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Oral and Written Communication, 6 credits
Retorik i teori och praktik, 6 hp
TGTU91
Main field of study
No main field of studyCourse level
First cycleCourse type
Programme courseExaminer
Birgitte Saxtrup HermanssonDirector of studies or equivalent
Maria EidenskogEducation components
Preliminary scheduled hours: 36 hRecommended self-study hours: 124 h
ECV = Elective / Compulsory / Voluntary
Main field of study
No main field of studyCourse level
First cycleAdvancement level
G1XCourse offered for
- Computer Science and Engineering, M Sc in Engineering
- Energy-Environment-Management
- Information Technology, M Sc in Engineering
- Chemical Biology, M Sc in Engineering
- Computer Science and Software Engineering, M Sc in Engineering
- Engineering Biology, M Sc in Engineering
- Industrial Engineering and Management - International, M Sc in Engineering
- Industrial Engineering and Management, M Sc in Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering, M Sc in Engineering
- Applied Physics and Electrical Engineering, M Sc in Engineering
- Applied Physics and Electrical Engineering - International, M Sc in Engineering
- Chemical Analysis Engineering, B Sc in Engineering
Entry requirements
Note: Admission requirements for non-programme students usually also include admission requirements for the programme and threshold requirements for progression within the programme, or corresponding.
Prerequisites
University studies corresponding to 60 credits / one year full time studies.Intended learning outcomes
The aim with the course is that the students shall
- Explain the foundations of rhetoric
- Explain formalities for different genres of communication
- Communicate according to given conditions
- Analyse and evaluate both oral and written communication and to be an opponent
- Structure and present information
As part of this the student has to know how to
- Illustrate various aspects of linguistic theory on the student's own communication
- Argue both in oral and written form
- Carry out information both in oral and written form
- Analyse texts and presentations of other students
- Reflect over his/her own progress
Course content
Examples of subjects in the lecture series: - Rhetoric - Genres and linguistic correctness.
Written presentation: Different kinds of text (arguing texts, job applications and CVs).
Oral presentation: Various types of presentation (both prepared and unprepared).
Teaching and working methods
The course consists of a series of lectures, and two series of seminars, written and oral presentation. The course is given twice a year.
Examination
| UPG2 | Successful completion of written assignments | 3 credits | U, G |
| UPG1 | Successful completion of oral assignments | 3 credits | U, G |
Grades are given as ‘Pass’ or ‘Fail’.
Grades
Two-grade scale, U, GDepartment
Institutionen för TemaDirector of Studies or equivalent
Maria EidenskogExaminer
Birgitte Saxtrup HermanssonCourse website and other links
Education components
Preliminary scheduled hours: 36 hRecommended self-study hours: 124 h
Course literature
Additional literature
Books
- (2008) Svenska skrivregler
| Code | Name | Scope | Grading scale |
|---|---|---|---|
| UPG2 | Successful completion of written assignments | 3 credits | U, G |
| UPG1 | Successful completion of oral assignments | 3 credits | U, G |
Grades are given as ‘Pass’ or ‘Fail’.
Regulations (apply to LiU in its entirety)
The university is a government agency whose operations are regulated by legislation and ordinances, which include the Higher Education Act and the Higher Education Ordinance. In addition to legislation and ordinances, operations are subject to several policy documents. The Linköping University rule book collects currently valid decisions of a regulatory nature taken by the university board, the vice-chancellor and faculty/department boards.
LiU’s rule book for education at first-cycle and second-cycle levels is available at http://styrdokument.liu.se/Regelsamling/Innehall/Utbildning_pa_grund-_och_avancerad_niva.
Additional literature
Books
(2008) Svenska skrivregler
Note: The course matrix might contain more information in Swedish.
I = Introduce, U = Teach, A = Utilize
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| 2.4 Attitudes, thought, and learning |
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| 2.5 Ethics, equity, and other responsibilities |
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| 3.2 Communications |
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| 3.3 Communication in foreign languages |
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| 4. CONCEIVING, DESIGNING, IMPLEMENTING AND OPERATING SYSTEMS IN THE ENTERPRISE, SOCIETAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTEXT | ||||||
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| 5. PLANNING, EXECUTION AND PRESENTATION OF RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS WITH RESPECT TO SCIENTIFIC AND SOCIETAL NEEDS AND REQUIREMENTS | ||||||
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| 5.5 Presentation and evaluation of research or development projects |
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