Technical Writing and Presentation 1 (KIELD0124), 4 op

Perustiedot

Esitietovaatimukset

Good command of the English language

Sisältö (ydinaines ja -osaaminen)

The characteristics of formal and informal style and language; the essentials of technical and writing, including structuring and producing a formal report, the basics of using and documenting source material, and paraphrasing and summarising field-specific texts; use of tables and figures; professional letters and messages; ethical issues in communication; oral presentations; job application process; meetings (as a participant).

Sisältö (täydentävä ja erityisosaaminen)

On completion of the course the student will have a basic knowledge of formal and informal language usage, the conventions of technical and writing, the use and documentation of source material, ethical issues in on-line and off-line communication, especially plagiarism; cross-cultural communication

Tiedolliset oppimistulokset (ydinaines ja -osaaminen)

On completion of the course the student will have a basic knowledge of formal and informal language usage, the conventions of technical and writing, the use and documentation of source material, ethical issues in on-line and off-line communication, especially plagiarism; cross-cultural communication

Taidolliset oppimistulokset (ydinaines ja -osaaminen)

On completion of the course the student will be able to: produce technical documents, such as a structured formal report based on source material, document the references appropriately, paraphrase and summarise source material, and avoid plagiarism; plan and give formal oral presentations, individually and in groups, and give and receive feedback on presentations; write a letter of application and a CV and survive a job interview; act as a participant at a meeting.

Kirjallisuus ja muu materiaali

Sotavalta Taru. 2006. A Guide to the Final Year Project. Espoo. EVTEK University or Applied Sciences, Institute of Technology.
Authentic, field-specific texts.

Opetusmenetelmät

contact lessons: 56 h
written exams: 2 x 2 h
independent study: 46 h
TOTAL: 106 h

Opiskelijan kuormittavuus

Arvioinnin perusteet

2 written exams, 2 oral presentations, written assignments, active participation in instruction (a minimum of 80% attendance on contact lessons).

Koulutusohjelmakohtaiset kompetenssit

Kansainväliset valmiudet (T)
Viestintä- ja vuorovaikutusosaaminen (T)
Tiedonhankinnan valmiudet ja uuden tiedon seuraaminen ja soveltaminen (T)