•     Academic Communication, LBNS22B LB10008-3002 05.09.2022-11.11.2022  3 cr  (LBNS22) +-
    Learning objectives
    After successfully completing the course, you can demonstrate academic skills in both written and spoken English at least at the B1.2-B2 levels (CEFR). You are able to write cohesive and well-structured texts for academic purposes, use the appropriate citation techniques and follow the reporting conventions of Karelia UAS. Moreover, you understand the differences between academic and business genres and spoken and written language. You are able to deliver an effective presentation to business and academic audiences.
    Contents
    - Reading techniques
    - Genres and text types
    - Text organisation
    - Use of sources incl. quoting, paraphrasing and summarising
    - Academic integrity and citation techniques
    - Reporting conventions of Karelia UAS
    - Presentation techniques
    Further information for students
    Students with insufficient English skills (B1.1 or lower) should first attend remedial language courses to improve their language skills.

    Teaching methods and instruction

    lectures and workshops, independent study

    Responsible person

    Kirsi-Marja Toivanen

    Learning material and recommended literature

    Materials available in Moodle, Karelia reporting instructions at https://libguides.karelia.fi/c.php?g=689495&p=4935740 Bailey, S. 2020. Academic writing for international students of business and economics. 3rd edition. New York: Routledge. (where applicable)

    Mode of delivery

    Contact teaching

    Campus

    Wärtsilä Campus Karjalankatu 3

    Teaching language

    English

    Timing

    05.09.2022 - 11.11.2022

    Students workload

    20 h of lectures and workshops, 4 h of individual text consultations, 2 h test and 4 h of final seminar (presentations) 50 hours of independent assignments and study

    Enrollment

    01.04.2022 - 04.09.2022

    Groups
    • LBNS22
    Alternative learning methods

    Students with equivalent extent of university studies on academic communication in English can demonstrate their skills and familiarity with Karelia reporting conventions by taking the test in Exam.

    Teachers

    Kirsi-Marja Toivanen

    Degree Programmes

    Degree Programme in International Business

    Evaluation scale

    H-5