran anssa yhteistyössä. JAMKin opiskelijoille paikkoja 13.
  
  Kontaktitunnit 1.9. alkaen perjantaisin 8.45-11.15 .Läsnäolovelvollisuus oppitunneilla on 80 %, eli sinun odotetaan osallistuvan säännöllisesti oppitunneille paikan päällä.
  Opintojaksolla on lisäksi käytössä Moodle-oppimisympäristö.
  
  Lähiopetuksessa teet sekä itsenäisesti että ohjatusti opettajan antamia kirjallisia ja suullisia harjoitustehtäviä. Teet myös ryhmätöitä ja kotitehtäviä. Opintojaksoon sisältyy myös Moodle-oppimisympäristössä tehtäviä suullisia ja kirjallisia tehtäviä. Näistä tehtävistä saat opettajalta kirjallisen tai suullisen palautteen. Opintojaksolla on myös tentti.
  
  Lähiopetusta suositellaan sinulle, jos
  • tehtävien teko luokassa ja kontaktiopetuksessa on mieluisaa
  • haluat saada opettajalta neuvoja, yksityiskohtaista ohjeistusta ja palautetta oikea-aikaisesti
  • opiskelu- tai työskentely-ympäristösi on pääasiassa suomenkielinen tai käytät englantia arjessasi vain vähän, jolloin luokkahuone tarjoaa mahdollisuuden viikottaiseen englannin kielen harjoittamiseen.

  Learning materials and recommended literature

  Opintojaksolla käytetään opettajan laatimaa materiaalia. Lisäksi opiskelijan oletetaan etsivän omaan alaan liittyvää englanninkielistä materiaalia ja hyödyntävän sitä opintojakson aikana.

  Lecturer(s)

  Paula Vuorinen

  Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

  Opintojakson tentti suoritetaan valvotusti opintojakson lopussa.
  Opiskelijalla on oikeus hylätyn arvosanan uusimiseen kahdesti opettajan ilmoittamina uusinta-ajankohtina.

  Timing

  01.09.2023 - 19.12.2023

  Learning assignments and student workload

  - lähiopetusta n. 35 h
  - opiskelumateriaaliin perehtyminen, harjoitustehtävät, palautustehtävät 40 - 60 h
  - tenttiin valmistautuminen 10 - 15 h
  
  Yhteensä 108 tuntia (n. 7-8 h / vko).

  Enrollment

  01.08.2023 - 25.08.2023

  Seats

  12 - 13

  Assessment methods

  Kurssi on Yleiseurooppalaisen viitekehyksen B2-tason mukainen. Arviointi on skaalattu noudattamaan viitekehyksen kuvauksia siten, että kurssin läpäiseminen vaatii vähintään B2-tason englannin kielen osoittamista kurssin aihepiirien ja tehtävien mukaisesti. Arviointi perustuu jatkuvaan arviointiin ja palautteeseen, arvioitaviin palautustehtäviin sekä tenttiin.

  Degree Programme

  Bachelor's Degree Programme in Music Pedagogue, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Logistics, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Occupational Therapy, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Rehabilitation Counselling, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Construction and Civil Engineering, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Service Business, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Team Academy, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Energy and Environmental Technology, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Electrical and Automation Engineering, Degree Programme in Midwifery, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Social Services, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Business Information Technology, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Mechanical Engineering, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Construction Management, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Information and Communications Technology, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Business Management, Degree Programme in Nursing, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Agricultural and Rural Industries, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Physiotherapy

  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Credits

  • 4 cr

  Unit

  TA94 - Kielikeskus
• English for Working Life (ZZPC0220-3188),
       30.08.2023 – 19.12.2023,  4 cr — Face-to-face +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  In the course English for Working Life you will learn to operate in English in situations related to international working life.
  
  You will also increase your self-confidence in speaking and writing in professional contexts. In addition, you will learn to follow the developments in your field locally and globally.
  
  After taking the course, you will have learned to write texts related to your future profession in an appropriate style. You will also have gained confidence in spoken interaction and acquired vocabulary that will benefit you later in your career.
  
  Communication and Team-working: You are able to function effectively in a national and international context and you are able to cooperate effectively with specialists in your own field as well as with other groups of professionals.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  The course is on level B2 in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. If the course Improve your English was recommended to you at the beginning of your studies, please take it before enrolling for English for Working Life.
  
  In this course you will need the basic ICT-skills, such as word processing and creating audio and video files.

  Course contents

  The central contents of the course are:
  - telling about your studies and looking for employment
  - oral and written communication in working life, for example meetings, small talk, customer service, telephoning and emailing, and expressing your own opinion
  - producing formal text, such as reports, instructions or summaries
  - field-specific terminology
  - presentations, workshops, group discussions

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria - grade 1 and 2

  1 The students are able to communicate understandably both in speech and writing in simple and routine work tasks and other situations. They can understand the central content of speech and writing dealing with familiar topics. They have a sufficient command of the basic structures of the language for the delivery of their message. The level of their pronunciation is sufficient for the delivery of the main content of their message. The students act responsibly and abide by established agreements.
  
  2 The students are able to communicate understandably both orally and in writing in routine and familiar work duties and situations although their language use is at times slow and incoherent. They understand clear speech and writing with familiar content. They have an adequate command of the basic structures of the language. Their vocabulary is sufficient for every-day situations and reasonably adequate for basic field-specific situations. The level of their pronunciation is sufficient for the delivery of content.The students act responsibly and abide by established agreements.

  Assessment criteria - grade 3 and 4

  3 The students can manage well both oral and written situations in working life and every-day life. The students can write a text with coherent content. They understand speech with a normal tempo, but unusual topics and language deviating from standard use cause difficulties. They can understand demanding written content related to their own field, although some details may remain unclear. They can use the grammatical structures of the language in a versatile way, and their mistakes do not hinder communication. The students’ command of the vocabulary of the language is sufficient for communicating the central content even in demanding tasks and situations. Their pronunciation is adequate. The students act responsibly and abide by established agreements.
  
  4 The students are able to communicate fluently in different situations and produce clear and fluent language with adequate style. They have no difficulty in understanding and producing speech and writing needed in working life although expressions deviating from the standard use of the language cause problems to some extent. The students have a good command of the language and its use, but occasional problems may arise. The students act responsibly and abide by established agreements.

  Assessment criteria - grade 5

  5 The students are able to communicate with great fluency and active participation in a wide variety of situations. They also portray considerable versatility and an appropriate sense of style in their ability to apply the learning content of the course to demanding working life situations. They have no difficulties in understanding different kinds of language users although fine nuances and speech deviating significantly from standard language can sometimes be challenging. The students can understand and produce demanding content in both speech and writing. Their language use is practically flawless. The students act responsibly and abide by established agreements.

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  Language of instruction

  Finnish

  Planned learning activities, teaching methods and guidance

  Tämä toteutus järjestetään kontaktiopetuksena luokassa ja siihen kuuluu säännöllisiä luentoja. Jos ilmoittaudut tälle opintojaksolle, sinun odotetaan osallistuvan säännöllisesti JAMK:n Jyväskylän kampuksella järjestettäville luennoille.
  
  Kontaktiopiskelua suositellaan sinulle, jos
  
  - tehtävien teko itsenäisesti on haastavaa
  
  - haluat saada opettajalta neuvoja, yksityiskohtaista ohjeistusta ja palautetta oikea-aikaisesti
  
  - haluat harjoitella erityisesti suullista viestintää tehokkaammin
  
  Kontaktitunnit keskiviikkoisin 6.9. - 13.12. klo 9.00-11.15 (Rajakatu G201)
  
  Kontaktiopiskelu, itsenäiset tehtävät yksin ja ryhmässä, kotitehtävät, esitelmä/workshop + kirjallinen tentti. Tähän toteutukseen kuuluu kaksi tapaamista JAMK:n vaihto-opiskelijoiden kanssa varsinaisten tuntien ulkopuolella. (not translated)

  Learning materials and recommended literature

  Opintojaksolla käytetään opettajan laatimaa materiaalia.
  Opettaja antaa opiskelijoille tarvittaessa tukimateriaalia opintojakson aikana. (not translated)

  Lecturer(s)

  Suvi Mustonen

  Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

  Lopputentti 13.12. Kaksi uusintamahdollisuutta joulu-tammikuussa. (not translated)

  Timing

  30.08.2023 - 19.12.2023

  Learning assignments and student workload

  4 op = 108h opiskelijan työtä (not translated)

  Enrollment

  01.08.2023 - 25.08.2023

  Seats

  0 - 30

  Assessment methods

  Arviointi perustuu jatkuvaan arviointiin ja palautteeseen, arvioitaviin palautustehtäviin sekä tenttiin. (not translated)

  Degree Programme

  Bachelor's Degree Programme in Music Pedagogue, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Logistics, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Occupational Therapy, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Rehabilitation Counselling, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Construction and Civil Engineering, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Service Business, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Team Academy, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Energy and Environmental Technology, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Electrical and Automation Engineering, Degree Programme in Midwifery, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Social Services, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Business Information Technology, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Mechanical Engineering, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Construction Management, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Information and Communications Technology, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Business Management, Degree Programme in Nursing, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Agricultural and Rural Industries, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Physiotherapy

  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Credits

  • 4 cr

  Unit

  TA94 - Kielikeskus
• English for Working Life (ZZPC0220-3189),
       31.08.2023 – 14.12.2023,  4 cr — Face-to-face +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  In the course English for Working Life you will learn to operate in English in situations related to international working life.
  
  You will also increase your self-confidence in speaking and writing in professional contexts. In addition, you will learn to follow the developments in your field locally and globally.
  
  After taking the course, you will have learned to write texts related to your future profession in an appropriate style. You will also have gained confidence in spoken interaction and acquired vocabulary that will benefit you later in your career.
  
  Communication and Team-working: You are able to function effectively in a national and international context and you are able to cooperate effectively with specialists in your own field as well as with other groups of professionals.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  The course is on level B2 in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. If the course Improve your English was recommended to you at the beginning of your studies, please take it before enrolling for English for Working Life.
  
  In this course you will need the basic ICT-skills, such as word processing and creating audio and video files.

  Course contents

  The central contents of the course are:
  - telling about your studies and looking for employment
  - oral and written communication in working life, for example meetings, small talk, customer service, telephoning and emailing, and expressing your own opinion
  - producing formal text, such as reports, instructions or summaries
  - field-specific terminology
  - presentations, workshops, group discussions

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria - grade 1 and 2

  1 The students are able to communicate understandably both in speech and writing in simple and routine work tasks and other situations. They can understand the central content of speech and writing dealing with familiar topics. They have a sufficient command of the basic structures of the language for the delivery of their message. The level of their pronunciation is sufficient for the delivery of the main content of their message. The students act responsibly and abide by established agreements.
  
  2 The students are able to communicate understandably both orally and in writing in routine and familiar work duties and situations although their language use is at times slow and incoherent. They understand clear speech and writing with familiar content. They have an adequate command of the basic structures of the language. Their vocabulary is sufficient for every-day situations and reasonably adequate for basic field-specific situations. The level of their pronunciation is sufficient for the delivery of content.The students act responsibly and abide by established agreements.

  Assessment criteria - grade 3 and 4

  3 The students can manage well both oral and written situations in working life and every-day life. The students can write a text with coherent content. They understand speech with a normal tempo, but unusual topics and language deviating from standard use cause difficulties. They can understand demanding written content related to their own field, although some details may remain unclear. They can use the grammatical structures of the language in a versatile way, and their mistakes do not hinder communication. The students’ command of the vocabulary of the language is sufficient for communicating the central content even in demanding tasks and situations. Their pronunciation is adequate. The students act responsibly and abide by established agreements.
  
  4 The students are able to communicate fluently in different situations and produce clear and fluent language with adequate style. They have no difficulty in understanding and producing speech and writing needed in working life although expressions deviating from the standard use of the language cause problems to some extent. The students have a good command of the language and its use, but occasional problems may arise. The students act responsibly and abide by established agreements.

  Assessment criteria - grade 5

  5 The students are able to communicate with great fluency and active participation in a wide variety of situations. They also portray considerable versatility and an appropriate sense of style in their ability to apply the learning content of the course to demanding working life situations. They have no difficulties in understanding different kinds of language users although fine nuances and speech deviating significantly from standard language can sometimes be challenging. The students can understand and produce demanding content in both speech and writing. Their language use is practically flawless. The students act responsibly and abide by established agreements.

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  Language of instruction

  Finnish

  Planned learning activities, teaching methods and guidance

  Lähitoteutus 31.8.-7.12.2023
  Tunnit torstaisin klo 8:45-11:15 luokassa R35F304
  
  Lähiopetuksessa teet sekä itsenäisesti että ohjatusti opettajan antamia kirjallisia ja suullisia harjoitustehtäviä. Opintojaksoon kuuluu myös pieniä ryhmätöitä, erityisesti keskusteluharjoituksia luokassa, sekä kotitehtäviä. Opintojaksoon sisältyy muutama arvioitava kirjallinen ja suullinen palautustehtävä, joista opettaja antaa palautteen. Opintojaksoon kuuluu kirjallinen tentti. Suullisesta kielitaidosta annetaan näyttö kurssin aikana.
  
  Läsnäolovelvollisuus 80 %. Ethän ilmoittaudu toteutukselle, jos et voi sitoutua tulemaan säännöllisesti tunneille. (not translated)

  Learning materials and recommended literature

  Opintojaksolla käytetään opettajan laatimaa materiaalia.
  Opettaja antaa opiskelijoille tarvittaessa tukimateriaalia opintojakson aikana. (not translated)

  Lecturer(s)

  Petteri Ruuska

  Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

  Opintojakson tentti suoritetaan valvotusti opintojakson lopussa.
  
  Uusintatenttimahdollisuus opettajan kanssa erikseen sovittuna ajankohtana viikolla 50 tai 51. Toinen uusintatenttimahdollisuus tammikuussa 2024. (not translated)

  Timing

  31.08.2023 - 14.12.2023

  Learning assignments and student workload

  - lähiopetus 35h
  - opiskelumateriaaliin perehtyminen, harjoitustehtävät, palautustehtävät ja muu itseopiskelu 50h-70h
  - tentteihin valmistautuminen 10-15h
  
  Yhteensä 108 tuntia (yhden opintopisteen työmäärä on 27 tuntia). (not translated)

  Enrollment

  01.08.2023 - 25.08.2023

  Seats

  0 - 30

  Degree Programme

  Bachelor's Degree Programme in Music Pedagogue, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Logistics, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Occupational Therapy, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Rehabilitation Counselling, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Construction and Civil Engineering, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Service Business, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Team Academy, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Energy and Environmental Technology, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Electrical and Automation Engineering, Degree Programme in Midwifery, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Social Services, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Business Information Technology, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Mechanical Engineering, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Construction Management, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Information and Communications Technology, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Business Management, Degree Programme in Nursing, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Agricultural and Rural Industries, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Physiotherapy

  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Credits

  • 4 cr

  Unit

  TA94 - Kielikeskus
• English for Working Life (ZZPC0220-3190),
       30.08.2023 – 19.12.2023,  4 cr — Face-to-face +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  In the course English for Working Life you will learn to operate in English in situations related to international working life.
  
  You will also increase your self-confidence in speaking and writing in professional contexts. In addition, you will learn to follow the developments in your field locally and globally.
  
  After taking the course, you will have learned to write texts related to your future profession in an appropriate style. You will also have gained confidence in spoken interaction and acquired vocabulary that will benefit you later in your career.
  
  Communication and Team-working: You are able to function effectively in a national and international context and you are able to cooperate effectively with specialists in your own field as well as with other groups of professionals.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  The course is on level B2 in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. If the course Improve your English was recommended to you at the beginning of your studies, please take it before enrolling for English for Working Life.
  
  In this course you will need the basic ICT-skills, such as word processing and creating audio and video files.

  Course contents

  The central contents of the course are:
  - telling about your studies and looking for employment
  - oral and written communication in working life, for example meetings, small talk, customer service, telephoning and emailing, and expressing your own opinion
  - producing formal text, such as reports, instructions or summaries
  - field-specific terminology
  - presentations, workshops, group discussions

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria - grade 1 and 2

  1 The students are able to communicate understandably both in speech and writing in simple and routine work tasks and other situations. They can understand the central content of speech and writing dealing with familiar topics. They have a sufficient command of the basic structures of the language for the delivery of their message. The level of their pronunciation is sufficient for the delivery of the main content of their message. The students act responsibly and abide by established agreements.
  
  2 The students are able to communicate understandably both orally and in writing in routine and familiar work duties and situations although their language use is at times slow and incoherent. They understand clear speech and writing with familiar content. They have an adequate command of the basic structures of the language. Their vocabulary is sufficient for every-day situations and reasonably adequate for basic field-specific situations. The level of their pronunciation is sufficient for the delivery of content.The students act responsibly and abide by established agreements.

  Assessment criteria - grade 3 and 4

  3 The students can manage well both oral and written situations in working life and every-day life. The students can write a text with coherent content. They understand speech with a normal tempo, but unusual topics and language deviating from standard use cause difficulties. They can understand demanding written content related to their own field, although some details may remain unclear. They can use the grammatical structures of the language in a versatile way, and their mistakes do not hinder communication. The students’ command of the vocabulary of the language is sufficient for communicating the central content even in demanding tasks and situations. Their pronunciation is adequate. The students act responsibly and abide by established agreements.
  
  4 The students are able to communicate fluently in different situations and produce clear and fluent language with adequate style. They have no difficulty in understanding and producing speech and writing needed in working life although expressions deviating from the standard use of the language cause problems to some extent. The students have a good command of the language and its use, but occasional problems may arise. The students act responsibly and abide by established agreements.

  Assessment criteria - grade 5

  5 The students are able to communicate with great fluency and active participation in a wide variety of situations. They also portray considerable versatility and an appropriate sense of style in their ability to apply the learning content of the course to demanding working life situations. They have no difficulties in understanding different kinds of language users although fine nuances and speech deviating significantly from standard language can sometimes be challenging. The students can understand and produce demanding content in both speech and writing. Their language use is practically flawless. The students act responsibly and abide by established agreements.

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  Language of instruction

  Finnish

  Planned learning activities, teaching methods and guidance

  TOTEUTUS ON TÄYNNÄ
  
  Lähiopetustoteutus
  Opintojaksolla on käytössä Moodle-oppimisympäristö. Lähiopetuksen tapaamiset järjestetään pääkampuksen tiloissa keskiviikkoisin klo 8.00 – 10.30 aikavälillä 30.8. - 13.12.2023. Läsnäolovelvollisuus oppitunneilla on 80 %, eli sinun odotetaan osallistuvan säännöllisesti oppitunneille paikan päällä.
  
  Lähiopetuksessa teet sekä itsenäisesti että ohjatusti opettajan antamia kirjallisia ja suullisia harjoitustehtäviä. Teet myös ryhmätöitä ja kotitehtäviä. Opintojaksoon sisältyy kaksi-kolme arvioitavaa suullista ja kirjallista tehtävää. Näistä tehtävistä saat opettajalta kirjallisen tai suullisen palautteen. Opintojaksolla on myös tentti.
  
  Lähiopetusta suositellaan sinulle, jos
  • tehtävien teko itsenäisesti on haastavaa
  • haluat saada opettajalta neuvoja, yksityiskohtaista ohjeistusta ja palautetta oikea-aikaisesti
  • haluat harjoitella erityisesti suullista viestintää tehokkaammin (not translated)

  Learning materials and recommended literature

  Opintojaksolla käytetään opettajan laatimaa materiaalia, joka on saatavilla sähköisenä. Voit myös tulostaa materiaalin halutessasi.
  Opettaja antaa opiskelijoille tarvittaessa tukimateriaalia opintojakson aikana. (not translated)

  Lecturer(s)

  Hanna Syvälahti, Pirjo Hentinen

  Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

  Opintojakson tentti suoritetaan valvotusti opintojakson lopussa. Uusinnat ovat mahdollisia erikseen sovittuna ajankohtana tammikuussa 2024. (not translated)

  Timing

  30.08.2023 - 19.12.2023

  Learning assignments and student workload

  - lähiopetusta n. 35 h
  - opiskelumateriaaliin perehtyminen, harjoitustehtävät, palautustehtävät 40 - 60 h
  - tenttiin valmistautuminen 10 - 15 h
  
  Yhteensä 108 tuntia (n. 7-8 h / vko). (not translated)

  Enrollment

  01.08.2023 - 25.08.2023

  Seats

  0 - 30

  Assessment methods

  Arviointi perustuu jatkuvaan arviointiin ja palautteeseen, arvioitaviin palautustehtäviin sekä tenttiin. (not translated)

  Degree Programme

  Bachelor's Degree Programme in Music Pedagogue, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Logistics, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Occupational Therapy, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Rehabilitation Counselling, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Construction and Civil Engineering, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Service Business, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Team Academy, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Energy and Environmental Technology, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Electrical and Automation Engineering, Degree Programme in Midwifery, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Social Services, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Business Information Technology, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Mechanical Engineering, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Construction Management, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Information and Communications Technology, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Business Management, Degree Programme in Nursing, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Agricultural and Rural Industries, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Physiotherapy

  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Credits

  • 4 cr

  Unit

  TA94 - Kielikeskus
• English for Working Life (ZZPC0220-3191),
       30.08.2023 – 19.12.2023,  4 cr — Face-to-face +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  In the course English for Working Life you will learn to operate in English in situations related to international working life.
  
  You will also increase your self-confidence in speaking and writing in professional contexts. In addition, you will learn to follow the developments in your field locally and globally.
  
  After taking the course, you will have learned to write texts related to your future profession in an appropriate style. You will also have gained confidence in spoken interaction and acquired vocabulary that will benefit you later in your career.
  
  Communication and Team-working: You are able to function effectively in a national and international context and you are able to cooperate effectively with specialists in your own field as well as with other groups of professionals.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  The course is on level B2 in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. If the course Improve your English was recommended to you at the beginning of your studies, please take it before enrolling for English for Working Life.
  
  In this course you will need the basic ICT-skills, such as word processing and creating audio and video files.

  Course contents

  The central contents of the course are:
  - telling about your studies and looking for employment
  - oral and written communication in working life, for example meetings, small talk, customer service, telephoning and emailing, and expressing your own opinion
  - producing formal text, such as reports, instructions or summaries
  - field-specific terminology
  - presentations, workshops, group discussions

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria - grade 1 and 2

  1 The students are able to communicate understandably both in speech and writing in simple and routine work tasks and other situations. They can understand the central content of speech and writing dealing with familiar topics. They have a sufficient command of the basic structures of the language for the delivery of their message. The level of their pronunciation is sufficient for the delivery of the main content of their message. The students act responsibly and abide by established agreements.
  
  2 The students are able to communicate understandably both orally and in writing in routine and familiar work duties and situations although their language use is at times slow and incoherent. They understand clear speech and writing with familiar content. They have an adequate command of the basic structures of the language. Their vocabulary is sufficient for every-day situations and reasonably adequate for basic field-specific situations. The level of their pronunciation is sufficient for the delivery of content.The students act responsibly and abide by established agreements.

  Assessment criteria - grade 3 and 4

  3 The students can manage well both oral and written situations in working life and every-day life. The students can write a text with coherent content. They understand speech with a normal tempo, but unusual topics and language deviating from standard use cause difficulties. They can understand demanding written content related to their own field, although some details may remain unclear. They can use the grammatical structures of the language in a versatile way, and their mistakes do not hinder communication. The students’ command of the vocabulary of the language is sufficient for communicating the central content even in demanding tasks and situations. Their pronunciation is adequate. The students act responsibly and abide by established agreements.
  
  4 The students are able to communicate fluently in different situations and produce clear and fluent language with adequate style. They have no difficulty in understanding and producing speech and writing needed in working life although expressions deviating from the standard use of the language cause problems to some extent. The students have a good command of the language and its use, but occasional problems may arise. The students act responsibly and abide by established agreements.

  Assessment criteria - grade 5

  5 The students are able to communicate with great fluency and active participation in a wide variety of situations. They also portray considerable versatility and an appropriate sense of style in their ability to apply the learning content of the course to demanding working life situations. They have no difficulties in understanding different kinds of language users although fine nuances and speech deviating significantly from standard language can sometimes be challenging. The students can understand and produce demanding content in both speech and writing. Their language use is practically flawless. The students act responsibly and abide by established agreements.

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  Language of instruction

  Finnish

  Planned learning activities, teaching methods and guidance

  Lähiopetus
  TÄMÄ TOTEUTUS ON TÄYNNÄ
  
  Kontaktitunnit 30.8. alkaen keskiviikkoisin 12.15 - 15.00. .Läsnäolovelvollisuus oppitunneilla on 80 %, eli sinun odotetaan osallistuvan säännöllisesti oppitunneille paikan päällä.
  Opintojaksolla on lisäksi käytössä Moodle-oppimisympäristö.
  
  Lähiopetuksessa teet sekä itsenäisesti että ohjatusti opettajan antamia kirjallisia ja suullisia harjoitustehtäviä. Teet myös ryhmätöitä ja kotitehtäviä. Opintojaksoon sisältyy myös Moodle-oppimisympäristössä tehtäviä suullisia ja kirjallisia tehtäviä. Näistä tehtävistä saat opettajalta kirjallisen tai suullisen palautteen. Opintojaksolla on myös tentti.
  
  Lähiopetusta suositellaan sinulle, jos
  • tehtävien teko luokassa ja kontaktiopetuksessa on mieluisaa
  • haluat saada opettajalta neuvoja, yksityiskohtaista ohjeistusta ja palautetta oikea-aikaisesti
  • opiskelu- tai työskentely-ympäristösi on pääasiassa suomenkielinen tai käytät englantia arjessasi vain vähän, jolloin luokkahuone tarjoaa mahdollisuuden viikottaiseen englannin kielen harjoittamiseen.

  Learning materials and recommended literature

  Opintojaksolla käytetään opettajan laatimaa materiaalia. Lisäksi opiskelijan oletetaan etsivän omaan alaan liittyvää englanninkielistä materiaalia ja hyödyntävän sitä opintojakson aikana.

  Lecturer(s)

  Paula Vuorinen

  Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

  Opintojakson tentti suoritetaan valvotusti opintojakson lopussa.
  Opiskelijalla on oikeus hylätyn arvosanan uusimiseen kahdesti opettajan ilmoittamina uusinta-ajankohtina.

  Timing

  30.08.2023 - 19.12.2023

  Learning assignments and student workload

  - lähiopetusta n. 35 h
  - opiskelumateriaaliin perehtyminen, harjoitustehtävät, palautustehtävät 40 - 60 h
  - tenttiin valmistautuminen 10 - 15 h
  
  Yhteensä 108 tuntia (n. 7-8 h / vko).

  Enrollment

  01.08.2023 - 25.08.2023

  Seats

  0 - 30

  Assessment methods

  Kurssi on Yleiseurooppalaisen viitekehyksen B2-tason mukainen. Arviointi on skaalattu noudattamaan viitekehyksen kuvauksia siten, että kurssin läpäiseminen vaatii vähintään B2-tason englannin kielen osoittamista kurssin aihepiirien ja tehtävien mukaisesti. Arviointi perustuu jatkuvaan arviointiin ja palautteeseen, arvioitaviin palautustehtäviin sekä tenttiin.

  Degree Programme

  Bachelor's Degree Programme in Music Pedagogue, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Logistics, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Occupational Therapy, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Rehabilitation Counselling, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Construction and Civil Engineering, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Service Business, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Team Academy, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Energy and Environmental Technology, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Electrical and Automation Engineering, Degree Programme in Midwifery, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Social Services, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Business Information Technology, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Mechanical Engineering, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Construction Management, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Information and Communications Technology, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Business Management, Degree Programme in Nursing, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Agricultural and Rural Industries, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Physiotherapy

  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Credits

  • 4 cr

  Unit

  TA94 - Kielikeskus
• English for Working Life (ZZPC0220-3192),
       31.08.2023 – 19.12.2023,  4 cr — Face-to-face +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  In the course English for Working Life you will learn to operate in English in situations related to international working life.
  
  You will also increase your self-confidence in speaking and writing in professional contexts. In addition, you will learn to follow the developments in your field locally and globally.
  
  After taking the course, you will have learned to write texts related to your future profession in an appropriate style. You will also have gained confidence in spoken interaction and acquired vocabulary that will benefit you later in your career.
  
  Communication and Team-working: You are able to function effectively in a national and international context and you are able to cooperate effectively with specialists in your own field as well as with other groups of professionals.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  The course is on level B2 in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. If the course Improve your English was recommended to you at the beginning of your studies, please take it before enrolling for English for Working Life.
  
  In this course you will need the basic ICT-skills, such as word processing and creating audio and video files.

  Course contents

  The central contents of the course are:
  - telling about your studies and looking for employment
  - oral and written communication in working life, for example meetings, small talk, customer service, telephoning and emailing, and expressing your own opinion
  - producing formal text, such as reports, instructions or summaries
  - field-specific terminology
  - presentations, workshops, group discussions

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria - grade 1 and 2

  1 The students are able to communicate understandably both in speech and writing in simple and routine work tasks and other situations. They can understand the central content of speech and writing dealing with familiar topics. They have a sufficient command of the basic structures of the language for the delivery of their message. The level of their pronunciation is sufficient for the delivery of the main content of their message. The students act responsibly and abide by established agreements.
  
  2 The students are able to communicate understandably both orally and in writing in routine and familiar work duties and situations although their language use is at times slow and incoherent. They understand clear speech and writing with familiar content. They have an adequate command of the basic structures of the language. Their vocabulary is sufficient for every-day situations and reasonably adequate for basic field-specific situations. The level of their pronunciation is sufficient for the delivery of content.The students act responsibly and abide by established agreements.

  Assessment criteria - grade 3 and 4

  3 The students can manage well both oral and written situations in working life and every-day life. The students can write a text with coherent content. They understand speech with a normal tempo, but unusual topics and language deviating from standard use cause difficulties. They can understand demanding written content related to their own field, although some details may remain unclear. They can use the grammatical structures of the language in a versatile way, and their mistakes do not hinder communication. The students’ command of the vocabulary of the language is sufficient for communicating the central content even in demanding tasks and situations. Their pronunciation is adequate. The students act responsibly and abide by established agreements.
  
  4 The students are able to communicate fluently in different situations and produce clear and fluent language with adequate style. They have no difficulty in understanding and producing speech and writing needed in working life although expressions deviating from the standard use of the language cause problems to some extent. The students have a good command of the language and its use, but occasional problems may arise. The students act responsibly and abide by established agreements.

  Assessment criteria - grade 5

  5 The students are able to communicate with great fluency and active participation in a wide variety of situations. They also portray considerable versatility and an appropriate sense of style in their ability to apply the learning content of the course to demanding working life situations. They have no difficulties in understanding different kinds of language users although fine nuances and speech deviating significantly from standard language can sometimes be challenging. The students can understand and produce demanding content in both speech and writing. Their language use is practically flawless. The students act responsibly and abide by established agreements.

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  Language of instruction

  Finnish

  Planned learning activities, teaching methods and guidance

  TOTEUTUS ON TÄYNNÄ
  
  Lähiopetustoteutus
  Opintojaksolla on käytössä Moodle-oppimisympäristö. Lähiopetuksen tapaamiset järjestetään pääkampuksen tiloissa torstaisin klo 12.15 – 15.00 aikavälillä 31.8. - 14.12.2023. Läsnäolovelvollisuus oppitunneilla on 80 %, eli sinun odotetaan osallistuvan säännöllisesti oppitunneille paikan päällä.
  
  Lähiopetuksessa teet sekä itsenäisesti että ohjatusti opettajan antamia kirjallisia ja suullisia harjoitustehtäviä. Teet myös ryhmätöitä ja kotitehtäviä. Opintojaksoon sisältyy kaksi-kolme arvioitavaa suullista ja kirjallista tehtävää. Näistä tehtävistä saat opettajalta kirjallisen tai suullisen palautteen. Opintojaksolla on myös tentti.
  
  Lähiopetusta suositellaan sinulle, jos
  • tehtävien teko itsenäisesti on haastavaa
  • haluat saada opettajalta neuvoja, yksityiskohtaista ohjeistusta ja palautetta oikea-aikaisesti
  • haluat harjoitella erityisesti suullista viestintää tehokkaammin (not translated)

  Learning materials and recommended literature

  Opintojaksolla käytetään opettajan laatimaa materiaalia, joka on saatavilla sähköisenä. Voit myös tulostaa materiaalin halutessasi.
  Opettaja antaa opiskelijoille tarvittaessa tukimateriaalia opintojakson aikana. (not translated)

  Lecturer(s)

  Hanna Syvälahti, Pirjo Hentinen

  Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

  Opintojakson tentti suoritetaan valvotusti opintojakson lopussa.
  
  Uusintatenttimahdollisuus tammikuussa 2024 opettajan kanssa sovittuna ajankohtana. (not translated)

  Timing

  31.08.2023 - 19.12.2023

  Learning assignments and student workload

  - lähiopetusta n. 35 h
  - opiskelumateriaaliin perehtyminen, harjoitustehtävät, palautustehtävät 40 - 60 h
  - tenttiin valmistautuminen 10 - 15 h
  
  Yhteensä 108 tuntia (n. 7-8 h / vko). (not translated)

  Enrollment

  01.08.2023 - 25.08.2023

  Seats

  0 - 30

  Assessment methods

  Arviointi perustuu jatkuvaan arviointiin ja palautteeseen, arvioitaviin palautustehtäviin sekä tenttiin. (not translated)

  Degree Programme

  Bachelor's Degree Programme in Music Pedagogue, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Logistics, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Occupational Therapy, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Rehabilitation Counselling, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Construction and Civil Engineering, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Service Business, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Team Academy, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Energy and Environmental Technology, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Electrical and Automation Engineering, Degree Programme in Midwifery, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Social Services, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Business Information Technology, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Mechanical Engineering, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Construction Management, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Information and Communications Technology, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Business Management, Degree Programme in Nursing, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Agricultural and Rural Industries, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Physiotherapy

  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Credits

  • 4 cr

  Unit

  TA94 - Kielikeskus
• English for Working Life (ZZPC0220-3193),
       29.08.2023 – 19.12.2023,  4 cr — Face-to-face +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  In the course English for Working Life you will learn to operate in English in situations related to international working life.
  
  You will also increase your self-confidence in speaking and writing in professional contexts. In addition, you will learn to follow the developments in your field locally and globally.
  
  After taking the course, you will have learned to write texts related to your future profession in an appropriate style. You will also have gained confidence in spoken interaction and acquired vocabulary that will benefit you later in your career.
  
  Communication and Team-working: You are able to function effectively in a national and international context and you are able to cooperate effectively with specialists in your own field as well as with other groups of professionals.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  The course is on level B2 in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. If the course Improve your English was recommended to you at the beginning of your studies, please take it before enrolling for English for Working Life.
  
  In this course you will need the basic ICT-skills, such as word processing and creating audio and video files.

  Course contents

  The central contents of the course are:
  - telling about your studies and looking for employment
  - oral and written communication in working life, for example meetings, small talk, customer service, telephoning and emailing, and expressing your own opinion
  - producing formal text, such as reports, instructions or summaries
  - field-specific terminology
  - presentations, workshops, group discussions

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria - grade 1 and 2

  1 The students are able to communicate understandably both in speech and writing in simple and routine work tasks and other situations. They can understand the central content of speech and writing dealing with familiar topics. They have a sufficient command of the basic structures of the language for the delivery of their message. The level of their pronunciation is sufficient for the delivery of the main content of their message. The students act responsibly and abide by established agreements.
  
  2 The students are able to communicate understandably both orally and in writing in routine and familiar work duties and situations although their language use is at times slow and incoherent. They understand clear speech and writing with familiar content. They have an adequate command of the basic structures of the language. Their vocabulary is sufficient for every-day situations and reasonably adequate for basic field-specific situations. The level of their pronunciation is sufficient for the delivery of content.The students act responsibly and abide by established agreements.

  Assessment criteria - grade 3 and 4

  3 The students can manage well both oral and written situations in working life and every-day life. The students can write a text with coherent content. They understand speech with a normal tempo, but unusual topics and language deviating from standard use cause difficulties. They can understand demanding written content related to their own field, although some details may remain unclear. They can use the grammatical structures of the language in a versatile way, and their mistakes do not hinder communication. The students’ command of the vocabulary of the language is sufficient for communicating the central content even in demanding tasks and situations. Their pronunciation is adequate. The students act responsibly and abide by established agreements.
  
  4 The students are able to communicate fluently in different situations and produce clear and fluent language with adequate style. They have no difficulty in understanding and producing speech and writing needed in working life although expressions deviating from the standard use of the language cause problems to some extent. The students have a good command of the language and its use, but occasional problems may arise. The students act responsibly and abide by established agreements.

  Assessment criteria - grade 5

  5 The students are able to communicate with great fluency and active participation in a wide variety of situations. They also portray considerable versatility and an appropriate sense of style in their ability to apply the learning content of the course to demanding working life situations. They have no difficulties in understanding different kinds of language users although fine nuances and speech deviating significantly from standard language can sometimes be challenging. The students can understand and produce demanding content in both speech and writing. Their language use is practically flawless. The students act responsibly and abide by established agreements.

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  Language of instruction

  Finnish

  Planned learning activities, teaching methods and guidance

  TOTEUTUS ON TÄYNNÄ
  
  Lähiopetustoteutus
  Opintojaksolla on käytössä Moodle-oppimisympäristö. Lähiopetuksen tapaamiset järjestetään pääkampuksen tiloissa tiistaisin klo 8.00 – 10.30 aikavälillä 29.8. - 12.12.2023. Läsnäolovelvollisuus oppitunneilla on 80 %, eli sinun odotetaan osallistuvan säännöllisesti oppitunneille paikan päällä.
  
  Lähiopetuksessa teet sekä itsenäisesti että ohjatusti opettajan antamia kirjallisia ja suullisia harjoitustehtäviä. Teet myös ryhmätöitä ja kotitehtäviä. Opintojaksoon sisältyy kaksi-kolme arvioitavaa suullista ja kirjallista tehtävää. Näistä tehtävistä saat opettajalta kirjallisen tai suullisen palautteen. Opintojaksolla on myös tentti.
  
  Lähiopetusta suositellaan sinulle, jos
  • tehtävien teko itsenäisesti on haastavaa
  • haluat saada opettajalta neuvoja, yksityiskohtaista ohjeistusta ja palautetta oikea-aikaisesti
  • haluat harjoitella erityisesti suullista viestintää tehokkaammin (not translated)

  Learning materials and recommended literature

  Opintojaksolla käytetään opettajan laatimaa materiaalia, joka on saatavilla sähköisenä. Voit myös tulostaa materiaalin halutessasi.
  Opettaja antaa opiskelijoille tarvittaessa tukimateriaalia opintojakson aikana. (not translated)

  Lecturer(s)

  Hanna Syvälahti, Pirjo Hentinen

  Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

  Opintojakson tentti suoritetaan valvotusti opintojakson lopussa.
  
  Uusintatenttimahdollisuus tammikuussa 2023 opettajan kanssa sovittuna ajankohtana. (not translated)

  Timing

  29.08.2023 - 19.12.2023

  Learning assignments and student workload

  - lähiopetusta n. 35 h
  - opiskelumateriaaliin perehtyminen, harjoitustehtävät, palautustehtävät 40 - 60 h
  - tenttiin valmistautuminen 10 - 15 h
  
  Yhteensä 108 tuntia (n. 7-8 h / vko). (not translated)

  Enrollment

  01.08.2023 - 25.08.2023

  Seats

  0 - 30

  Assessment methods

  Arviointi perustuu jatkuvaan arviointiin ja palautteeseen, arvioitaviin palautustehtäviin sekä tenttiin. (not translated)

  Degree Programme

  Bachelor's Degree Programme in Music Pedagogue, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Logistics, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Occupational Therapy, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Rehabilitation Counselling, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Construction and Civil Engineering, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Service Business, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Team Academy, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Energy and Environmental Technology, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Electrical and Automation Engineering, Degree Programme in Midwifery, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Social Services, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Business Information Technology, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Mechanical Engineering, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Construction Management, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Information and Communications Technology, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Business Management, Degree Programme in Nursing, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Agricultural and Rural Industries, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Physiotherapy

  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Credits

  • 4 cr

  Unit

  TA94 - Kielikeskus
• English for Working Life (ZZPC0220-3194),
       28.08.2023 – 19.12.2023,  4 cr — Face-to-face +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  In the course English for Working Life you will learn to operate in English in situations related to international working life.
  
  You will also increase your self-confidence in speaking and writing in professional contexts. In addition, you will learn to follow the developments in your field locally and globally.
  
  After taking the course, you will have learned to write texts related to your future profession in an appropriate style. You will also have gained confidence in spoken interaction and acquired vocabulary that will benefit you later in your career.
  
  Communication and Team-working: You are able to function effectively in a national and international context and you are able to cooperate effectively with specialists in your own field as well as with other groups of professionals.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  The course is on level B2 in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. If the course Improve your English was recommended to you at the beginning of your studies, please take it before enrolling for English for Working Life.
  
  In this course you will need the basic ICT-skills, such as word processing and creating audio and video files.

  Course contents

  The central contents of the course are:
  - telling about your studies and looking for employment
  - oral and written communication in working life, for example meetings, small talk, customer service, telephoning and emailing, and expressing your own opinion
  - producing formal text, such as reports, instructions or summaries
  - field-specific terminology
  - presentations, workshops, group discussions

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria - grade 1 and 2

  1 The students are able to communicate understandably both in speech and writing in simple and routine work tasks and other situations. They can understand the central content of speech and writing dealing with familiar topics. They have a sufficient command of the basic structures of the language for the delivery of their message. The level of their pronunciation is sufficient for the delivery of the main content of their message. The students act responsibly and abide by established agreements.
  
  2 The students are able to communicate understandably both orally and in writing in routine and familiar work duties and situations although their language use is at times slow and incoherent. They understand clear speech and writing with familiar content. They have an adequate command of the basic structures of the language. Their vocabulary is sufficient for every-day situations and reasonably adequate for basic field-specific situations. The level of their pronunciation is sufficient for the delivery of content.The students act responsibly and abide by established agreements.

  Assessment criteria - grade 3 and 4

  3 The students can manage well both oral and written situations in working life and every-day life. The students can write a text with coherent content. They understand speech with a normal tempo, but unusual topics and language deviating from standard use cause difficulties. They can understand demanding written content related to their own field, although some details may remain unclear. They can use the grammatical structures of the language in a versatile way, and their mistakes do not hinder communication. The students’ command of the vocabulary of the language is sufficient for communicating the central content even in demanding tasks and situations. Their pronunciation is adequate. The students act responsibly and abide by established agreements.
  
  4 The students are able to communicate fluently in different situations and produce clear and fluent language with adequate style. They have no difficulty in understanding and producing speech and writing needed in working life although expressions deviating from the standard use of the language cause problems to some extent. The students have a good command of the language and its use, but occasional problems may arise. The students act responsibly and abide by established agreements.

  Assessment criteria - grade 5

  5 The students are able to communicate with great fluency and active participation in a wide variety of situations. They also portray considerable versatility and an appropriate sense of style in their ability to apply the learning content of the course to demanding working life situations. They have no difficulties in understanding different kinds of language users although fine nuances and speech deviating significantly from standard language can sometimes be challenging. The students can understand and produce demanding content in both speech and writing. Their language use is practically flawless. The students act responsibly and abide by established agreements.

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  Language of instruction

  Finnish

  Planned learning activities, teaching methods and guidance

  THIS IMPLEMENTATION IS FULL.
  
  This course requires weekly classroom attendance on Mondays at 13.15 - 15.45 . The contact sessions are not lectures but an opportunity for you to be actively engaged with the material via small group discussions and activities. For this reason, the sessions will not be recorded and there is a minimum attendance rate of 80%.
  
  The course grade will be calculated as follows:
  30 % Major task: Spoken exam in the form of a Town Hall Meeting
  30 % Major task: Written exam: C.V., Diplomatic email and Letter of Application
  30% Major task: Project carried out with partner(s)
  10 % Continuous Demonstration of skills – this part of the grade includes active attendance and completion of minor tasks.
  All of the requirements above must be completed at a satisfactorily level to receive a grade for the course.

  Lecturer(s)

  Diane Ruppert

  Timing

  28.08.2023 - 19.12.2023

  Enrollment

  01.08.2023 - 25.08.2023

  Seats

  0 - 30

  Degree Programme

  Bachelor's Degree Programme in Music Pedagogue, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Logistics, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Occupational Therapy, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Rehabilitation Counselling, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Construction and Civil Engineering, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Service Business, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Team Academy, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Energy and Environmental Technology, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Electrical and Automation Engineering, Degree Programme in Midwifery, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Social Services, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Business Information Technology, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Mechanical Engineering, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Construction Management, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Information and Communications Technology, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Business Management, Degree Programme in Nursing, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Agricultural and Rural Industries, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Physiotherapy

  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Credits

  • 4 cr

  Unit

  TA94 - Kielikeskus
• English for Working Life (ZZPC0220-3195),
       25.09.2023 – 17.12.2023,  4 cr — Online learning +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  In the course English for Working Life you will learn to operate in English in situations related to international working life.
  
  You will also increase your self-confidence in speaking and writing in professional contexts. In addition, you will learn to follow the developments in your field locally and globally.
  
  After taking the course, you will have learned to write texts related to your future profession in an appropriate style. You will also have gained confidence in spoken interaction and acquired vocabulary that will benefit you later in your career.
  
  Communication and Team-working: You are able to function effectively in a national and international context and you are able to cooperate effectively with specialists in your own field as well as with other groups of professionals.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  The course is on level B2 in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. If the course Improve your English was recommended to you at the beginning of your studies, please take it before enrolling for English for Working Life.
  
  In this course you will need the basic ICT-skills, such as word processing and creating audio and video files.

  Course contents

  The central contents of the course are:
  - telling about your studies and looking for employment
  - oral and written communication in working life, for example meetings, small talk, customer service, telephoning and emailing, and expressing your own opinion
  - producing formal text, such as reports, instructions or summaries
  - field-specific terminology
  - presentations, workshops, group discussions

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria - grade 1 and 2

  1 The students are able to communicate understandably both in speech and writing in simple and routine work tasks and other situations. They can understand the central content of speech and writing dealing with familiar topics. They have a sufficient command of the basic structures of the language for the delivery of their message. The level of their pronunciation is sufficient for the delivery of the main content of their message. The students act responsibly and abide by established agreements.
  
  2 The students are able to communicate understandably both orally and in writing in routine and familiar work duties and situations although their language use is at times slow and incoherent. They understand clear speech and writing with familiar content. They have an adequate command of the basic structures of the language. Their vocabulary is sufficient for every-day situations and reasonably adequate for basic field-specific situations. The level of their pronunciation is sufficient for the delivery of content.The students act responsibly and abide by established agreements.

  Assessment criteria - grade 3 and 4

  3 The students can manage well both oral and written situations in working life and every-day life. The students can write a text with coherent content. They understand speech with a normal tempo, but unusual topics and language deviating from standard use cause difficulties. They can understand demanding written content related to their own field, although some details may remain unclear. They can use the grammatical structures of the language in a versatile way, and their mistakes do not hinder communication. The students’ command of the vocabulary of the language is sufficient for communicating the central content even in demanding tasks and situations. Their pronunciation is adequate. The students act responsibly and abide by established agreements.
  
  4 The students are able to communicate fluently in different situations and produce clear and fluent language with adequate style. They have no difficulty in understanding and producing speech and writing needed in working life although expressions deviating from the standard use of the language cause problems to some extent. The students have a good command of the language and its use, but occasional problems may arise. The students act responsibly and abide by established agreements.

  Assessment criteria - grade 5

  5 The students are able to communicate with great fluency and active participation in a wide variety of situations. They also portray considerable versatility and an appropriate sense of style in their ability to apply the learning content of the course to demanding working life situations. They have no difficulties in understanding different kinds of language users although fine nuances and speech deviating significantly from standard language can sometimes be challenging. The students can understand and produce demanding content in both speech and writing. Their language use is practically flawless. The students act responsibly and abide by established agreements.

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  Language of instruction

  English

  Planned learning activities, teaching methods and guidance

  ATTENTION: This implementation is full and no more registrations are being accepted. Updated 20th Sept.
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  Online implementation: 25 September - 17 December 2023
  
  Online courses are recommended for students who have strong English skills and who are able to use English in their everyday lives, as the course does dot provide a similar English-speaking environment that the classroom on a face-to-face implementation creates. You need basic computing skills, web camera and microphone.
  
  Kick-off webinar on Zoom on Tue 26 September 8:30 - 9:30am. Attending it is highly recommended; alternatively watch its recording within three days. The address to the Zoom meeting is sent to the enrolled students by the webinar day. It can be found on Moodle that day, too.
  
  The course is divided into five parts and is timetabled, which means that you need to finish each part in the order given and by the deadline for the part. Therefore, good time-management skills are important.
  
  You will have both written and oral learning assignments. The oral assignments are videos. There are also group assignments and an exam. You can sit the exam at any Exam Studio or alternatively at Rajakatu main campus in Jyväskylä.
  
  The topics include:
  - studies
  - work and looking for employment
  - communication in working life
  - professional writing
  - field-specific terminology
  - presentations

  Learning materials and recommended literature

  Lecturer’s material on Moodle.
  
  In addition, the students need to search information and material relevant to their field of study.

  Lecturer(s)

  Petteri Ruuska

  Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

  Exam taken at an exam studio during the last week of the implementation. If necessary, alternatively an exam in a classroom at main campus in Rajakatu 35. Date and time to be informed during the implementation.
  
  Two re-sit exam possibilities in January and early February 2024.

  Timing

  25.09.2023 - 17.12.2023

  Learning assignments and student workload

  Estimated workload:
  
  - Kick-off webinar, 1 hour
  - Familiarization with online course environment, self-study and learning assignments: ~102 hours
  - Group assignment: 5 hours
  
  
  Total 108 hours (one credit equals 27 hours of student work)

  Enrollment

  18.09.2023 - 21.09.2023

  Seats

  0 - 30

  Assessment methods

  The level of this course is B2 (https://europass.cedefop.europa.eu/sites/default/files/cefr-fi.pdf).
  
  Lecturer's feedback on the assignments, tasks and exercises on Moodle, self-assessment, peer-assessment.
  
  Besides the exam, the course includes several assignments that contribute to the course grade.
  
  It is necessary for the students to master basic computing skills such as making and sharing videos.

  Degree Programme

  Bachelor's Degree Programme in Music Pedagogue, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Logistics, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Occupational Therapy, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Rehabilitation Counselling, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Construction and Civil Engineering, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Service Business, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Team Academy, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Energy and Environmental Technology, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Electrical and Automation Engineering, Degree Programme in Midwifery, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Social Services, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Business Information Technology, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Mechanical Engineering, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Construction Management, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Information and Communications Technology, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Business Management, Degree Programme in Nursing, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Agricultural and Rural Industries, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Physiotherapy

  Mode of delivery

  Online learning

  Share of virtual studies

  4 cr

  Credits

  • 4 cr

  Unit

  TA94 - Kielikeskus
• English for Working Life (ZZPC0220-3196),
       31.08.2023 – 19.12.2023,  4 cr — Face-to-face +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  In the course English for Working Life you will learn to operate in English in situations related to international working life.
  
  You will also increase your self-confidence in speaking and writing in professional contexts. In addition, you will learn to follow the developments in your field locally and globally.
  
  After taking the course, you will have learned to write texts related to your future profession in an appropriate style. You will also have gained confidence in spoken interaction and acquired vocabulary that will benefit you later in your career.
  
  Communication and Team-working: You are able to function effectively in a national and international context and you are able to cooperate effectively with specialists in your own field as well as with other groups of professionals.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  The course is on level B2 in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. If the course Improve your English was recommended to you at the beginning of your studies, please take it before enrolling for English for Working Life.
  
  In this course you will need the basic ICT-skills, such as word processing and creating audio and video files.

  Course contents

  The central contents of the course are:
  - telling about your studies and looking for employment
  - oral and written communication in working life, for example meetings, small talk, customer service, telephoning and emailing, and expressing your own opinion
  - producing formal text, such as reports, instructions or summaries
  - field-specific terminology
  - presentations, workshops, group discussions

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria - grade 1 and 2

  1 The students are able to communicate understandably both in speech and writing in simple and routine work tasks and other situations. They can understand the central content of speech and writing dealing with familiar topics. They have a sufficient command of the basic structures of the language for the delivery of their message. The level of their pronunciation is sufficient for the delivery of the main content of their message. The students act responsibly and abide by established agreements.
  
  2 The students are able to communicate understandably both orally and in writing in routine and familiar work duties and situations although their language use is at times slow and incoherent. They understand clear speech and writing with familiar content. They have an adequate command of the basic structures of the language. Their vocabulary is sufficient for every-day situations and reasonably adequate for basic field-specific situations. The level of their pronunciation is sufficient for the delivery of content.The students act responsibly and abide by established agreements.

  Assessment criteria - grade 3 and 4

  3 The students can manage well both oral and written situations in working life and every-day life. The students can write a text with coherent content. They understand speech with a normal tempo, but unusual topics and language deviating from standard use cause difficulties. They can understand demanding written content related to their own field, although some details may remain unclear. They can use the grammatical structures of the language in a versatile way, and their mistakes do not hinder communication. The students’ command of the vocabulary of the language is sufficient for communicating the central content even in demanding tasks and situations. Their pronunciation is adequate. The students act responsibly and abide by established agreements.
  
  4 The students are able to communicate fluently in different situations and produce clear and fluent language with adequate style. They have no difficulty in understanding and producing speech and writing needed in working life although expressions deviating from the standard use of the language cause problems to some extent. The students have a good command of the language and its use, but occasional problems may arise. The students act responsibly and abide by established agreements.

  Assessment criteria - grade 5

  5 The students are able to communicate with great fluency and active participation in a wide variety of situations. They also portray considerable versatility and an appropriate sense of style in their ability to apply the learning content of the course to demanding working life situations. They have no difficulties in understanding different kinds of language users although fine nuances and speech deviating significantly from standard language can sometimes be challenging. The students can understand and produce demanding content in both speech and writing. Their language use is practically flawless. The students act responsibly and abide by established agreements.

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  Language of instruction

  English

  Planned learning activities, teaching methods and guidance

  THIS IMPLEMENTATION IS FULL.
  
  This course requires weekly classroom attendance on Thursdays at 13.15 - 15.45 . The contact sessions are not lectures but an opportunity for you to be actively engaged with the material via small group discussions and activities. For this reason, the sessions will not be recorded and there is a minimum attendance rate of 80%.
  
  The course grade will be calculated as follows:
  30 % Major task: Spoken exam in the form of a Town Hall Meeting
  30 % Major task: Written exam: C.V., Diplomatic email and Letter of Application
  30% Major task: Project carried out with partner(s)
  10 % Continuous Demonstration of skills – this part of the grade includes active attendance and completion of minor tasks.
  All of the requirements above must be completed at a satisfactorily level to receive a grade for the course.

  Lecturer(s)

  Diane Ruppert

  Timing

  31.08.2023 - 19.12.2023

  Enrollment

  01.08.2023 - 25.08.2023

  Seats

  0 - 30

  Degree Programme

  Bachelor's Degree Programme in Music Pedagogue, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Logistics, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Occupational Therapy, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Rehabilitation Counselling, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Construction and Civil Engineering, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Service Business, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Team Academy, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Energy and Environmental Technology, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Electrical and Automation Engineering, Degree Programme in Midwifery, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Social Services, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Business Information Technology, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Mechanical Engineering, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Construction Management, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Information and Communications Technology, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Business Management, Degree Programme in Nursing, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Agricultural and Rural Industries, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Physiotherapy

  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Credits

  • 4 cr

  Unit

  TA94 - Kielikeskus
• English for Working Life (ZZPC0220-3197),
       01.09.2023 – 15.12.2023,  4 cr — Face-to-face +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  In the course English for Working Life you will learn to operate in English in situations related to international working life.
  
  You will also increase your self-confidence in speaking and writing in professional contexts. In addition, you will learn to follow the developments in your field locally and globally.
  
  After taking the course, you will have learned to write texts related to your future profession in an appropriate style. You will also have gained confidence in spoken interaction and acquired vocabulary that will benefit you later in your career.
  
  Communication and Team-working: You are able to function effectively in a national and international context and you are able to cooperate effectively with specialists in your own field as well as with other groups of professionals.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  The course is on level B2 in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. If the course Improve your English was recommended to you at the beginning of your studies, please take it before enrolling for English for Working Life.
  
  In this course you will need the basic ICT-skills, such as word processing and creating audio and video files.

  Course contents

  The central contents of the course are:
  - telling about your studies and looking for employment
  - oral and written communication in working life, for example meetings, small talk, customer service, telephoning and emailing, and expressing your own opinion
  - producing formal text, such as reports, instructions or summaries
  - field-specific terminology
  - presentations, workshops, group discussions

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria - grade 1 and 2

  1 The students are able to communicate understandably both in speech and writing in simple and routine work tasks and other situations. They can understand the central content of speech and writing dealing with familiar topics. They have a sufficient command of the basic structures of the language for the delivery of their message. The level of their pronunciation is sufficient for the delivery of the main content of their message. The students act responsibly and abide by established agreements.
  
  2 The students are able to communicate understandably both orally and in writing in routine and familiar work duties and situations although their language use is at times slow and incoherent. They understand clear speech and writing with familiar content. They have an adequate command of the basic structures of the language. Their vocabulary is sufficient for every-day situations and reasonably adequate for basic field-specific situations. The level of their pronunciation is sufficient for the delivery of content.The students act responsibly and abide by established agreements.

  Assessment criteria - grade 3 and 4

  3 The students can manage well both oral and written situations in working life and every-day life. The students can write a text with coherent content. They understand speech with a normal tempo, but unusual topics and language deviating from standard use cause difficulties. They can understand demanding written content related to their own field, although some details may remain unclear. They can use the grammatical structures of the language in a versatile way, and their mistakes do not hinder communication. The students’ command of the vocabulary of the language is sufficient for communicating the central content even in demanding tasks and situations. Their pronunciation is adequate. The students act responsibly and abide by established agreements.
  
  4 The students are able to communicate fluently in different situations and produce clear and fluent language with adequate style. They have no difficulty in understanding and producing speech and writing needed in working life although expressions deviating from the standard use of the language cause problems to some extent. The students have a good command of the language and its use, but occasional problems may arise. The students act responsibly and abide by established agreements.

  Assessment criteria - grade 5

  5 The students are able to communicate with great fluency and active participation in a wide variety of situations. They also portray considerable versatility and an appropriate sense of style in their ability to apply the learning content of the course to demanding working life situations. They have no difficulties in understanding different kinds of language users although fine nuances and speech deviating significantly from standard language can sometimes be challenging. The students can understand and produce demanding content in both speech and writing. Their language use is practically flawless. The students act responsibly and abide by established agreements.

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  Language of instruction

  English

  Planned learning activities, teaching methods and guidance

  This is a face-to-face implementation which requires weekly attendance.
  Lessons in autumn semester 2023: Sept 1st - Dec 8th.
  Classes weekly on Friday mornings starting at 08:15 and ending by 10:30.
  
  Please note that this course is implemented fully in English excluding a few vocabulary exercises on Moodle with some Finnish (=optional for non-Finnish speakers).
  
  This is the right course for you if you learn by weekly, face-to-face interaction with others and are able to come to the Rajakatu campus.
  This is not the right course for you if you cannot come weekly to the Rajakatu campus and/or you have another course at the same time.
  In addition, there are written and oral learning assignments. There is an exam at the end of the course.
  
  The topics of the course are as follows:
  - studies
  -looking for employment
  - communication in working life
  - professional writing
  - field-specific terminology
  - presentations

  Learning materials and recommended literature

  Teacher's material
  Moodle
  Students also need to search for information and material relevant to their field of studies.

  Lecturer(s)

  Petteri Ruuska

  Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

  Exam at the end of the course. Re-sit exams in Dec 2023 or Jan 2024.

  Timing

  01.09.2023 - 15.12.2023

  Learning assignments and student workload

  Face-to-face lessons ~ 35 h
  study material, assignments 40 - 60 h
  exam preparation 10 - 15 h
  
  108 hours in total (~7-8 h / week).

  Enrollment

  01.08.2023 - 25.08.2023

  Seats

  0 - 30

  Assessment methods

  The level of this course is B2 (https://europass.cedefop.europa.eu/sites/default/files/cefr-fi.pdf).
  This is not only an exam-based course, but there are several assignments or projects during the course that contribute to the grade.

  Degree Programme

  Bachelor's Degree Programme in Music Pedagogue, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Logistics, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Occupational Therapy, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Rehabilitation Counselling, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Construction and Civil Engineering, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Service Business, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Team Academy, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Energy and Environmental Technology, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Electrical and Automation Engineering, Degree Programme in Midwifery, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Social Services, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Business Information Technology, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Mechanical Engineering, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Construction Management, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Information and Communications Technology, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Business Management, Degree Programme in Nursing, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Agricultural and Rural Industries, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Physiotherapy

  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Credits

  • 4 cr

  Unit

  TA94 - Kielikeskus
• English for Working Life (ZZPC0220-3198),
       29.08.2023 – 19.12.2023,  4 cr — Face-to-face +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  In the course English for Working Life you will learn to operate in English in situations related to international working life.
  
  You will also increase your self-confidence in speaking and writing in professional contexts. In addition, you will learn to follow the developments in your field locally and globally.
  
  After taking the course, you will have learned to write texts related to your future profession in an appropriate style. You will also have gained confidence in spoken interaction and acquired vocabulary that will benefit you later in your career.
  
  Communication and Team-working: You are able to function effectively in a national and international context and you are able to cooperate effectively with specialists in your own field as well as with other groups of professionals.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  The course is on level B2 in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. If the course Improve your English was recommended to you at the beginning of your studies, please take it before enrolling for English for Working Life.
  
  In this course you will need the basic ICT-skills, such as word processing and creating audio and video files.

  Course contents

  The central contents of the course are:
  - telling about your studies and looking for employment
  - oral and written communication in working life, for example meetings, small talk, customer service, telephoning and emailing, and expressing your own opinion
  - producing formal text, such as reports, instructions or summaries
  - field-specific terminology
  - presentations, workshops, group discussions

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria - grade 1 and 2

  1 The students are able to communicate understandably both in speech and writing in simple and routine work tasks and other situations. They can understand the central content of speech and writing dealing with familiar topics. They have a sufficient command of the basic structures of the language for the delivery of their message. The level of their pronunciation is sufficient for the delivery of the main content of their message. The students act responsibly and abide by established agreements.
  
  2 The students are able to communicate understandably both orally and in writing in routine and familiar work duties and situations although their language use is at times slow and incoherent. They understand clear speech and writing with familiar content. They have an adequate command of the basic structures of the language. Their vocabulary is sufficient for every-day situations and reasonably adequate for basic field-specific situations. The level of their pronunciation is sufficient for the delivery of content.The students act responsibly and abide by established agreements.

  Assessment criteria - grade 3 and 4

  3 The students can manage well both oral and written situations in working life and every-day life. The students can write a text with coherent content. They understand speech with a normal tempo, but unusual topics and language deviating from standard use cause difficulties. They can understand demanding written content related to their own field, although some details may remain unclear. They can use the grammatical structures of the language in a versatile way, and their mistakes do not hinder communication. The students’ command of the vocabulary of the language is sufficient for communicating the central content even in demanding tasks and situations. Their pronunciation is adequate. The students act responsibly and abide by established agreements.
  
  4 The students are able to communicate fluently in different situations and produce clear and fluent language with adequate style. They have no difficulty in understanding and producing speech and writing needed in working life although expressions deviating from the standard use of the language cause problems to some extent. The students have a good command of the language and its use, but occasional problems may arise. The students act responsibly and abide by established agreements.

  Assessment criteria - grade 5

  5 The students are able to communicate with great fluency and active participation in a wide variety of situations. They also portray considerable versatility and an appropriate sense of style in their ability to apply the learning content of the course to demanding working life situations. They have no difficulties in understanding different kinds of language users although fine nuances and speech deviating significantly from standard language can sometimes be challenging. The students can understand and produce demanding content in both speech and writing. Their language use is practically flawless. The students act responsibly and abide by established agreements.

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  Language of instruction

  English

  Planned learning activities, teaching methods and guidance

  This is a face-to-face implementation in classroom and it has weekly lectures. If you enroll in this group, please notice that you are expected to be present in class (80% attendance requirement).
  
  This is a suitable implementation for you if
  
  - you have challenges with working on your own on large assignments/entities
  
  - you wish to have the teacher regularly available for advice, guidance and feedback
  
  - you want to focus especially on activating your spoken communication
  
  Weekly lectures on Tuesdays 5 Sep - 12 Dec at 13.15-15.30 (Rajakatu F304)
  
  Contact lectures, out-of-class assignments (independent + group work), weekly homework, presentation/workshop + written assignment

  Learning materials and recommended literature

  Study material provided by the teacher

  Lecturer(s)

  Suvi Mustonen

  Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

  Final exam on 12 Dec. Two resit opportunities in Dec-Jan.

  Timing

  29.08.2023 - 19.12.2023

  Learning assignments and student workload

  4 ECTS credits = 108h of student's work

  Enrollment

  01.08.2023 - 25.08.2023

  Seats

  0 - 30

  Degree Programme

  Bachelor's Degree Programme in Music Pedagogue, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Logistics, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Occupational Therapy, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Rehabilitation Counselling, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Construction and Civil Engineering, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Service Business, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Team Academy, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Energy and Environmental Technology, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Electrical and Automation Engineering, Degree Programme in Midwifery, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Social Services, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Business Information Technology, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Mechanical Engineering, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Construction Management, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Information and Communications Technology, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Business Management, Degree Programme in Nursing, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Agricultural and Rural Industries, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Physiotherapy

  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Credits

  • 4 cr

  Unit

  TA94 - Kielikeskus
• English for Working Life (ZZPC0220-3199),
       28.08.2023 – 12.11.2023,  4 cr — Online learning +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  In the course English for Working Life you will learn to operate in English in situations related to international working life.
  
  You will also increase your self-confidence in speaking and writing in professional contexts. In addition, you will learn to follow the developments in your field locally and globally.
  
  After taking the course, you will have learned to write texts related to your future profession in an appropriate style. You will also have gained confidence in spoken interaction and acquired vocabulary that will benefit you later in your career.
  
  Communication and Team-working: You are able to function effectively in a national and international context and you are able to cooperate effectively with specialists in your own field as well as with other groups of professionals.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  The course is on level B2 in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. If the course Improve your English was recommended to you at the beginning of your studies, please take it before enrolling for English for Working Life.
  
  In this course you will need the basic ICT-skills, such as word processing and creating audio and video files.

  Course contents

  The central contents of the course are:
  - telling about your studies and looking for employment
  - oral and written communication in working life, for example meetings, small talk, customer service, telephoning and emailing, and expressing your own opinion
  - producing formal text, such as reports, instructions or summaries
  - field-specific terminology
  - presentations, workshops, group discussions

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria - grade 1 and 2

  1 The students are able to communicate understandably both in speech and writing in simple and routine work tasks and other situations. They can understand the central content of speech and writing dealing with familiar topics. They have a sufficient command of the basic structures of the language for the delivery of their message. The level of their pronunciation is sufficient for the delivery of the main content of their message. The students act responsibly and abide by established agreements.
  
  2 The students are able to communicate understandably both orally and in writing in routine and familiar work duties and situations although their language use is at times slow and incoherent. They understand clear speech and writing with familiar content. They have an adequate command of the basic structures of the language. Their vocabulary is sufficient for every-day situations and reasonably adequate for basic field-specific situations. The level of their pronunciation is sufficient for the delivery of content.The students act responsibly and abide by established agreements.

  Assessment criteria - grade 3 and 4

  3 The students can manage well both oral and written situations in working life and every-day life. The students can write a text with coherent content. They understand speech with a normal tempo, but unusual topics and language deviating from standard use cause difficulties. They can understand demanding written content related to their own field, although some details may remain unclear. They can use the grammatical structures of the language in a versatile way, and their mistakes do not hinder communication. The students’ command of the vocabulary of the language is sufficient for communicating the central content even in demanding tasks and situations. Their pronunciation is adequate. The students act responsibly and abide by established agreements.
  
  4 The students are able to communicate fluently in different situations and produce clear and fluent language with adequate style. They have no difficulty in understanding and producing speech and writing needed in working life although expressions deviating from the standard use of the language cause problems to some extent. The students have a good command of the language and its use, but occasional problems may arise. The students act responsibly and abide by established agreements.

  Assessment criteria - grade 5

  5 The students are able to communicate with great fluency and active participation in a wide variety of situations. They also portray considerable versatility and an appropriate sense of style in their ability to apply the learning content of the course to demanding working life situations. They have no difficulties in understanding different kinds of language users although fine nuances and speech deviating significantly from standard language can sometimes be challenging. The students can understand and produce demanding content in both speech and writing. Their language use is practically flawless. The students act responsibly and abide by established agreements.

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  Language of instruction

  English

  Planned learning activities, teaching methods and guidance

  ATTENTION: This implementation is full and no more registrations are being accepted.
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  Online implementation between 28 August - 12 November 2023
  
  Kick-off webinar on Zoom on Tue 29 August 10-11am. Attending it is highly recommended; alternatively you must watch its recording within three days. The address to the Zoom meeting is sent to the enrolled students by the webinar day.
  
  You study independently on Moodle. You need basic computing skills, web camera and microphone, a headset recommended.
  
  The course is divided into four parts which are timetabled. It means that you need to finish each part in the given order and by the deadline for the part.
  
  You will have both written and oral learning assignments. The oral assignments are videos. There is also one major group assignment (group discussion) and most likely an exam in the Exam Lab unless informed otherwise.
  
  The topics include:
  - studies
  - work and looking for employment
  - communication in working life
  - professional writing
  - field-specific terminology
  - presentations

  Learning materials and recommended literature

  Teacher’s material on Moodle.
  In addition, the students need to search information and material relevant to their field of study.
  
  Extra material: any school book in English. The better if it is related to the student's own field.

  Lecturer(s)

  Petteri Ruuska

  Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

  Assignments on Moodle as scheduled and exam.
  
  A failed assignment can be taken again twice during the course and within 6 weeks after the implementation's deadline. Lecturer's feedback on a failed assignment or in the exam may lower the mark and thus the course grade.
  
  Re-sit exam: in late November to early December if needed. To be informed.
  
  Once the course grades have been marked, it is possible to attempt upgrading during the following semester.

  Timing

  28.08.2023 - 12.11.2023

  Learning assignments and student workload

  The estimated student workload in this course:
  
  - Kick-off webinar, 1 hour
  - Familiarization with online course environment, self-study and learning assignments: ~100 hours
  - Group assignment: 5 hours
  
  
  Total 108 hours (one credit equals 27 hours of student work)

  Enrollment

  01.08.2023 - 25.08.2023

  Seats

  12 - 30

  Assessment methods

  Lecturer's feedback on the assignments, tasks and exercises on Moodle, self-assessment, peer-assessment
  
  The level of this course is B2 (https://europass.cedefop.europa.eu/sites/default/files/cefr-fi.pdf).
  Besides the exam, the course includes several assignments that contribute to the course grade. Not following the instructions and schedule lowers the mark and thus, most likely, the course grade.
  
  It is necessary for the students to master basic computing skills such as making videos and sharing videos.

  Degree Programme

  Bachelor's Degree Programme in Music Pedagogue, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Logistics, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Occupational Therapy, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Rehabilitation Counselling, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Construction and Civil Engineering, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Service Business, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Team Academy, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Energy and Environmental Technology, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Electrical and Automation Engineering, Degree Programme in Midwifery, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Social Services, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Business Information Technology, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Mechanical Engineering, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Construction Management, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Information and Communications Technology, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Business Management, Degree Programme in Nursing, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Agricultural and Rural Industries, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Physiotherapy

  Mode of delivery

  Online learning

  Share of virtual studies

  4 cr

  Credits

  • 4 cr

  Unit

  TA94 - Kielikeskus
• English for Working Life (ZZPC0220-3200),
       28.08.2023 – 19.12.2023,  4 cr — Online learning +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  In the course English for Working Life you will learn to operate in English in situations related to international working life.
  
  You will also increase your self-confidence in speaking and writing in professional contexts. In addition, you will learn to follow the developments in your field locally and globally.
  
  After taking the course, you will have learned to write texts related to your future profession in an appropriate style. You will also have gained confidence in spoken interaction and acquired vocabulary that will benefit you later in your career.
  
  Communication and Team-working: You are able to function effectively in a national and international context and you are able to cooperate effectively with specialists in your own field as well as with other groups of professionals.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  The course is on level B2 in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. If the course Improve your English was recommended to you at the beginning of your studies, please take it before enrolling for English for Working Life.
  
  In this course you will need the basic ICT-skills, such as word processing and creating audio and video files.

  Course contents

  The central contents of the course are:
  - telling about your studies and looking for employment
  - oral and written communication in working life, for example meetings, small talk, customer service, telephoning and emailing, and expressing your own opinion
  - producing formal text, such as reports, instructions or summaries
  - field-specific terminology
  - presentations, workshops, group discussions

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria - grade 1 and 2

  1 The students are able to communicate understandably both in speech and writing in simple and routine work tasks and other situations. They can understand the central content of speech and writing dealing with familiar topics. They have a sufficient command of the basic structures of the language for the delivery of their message. The level of their pronunciation is sufficient for the delivery of the main content of their message. The students act responsibly and abide by established agreements.
  
  2 The students are able to communicate understandably both orally and in writing in routine and familiar work duties and situations although their language use is at times slow and incoherent. They understand clear speech and writing with familiar content. They have an adequate command of the basic structures of the language. Their vocabulary is sufficient for every-day situations and reasonably adequate for basic field-specific situations. The level of their pronunciation is sufficient for the delivery of content.The students act responsibly and abide by established agreements.

  Assessment criteria - grade 3 and 4

  3 The students can manage well both oral and written situations in working life and every-day life. The students can write a text with coherent content. They understand speech with a normal tempo, but unusual topics and language deviating from standard use cause difficulties. They can understand demanding written content related to their own field, although some details may remain unclear. They can use the grammatical structures of the language in a versatile way, and their mistakes do not hinder communication. The students’ command of the vocabulary of the language is sufficient for communicating the central content even in demanding tasks and situations. Their pronunciation is adequate. The students act responsibly and abide by established agreements.
  
  4 The students are able to communicate fluently in different situations and produce clear and fluent language with adequate style. They have no difficulty in understanding and producing speech and writing needed in working life although expressions deviating from the standard use of the language cause problems to some extent. The students have a good command of the language and its use, but occasional problems may arise. The students act responsibly and abide by established agreements.

  Assessment criteria - grade 5

  5 The students are able to communicate with great fluency and active participation in a wide variety of situations. They also portray considerable versatility and an appropriate sense of style in their ability to apply the learning content of the course to demanding working life situations. They have no difficulties in understanding different kinds of language users although fine nuances and speech deviating significantly from standard language can sometimes be challenging. The students can understand and produce demanding content in both speech and writing. Their language use is practically flawless. The students act responsibly and abide by established agreements.

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  Language of instruction

  English

  Location and time

  Self-study in Moodle.
  Voluntary Zoom meetings:
  - Mon 28.8. 16.00-17.00 Course-info, Info UNIT 1
  - Mon 4.9. 16.00-17.00 Info UNIT 2
  - Mon 25.9. 16.00-17.00 Info UNIT 3
  - Mon 23.10. 16.00-17.00 Info UNIT 4
  - Mon 20.11. 16.00-17.00 Info exam and group discussion
  
  The meetings are voluntary info-meetings that are recorded, and you can watch the recordings in Moodle.

  Planned learning activities, teaching methods and guidance

  NB! THE COURSE IS FULL.
  This is an online course, and you study independently in Moodle. Online courses are recommended for students who have strong English skills, and who are able to use English in their everyday lives. You need basic computing skills, web camera and microphone. The teaching language of this course is English.
  
  You do written and oral learning assignments in Moodle. The oral assignments are videos. There is an oral and written exam in the course. The written exam is in Exam studio. The oral exam is a recorded group discussion in Zoom/Teams.
  
  The topics of the course are as follows:
  - studies and job search
  - communication in working life, for example, e-mails, opinions
  - professional writing
  - field-specific terminology
  - presentations, group discussions

  Learning materials and recommended literature

  Teacher’s material will be used in the course.

  Lecturer(s)

  Piia Anttonen

  Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

  Exams 20.11-8.12 in Exam studio. Retake possibilities in January 2024.

  Timing

  28.08.2023 - 19.12.2023

  Learning assignments and student workload

  The estimated student workload in this course is as follows:
  
  - Online lessons/meetings: 5 hours
  - Familiarization with online course environment, self-study and learning assignments: 75-85 hours
  - Group work: 5 hours
  - Preparation for the exam 5 hours
  
  Total 108 hours (one credit equals 27 hours of student work)

  Enrollment

  01.08.2023 - 25.08.2023

  Seats

  12 - 15

  Assessment methods

  The level of this course is B2 (https://europass.cedefop.europa.eu/sites/default/files/cefr-fi.pdf).
  
  It is necessary for the students to master basic computing skills such as making videos and sharing videos.

  Degree Programme

  Bachelor's Degree Programme in Music Pedagogue, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Logistics, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Occupational Therapy, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Rehabilitation Counselling, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Construction and Civil Engineering, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Service Business, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Team Academy, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Energy and Environmental Technology, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Electrical and Automation Engineering, Degree Programme in Midwifery, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Social Services, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Business Information Technology, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Mechanical Engineering, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Construction Management, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Information and Communications Technology, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Business Management, Degree Programme in Nursing, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Agricultural and Rural Industries, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Physiotherapy

  Mode of delivery

  Online learning

  Share of virtual studies

  4 cr

  Credits

  • 4 cr

  Unit

  TA94 - Kielikeskus
• English for Working Life (ZZPC0220-3201),
       04.09.2023 – 19.12.2023,  4 cr — Online learning +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  In the course English for Working Life you will learn to operate in English in situations related to international working life.
  
  You will also increase your self-confidence in speaking and writing in professional contexts. In addition, you will learn to follow the developments in your field locally and globally.
  
  After taking the course, you will have learned to write texts related to your future profession in an appropriate style. You will also have gained confidence in spoken interaction and acquired vocabulary that will benefit you later in your career.
  
  Communication and Team-working: You are able to function effectively in a national and international context and you are able to cooperate effectively with specialists in your own field as well as with other groups of professionals.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  The course is on level B2 in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. If the course Improve your English was recommended to you at the beginning of your studies, please take it before enrolling for English for Working Life.
  
  In this course you will need the basic ICT-skills, such as word processing and creating audio and video files.

  Course contents

  The central contents of the course are:
  - telling about your studies and looking for employment
  - oral and written communication in working life, for example meetings, small talk, customer service, telephoning and emailing, and expressing your own opinion
  - producing formal text, such as reports, instructions or summaries
  - field-specific terminology
  - presentations, workshops, group discussions

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria - grade 1 and 2

  1 The students are able to communicate understandably both in speech and writing in simple and routine work tasks and other situations. They can understand the central content of speech and writing dealing with familiar topics. They have a sufficient command of the basic structures of the language for the delivery of their message. The level of their pronunciation is sufficient for the delivery of the main content of their message. The students act responsibly and abide by established agreements.
  
  2 The students are able to communicate understandably both orally and in writing in routine and familiar work duties and situations although their language use is at times slow and incoherent. They understand clear speech and writing with familiar content. They have an adequate command of the basic structures of the language. Their vocabulary is sufficient for every-day situations and reasonably adequate for basic field-specific situations. The level of their pronunciation is sufficient for the delivery of content.The students act responsibly and abide by established agreements.

  Assessment criteria - grade 3 and 4

  3 The students can manage well both oral and written situations in working life and every-day life. The students can write a text with coherent content. They understand speech with a normal tempo, but unusual topics and language deviating from standard use cause difficulties. They can understand demanding written content related to their own field, although some details may remain unclear. They can use the grammatical structures of the language in a versatile way, and their mistakes do not hinder communication. The students’ command of the vocabulary of the language is sufficient for communicating the central content even in demanding tasks and situations. Their pronunciation is adequate. The students act responsibly and abide by established agreements.
  
  4 The students are able to communicate fluently in different situations and produce clear and fluent language with adequate style. They have no difficulty in understanding and producing speech and writing needed in working life although expressions deviating from the standard use of the language cause problems to some extent. The students have a good command of the language and its use, but occasional problems may arise. The students act responsibly and abide by established agreements.

  Assessment criteria - grade 5

  5 The students are able to communicate with great fluency and active participation in a wide variety of situations. They also portray considerable versatility and an appropriate sense of style in their ability to apply the learning content of the course to demanding working life situations. They have no difficulties in understanding different kinds of language users although fine nuances and speech deviating significantly from standard language can sometimes be challenging. The students can understand and produce demanding content in both speech and writing. Their language use is practically flawless. The students act responsibly and abide by established agreements.

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  Language of instruction

  English

  Planned learning activities, teaching methods and guidance

  THIS IMPLEMENTATION IS FULL.
  
  This is an online implementation that is timetabled and requires the student to follow the timetable and to be able to work actively on the assignments. Please read through the following course description carefully.
  
  The course has a VOLUNTARY start lesson on ZOOM on Mon 4th September 5 – 6.30 pm. If you cannot participate in the start webinar, you are expected to watch the recording of it which is available in our Moodle workspace after the webinar. After the start webinar, there will be voluntary unit introduction webinars on Zoom.
  
  The course is in five parts. Each part needs to be finished in the order given and by the deadline for the part. Therefore, good time-management skills are important. After this, there is a written exam that the student can sit at Rajakatu campus or in Exam Studio during weeks 48-51.
  
  Online courses are recommended for students who have strong English skills, and who are able to use English in their everyday lives, as the course does not provide a similar English-speaking environment that the classroom on a contact implementation creates. You need a web camera and a microphone. It is necessary for the students to master basic computing skills such as making videos and sharing videos.
  
  The level of this course is B2 (https://europass.cedefop.europa.eu/sites/default/files/cefr-fi.pdf), which is upper-intermediate level. The course is conducted fully in English.
  
  The course includes several assignments that contribute to the final mark. You will have both written and oral learning assignments. The oral assignments are videos. There are also group assignments and an exam. Re-requisite: Reporting Skills or similar skills in referencing otherwise acquired.
  
  The topics of the course are as follows:
  
  - studies and job search
  - communication in working life, for example, e-mails, opinions
  - professional writing
  - field-specific terminology
  - presentations

  Learning materials and recommended literature

  The teacher's material will be used in the course. The material is available in Moodle and additional support material can be provided if needed.

  Lecturer(s)

  Piia Anttonen

  Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

  Written exam that the student can sit at Rajakatu campus or in Exam Studio during weeks 48-51.Retake possibilities are scheduled separately in January-February 2023.

  Timing

  04.09.2023 - 19.12.2023

  Learning assignments and student workload

  The estimated student workload in this course is as follows:
  
  - Online lessons/meetings: 5 hours
  - Familiarization with online course environment, self-study and learning assignments: 80-90 hours
  - Group work: 5 hours
  - Preparation for the exam 5-15 hours
  
  Total 108 hours (one credit equals 27 hours of student work)

  Enrollment

  01.08.2023 - 25.08.2023

  Seats

  12 - 30

  Assessment methods

  Assessment is based on the course assignments and the exam.
  
  The level of this course is B2 (https://europass.cedefop.europa.eu/sites/default/files/cefr-fi.pdf).
  
  It is necessary for the students to master basic computing skills such as making videos and sharing videos.

  Degree Programme

  Bachelor's Degree Programme in Music Pedagogue, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Logistics, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Occupational Therapy, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Rehabilitation Counselling, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Construction and Civil Engineering, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Service Business, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Team Academy, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Energy and Environmental Technology, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Electrical and Automation Engineering, Degree Programme in Midwifery, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Social Services, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Business Information Technology, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Mechanical Engineering, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Construction Management, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Information and Communications Technology, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Business Management, Degree Programme in Nursing, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Agricultural and Rural Industries, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Physiotherapy

  Mode of delivery

  Online learning

  Share of virtual studies

  4 cr

  Credits

  • 4 cr

  Unit

  TA94 - Kielikeskus
• English for Working Life (ZZPC0220-3202),
       04.09.2023 – 19.12.2023,  4 cr — Online learning +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  In the course English for Working Life you will learn to operate in English in situations related to international working life.
  
  You will also increase your self-confidence in speaking and writing in professional contexts. In addition, you will learn to follow the developments in your field locally and globally.
  
  After taking the course, you will have learned to write texts related to your future profession in an appropriate style. You will also have gained confidence in spoken interaction and acquired vocabulary that will benefit you later in your career.
  
  Communication and Team-working: You are able to function effectively in a national and international context and you are able to cooperate effectively with specialists in your own field as well as with other groups of professionals.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  The course is on level B2 in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. If the course Improve your English was recommended to you at the beginning of your studies, please take it before enrolling for English for Working Life.
  
  In this course you will need the basic ICT-skills, such as word processing and creating audio and video files.

  Course contents

  The central contents of the course are:
  - telling about your studies and looking for employment
  - oral and written communication in working life, for example meetings, small talk, customer service, telephoning and emailing, and expressing your own opinion
  - producing formal text, such as reports, instructions or summaries
  - field-specific terminology
  - presentations, workshops, group discussions

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria - grade 1 and 2

  1 The students are able to communicate understandably both in speech and writing in simple and routine work tasks and other situations. They can understand the central content of speech and writing dealing with familiar topics. They have a sufficient command of the basic structures of the language for the delivery of their message. The level of their pronunciation is sufficient for the delivery of the main content of their message. The students act responsibly and abide by established agreements.
  
  2 The students are able to communicate understandably both orally and in writing in routine and familiar work duties and situations although their language use is at times slow and incoherent. They understand clear speech and writing with familiar content. They have an adequate command of the basic structures of the language. Their vocabulary is sufficient for every-day situations and reasonably adequate for basic field-specific situations. The level of their pronunciation is sufficient for the delivery of content.The students act responsibly and abide by established agreements.

  Assessment criteria - grade 3 and 4

  3 The students can manage well both oral and written situations in working life and every-day life. The students can write a text with coherent content. They understand speech with a normal tempo, but unusual topics and language deviating from standard use cause difficulties. They can understand demanding written content related to their own field, although some details may remain unclear. They can use the grammatical structures of the language in a versatile way, and their mistakes do not hinder communication. The students’ command of the vocabulary of the language is sufficient for communicating the central content even in demanding tasks and situations. Their pronunciation is adequate. The students act responsibly and abide by established agreements.
  
  4 The students are able to communicate fluently in different situations and produce clear and fluent language with adequate style. They have no difficulty in understanding and producing speech and writing needed in working life although expressions deviating from the standard use of the language cause problems to some extent. The students have a good command of the language and its use, but occasional problems may arise. The students act responsibly and abide by established agreements.

  Assessment criteria - grade 5

  5 The students are able to communicate with great fluency and active participation in a wide variety of situations. They also portray considerable versatility and an appropriate sense of style in their ability to apply the learning content of the course to demanding working life situations. They have no difficulties in understanding different kinds of language users although fine nuances and speech deviating significantly from standard language can sometimes be challenging. The students can understand and produce demanding content in both speech and writing. Their language use is practically flawless. The students act responsibly and abide by established agreements.

  ---

  Language of instruction

  English

  Planned learning activities, teaching methods and guidance

  THIS IMPLEMENTATION IS FULL
  
  This is an online implementation that is timetabled and requires the student to follow the timetable and to be able to work actively on the assignments. Please read through the following course description carefully.
  
  The course has a VOLUNTARY start lesson on ZOOM on Mon 4th September 5 – 6.30 pm. If you cannot participate in the start webinar, you are expected to watch the recording of it which is available in our Moodle workspace after the webinar. After the start webinar, there will be voluntary unit introduction webinars on Zoom.
  
  The course is in five parts. Each part needs to be finished in the order given and by the deadline for the part. Therefore, good time-management skills are important. After this, there is a written exam that the student can sit at Rajakatu campus or in Exam Studio during weeks 48-51.
  
  Online courses are recommended for students who have strong English skills, and who are able to use English in their everyday lives, as the course does not provide a similar English-speaking environment that the classroom on a contact implementation creates. You need a web camera and a microphone. It is necessary for the students to master basic computing skills such as making videos and sharing videos.
  
  The level of this course is B2 (https://europass.cedefop.europa.eu/sites/default/files/cefr-fi.pdf), which is upper-intermediate level. The course is conducted fully in English.
  
  The course includes several assignments that contribute to the final mark. You will have both written and oral learning assignments. The oral assignments are videos. There are also group assignments and an exam. Re-requisite: Reporting Skills or similar skills in referencing otherwise acquired.
  
  The topics of the course are as follows:
  
  - studies and job search
  - communication in working life, for example, e-mails, opinions
  - professional writing
  - field-specific terminology
  - presentations

  Learning materials and recommended literature

  The teacher's material will be used in the course. The material is available in Moodle and additional support material can be provided if needed.

  Lecturer(s)

  Piia Anttonen

  Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

  Written exam that the student can sit at Rajakatu campus or in Exam Studio during weeks 48-51.Retake possibilities are scheduled separately in January-February 2023.

  Timing

  04.09.2023 - 19.12.2023

  Learning assignments and student workload

  The estimated student workload in this course is as follows:
  
  - Online lessons/meetings: 5 hours
  - Familiarization with online course environment, self-study and learning assignments: 80-90 hours
  - Group work: 5 hours
  - Preparation for the exam 5-15 hours
  
  Total 108 hours (one credit equals 27 hours of student work)

  Enrollment

  01.08.2023 - 25.08.2023

  Seats

  12 - 30

  Assessment methods

  Assessment is based on the course assignments and the exam.
  
  The level of this course is B2 (https://europass.cedefop.europa.eu/sites/default/files/cefr-fi.pdf).
  
  It is necessary for the students to master basic computing skills such as making videos and sharing videos.

  Degree Programme

  Bachelor's Degree Programme in Music Pedagogue, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Logistics, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Occupational Therapy, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Rehabilitation Counselling, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Construction and Civil Engineering, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Service Business, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Team Academy, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Energy and Environmental Technology, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Electrical and Automation Engineering, Degree Programme in Midwifery, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Social Services, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Business Information Technology, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Mechanical Engineering, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Construction Management, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Information and Communications Technology, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Business Management, Degree Programme in Nursing, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Agricultural and Rural Industries, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Physiotherapy

  Mode of delivery

  Online learning

  Share of virtual studies

  4 cr

  Credits

  • 4 cr

  Unit

  TA94 - Kielikeskus
• English for Working Life (ZZPC0220-3203),
       04.09.2023 – 12.12.2023,  4 cr — Online learning +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  In the course English for Working Life you will learn to operate in English in situations related to international working life.
  
  You will also increase your self-confidence in speaking and writing in professional contexts. In addition, you will learn to follow the developments in your field locally and globally.
  
  After taking the course, you will have learned to write texts related to your future profession in an appropriate style. You will also have gained confidence in spoken interaction and acquired vocabulary that will benefit you later in your career.
  
  Communication and Team-working: You are able to function effectively in a national and international context and you are able to cooperate effectively with specialists in your own field as well as with other groups of professionals.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  The course is on level B2 in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. If the course Improve your English was recommended to you at the beginning of your studies, please take it before enrolling for English for Working Life.
  
  In this course you will need the basic ICT-skills, such as word processing and creating audio and video files.

  Course contents

  The central contents of the course are:
  - telling about your studies and looking for employment
  - oral and written communication in working life, for example meetings, small talk, customer service, telephoning and emailing, and expressing your own opinion
  - producing formal text, such as reports, instructions or summaries
  - field-specific terminology
  - presentations, workshops, group discussions

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria - grade 1 and 2

  1 The students are able to communicate understandably both in speech and writing in simple and routine work tasks and other situations. They can understand the central content of speech and writing dealing with familiar topics. They have a sufficient command of the basic structures of the language for the delivery of their message. The level of their pronunciation is sufficient for the delivery of the main content of their message. The students act responsibly and abide by established agreements.
  
  2 The students are able to communicate understandably both orally and in writing in routine and familiar work duties and situations although their language use is at times slow and incoherent. They understand clear speech and writing with familiar content. They have an adequate command of the basic structures of the language. Their vocabulary is sufficient for every-day situations and reasonably adequate for basic field-specific situations. The level of their pronunciation is sufficient for the delivery of content.The students act responsibly and abide by established agreements.

  Assessment criteria - grade 3 and 4

  3 The students can manage well both oral and written situations in working life and every-day life. The students can write a text with coherent content. They understand speech with a normal tempo, but unusual topics and language deviating from standard use cause difficulties. They can understand demanding written content related to their own field, although some details may remain unclear. They can use the grammatical structures of the language in a versatile way, and their mistakes do not hinder communication. The students’ command of the vocabulary of the language is sufficient for communicating the central content even in demanding tasks and situations. Their pronunciation is adequate. The students act responsibly and abide by established agreements.
  
  4 The students are able to communicate fluently in different situations and produce clear and fluent language with adequate style. They have no difficulty in understanding and producing speech and writing needed in working life although expressions deviating from the standard use of the language cause problems to some extent. The students have a good command of the language and its use, but occasional problems may arise. The students act responsibly and abide by established agreements.

  Assessment criteria - grade 5

  5 The students are able to communicate with great fluency and active participation in a wide variety of situations. They also portray considerable versatility and an appropriate sense of style in their ability to apply the learning content of the course to demanding working life situations. They have no difficulties in understanding different kinds of language users although fine nuances and speech deviating significantly from standard language can sometimes be challenging. The students can understand and produce demanding content in both speech and writing. Their language use is practically flawless. The students act responsibly and abide by established agreements.

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  Language of instruction

  English

  Planned learning activities, teaching methods and guidance

  This is an online implementation in Moodle (4 Sep - 12 Dec 2023). Students are expected to work mostly independently according to the course schedule. There will be a compulsory Zoom-meeting in the beginning of the course (Mon 4 Sep at 12-13), one group meeting during the first weeks of the course (this is for the group members to schedule themselves) and another group discussion and written exam at the end of the course (timeslots to be booked later).
  
  Please notice that online implementations may differ in terms of assignments and exams. If there is no final exam, there are more assignments to do.
  
  If you enrol in this implementation, you should follow the instructions and deadlines in Moodle yourself.
  
  An online implementation is suitable for you if
  
  - your language skills are sufficient to manage the given assignments independently
  - you are able to schedule and manage your own work
  - your ICT skills are sufficient (e.g. screen recordings and sharing them through a cloud service or some other third-party service)
  
  Independent work, group assignments, final group discussion and written exam

  Learning materials and recommended literature

  Study material and assignments in Moodle.

  Lecturer(s)

  Suvi Mustonen

  Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

  Group discussion & written exam in December 2023. Two resit opportunities in January 2024.

  Timing

  04.09.2023 - 12.12.2023

  Learning assignments and student workload

  4 ECTS credits = 108h of student's work

  Enrollment

  01.08.2023 - 25.08.2023

  Seats

  12 - 25

  Assessment methods

  Evaluation is based on the written and oral assignments in Moodle, group discussion and final exam. In written production, most emphasis is placed on the final exam.

  Degree Programme

  Bachelor's Degree Programme in Music Pedagogue, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Logistics, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Occupational Therapy, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Rehabilitation Counselling, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Construction and Civil Engineering, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Service Business, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Team Academy, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Energy and Environmental Technology, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Electrical and Automation Engineering, Degree Programme in Midwifery, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Social Services, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Business Information Technology, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Mechanical Engineering, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Construction Management, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Information and Communications Technology, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Business Management, Degree Programme in Nursing, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Agricultural and Rural Industries, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Physiotherapy

  Mode of delivery

  Online learning

  Share of virtual studies

  4 cr

  Credits

  • 4 cr

  Unit

  TA94 - Kielikeskus
• English for Working Life (ZZPC0220-3204),
       11.09.2023 – 26.11.2023,  4 cr — Online learning +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  In the course English for Working Life you will learn to operate in English in situations related to international working life.
  
  You will also increase your self-confidence in speaking and writing in professional contexts. In addition, you will learn to follow the developments in your field locally and globally.
  
  After taking the course, you will have learned to write texts related to your future profession in an appropriate style. You will also have gained confidence in spoken interaction and acquired vocabulary that will benefit you later in your career.
  
  Communication and Team-working: You are able to function effectively in a national and international context and you are able to cooperate effectively with specialists in your own field as well as with other groups of professionals.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  The course is on level B2 in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. If the course Improve your English was recommended to you at the beginning of your studies, please take it before enrolling for English for Working Life.
  
  In this course you will need the basic ICT-skills, such as word processing and creating audio and video files.

  Course contents

  The central contents of the course are:
  - telling about your studies and looking for employment
  - oral and written communication in working life, for example meetings, small talk, customer service, telephoning and emailing, and expressing your own opinion
  - producing formal text, such as reports, instructions or summaries
  - field-specific terminology
  - presentations, workshops, group discussions

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria - grade 1 and 2

  1 The students are able to communicate understandably both in speech and writing in simple and routine work tasks and other situations. They can understand the central content of speech and writing dealing with familiar topics. They have a sufficient command of the basic structures of the language for the delivery of their message. The level of their pronunciation is sufficient for the delivery of the main content of their message. The students act responsibly and abide by established agreements.
  
  2 The students are able to communicate understandably both orally and in writing in routine and familiar work duties and situations although their language use is at times slow and incoherent. They understand clear speech and writing with familiar content. They have an adequate command of the basic structures of the language. Their vocabulary is sufficient for every-day situations and reasonably adequate for basic field-specific situations. The level of their pronunciation is sufficient for the delivery of content.The students act responsibly and abide by established agreements.

  Assessment criteria - grade 3 and 4

  3 The students can manage well both oral and written situations in working life and every-day life. The students can write a text with coherent content. They understand speech with a normal tempo, but unusual topics and language deviating from standard use cause difficulties. They can understand demanding written content related to their own field, although some details may remain unclear. They can use the grammatical structures of the language in a versatile way, and their mistakes do not hinder communication. The students’ command of the vocabulary of the language is sufficient for communicating the central content even in demanding tasks and situations. Their pronunciation is adequate. The students act responsibly and abide by established agreements.
  
  4 The students are able to communicate fluently in different situations and produce clear and fluent language with adequate style. They have no difficulty in understanding and producing speech and writing needed in working life although expressions deviating from the standard use of the language cause problems to some extent. The students have a good command of the language and its use, but occasional problems may arise. The students act responsibly and abide by established agreements.

  Assessment criteria - grade 5

  5 The students are able to communicate with great fluency and active participation in a wide variety of situations. They also portray considerable versatility and an appropriate sense of style in their ability to apply the learning content of the course to demanding working life situations. They have no difficulties in understanding different kinds of language users although fine nuances and speech deviating significantly from standard language can sometimes be challenging. The students can understand and produce demanding content in both speech and writing. Their language use is practically flawless. The students act responsibly and abide by established agreements.

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  Language of instruction

  English

  Planned learning activities, teaching methods and guidance

  ATTENTION: This implementation is full and no more registrations are being accepted.
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  Online implementation between 11 September - 26 November 2023
  
  Kick-off webinar on Zoom on Tue 12 September 8:30 - 9:30am. Attending it is highly recommended; alternatively watch its recording within three days. The address to the Zoom meeting is sent to the enrolled students by the webinar day.
  
  You study independently on Moodle. You need basic computing skills, web camera and microphone.
  
  The course is divided into four parts which are timetabled. It means that you need to finish each part in the given order and by the deadline for the part.
  
  You will have both written and oral learning assignments. The oral assignments are videos. There is also one major group assignment (group discussion) and most likely an exam in the Exam Lab unless informed otherwise.
  
  The topics include:
  - studies
  - work and looking for employment
  - communication in working life
  - professional writing
  - field-specific terminology
  - presentations

  Learning materials and recommended literature

  Teacher’s material on Moodle.
  In addition, the students need to search information and material relevant to their field of study.
  
  Extra material: any school book in English. The better if it is related to the student's own field.

  Lecturer(s)

  Petteri Ruuska

  Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

  Assignments on Moodle as scheduled and exam.
  
  A failed assignment can be taken again twice during the course and within 6 weeks after the implementation's deadline. Lecturer's feedback on a failed assignment or in the exam may lower the mark and thus the course grade.
  
  Re-sit exam: in late November to early December if needed. To be informed.
  
  Once the course grades have been marked, it is possible to attempt upgrading during the following semester.

  Timing

  11.09.2023 - 26.11.2023

  Learning assignments and student workload

  The estimated student workload in this course:
  
  - Kick-off webinar, 1 hour
  - Familiarization with online course environment, self-study and learning assignments: ~100 hours
  - Group assignment: 5 hours
  
  
  Total 108 hours (one credit equals 27 hours of student work)

  Enrollment

  21.08.2023 - 06.09.2023

  Seats

  12 - 30

  Assessment methods

  Lecturer's feedback on the assignments, tasks and exercises on Moodle, self-assessment, peer-assessment
  
  The level of this course is B2 (https://europass.cedefop.europa.eu/sites/default/files/cefr-fi.pdf).
  Besides the exam, the course includes several assignments that contribute to the course grade. Not following the instructions and schedule lowers the mark and thus, most likely, the course grade.
  
  It is necessary for the students to master basic computing skills such as making videos and sharing videos.

  Degree Programme

  Bachelor's Degree Programme in Music Pedagogue, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Logistics, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Occupational Therapy, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Rehabilitation Counselling, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Construction and Civil Engineering, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Service Business, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Team Academy, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Energy and Environmental Technology, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Electrical and Automation Engineering, Degree Programme in Midwifery, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Social Services, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Business Information Technology, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Mechanical Engineering, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Construction Management, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Information and Communications Technology, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Business Management, Degree Programme in Nursing, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Agricultural and Rural Industries, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Physiotherapy

  Mode of delivery

  Online learning

  Share of virtual studies

  4 cr

  Credits

  • 4 cr

  Unit

  TA94 - Kielikeskus
• English for Working Life (ZZPC0220-3205),
       11.09.2023 – 19.12.2023,  4 cr — Online learning +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  In the course English for Working Life you will learn to operate in English in situations related to international working life.
  
  You will also increase your self-confidence in speaking and writing in professional contexts. In addition, you will learn to follow the developments in your field locally and globally.
  
  After taking the course, you will have learned to write texts related to your future profession in an appropriate style. You will also have gained confidence in spoken interaction and acquired vocabulary that will benefit you later in your career.
  
  Communication and Team-working: You are able to function effectively in a national and international context and you are able to cooperate effectively with specialists in your own field as well as with other groups of professionals.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  The course is on level B2 in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. If the course Improve your English was recommended to you at the beginning of your studies, please take it before enrolling for English for Working Life.
  
  In this course you will need the basic ICT-skills, such as word processing and creating audio and video files.

  Course contents

  The central contents of the course are:
  - telling about your studies and looking for employment
  - oral and written communication in working life, for example meetings, small talk, customer service, telephoning and emailing, and expressing your own opinion
  - producing formal text, such as reports, instructions or summaries
  - field-specific terminology
  - presentations, workshops, group discussions

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria - grade 1 and 2

  1 The students are able to communicate understandably both in speech and writing in simple and routine work tasks and other situations. They can understand the central content of speech and writing dealing with familiar topics. They have a sufficient command of the basic structures of the language for the delivery of their message. The level of their pronunciation is sufficient for the delivery of the main content of their message. The students act responsibly and abide by established agreements.
  
  2 The students are able to communicate understandably both orally and in writing in routine and familiar work duties and situations although their language use is at times slow and incoherent. They understand clear speech and writing with familiar content. They have an adequate command of the basic structures of the language. Their vocabulary is sufficient for every-day situations and reasonably adequate for basic field-specific situations. The level of their pronunciation is sufficient for the delivery of content.The students act responsibly and abide by established agreements.

  Assessment criteria - grade 3 and 4

  3 The students can manage well both oral and written situations in working life and every-day life. The students can write a text with coherent content. They understand speech with a normal tempo, but unusual topics and language deviating from standard use cause difficulties. They can understand demanding written content related to their own field, although some details may remain unclear. They can use the grammatical structures of the language in a versatile way, and their mistakes do not hinder communication. The students’ command of the vocabulary of the language is sufficient for communicating the central content even in demanding tasks and situations. Their pronunciation is adequate. The students act responsibly and abide by established agreements.
  
  4 The students are able to communicate fluently in different situations and produce clear and fluent language with adequate style. They have no difficulty in understanding and producing speech and writing needed in working life although expressions deviating from the standard use of the language cause problems to some extent. The students have a good command of the language and its use, but occasional problems may arise. The students act responsibly and abide by established agreements.

  Assessment criteria - grade 5

  5 The students are able to communicate with great fluency and active participation in a wide variety of situations. They also portray considerable versatility and an appropriate sense of style in their ability to apply the learning content of the course to demanding working life situations. They have no difficulties in understanding different kinds of language users although fine nuances and speech deviating significantly from standard language can sometimes be challenging. The students can understand and produce demanding content in both speech and writing. Their language use is practically flawless. The students act responsibly and abide by established agreements.

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  Language of instruction

  English

  Planned learning activities, teaching methods and guidance

  NO PLACES AVAILABLE IN THIS GROUP.
  
  This is an online implementation in Moodle (11 Sep - 19 Dec 2024). Students are expected to work mostly independently according to the course schedule. There will be a compulsory Zoom-meeting in the beginning of the course (Mon 11 Sep at 12-13), one group meeting during the first weeks of the course (this is for the group members to schedule themselves) and another group discussion and written exam at the end of the course (timeslots to be booked later).
  
  Please notice that online implementations may differ in terms of assignments and exams. If there is no final exam, there are more assignments to do.
  
  If you enrol in this implementation, you should follow the instructions and deadlines in Moodle yourself.
  
  An online implementation is suitable for you if
  
  - your language skills are sufficient to manage the given assignments independently
  - you are able to schedule and manage your own work
  - your ICT skills are sufficient (e.g. screen recordings and sharing them through a cloud service or some other third-party service)
  
  Independent work, group assignments, final group discussion and written exam

  Learning materials and recommended literature

  Study material and assignments in Moodle.

  Lecturer(s)

  Suvi Mustonen

  Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

  Group discussion & written exam in December 2023. Two resit opportunities in January 2024.

  Timing

  11.09.2023 - 19.12.2023

  Learning assignments and student workload

  4 ECTS credits = 108h of student's work

  Enrollment

  21.08.2023 - 06.09.2023

  Seats

  12 - 30

  Assessment methods

  Evaluation is based on the written and oral assignments in Moodle, group discussion and final exam. In written production, most emphasis is placed on the final exam.

  Degree Programme

  Bachelor's Degree Programme in Music Pedagogue, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Logistics, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Occupational Therapy, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Rehabilitation Counselling, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Construction and Civil Engineering, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Service Business, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Team Academy, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Energy and Environmental Technology, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Electrical and Automation Engineering, Degree Programme in Midwifery, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Social Services, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Business Information Technology, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Mechanical Engineering, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Construction Management, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Information and Communications Technology, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Business Management, Degree Programme in Nursing, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Agricultural and Rural Industries, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Physiotherapy

  Mode of delivery

  Online learning

  Share of virtual studies

  4 cr

  Credits

  • 4 cr

  Unit

  TA94 - Kielikeskus
• English for Working Life (ZZPC0220-3206),
       04.09.2023 – 10.12.2023,  4 cr — Online learning +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  In the course English for Working Life you will learn to operate in English in situations related to international working life.
  
  You will also increase your self-confidence in speaking and writing in professional contexts. In addition, you will learn to follow the developments in your field locally and globally.
  
  After taking the course, you will have learned to write texts related to your future profession in an appropriate style. You will also have gained confidence in spoken interaction and acquired vocabulary that will benefit you later in your career.
  
  Communication and Team-working: You are able to function effectively in a national and international context and you are able to cooperate effectively with specialists in your own field as well as with other groups of professionals.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  The course is on level B2 in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. If the course Improve your English was recommended to you at the beginning of your studies, please take it before enrolling for English for Working Life.
  
  In this course you will need the basic ICT-skills, such as word processing and creating audio and video files.

  Course contents

  The central contents of the course are:
  - telling about your studies and looking for employment
  - oral and written communication in working life, for example meetings, small talk, customer service, telephoning and emailing, and expressing your own opinion
  - producing formal text, such as reports, instructions or summaries
  - field-specific terminology
  - presentations, workshops, group discussions

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria - grade 1 and 2

  1 The students are able to communicate understandably both in speech and writing in simple and routine work tasks and other situations. They can understand the central content of speech and writing dealing with familiar topics. They have a sufficient command of the basic structures of the language for the delivery of their message. The level of their pronunciation is sufficient for the delivery of the main content of their message. The students act responsibly and abide by established agreements.
  
  2 The students are able to communicate understandably both orally and in writing in routine and familiar work duties and situations although their language use is at times slow and incoherent. They understand clear speech and writing with familiar content. They have an adequate command of the basic structures of the language. Their vocabulary is sufficient for every-day situations and reasonably adequate for basic field-specific situations. The level of their pronunciation is sufficient for the delivery of content.The students act responsibly and abide by established agreements.

  Assessment criteria - grade 3 and 4

  3 The students can manage well both oral and written situations in working life and every-day life. The students can write a text with coherent content. They understand speech with a normal tempo, but unusual topics and language deviating from standard use cause difficulties. They can understand demanding written content related to their own field, although some details may remain unclear. They can use the grammatical structures of the language in a versatile way, and their mistakes do not hinder communication. The students’ command of the vocabulary of the language is sufficient for communicating the central content even in demanding tasks and situations. Their pronunciation is adequate. The students act responsibly and abide by established agreements.
  
  4 The students are able to communicate fluently in different situations and produce clear and fluent language with adequate style. They have no difficulty in understanding and producing speech and writing needed in working life although expressions deviating from the standard use of the language cause problems to some extent. The students have a good command of the language and its use, but occasional problems may arise. The students act responsibly and abide by established agreements.

  Assessment criteria - grade 5

  5 The students are able to communicate with great fluency and active participation in a wide variety of situations. They also portray considerable versatility and an appropriate sense of style in their ability to apply the learning content of the course to demanding working life situations. They have no difficulties in understanding different kinds of language users although fine nuances and speech deviating significantly from standard language can sometimes be challenging. The students can understand and produce demanding content in both speech and writing. Their language use is practically flawless. The students act responsibly and abide by established agreements.

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  Language of instruction

  English

  Planned learning activities, teaching methods and guidance

  Online implementation 4th September - 10th December 2023
  
  Online courses are recommended for students who have strong English skills, and who are able to use English in their everyday lives, as the course does dot provide a similar English-speaking environment that the classroom on a contact implementation creates. You need basic computing skills, web camera and microphone.
  
  The course is divided into five parts and is timetabled, which means that you need to finish each part in the order given and by the deadline for the part. Therefore, good time-management skills are important.
  
  You will have both written and oral learning assignments. The oral assignments are videos. There are also group assignments and an exam.
  
  The topics of the course are as follows:
  - studies
  -looking for employment
  - communication in working life
  - professional writing
  - field-specific terminology
  - presentations

  Learning materials and recommended literature

  Teacher’s material on Moodle
  In addition, the students need to search information and material relevant to their field of study.

  Lecturer(s)

  Jenni Riipinen

  Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

  Assignments on Moodle.
  
  Written final exam will be taken either in classroom on calendar week 49 (the time and date will be informed) OR in an Exam studio between 4th Dec-10th Dec. The students can choose their preferred exam option.
  
  Two re-sit possibilities in December 2023-January 2024

  Timing

  04.09.2023 - 10.12.2023

  Learning assignments and student workload

  The estimated student workload in this course is as follows:
  
  - Familiarization with online course environment, self-study and learning assignments: ~103 hours
  - Group assignments: 5 hours
  
  Total 108 hours (one credit equals 27 hours of student work)

  Enrollment

  01.08.2023 - 25.08.2023

  Seats

  12 - 30

  Assessment methods

  The level of this course is B2 (https://europass.cedefop.europa.eu/sites/default/files/cefr-fi.pdf).
  
  The course includes several assignments that contribute to the final mark.
  
  
  
  It is necessary for the students to master basic computing skills such as making videos and sharing videos.

  Degree Programme

  Bachelor's Degree Programme in Music Pedagogue, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Logistics, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Occupational Therapy, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Rehabilitation Counselling, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Construction and Civil Engineering, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Service Business, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Team Academy, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Energy and Environmental Technology, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Electrical and Automation Engineering, Degree Programme in Midwifery, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Social Services, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Business Information Technology, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Mechanical Engineering, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Construction Management, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Information and Communications Technology, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Business Management, Degree Programme in Nursing, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Agricultural and Rural Industries, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Physiotherapy

  Mode of delivery

  Online learning

  Share of virtual studies

  4 cr

  Credits

  • 4 cr

  Unit

  TA94 - Kielikeskus
• English for Working Life (ZZPC0220-3207),
       11.09.2023 – 17.12.2023,  4 cr — Online learning +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  In the course English for Working Life you will learn to operate in English in situations related to international working life.
  
  You will also increase your self-confidence in speaking and writing in professional contexts. In addition, you will learn to follow the developments in your field locally and globally.
  
  After taking the course, you will have learned to write texts related to your future profession in an appropriate style. You will also have gained confidence in spoken interaction and acquired vocabulary that will benefit you later in your career.
  
  Communication and Team-working: You are able to function effectively in a national and international context and you are able to cooperate effectively with specialists in your own field as well as with other groups of professionals.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  The course is on level B2 in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. If the course Improve your English was recommended to you at the beginning of your studies, please take it before enrolling for English for Working Life.
  
  In this course you will need the basic ICT-skills, such as word processing and creating audio and video files.

  Course contents

  The central contents of the course are:
  - telling about your studies and looking for employment
  - oral and written communication in working life, for example meetings, small talk, customer service, telephoning and emailing, and expressing your own opinion
  - producing formal text, such as reports, instructions or summaries
  - field-specific terminology
  - presentations, workshops, group discussions

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria - grade 1 and 2

  1 The students are able to communicate understandably both in speech and writing in simple and routine work tasks and other situations. They can understand the central content of speech and writing dealing with familiar topics. They have a sufficient command of the basic structures of the language for the delivery of their message. The level of their pronunciation is sufficient for the delivery of the main content of their message. The students act responsibly and abide by established agreements.
  
  2 The students are able to communicate understandably both orally and in writing in routine and familiar work duties and situations although their language use is at times slow and incoherent. They understand clear speech and writing with familiar content. They have an adequate command of the basic structures of the language. Their vocabulary is sufficient for every-day situations and reasonably adequate for basic field-specific situations. The level of their pronunciation is sufficient for the delivery of content.The students act responsibly and abide by established agreements.

  Assessment criteria - grade 3 and 4

  3 The students can manage well both oral and written situations in working life and every-day life. The students can write a text with coherent content. They understand speech with a normal tempo, but unusual topics and language deviating from standard use cause difficulties. They can understand demanding written content related to their own field, although some details may remain unclear. They can use the grammatical structures of the language in a versatile way, and their mistakes do not hinder communication. The students’ command of the vocabulary of the language is sufficient for communicating the central content even in demanding tasks and situations. Their pronunciation is adequate. The students act responsibly and abide by established agreements.
  
  4 The students are able to communicate fluently in different situations and produce clear and fluent language with adequate style. They have no difficulty in understanding and producing speech and writing needed in working life although expressions deviating from the standard use of the language cause problems to some extent. The students have a good command of the language and its use, but occasional problems may arise. The students act responsibly and abide by established agreements.

  Assessment criteria - grade 5

  5 The students are able to communicate with great fluency and active participation in a wide variety of situations. They also portray considerable versatility and an appropriate sense of style in their ability to apply the learning content of the course to demanding working life situations. They have no difficulties in understanding different kinds of language users although fine nuances and speech deviating significantly from standard language can sometimes be challenging. The students can understand and produce demanding content in both speech and writing. Their language use is practically flawless. The students act responsibly and abide by established agreements.

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  Language of instruction

  English

  Planned learning activities, teaching methods and guidance

  Online implementation 11th September - 17th December 2023
  
  Online courses are recommended for students who have strong English skills, and who are able to use English in their everyday lives, as the course does dot provide a similar English-speaking environment that the classroom on a contact implementation creates. You need basic computing skills, web camera and microphone.
  
  The course is divided into five parts and is timetabled, which means that you need to finish each part in the order given and by the deadline for the part. Therefore, good time-management skills are important.
  
  You will have both written and oral learning assignments. The oral assignments are videos. There are also group assignments and an exam.
  
  The topics of the course are as follows:
  - studies
  -looking for employment
  - communication in working life
  - professional writing
  - field-specific terminology
  - presentations

  Learning materials and recommended literature

  Teacher’s material on Moodle
  In addition, the students need to search information and material relevant to their field of study.

  Lecturer(s)

  Jenni Riipinen

  Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

  Assignments on Moodle.
  
  Written final exam will be taken either in classroom on calendar week 50 (the time and date will be informed) OR in an Exam studio between 11th Dec-17th Dec. The students can choose their preferred exam option.
  
  Two re-sit possibilities in January 2024

  Timing

  11.09.2023 - 17.12.2023

  Learning assignments and student workload

  The estimated student workload in this course is as follows:
  
  - Familiarization with online course environment, self-study and learning assignments: ~103 hours
  - Group assignments: 5 hours
  
  Total 108 hours (one credit equals 27 hours of student work)

  Enrollment

  21.08.2023 - 06.09.2023

  Seats

  12 - 30

  Assessment methods

  The level of this course is B2 (https://europass.cedefop.europa.eu/sites/default/files/cefr-fi.pdf).
  
  The course includes several assignments that contribute to the final mark.
  
  
  
  It is necessary for the students to master basic computing skills such as making videos and sharing videos.

  Degree Programme

  Bachelor's Degree Programme in Music Pedagogue, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Logistics, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Occupational Therapy, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Rehabilitation Counselling, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Construction and Civil Engineering, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Service Business, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Team Academy, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Energy and Environmental Technology, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Electrical and Automation Engineering, Degree Programme in Midwifery, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Social Services, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Business Information Technology, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Mechanical Engineering, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Construction Management, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Information and Communications Technology, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Business Management, Degree Programme in Nursing, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Agricultural and Rural Industries, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Physiotherapy

  Mode of delivery

  Online learning

  Share of virtual studies

  4 cr

  Credits

  • 4 cr

  Unit

  TA94 - Kielikeskus
• English for Working Life (ZZPC0220-3208),
       28.08.2023 – 19.12.2023,  4 cr — Online learning +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  In the course English for Working Life you will learn to operate in English in situations related to international working life.
  
  You will also increase your self-confidence in speaking and writing in professional contexts. In addition, you will learn to follow the developments in your field locally and globally.
  
  After taking the course, you will have learned to write texts related to your future profession in an appropriate style. You will also have gained confidence in spoken interaction and acquired vocabulary that will benefit you later in your career.
  
  Communication and Team-working: You are able to function effectively in a national and international context and you are able to cooperate effectively with specialists in your own field as well as with other groups of professionals.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  The course is on level B2 in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. If the course Improve your English was recommended to you at the beginning of your studies, please take it before enrolling for English for Working Life.
  
  In this course you will need the basic ICT-skills, such as word processing and creating audio and video files.

  Course contents

  The central contents of the course are:
  - telling about your studies and looking for employment
  - oral and written communication in working life, for example meetings, small talk, customer service, telephoning and emailing, and expressing your own opinion
  - producing formal text, such as reports, instructions or summaries
  - field-specific terminology
  - presentations, workshops, group discussions

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria - grade 1 and 2

  1 The students are able to communicate understandably both in speech and writing in simple and routine work tasks and other situations. They can understand the central content of speech and writing dealing with familiar topics. They have a sufficient command of the basic structures of the language for the delivery of their message. The level of their pronunciation is sufficient for the delivery of the main content of their message. The students act responsibly and abide by established agreements.
  
  2 The students are able to communicate understandably both orally and in writing in routine and familiar work duties and situations although their language use is at times slow and incoherent. They understand clear speech and writing with familiar content. They have an adequate command of the basic structures of the language. Their vocabulary is sufficient for every-day situations and reasonably adequate for basic field-specific situations. The level of their pronunciation is sufficient for the delivery of content.The students act responsibly and abide by established agreements.

  Assessment criteria - grade 3 and 4

  3 The students can manage well both oral and written situations in working life and every-day life. The students can write a text with coherent content. They understand speech with a normal tempo, but unusual topics and language deviating from standard use cause difficulties. They can understand demanding written content related to their own field, although some details may remain unclear. They can use the grammatical structures of the language in a versatile way, and their mistakes do not hinder communication. The students’ command of the vocabulary of the language is sufficient for communicating the central content even in demanding tasks and situations. Their pronunciation is adequate. The students act responsibly and abide by established agreements.
  
  4 The students are able to communicate fluently in different situations and produce clear and fluent language with adequate style. They have no difficulty in understanding and producing speech and writing needed in working life although expressions deviating from the standard use of the language cause problems to some extent. The students have a good command of the language and its use, but occasional problems may arise. The students act responsibly and abide by established agreements.

  Assessment criteria - grade 5

  5 The students are able to communicate with great fluency and active participation in a wide variety of situations. They also portray considerable versatility and an appropriate sense of style in their ability to apply the learning content of the course to demanding working life situations. They have no difficulties in understanding different kinds of language users although fine nuances and speech deviating significantly from standard language can sometimes be challenging. The students can understand and produce demanding content in both speech and writing. Their language use is practically flawless. The students act responsibly and abide by established agreements.

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  Language of instruction

  English

  Planned learning activities, teaching methods and guidance

  ATTENTION: This course is full and no more registrations are being accepted.
  
  This course will include approximately 3 webinars (Zoom meetings) of 2.5 hrs each. The meeting URL can be found on the homepage of the Moodle workspace, and the schedule for the webinars in the timetable engine (http://lukkarit.peppi.jamk.fi/). Instructions for using the timetable engine can be found at https://oppimateriaalit.jamk.fi/peppi/en/calendar/timetable-engine/ .
  
  Project-based learning, online pedagogy
  
  Webinars, exercises/learning assignments, various methods of online pedagogy

  Lecturer(s)

  Jason Stevens

  Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

  This is not an exam-based course.

  Internationality

  The students in this course come from diverse backgrounds and cultures, which means that their unique styles of communication will have a profound influence on how the various learning assignments are carried out as well as on the interpersonal aspects of the course.

  Timing

  28.08.2023 - 19.12.2023

  Learning assignments and student workload

  The estimated/approximate student workload in this course is as follows:
  
  - Online lessons/meetings: 9 hrs
  - Familiarization with online course environment: 9 hrs
  - Self-study, homework assignments: 70 hrs
  - Project work with a partner: 10 hrs
  - Peer review activities: 10 hrs

  Enrollment

  01.08.2023 - 25.08.2023

  Alternative learning methods

  This course cannot be completed via skills demonstration.

  Seats

  12 - 30

  Degree Programme

  Bachelor's Degree Programme in Music Pedagogue, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Logistics, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Occupational Therapy, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Rehabilitation Counselling, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Construction and Civil Engineering, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Service Business, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Team Academy, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Energy and Environmental Technology, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Electrical and Automation Engineering, Degree Programme in Midwifery, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Social Services, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Business Information Technology, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Mechanical Engineering, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Construction Management, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Information and Communications Technology, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Business Management, Degree Programme in Nursing, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Agricultural and Rural Industries, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Physiotherapy

  Mode of delivery

  Online learning

  Share of virtual studies

  4 cr

  Credits

  • 4 cr

  Unit

  TA94 - Kielikeskus
• English for Working Life (ZZPC0220-3209),
       28.08.2023 – 19.12.2023,  4 cr — Online learning +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  In the course English for Working Life you will learn to operate in English in situations related to international working life.
  
  You will also increase your self-confidence in speaking and writing in professional contexts. In addition, you will learn to follow the developments in your field locally and globally.
  
  After taking the course, you will have learned to write texts related to your future profession in an appropriate style. You will also have gained confidence in spoken interaction and acquired vocabulary that will benefit you later in your career.
  
  Communication and Team-working: You are able to function effectively in a national and international context and you are able to cooperate effectively with specialists in your own field as well as with other groups of professionals.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  The course is on level B2 in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. If the course Improve your English was recommended to you at the beginning of your studies, please take it before enrolling for English for Working Life.
  
  In this course you will need the basic ICT-skills, such as word processing and creating audio and video files.

  Course contents

  The central contents of the course are:
  - telling about your studies and looking for employment
  - oral and written communication in working life, for example meetings, small talk, customer service, telephoning and emailing, and expressing your own opinion
  - producing formal text, such as reports, instructions or summaries
  - field-specific terminology
  - presentations, workshops, group discussions

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria - grade 1 and 2

  1 The students are able to communicate understandably both in speech and writing in simple and routine work tasks and other situations. They can understand the central content of speech and writing dealing with familiar topics. They have a sufficient command of the basic structures of the language for the delivery of their message. The level of their pronunciation is sufficient for the delivery of the main content of their message. The students act responsibly and abide by established agreements.
  
  2 The students are able to communicate understandably both orally and in writing in routine and familiar work duties and situations although their language use is at times slow and incoherent. They understand clear speech and writing with familiar content. They have an adequate command of the basic structures of the language. Their vocabulary is sufficient for every-day situations and reasonably adequate for basic field-specific situations. The level of their pronunciation is sufficient for the delivery of content.The students act responsibly and abide by established agreements.

  Assessment criteria - grade 3 and 4

  3 The students can manage well both oral and written situations in working life and every-day life. The students can write a text with coherent content. They understand speech with a normal tempo, but unusual topics and language deviating from standard use cause difficulties. They can understand demanding written content related to their own field, although some details may remain unclear. They can use the grammatical structures of the language in a versatile way, and their mistakes do not hinder communication. The students’ command of the vocabulary of the language is sufficient for communicating the central content even in demanding tasks and situations. Their pronunciation is adequate. The students act responsibly and abide by established agreements.
  
  4 The students are able to communicate fluently in different situations and produce clear and fluent language with adequate style. They have no difficulty in understanding and producing speech and writing needed in working life although expressions deviating from the standard use of the language cause problems to some extent. The students have a good command of the language and its use, but occasional problems may arise. The students act responsibly and abide by established agreements.

  Assessment criteria - grade 5

  5 The students are able to communicate with great fluency and active participation in a wide variety of situations. They also portray considerable versatility and an appropriate sense of style in their ability to apply the learning content of the course to demanding working life situations. They have no difficulties in understanding different kinds of language users although fine nuances and speech deviating significantly from standard language can sometimes be challenging. The students can understand and produce demanding content in both speech and writing. Their language use is practically flawless. The students act responsibly and abide by established agreements.

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  Language of instruction

  English

  Planned learning activities, teaching methods and guidance

  THIS IMPLEMENTATION IS FULL
  
  This is an online implementation that only has ONE compulsory start lesson on ZOOM on Mon 28th Aug 12-1.30 pm. The attendance is mandatory, and you need to be able to participate actively in the speaking activities during the online lesson. Also, a webcam is compulsory.
  
  Online courses are recommended for students who have strong English skills, and who are able to use English in their everyday lives, as the course does dot provide a similar English-speaking environment that the classroom on a contact implementation creates. You need basic computing skills, web camera and microphone.
  
  The course is divided into five parts and is timetabled, which means that you need to finish each part in the order given and by the deadline for the part. Therefore, good time-management skills are important.
  
  You will have both written and oral learning assignments. The oral assignments are videos. There are also group assignments and an exam. You can sit the exam either at Rajakatu campus or Exam Studio.
  
  The topics of the course are as follows:
  - studies
  -looking for employment
  - communication in working life
  - professional writing
  - field-specific terminology
  - presentations

  Learning materials and recommended literature

  Teacher’s material
  In addition, the students need to search information and material relevant to their field of study.

  Lecturer(s)

  Paula Vuorinen

  Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

  Assignments and exam on Moodle. Two resit times after the course has ended according to the teacher's information..

  Timing

  28.08.2023 - 19.12.2023

  Learning assignments and student workload

  The estimated student workload in this course is as follows:
  
  - Start lesson, 1.5 hour
  - Familiarization with online course environment, self-study and learning assignments: ~100 hours
  - Group assignments: 5 hours
  
  
  Total 108 hours (one credit equals 27 hours of student work)

  Enrollment

  01.08.2023 - 25.08.2023

  Seats

  12 - 30

  Assessment methods

  The level of this course is B2 (https://europass.cedefop.europa.eu/sites/default/files/cefr-fi.pdf).
  The course includes several assignments that contribute to the final mark.
  
  It is necessary for the students to master basic computing skills such as making videos and sharing videos.

  Degree Programme

  Bachelor's Degree Programme in Music Pedagogue, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Logistics, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Occupational Therapy, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Rehabilitation Counselling, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Construction and Civil Engineering, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Service Business, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Team Academy, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Energy and Environmental Technology, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Electrical and Automation Engineering, Degree Programme in Midwifery, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Social Services, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Business Information Technology, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Mechanical Engineering, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Construction Management, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Information and Communications Technology, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Business Management, Degree Programme in Nursing, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Agricultural and Rural Industries, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Physiotherapy

  Mode of delivery

  Online learning

  Share of virtual studies

  4 cr

  Credits

  • 4 cr

  Unit

  TA94 - Kielikeskus
• English for Working Life (ZZPC0220-3210),
       23.10.2023 – 25.02.2024,  4 cr — Online learning +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  In the course English for Working Life you will learn to operate in English in situations related to international working life.
  
  You will also increase your self-confidence in speaking and writing in professional contexts. In addition, you will learn to follow the developments in your field locally and globally.
  
  After taking the course, you will have learned to write texts related to your future profession in an appropriate style. You will also have gained confidence in spoken interaction and acquired vocabulary that will benefit you later in your career.
  
  Communication and Team-working: You are able to function effectively in a national and international context and you are able to cooperate effectively with specialists in your own field as well as with other groups of professionals.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  The course is on level B2 in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. If the course Improve your English was recommended to you at the beginning of your studies, please take it before enrolling for English for Working Life.
  
  In this course you will need the basic ICT-skills, such as word processing and creating audio and video files.

  Course contents

  The central contents of the course are:
  - telling about your studies and looking for employment
  - oral and written communication in working life, for example meetings, small talk, customer service, telephoning and emailing, and expressing your own opinion
  - producing formal text, such as reports, instructions or summaries
  - field-specific terminology
  - presentations, workshops, group discussions

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria - grade 1 and 2

  1 The students are able to communicate understandably both in speech and writing in simple and routine work tasks and other situations. They can understand the central content of speech and writing dealing with familiar topics. They have a sufficient command of the basic structures of the language for the delivery of their message. The level of their pronunciation is sufficient for the delivery of the main content of their message. The students act responsibly and abide by established agreements.
  
  2 The students are able to communicate understandably both orally and in writing in routine and familiar work duties and situations although their language use is at times slow and incoherent. They understand clear speech and writing with familiar content. They have an adequate command of the basic structures of the language. Their vocabulary is sufficient for every-day situations and reasonably adequate for basic field-specific situations. The level of their pronunciation is sufficient for the delivery of content.The students act responsibly and abide by established agreements.

  Assessment criteria - grade 3 and 4

  3 The students can manage well both oral and written situations in working life and every-day life. The students can write a text with coherent content. They understand speech with a normal tempo, but unusual topics and language deviating from standard use cause difficulties. They can understand demanding written content related to their own field, although some details may remain unclear. They can use the grammatical structures of the language in a versatile way, and their mistakes do not hinder communication. The students’ command of the vocabulary of the language is sufficient for communicating the central content even in demanding tasks and situations. Their pronunciation is adequate. The students act responsibly and abide by established agreements.
  
  4 The students are able to communicate fluently in different situations and produce clear and fluent language with adequate style. They have no difficulty in understanding and producing speech and writing needed in working life although expressions deviating from the standard use of the language cause problems to some extent. The students have a good command of the language and its use, but occasional problems may arise. The students act responsibly and abide by established agreements.

  Assessment criteria - grade 5

  5 The students are able to communicate with great fluency and active participation in a wide variety of situations. They also portray considerable versatility and an appropriate sense of style in their ability to apply the learning content of the course to demanding working life situations. They have no difficulties in understanding different kinds of language users although fine nuances and speech deviating significantly from standard language can sometimes be challenging. The students can understand and produce demanding content in both speech and writing. Their language use is practically flawless. The students act responsibly and abide by established agreements.

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  Language of instruction

  English

  Planned learning activities, teaching methods and guidance

  This is an online implementation that only has ONE compulsory start lesson on ZOOM on Mon 23rd Oct 12-1.30 pm. The attendance is mandatory, and you need to be able to participate actively in the speaking activities during the online lesson. Also, a webcam is compulsory.
  
  Online courses are recommended for students who have strong English skills, and who are able to use English in their everyday lives, as the course does dot provide a similar English-speaking environment that the classroom on a contact implementation creates. You need basic computing skills, web camera and microphone.
  
  The course is divided into five parts and is timetabled, which means that you need to finish each part in the order given and by the deadline for the part. Therefore, good time-management skills are important.
  
  You will have both written and oral learning assignments. The oral assignments are videos. There are also group assignments and an exam. You can sit the exam either at Rajakatu campus or Exam Studio.
  
  The topics of the course are as follows:
  - studies
  -looking for employment
  - communication in working life
  - professional writing
  - field-specific terminology
  - presentations

  Learning materials and recommended literature

  Teacher’s material
  In addition, the students need to search information and material relevant to their field of study.

  Lecturer(s)

  Paula Vuorinen

  Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

  Assignments and exam on Moodle. Two resit times after the course has ended according to the teacher's information..

  Timing

  23.10.2023 - 25.02.2024

  Learning assignments and student workload

  The estimated student workload in this course is as follows:
  
  - Start lesson, 1.5 hour
  - Familiarization with online course environment, self-study and learning assignments: ~100 hours
  - Group assignments: 5 hours
  
  
  Total 108 hours (one credit equals 27 hours of student work)

  Enrollment

  11.09.2023 - 11.10.2023

  Seats

  12 - 30

  Assessment methods

  The level of this course is B2 (https://europass.cedefop.europa.eu/sites/default/files/cefr-fi.pdf).
  The course includes several assignments that contribute to the final mark.
  
  It is necessary for the students to master basic computing skills such as making videos and sharing videos.

  Degree Programme

  Bachelor's Degree Programme in Music Pedagogue, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Logistics, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Occupational Therapy, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Rehabilitation Counselling, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Construction and Civil Engineering, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Service Business, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Team Academy, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Energy and Environmental Technology, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Electrical and Automation Engineering, Degree Programme in Midwifery, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Social Services, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Business Information Technology, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Mechanical Engineering, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Construction Management, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Information and Communications Technology, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Business Management, Degree Programme in Nursing, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Agricultural and Rural Industries, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Physiotherapy

  Mode of delivery

  Online learning

  Share of virtual studies

  4 cr

  Credits

  • 4 cr

  Unit

  TA94 - Kielikeskus
• English for Working Life (ZZPC0220-3211),
       25.09.2023 – 17.12.2023,  4 cr — Online learning +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  In the course English for Working Life you will learn to operate in English in situations related to international working life.
  
  You will also increase your self-confidence in speaking and writing in professional contexts. In addition, you will learn to follow the developments in your field locally and globally.
  
  After taking the course, you will have learned to write texts related to your future profession in an appropriate style. You will also have gained confidence in spoken interaction and acquired vocabulary that will benefit you later in your career.
  
  Communication and Team-working: You are able to function effectively in a national and international context and you are able to cooperate effectively with specialists in your own field as well as with other groups of professionals.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  The course is on level B2 in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. If the course Improve your English was recommended to you at the beginning of your studies, please take it before enrolling for English for Working Life.
  
  In this course you will need the basic ICT-skills, such as word processing and creating audio and video files.

  Course contents

  The central contents of the course are:
  - telling about your studies and looking for employment
  - oral and written communication in working life, for example meetings, small talk, customer service, telephoning and emailing, and expressing your own opinion
  - producing formal text, such as reports, instructions or summaries
  - field-specific terminology
  - presentations, workshops, group discussions

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria - grade 1 and 2

  1 The students are able to communicate understandably both in speech and writing in simple and routine work tasks and other situations. They can understand the central content of speech and writing dealing with familiar topics. They have a sufficient command of the basic structures of the language for the delivery of their message. The level of their pronunciation is sufficient for the delivery of the main content of their message. The students act responsibly and abide by established agreements.
  
  2 The students are able to communicate understandably both orally and in writing in routine and familiar work duties and situations although their language use is at times slow and incoherent. They understand clear speech and writing with familiar content. They have an adequate command of the basic structures of the language. Their vocabulary is sufficient for every-day situations and reasonably adequate for basic field-specific situations. The level of their pronunciation is sufficient for the delivery of content.The students act responsibly and abide by established agreements.

  Assessment criteria - grade 3 and 4

  3 The students can manage well both oral and written situations in working life and every-day life. The students can write a text with coherent content. They understand speech with a normal tempo, but unusual topics and language deviating from standard use cause difficulties. They can understand demanding written content related to their own field, although some details may remain unclear. They can use the grammatical structures of the language in a versatile way, and their mistakes do not hinder communication. The students’ command of the vocabulary of the language is sufficient for communicating the central content even in demanding tasks and situations. Their pronunciation is adequate. The students act responsibly and abide by established agreements.
  
  4 The students are able to communicate fluently in different situations and produce clear and fluent language with adequate style. They have no difficulty in understanding and producing speech and writing needed in working life although expressions deviating from the standard use of the language cause problems to some extent. The students have a good command of the language and its use, but occasional problems may arise. The students act responsibly and abide by established agreements.

  Assessment criteria - grade 5

  5 The students are able to communicate with great fluency and active participation in a wide variety of situations. They also portray considerable versatility and an appropriate sense of style in their ability to apply the learning content of the course to demanding working life situations. They have no difficulties in understanding different kinds of language users although fine nuances and speech deviating significantly from standard language can sometimes be challenging. The students can understand and produce demanding content in both speech and writing. Their language use is practically flawless. The students act responsibly and abide by established agreements.

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  Language of instruction

  English

  Lecturer(s)

  Jason Stevens

  Timing

  25.09.2023 - 17.12.2023

  Enrollment

  18.09.2023 - 21.09.2023

  Seats

  12 - 30

  Degree Programme

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