Communicating with ImpactLaajuus (6 cr)

Learning objectives

The main focus in this course is about developing one's emotional intelligence and communication competence. After completing the course
- the student has gained self awareness and self confidence
- the student can communicate in a goal-oriented way to influence and make an impact on others.
- the student can formulate and express opinions and arguments and deliver “elevator pitches” and similar speeches
- the student is able to modify own communication according to situation and objectives and the people he/she is communicating with
- the student is able to apply argumentation techniques and vocabulary when expressing their opinions

Contents

-Impact and Influence
- Listening
- Communication as a Competence
- Emotional Intelligence
- Conflict Management
- Interpersonal and nonverbal communication
- Presentations skills
- Speech writing
- Communicating effectively across cultures
- Confidence and self-esteem

Implementation methods, demonstration and Work&Study

Project work (debate), team meetings & team work, individual reflection and pre-assignment of setting personal learning goals, supporting lectures and workshop and in-class practice.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

If applying for RPL the student is responsible for demonstrating that prior learning relevant to the course themes and content has taken place in a way that enables qualitative course  assessment on the scale from 1 to 5.

Demonstration / documentation should always include both:

Self-evaluation and reflection of skills and competences (against all the course objectives) and reference / context demonstrating that prior learning has taken place such as work experience /specific tasks or roles at work / trainings / mentoring /workshops/ testimonials / evaluations / certificates / reports like 360 etc

Learning materials

Independent search according to instructions + materials provided by the teachers

Starting level and linkage with other courses

Effective Communication in Organizations COM1LE101 and Professional Writing Skills ENG1LE101

Assessment criteria - grade 1

Student can describe how communications can be used to influence attitudes, images and perception and is able to present own ideas both verbally and in writing. 

Assessment criteria - grade 3

In addition to achieving the competences and skills for Grade 1, the student can produce texts and other communications materials that aim to influence and make an impact on others. He /she can formulate and express opinions and arguments and deliver “elevator pitches” and similar speeches and plan communication at basic level.  

Assessment criteria - grade 5

In addition to achieving the mentioned competences and skills for Grade 3, the student can formulate and express opinions and arguments and deliver “elevator pitches” and similar speeches in an effective and persuasive way.
The student is familiar with key concepts related to communications planning and can prepare a communication plan .
He /she also makes consistent and active contribution to group work and demonstrates high level of activeness and motivation in completing tasks and assignments.  

Further information

This course is all about developing yourself and it requires independent and self-managing approach:
- Pre-assignment helps set individual learning focus
- The more effort you make , the more you learn

But student work as a group:
- Supporting each other
- Being responsible for creating a motivating and psychologically safe atmosphere in which studying takes place