• Communication Skills for Working Life (ZWPC0420-3041),
         28.08.2023 – 19.12.2023,  3 cr — Online learning +-
    Learning outcomes of the course
    By the end of the course, you should be able to
    - articulate working definitions of communication;
    - identify the key elements of modern communication models;
    - correctly apply the standards and conventions of JAMK’s Project Reporting Instructions to a written report on an assigned topic; and
    - deliver a stand-up presentation on an assigned topic.
    Prerequisites and co-requisites
    Common Reference Level B2 (on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages scale) English skills in both writing and speaking, as well as sufficient ICT skills for working with basic video recording and editing tools and participating in online meetings (in the case of online implementations of this course).
    Course contents
    The principal contents of the course relate directly to the required assignments, which deal with
    - the definition of communication,
    - the conception and realization of a communication model,
    - managing interpersonal relations and communication,
    - the writing of a report conforming to the standards and conventions of JAMK’s Project Reporting Instructions, and
    - development, rehearsal, and delivery of a stand-up presentation.

    Other contents include supporting activities and smaller preparatory tasks designed to help you perform your best on the assignments listed above.
    Assessment criteria
    Assessment criteria - grade 1 and 2
    1. You complete all required assignments. Your actual performance in these assignments, however, is such that your understanding and learning are not demonstrated beyond the most basic requirements.

    2. You complete all required assignments. In some instances, your performance is above the minimum expectations, but in others, it is not.
    Assessment criteria - grade 3 and 4
    3. You complete all required assignments and, in most instances, your performance is consistently above the minimum expectations.

    4. You complete all required assignments and your performance consistently meets or exceeds the stated expectations.
    Assessment criteria - grade 5
    5. You complete all your assignments and they consistently demonstrate and advanced-level ability to internalize the given instruction and translate it into tangible results.
    Further information
    If you have completed your school education in Swedish, you must complete the Työelämän viestintä course (in Finnish) instead of Communication Skills for Working Life. This will be effective from 1 January 2022.

    Language of instruction

    English

    Planned learning activities, teaching methods and guidance

    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: 9–15 hrs
    - Familiarization with online course environment: 6 hrs
    - Self-study, homework assignments: 50 hrs
    - Peer review activities: 10 hrs

    Enrollment

    01.08.2023 - 17.08.2023

    Alternative learning methods

    This course cannot be completed via skills demonstration.

    Seats

    12 - 30

    Mode of delivery

    Online learning

    Share of virtual studies

    3 cr

    Credits
    • 3 cr
    Unit

    TA94 - Kielikeskus