Innovation and Project Work CLaajuus (3 cr)

Learning objectives

Students will be able to understand and apply knowledge of human communication processes as they occur across various contexts: interpersonal, intrapersonal, small group, organizational, media, intercultural communication. Students will apply knowledge of technologically mediated communication.
Students will develop knowledge and skills that facilitate their ability to work collaboratively with others. Such skills could include communication competencies such as managing conflict, understanding small group processes, active listening and giving feedback.

Contents

Communication as a process and team work. Communication in projects and meetings; giving feedback. Conducting a survey; interviewing. How to contact your audience; planning presentation. Planning and conducting a pitching/elevator speech and video. Designing a poster. Project reporting and documentation.

Assessment criteria - grade 1

Student can communicate in various contexts. She/he is able to give feedback. Student can use the technologically mediated communication tools.

Assessment criteria - grade 3

Student can communicate in various contexts: interpersonal and small groups. She/he is able to give presentations and constructive feedback. Students can use the technologically mediated communication tools.

Assessment criteria - grade 5

Student can communicate in various contexts: interpersonal, intrapersonal, small group, organizational, media and intercultural communication. She/he is able to give well-planned presentation and constructive feedback. Students can use the technologically mediated communication tools competently and purposefully.

Learning materials

Courtland L. Bovée & John V. Thill: Business Communication Today. Pearson 2014
Course materials.

Further information

Contact lessons, group works, individual assignments and tasks.