LACS1016 Project Work: Applying Concepts to Working Life (10 cr)

Study level:
Advanced studies
Grading scale:
0-5
Language:
English
Responsible organisation:
Department of Language and Communication Studies
Curriculum periods:
2020-2021, 2021-2022, 2022-2023, 2023-2024

Description

Content

On this course, the students get to know the fundamentals of project planning, project management, and project implementation. In addition, this course will enable students’ understanding of how to apply various concepts and theories in the areas of language, communication, and globalization within real life multilingual contexts. In consultation with clients from various sectors, students as members of teams, will plan, execute and produce project deliverables for a project. The course highlights how students’ knowledge occurs not just through text but comes from a variety of modalities.

Study methods

Contact teaching (seminar), readings, project work, assignments, portfolio.

Assessment details

Passing the course requires completion of all required assignments in line with stated learning outcomes. An 80% attendance requirement is applied. Grade-specific assessment criteria are introduced in the course. 

Learning outcomes

After completing the course, the students will be able to:

  • Effectively understand how concepts and theories are applied, adjusted and realized within an actual working life context.
  • Critically assess and reflect on the different stages of project management from the perspective of a team member.
  • Produce the deliverables stipulated by the project such as project plan, project reports, and the end product, taking into consideration the goal and user group of the project.
  • Develop their professional skills in the interface of theory and practice.
  • Recognize and evaluate their different career options and professional skills stemming from their practical experience.
  • Will be able to efficiently engage in teamwork.

Additional information

Timing: Second year, autumn term

Literature

  • Articles and book chapters to be provided at the beginning of the course.

Completion methods

Method 1

Evaluation criteria:
Passing the course requires completion of all required assignments in line with stated learning outcomes. An 80% attendance requirement is applied. Grade-specific assessment criteria are introduced in the course.
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Participation in teaching (10 cr)

Type:
Participation in teaching
Grading scale:
0-5
Evaluation criteria:
Passing the course requires completion of all required assignments in line with stated learning outcomes. An 80% attendance requirement is applied. Grade-specific assessment criteria are introduced in the course.
Language:
English
Study methods:

Contact teaching (seminar), readings, project work, assignments, portfolio

Teaching