Engineering Communication 1
| Structure Type: | Study unit |
|---|---|
| Code: | IST1004 |
| Type: | Compulsory / Basic Studies |
| Curriculum: | ST 2016 / TT 2016 |
| Level: | Bachelor of Engineering |
| Year of Study: | 1 (2016-2017) |
| Credits: | 3 cr |
| Responsible Teacher: | Jäntti, Maarit |
| Language of Instruction: | Finnish |
Courses During the Academic Year 2016-2017
| Impl. | Group(s) | Study Time | Teacher(s) | Language | Enrolment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | I-TT-1N | 2016-09-01 – 2016-10-30 | Maarit Jäntti | Finnish | 2016-08-22 – 2016-09-19 |
| 2 | I-ST-1N | 2016-09-01 – 2016-12-30 | Maarit Jäntti | Finnish | 2016-08-22 – 2016-09-19 |
Learning Outcomes
After finishing the course the student will be able to combine writing and oral communication skills as part of her expertise. She is able to communicate in a meaningful way in different written and spoken situations. The student is able to write adequate technical documents, considering the content, style and language. The student is capable of giving and accepting constructive feedback.
Student's Workload
81 h, which contains 42 h of scheduled contact studies at VAMK and 24 h at UVA.
Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses
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Contents
The student makes grammar exercises and writes technical documents and business letters. She gives oral presentations and get oriented in meeting- and negotiation technique.
Recommended or Required Reading and Other Learning Resources/Tools
Kauppinen, Nummi & Savola (2004): Tekniikan viestintä.
Iisa, Oittinen & Piehl (2006 tai uudempi): Kielenhuollon käsikirja.
Nykänen, Olli (2002): Toimivaa tekstiä. Opas tekniikasta kirjoittaville.
VAMK thesis writing instructions/ Faculty writing instructions.
Meeting and negotiation literature is given by the teacher.
Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Studies in the classroom and partly online (the written part). The studies includes individual work, working in pairs and teamwork.
Assessment Criteria
Grade 5: The student is able to communicate self-guided, goal orientated and without making mistakes in different situations in his/her working life.
Grade 3: The student is able to communicate by following instructions and with rather few mistakes in different situations in his/her working life.
Grade 1: The student is able to communicate by following instructions in different situations in his/her working life.
Assessment Methods
Active participation, passed exercises, an examination or a corresponding exercise.