Effective Spoken Communication in English
Learn effective spoken English in this course!
The student needs to have completed the mandatory English language study unit, Professional Communication in English or equivalent, prior to taking this study unit.
Perustiedot
- Kohderyhmä: People who want to learn to speak fluent English
- Hakuaika: 9.12.2020-8.1.2021
- Ajoitus: 22.1.-23.4.2021
- Laajuus: 5 ECTS
- Sijainti: Leppävaara campus
- Hinta: 75 €
Study unit's learning outcomes
The student is able to:
- deliver effective presentations and speeches in academic and general situations
- interact smoothly and take an active part in discussions and conversations
- understand the significance of nonverbal communication
- speak with improved pronunciation and a richer vocabulary
The study unit's themes
- orientation and self-assessment of communication skills
- persuasive communication strategies and techniques in presentations, discussions, pitches, interviews and debates
- language needed while mingling in an intercultural context
- teamwork and organisational communication
Prerequisites
The student needs to have completed the mandatory English language study unit, Professional Communication in English or equivalent, prior to taking this study unit.
Learning materials
Learning materials in Canvas.
Evaluation
The study unit is assessed on a point-basis. The student is awarded points on attendance and five different spoken assignments.
Schedule
Weekly contact sessions are held in Leppävaara as follows:
- 22.01.2021 12.30 - 15.00
- 29.01.2021 12.30 - 15.00
- 05.02.2021 12.30 - 15.00
- 12.02.2021 12.30 - 15.00
- 19.02.2021 12.30 - 15.00
- 05.03.2021 12.30 - 15.00
- 12.03.2021 12.30 - 15.00
- 19.03.2021 12.30 - 15.00
- 26.03.2021 12.30 - 15.00
- 09.04.2021 12.30 - 15.00
- 16.04.2021 12.30 - 15.00
- 23.04.2021 12.30 - 15.00
Lisätietoja:
- Ilona Rönkä
- Lehtori
- Ilona.Ronka@laurea.fi
- Puh (09) 8868 7974