KIE-33006 Written Communication in English, 3 cr

Lisätiedot

PLEASE NOTE:
This course is for bachelor level students in the 2nd (TTI) or 3rd (other) year of their studies.

Degree students with an Eximia or Laudatur in English from their Matriculation Exam can take a written exam, and if they pass, they don't have to take this course. Please refer to the English Language Exams Moodle site at https://moodle2.tut.fi/course/view.php?id=6751 for more information and a registration form.

The old English Language Exam KIE-3210 corresponds to this course in terms of its key content, and is accepted as equivalent to KIE-33006.

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE COURSE:

Learning will take place online. However, there is a contact lesson offered at the start of the final module (at the mid-way point of the course).

Students need to have access to email and internet throughout.

There is no exam.

It is extremely important that students notify the responsible teacher concerned if they decide to drop out after the sign-up deadline.

Prior to the course starting, students will receive a link to an online survey where they will have to confirm whether they still want a place. If students don't respond to this survey, we will assume that they are no longer interested and remove the sign-up from Rock.

Students will find out whether they have a place or not on the first day of the course.

When a course is over-subscribed, i.e. there are more sign-ups than places on the course, then we enrol the required number of students according to the sign-up time and target group, e.g. students who are approaching graduation will be given priority.
The course is only intended for degree students

Vastuuhenkilö

Sarina Lewis, Sari Isokääntä

Osaamistavoitteet

After completing the course, the student can - Produce a range of professionally relevant types of text, e.g. emails, summaries, process descriptions, and proposals. - Communicate main points and sub-points clearly in writing. - Include the necessary structural elements for a specific type of text. - Write reader-friendly text with logical ordering of ideas, effective paragraph organization, appropriate enumeration and linking between ideas (i.e. consider cohesion, coherence and flow). - Select appropriate language given the audience and purpose of the text, i.e. convey an appropriate meta-message, adopt an appropriate voice, use an appropriate register, and report the ideas and words of others in a professional manner. - Demonstrate an awareness of strategies for hedging and persuasion and use these in their writing. - Edit texts to improve their appearance and accuracy, as might be expected in professional contexts. - Use a range of resources to develop their written communication skills independently. - Engage in collaborative writing in a small team or in pairs. - Peer review texts produced by others. In addition, the student can - Follow written instructions. - Meet deadlines typical of the modern workplace. - Operate successfully in an online working environment. - Use initiative to solve problems where necessary.

Sisältö

Sisältö Ydinsisältö Täydentävä tietämys Erityistietämys
1. Understanding the principles of writing coherent, well-organised and cohesive text. Considering audience, purpose, and genre-specific conventions, and selecting an appropriate register.      
2. Communicating via email in professional contexts.     
3. Analysing texts and producing summaries.     
4. Analysing and producing process descriptions.     
5. Analysing and producing proposals.     
6. Giving and receiving constructive peer feedback, and engaging in team writing.     
7. Making use of a range of resources to develop written communication skills independently.    Making use of resources over and beyond those introduced on the course. 

Ohjeita opiskelijalle osaamisen tasojen saavuttamiseksi

In order to achieve the learning outcomes, the student will need to - read & follow instructions - study learning materials - successfully complete course assignments by the deadlines - engage in peer review and collaborate with fellow students - manage time effectively - communicate effectively with peers and teachers - use their initiative

Arvosteluasteikko:

Numerical evaluation scale (0-5)

Osasuoritukset:

Completion parts must belong to the same implementation



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KIE-33006 Written Communication in English, 3 cr KIE-33906 English Language Exam / Written, 3 cr  

Päivittäjä: Kunnari Jaana, 24.11.2016