Academic CommunicationLaajuus (3 cr)

Objective

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 formal and informal correspondence and spoken and written language. You are able to deliver an effective, technical presentation and understand the function of different technical documents and reports.

Content

- Reading and writing 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

Students with insufficient English skills (B1.1 or lower) should first attend remedial language courses to improve their language skills.