Academic Communication, LBNS22A (3 cr)

Evaluation scale

H-5

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 academic and business genres and spoken and written language. You are able to deliver an effective presentation to business and academic audiences.

Content

- 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

Location and time

Wärtsilä Campus, weeks 36-45

Materials

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)

Teaching methods

lectures and workshops, independent study

Completion alternatives

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.

Student 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